2006 Buick Lucerne Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 101about this part
- Share
- 31%of 330 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 101 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Buick Lucerne, 31% of the 330 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I replaced my sensor and my thermostat because the dashboard said the car was overheating after replacing it the dashboard continues to say the car is overheating. It's doing it while driving on public street and highways”
NHTSA complaint #10956963, filed 2017-02, 10 miles“Car drains my battery and it messed up my alternator. I replaced both and once again my battery keeps being drained. I took it to the shop and the mechanic ran a diagnostic test and about 10 codes popped up saying electrical problem. Other models of this Buick has been recalled for the same electrical problem. Il drive my car and it will completely cut off on me and the check engine light comes on. Il find my paper work from the mechanic if needed. This has been happening for months now. It didnt happen just once. So I cant drive the car until its fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11319418, filed 2020-03, 125,000 miles“Since about 60,000 miles, the car it stalls out. It can stall going 70 MPH down the interstate, stall at stop signs, stall pulling out of an intersection. Last occurrence I was trying to cross a major highway when it stalled. I coasted across the highway and it restarted right away. If a car had been coming from either direction, we would have been hit. I have had 4 sensors replaced and nothing seems to fix this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10420279, filed 2011-08, 106,578 miles“My altenator stopped working and after it was replaced my fuse box would not read nor would my car crank. So I had it towed to a Buick dealership where I thought all of my problems would be solved. They replace my fuse box with a used one because the box has been discontinued this was in april 2017 it is now may 2017 and I've had a diagnostic tes ran on it because my fans stopped working causing my nothstar motor to overheat. The diagnostic determined that fuse box is what's causing all of my problems. Every code LED straight to that same fuse box. …”
NHTSA complaint #10991770, filed 2017-05, 107,533 miles“I lost engine power as I was driving on i75 approximately 16 miles south of venice florida. One of the tires exploded and the whole wiring system was destroyed due to the tire explosion, as well as the back bumper. My vehicle was towed to the Buick dealer in venice florida. Repair costs including towing and rental car for the period my vehicle was being repaired elevated to approximately $1600.00. This does not include replacement of the back bumper which would cost an additional $1400.00 per Buick's quote. …”
NHTSA complaint #10653498, filed 2014-11, 93,500 milesRelated recalls
- 14V355000Jun 23, 2014This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings…Covers: Buick Lucerne 2006–2011, Chevrolet Impala 2006–2014, Cadillac Deville 2000–2005 +3 more
- 10V240000Jun 4, 2010Gm is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 buick, lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; model year 2008-2009 buick enclave; cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009…Covers: Buick Lucerne 2006–2009, Cadillac DTS 2006–2009, Hummer H2 2006–2009 +15 more
- 08V441000Aug 28, 2008Gm is recalling 857,735 my 2006-2008 buick lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; my 2007-2008 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche…Covers: Buick Lucerne 2006–2008, Cadillac DTS 2006–2008, Hummer H2 2006–2008 +13 more
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Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Buick Lucerne
59 complaintsSteering
43 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
24 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsWheels
18 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsInterior lighting
13 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Buick Lucerne
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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