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2010 Buick Lucerne Engine problems

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2010 Buick Lucerne's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 13% of all its complaints, most recently on February 9, 2024. They describe 0 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and the engine shut off inadvertently. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle restarted independently after 10-15 minutes. The messages "Reduced Engine Power", "Starting Disabled", "Service Throttle", "Service Stabili-trak Soon" were displayed, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 20-30...

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MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two occasions, and the dealer retrieved diagnostic test codes: P2138 and P2122. The dealer replaced the throttle body and the accelerator pedal; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the failure mainly recurred while making left turns. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could only assist after the vehicle had been taken to the dealer. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the failure had to happen while driving in the presence of a mechanic, then the vehicle could be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 61,798.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11571045
Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 buick lucerne. The contact stated that the vehicle did not pass inspection due to engine mount failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the front motor mount and side torque mount were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 61,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11124284
Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 buick lucerne. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, oil leaked from underneath the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that 16 different oil seals had failed, which caused oil to leak from the engine. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 13,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10946585
Engine & coolingAcceleration & cruise control

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 buick lucerne. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter and the motor mount needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 3/13/15*cn updated 9/11207*cn

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10668698
Electrical systemEngine & coolingFuel system

Had car towed to dealership on 12/17/14. Car not starting and stalling. Had battery replaced and next day car would not start again. Stalled and making noise under hood and in rear by battery. Took back to dealership and they stated could not replicate problem therefore no solution to be found. Told car was ready after waiting approx. 4 Hrs. For them to try and replicate car shutting down. It just kept turning over. Car once again shut off and would not start. Left car and they told me fuel pump module was melted...

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and needed replacement. Also rear fuse block was melted and terminals in fuse block connectors overheated/spread apart. Replaced fuel pump module and rear fuse block and repaired wiring in fuse block connector. This is a rather serious problem on a 2010 with approx. 47,800 Miles. Very dangerous for it could have caused a crash or fire in the car. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10668070
Engine & cooling

Engine mount had to be replaced twice since I have owned this vehicle, the first is listed above, the second time is sept, 24, 2012 and the mileage on the vehicle is 31,000. This is unusual and make me wonder if the part is deflective. A vehicle less than three year old has two engine mounts replace. This to me is a safety issue, what if more than one breaks or all of the engine mounts break then the engine will fall out of the vehicle which is unsafe. Please investigate to see that this is not a common issue with the 2010 buick lucerne. *Tr

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10476931
Engine & cooling1 injury

I recently rented a brand new buick lucerne car from enterprise rentals. The following day I was standing by the rear of the car and I sustained a painful burn on my leg from the chrome tailpipe. Second or third degree burn approx 3x3 cm. I am very concerned that a child could grab onto the tailpipe and be severely burned. I have photos. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10353404

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