2010 Buick Lucerne Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,948miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Buick Lucerne, 9% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,948 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.
“Had car towed to dealership on 12/17/14. Car not starting and stalling. Had battery replaced and next day car would not start again. Stalled and making noise under hood and in rear by battery. Took back to dealership and they stated could not replicate problem therefore no solution to be found. Told car was ready after waiting approx. 4 hrs. For them to try and replicate car shutting down. It just kept turning over. Car once again shut off and would not start. Left car and they told me fuel pump module was melted and needed replacement. …”
NHTSA complaint #10668070, filed 2014-12, 47,948 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that the vehicle did not pass inspection due to engine mount failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the front motor mount and side torque mount were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 61,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11124284, filed 2018-09, 61,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and the engine shut off inadvertently. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle restarted independently after 10-15 minutes. The messages Reduced Engine Power , Starting Disabled , Service Throttle , Service Stabili-trak Soon were displayed, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 20-30 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #11571045, filed 2024-02, 61,798 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, oil leaked from underneath the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that 16 different oil seals had failed, which caused oil to leak from the engine. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 13,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10946585, filed 2017-01, 13,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11010490Oct 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11009532Sep 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11009531Sep 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 11008906Aug 19, 2024This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 11007115Aug 8, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement.
- 11007121Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Buick Lucerne
19 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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