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1G4HD57MX9U••••••2009 Buick LUCERNE
This build draws 3.2× more complaints than the average 2009 Buick LUCERNE build (10 vs 3).
10on this build
110on the model
35builds in total
2involved a fire
Most reportedElectrical System 8Fuel/propulsion System 3Fuel System 1Diesel 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireAug 2020
The contact owns a 2009 buick lucerne. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 75 mph, the vehicle loss power as a smoke odor was detected in the cabin of the vehicle. The contact exited the highway and went to a local auto store. While parked, he inspected the…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Jun 2017
I am a widow living alone on a fixed income. I have less than 80,000 miles on my vehicle. Long story short. Vehicle wouldn't start - had it towed to shop - they put it on machine - showed fuel pump was out - put in a new relay, fuel pump, etc. Did not solve problem. Found later…
StructureDec 2016
The contact owns a 2009 buick lucerne. The contact stated that the driver's side door failed to open without warning. The contact rolled down the driver's side window and opened the door from the outside in order to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it…
Fuel SystemMay 2016
The contact owns a 2009 buick lucerne. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after the ignition was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but failed to…
Electrical SystemfireSep 2015
Fuse box under rear seat burned leaving car unable to run, leaving us stranded in humid 90 degree temperature. Car towed, repaired costing nearly $800
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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 1G4HD57MX9U138269 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.