2007 Buick Lucerne: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 164 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (29% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 2014
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 164 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The trunk allows water to enter each time it rains. This causes water to collect in the spare tire department in the trunk. After it rains, trunk must be vacuumed out in order to retrieve water out of trunk. Unfortunately, this has caused my trunk liner to mold completely, as well as to begin molding under my back seat. My daughter and I have a mold allergy which has been affected by the mold in the car which is impossible to get rid of due to the location it has grown.”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2021
“I've had the sensor to my tire monitor replaced 3 times and it continues to come on and cause my tire light to come on, although my tires are fine. It continues to stall when I'm going into 1st gear or changing gears on the highway. When accelerating my pedal will shake”Owner report · Tires · Aug 2020
“It's throwing code po742. When I come to a stop and try to go it hesitates and almost causes accidents. I've done research and my vehicle is not the only one of these cars that have the same problems, so it's definitely a defect , considering it has 120k miles on it”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Dec 2019
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“Fuse box short do to location causing fuel pump to stop working and you knew about it for years , know fuel pump is not working and fuse box need's replaced and all should be recalled started happening from day one and broke down over time cause is seat bracket location and I feel you should be doing a recall do to factory defect .#15-na-051 no start condition ,thank god the vehicle was stationary and my son have m.d. Was not driving to the doctor's”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Dec 2019
“Both right and left headlights, both hi-beams and low beams will not illuminate. All other exterior lights work. Ac delco 22860591 body control module has been replaced and programed. All fuses and relays have been checked. Headlight switch # 15926061 (without fog and trunk release) replaced. Head lambs still do not work. Without headlights this car is unsafe to drive.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Dec 2018
“Tarata recall my air bag light keeps coming on when you start it in screen under speed and the light also. And it stays on until you take out key.”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2018
“While turning right at a slow speed the steering wheel locked up (wouldn't turn) for a second. After that I was able to resume steering through the corner. The engine did not shut off.”Owner report · Steering · Aug 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lucerne. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The ignition key was unable to turn to the on or off position. Additionally, the gear shifter failed to move from the drive position. The vehicle was able to restart after twenty minutes and operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (ourisman chevrolet of marlow heights, 4400 branch ave, marlow heights, md 20748, (240) 455-3386), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,894.”Owner report · Engine · May 2018
“Vehicle stalls unexpectedly while driving and while it's just sitting. There is absolutely no warning sign as to when this will happen. It's stalled on me while driving in all weather conditions and at different speeds. The engine just quits. Sometimes it will restart after a short while, and at other times it's had to be towed. We've had it to different dealers and mechanics and no one can figure it out. Can't drive or sell it in this condition. The same problems occurred when my father owned the car. He took it in several times for repair also, and again, nothing solved the problem.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Apr 2018
“I have no heat coming out of the passenger side of the vents. The blower works but there is no heat had it flushed twice and put in a new thermostat no change”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2017
When filing, owners marked a crash in 21 of these complaints and injuries in 20 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 118, 'POWER OPERATED WINDOW, PARTITION, AND ROOF PANEL SYSTEMS.' UNDER THE STANDARD, THE SUNROOF MAY ONLY BE CLOSED WHEN THE IGNITION IS ON, OR AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF, BUT BEFORE EITHER OF THE FRONT DOORS ARE OPENED. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE SUNROOF CAN BE CLOSED AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND THE DOORS ARE OPENED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC AT 1-866-996-9436; OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493; OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
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Is the 2007 Buick Lucerne reliable?
NHTSA has 164 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Buick Lucerne. The most complained-about area is electrical system (29% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Buick Lucerne problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 53,000 miles or less.
Does the 2007 Buick Lucerne have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning structure:body:roof and pillars. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.