2006 Buick Lucerne Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 5%of 330 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,200miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Buick Lucerne, 5% of the 330 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,200 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Details: I have the Buick Lucerne v8 model and it pulls to the right. I have now had the car in the shop two times for this problem. It still is not fixed. The vehicle has not been in an accident. I believe this is a danger to me the driver and to the public.”
NHTSA complaint #10166071, filed 2006-08, 300 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“Purchased 2006 Buick Lucerne, june 24,2006 from scott Buick, of pinellas park, fl. We drove it down the road 4 miles and turned back to return it to dealer . The steering was pulling to the right real bad. Dealers service dept checked the mechanics of the steering and could find any reason for the pulling to the right. Released it to us on june 26,and after a couple miles down the road we promptly returned again to the dealer. They looked for a GM bulletin regarding this problem this time, they serviced it according to the bulletin spec's, on the 28th. …”
NHTSA complaint #10163212, filed 2006-07, 504 miles“Vehicle driver complained of squeaking sound from left front of vehicle. Inspected vehicle and discovered left front strut assembly had collapsed. The strut housing failed at the coil spring support allowing the strut housing to contact the tire wearing the tread on the tire below minimum safety specifications. Vehicle is equipped with magnetic ride suspension. Strut assembly had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10401513, filed 2011-05, 80,000 miles“Magnetic ride strut option f e 3 . Plate that holds coil spring failed causing tire damage and strut failure.also happened to driver side 6 months ago. Ridiculous price used 250. Up to 899. New.”
NHTSA complaint #10617274, filed 2014-07, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10163273Jun 20, 2019This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for suspension connector diagnosis and replacement due to the magnetically controlled suspension electrical connector…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Buick Lucerne
101 complaintsBody and structure
59 complaintsSteering
43 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
24 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsWheels
18 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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