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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G4HD57287U••••••2007 Buick LUCERNE
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2007 Buick LUCERNE build (7 vs 4).
7on this build
141on the model
39builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedStructure 3Electrical System 1Engine And Engine Cooling 1Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJan 2017
The contact owns a 2007 buick lucerne. The contact stated that a chevrolet suburban crashed into the rear of the vehicle while driving at unknown speeds. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the service air bag indicator illuminated and flashed following the…
Power TrainJul 2017
Takata recall as I was driving going to pick my kids up I noticed that my car seemed like it didn't want to go as soon as I came to a red light I thought it would stop by the time I had gotten ready to pull off as soon as I pressed the gas and got ready to make my turn on to the…
StructureOct 2016
The driver's side door handle is coming off. My car was in my garage when on friday, september 30, I opened the door and the handle pulled away from the door. I could not open the door! I had to enter the car through the passenger's side in order to open the driver's side door.…
Engine And Engine CoolingJan 2012
I had 3 out of 4 motor mounts crack and fail. My mechanic said that he has run into this problem many many times. I have to wait 3-4 weeks for the parts to come in, because gm is trying to get them made and there are a lot of dealer waiting for them
Electrical SystemDec 2006
During daylight driving, instrument panel can not be seen due to shadows and no lighting. This includes the speedometer, so that car speed is questionable. Dealer and gm technical center have been unable to correct problem
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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 1G4HD57287U204149 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.