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2008 Buick Lucerne Wheels Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 218 total for the year
Median mileage
23,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 2008 Buick Lucerne, 1% of the 218 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 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.

“Owner put new goodyear assurance tires on the vehicle on 12/31/10 at a goodyear dealership. In spring 2013 all four tires started losing air, and the low tire pressure light on the dash illuminated. The owner brought the car back to the goodyear dealer, who stated that the tires are fine, but that the oem chrome wheels are degrading, causing small gaps for the air to leak out. Now in summer 2013 the air leaks out so quickly that the low tire pressure lights come on in less than one week after a complete refilling. …”

NHTSA complaint #10525035, filed 2013-07, 115,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that the tire pressure low warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the valve stem failed and needed to be replaced. The contact had the vehicle repaired; however, the failure recurred and the tire began to leak. The contact had the vehicle repaired a second time. The failure recurred to the rear driver side tire. …”

NHTSA complaint #10983282, filed 2017-05, 21,800 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that the tires deflated when salt from the road came in contact with the wheels. The vehicle was diagnosed, but not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,000. The VIN was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #10671951, filed 2015-01, 23,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200922%
200831%
2007159%
2006185%

Other parts of the 2008 Buick Lucerne

Electrical system
121 complaints
Fuel system
62 complaints
Engine
24 complaints
Body and structure
14 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Seats
8 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Electronic stability control
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology