2011 Buick Lucerne Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Buick Lucerne, 10% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 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.
“Brake line experienced a catastrophic failure resulting in a rapid loss of all brake fluid and complete loss of brakes while on a city street. Car was towed to the repair shop where it was determined that all brake lines were severely rusted from the outside and one had failed. This car was always garage kept and very infrequently driven on salted streets. All brake had to be replaced. I think it is unreasonable that brake lines should rust out and cause such a failure. Someone could have been killed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11341636, filed 2020-07, 37,000 miles“New Buick Lucerne does not have room for a size 12 shoe to properly operate the brake pedal. The dealer says that the panel under the dashboard is in the correct position. The problem was not corrected. At times, the situation prevents proper application of the brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10407622, filed 2011-06, 5,000 miles“Several malfunction indicator lights in dash appeared suddenly. Car would not start after shutting off. Finally started and drove to repair shop. Diagnosed as faulty ride height sensor. Shop searched for part at several dealers and online and found the part was discontinued in 2021. I contacted Buick and was offered $1500 off on a new GM car. I have not received any suggestions on how to repair the car or remove malfunction indicator lights which I specifically asked for. The repair shop is waiting for me to find the part and I have not been able to find one. …”
NHTSA complaint #11579026, filed 2024-03“The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that the front driver's side brake line was fractured. The contact noticed the failure while his wife was reversing out of a parking space with the brake pedal depressed. The contact stated that the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact added brake fluid to the vehicle and drove to his destination. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic where the technician saw brake fluid leaking from the brake line. The vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the brake hose needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11384397, filed 2020-12, 102,465 miles“Abs light and stability control light on. So I have no ABS function of the brakes. Had front wheel bearing replaced but didn't fix the issue. Abs and traction control module light still on.”
NHTSA complaint #11402622, filed 2021-03Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Buick Lucerne
23 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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