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Electronic stability controlPart report

2006 Buick Lucerne Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
2%of 330 total for the year
Median mileage
75,350miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2006 Buick Lucerne, 2% of the 330 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,350 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“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

“Vehicle is a 2006 Buick Lucerne cx with 40,000 miles. About 2 months ago it started to go dead without any warning. The first occurrence was jan 15, 2014 with my wife driving. The next shutdown on mar 4, 2014, occurred in rush hour traffic. There was an audible signal accompanied by a service traction control warning, followed immediately by a throttle control warning and complete engine shutdown. I was able to coast across 2 traffic lanes into a parking area with great difficulty while steering and braking without power assist. Tried to restart the engine but got ?throttle disabled? Message. …”

NHTSA complaint #10569063, filed 2014-03, 39,362 miles

“The warning light came on and stated service stabilitrac and then went off.two weeks later came on again, and went off.the car began to shake and vibrate as brakes were applied when stopping.about a month after that the traction control light came on and the car began applying the brakes at a speed of about 50 miles per hour and making a noise that was loud enough to hear as it sounded like the pressing of the brakes to the wheel hubs.my wife and daughter and I turned around went back home and parked the car and drove my truck to visit other family members that day.two weeks later I took the…”

NHTSA complaint #10536540, filed 2013-08, 75,350 miles

“I purchased a new 2006 Buick Lucerne cxl in 2006. I have numerous times experienced acceleration in my vehicle. I have taken it to a Buick dealer and they drove it and say they didn't notice it. I have also talked to a gmc dealer in the last several years and asked it anyone else has had a vehicle that just speeds up on it's own. I am from a very small town in missouri and 3 other people have purchased the same Buick Lucerne as mine and one of them says he thinks his vehicle may have sped up before, but he thinks he may have let the cruise control on. …”

NHTSA complaint #10319900, filed 2010-03, 1 miles

Related service bulletins

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201012%
200965%
200852%
200732%
200672%

Other parts of the 2006 Buick Lucerne

Electrical system
101 complaints
Body and structure
59 complaints
Steering
43 complaints
Air bags
35 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
24 complaints
Engine
21 complaints
Vehicle speed control
21 complaints
Brakes
20 complaints
Wheels
18 complaints
Suspension
16 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Interior lighting
13 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Buick Lucerne

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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