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1G4HD57246U••••••2006 Buick LUCERNE
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2006 Buick LUCERNE build (13 vs 5).
13on this build
290on the model
56builds in total
Most reportedStructure 4Wheels 3Interior Lighting 2Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
StructureJan 2021
Front passenger door latch has come loose multiple times while in the vehicle. It temporarily fixes itself, then randomly occurs again. Door will not open from the inside or outside. This is definitely a hazard in an accident. This isn't the first lucerne that I've driven with…
SteeringSep 2014
2006 buick lucerne. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice 14299 issues
WheelsJul 2014
Manufacture's supplied chrome wheels have defective chrome plating allowing the chrome to flake off breaking the seal with the tire resulting in the tire losing air pressure and subsequent drive-ability problem
Power TrainNov 2012
My car's transmission did not come out of park at a large gas station. The car could not be moved buy any means. After several phone calls to various repair shops I was told that the brake interlock pin would not release. I was told that gm did not build an override into the…
Electrical SystemSep 2006
The contact stated the vehicle's instrument panel had poor illumination during the day. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the illumination was normal. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that their were other consumers experiencing similar…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G4HD57246U242184 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.