Lucerne
Buick Lucerne: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Buick Lucerne2005–2011
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2005–June 15, 2011 |
| Model years | 2006–2011 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Transverse FF layout |
| Platform | G platform/GMX222 |
| Engines | 3.8 L 3800 Series III V6 3.9 L High Value V6 4.6 L Northstar V8 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4T65-E automatic (V6) 4-speed 4T80-E automatic (V8) |
| Wheelbase | 2,936 mm |
| Length | 5,161 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,473 mm |
| Class | Full-size car |
| Assembly | United States: Hamtramck, Michigan (Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly) |
| Designer | Joel Piaskowski John Manoogian II |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2011 | 3.9 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2006–2011 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2010 | 3.9 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2006–2008 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2011 | 3.9 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| 2006–2011 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2006–2008 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Large car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2006–2011 |
| Powertrains | Flex-fuel, Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.8–4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel), Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 15 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 481 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,945–3,058 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2006–2011 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 399 | 2006, 2008, 2009 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 135 | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Engine and cooling | 106 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Body and structure | 101 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Steering | 83 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Airbags | 79 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Brakes | 53 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Speed control and cruise | 45 | 2006, 2008, 2009 |
| Wheels | 38 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Visibility and wipers | 35 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2006–2011: 943 complaints, 74 with a crash and 50 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.