Buick Lucerne ownership issues pros and cons
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
- Just a quick video on my personal experience with these lovely vehicles. Of course everybody’s experiences is going to be different depending on maintenance history etc. I hope you enjoy thanks for watching.
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Excellent car just got my mother in laws 2006 lucerne. Excellent engine 3800. One thing you might want to keep an eye out for is the rear seat where the fuse box is located. The seat clip left rear by fuse box rubs against fuse box which will cause box to short circuit and melt fuses. Cut seat clip enough so it's not rubbing against fuse box. Also the plastic coolant elbows Crack. Replace them with metal ones. Also I replaced all the door latches because doors will get stuck unable to open doors. Good luck otherwise Excellent car
I did not know this . Thanks for the info . Cheers
Just Brought One Today And Yes Great Car Great Info 👍
They make a short fuel relay for that.. 15 bucks..🤘
Nothing like a fire under the back seat to get your attention.....Jeez, major oversite on Buick's part... and not heard of that one.
I recently purchased a 2011 Lucerne with 47,000 miles on it….love it soooo much…..great reliable car
Nice! I just got an '11 CXL with 45k. Have you had any issues with yours yet? Mine needs a front motor mount and possibly a wheel bearing. Thanks!
I have a 2007 Lucerne and it has its regularly issues but I LOVE this vehicle! It’s PAID FOR and it looks amazing to me! I have 179,000 miles on mine.
Nice
I just reached 180 thousand still driving amazing. Great car...have you had to put new transmission fluid? I don't want to to do a flush, just get rid of old fluid
@@empackmanmueller1725 I had to replace the transmission the previous owners didn’t take care of her! So she needed basic stuff
I bought a 07 lucerne just JUST over a year ago for 4900 including registration and safety... I've had to sink over 3500 into it in 13 months... =( and it only has 151 700km...
I dont know why but mine seems to keep having shifting problems (its automatic) but some days it will hard shift...or almost seems like it misfires... and they also have lots of electrical things that could go wrong...but yeah I've had to put NEW alternator...new battery... new sparkplugs/wiring...new bearings for the front...new calipers.. and some other stuff... so in 13r so months (oh and including about 3/4 oil changes) I've sunk 9000 9500 into this car....I wish I never got it...but my HOPE IS THAT. If I get ALL THESE things fixed...and keep it updated...it wont need much and should last me 4 5 more years.....no matter what I'm keeping it now... but yeah ...I guess some people get lemons...and mine was one. Least it gets me around. But yeah... I can see it needing a new fuel pump to within a year or so... =( and POSSIBLY even a transmission rebuild...(wish I woulda sold it the second I found out the alternator was going)...but now I just look at it as its CHEAPER sinking 1k into it every half year then buying another used car for 8k-15k...and in my brain I say WELL HOPEFULLY now that ALL THIS STUFF HAS BEEN REPLACED ETC that it WONT HAVR as many problems down road.... I pray lol 🙏
Very reliable cars. I had a 3800 with 211k miles when I sold it. Original transmission and floated down the road like a dream. I’m looking a purchasing another one soon. These cars were built near my home here in hamtramck Michigan near Detroit.
I own a 2008 Lucerne CXL 3.8l. this car has 288,463 miles on it! I've put 8,000 of those on it. It's beautiful, I love this motor, and it runs so good!! I put a new motor in a park avenue and this one runs BETTER!! it's my 4th Buick, but I'm not looking forward to a 3.6l... Bring back my 3.8!!!!!🙂
Nice . Cheers mate
2008 was the best year but don't bother with the v8 super version.
This car had a factory recall for the ignition switch. FYI.
I have a 2009 and it has been amazing since it was new. Still drives perfect. I changed the oil and filter yesterday and put in 5-30 Mobil synthetic! Easy to jack up under the front. I would say the best car ever!
The start and stall issue (on mine) was a dirty throttle body. Use a can of cleaner and you’re good to go. Also, don’t forget about lower and upper intake manifold gasket failure is very common. About $1000 to remedy that at a repair shop.
That makes sense. Thank you for the tip.
I've had a 2011 Buick Lucerne for the past 11 years and I just replace the tie rod end front struts other than that and regular maintenance the car is wonderful. 186,000 miles and going strong.😊
Nice .
Yes they are hard to beat
I have the same car. Great car if you can do your own repairs. I’ve done evap system sensors, wheel hubs, tie rod end, thermostat, gas cap, brakes and rotors, rotted brake line, motor mounts, the front speakers work for a day every six months and the hvac system is wonky at times.otherwise it’s a super comfortable efficient car. I have 130k and hope to put another 100k on it. This is in the past two years I’ve owned it, but I got it super cheap and it’s real clean.
Nice . Ya they are not bad to work on . Cheers
The speaker wires break in the door jambs, I patched mine back together.
How do I learn to work on my own car, I'm a lady
I know what you mean when you say they die when you start them. Sometimes it stalls when I turn the key and a couple of times it doesn’t start at all. Never happened more than one try though
Bought a 2006 Lucerne CXL with 203,048 miles on it, inside is super clean, just a different color drivers seat & the right front fender was pulled out as best he could, great rims, looks awesome..start it up & once it heats up the rpm gauge goes wonky, it bucks & stalls or dies, after waiting awhile it starts again, only to do the same thing, the AC blows warm, I haven't juiced it because there's a leak that we detected, the windshield is also broken..we thought it was the fuel pump but a friend of mine has a real gadget you plug into the computer & it's telling us it needs an ignition control module...an ignition coil & intake gaskets with injector O rings..I'm gonna fix these issues & if they don't correct the problem I'm gonna dump it & chalk it up to being a frikin' idiot when it comes to buying used cars...any other suggestions as to why it doesn't perform at all...?
I bet it still has a lot of miles left in it . Enjoy
Oh the lucerne let me tell you about my little baby I have my fathers Lucerne passed down to me an to him from his brother now 283k I’ve done a lot but have enjoyed the CXL model. I have only had 1 terrible repair so far and that’s the Front engine cover . Water ran out ran the temp up shut it down and replaced thermostat, radiator hose, water pump, then realized it was the engine cover gasket which was a nice task for a diy and i put Good gaskets. But I’ve recent ly replaced lower,inner,control arm ball joint and wheel bearings now along with a power steering hose, front shocks and converted rear Shocks non air. All less than $1000. I noticed while driving previously before the gasket problem while at speeds 40-70 while lower rpm it would act funny with the throttle like rocking forward well anyways as i did the gasket repair i FOUND Wires going to 2 sensor cam position and another that had burnt wires i fixed an it went away. Now my driver seat movements forward have stuck no going BACK . So I’ve unbolted the seat and found its very annoying if you move the seat to much you can’t get the bolt in and if you have the seat in it won’t work. She’s worn me out an occasionally the transmission slips and she’s all worn out but good Faith it will hold up till then I’m going for 300k. Thanks You and congratulations on your Lucerne
sounds like a goodold car I hope you get to the 300k
I have a park avenue 2001 and I love it it's easy to work on and has one of the best reliable engines made ittl last forever
They are great cars . Enjoy it .Cheers
Yeah I miss our 97 Park Avenue was great but we got in an accident and totaled it out. Not really a fan of our 2010 Lucerne not as great as the Park Avenue
I have a 2010 Lucerne CXL that just turned 150,000 miles. It has the 3.9 V6 which I absolutely love! 227 hp I believe and lots of low end torque. I bought it in 2018 with about 100,000 miles on it and I take really good care of my cars and this one is probably the most trouble free car I have ever owned. The 3.9 engine is a newer version of the old Chevy 2.8 V6 and it runs great. All I've had is normal wear maintenance like brakes and replaced the plugs and wires soon after I bought it. Extremely quiet and a great car for trips. The previous owner took pretty good care of it too. I forgot I had to replace the drivers side mirror when the glass discolored from the auto dimming feature. I found a replacement at a junk yard for $50. I had 3 Pontiac Bonnevilles before this with the 3800 V6's and this engine runs stronger but doesn't get as good gas mileage. It's about 2 to 3 mpg less on city and highway.
With your Buick Lacerne I have a 2011 sometimes when I come to a stop and then I hit the gas it makes a weird noise like it’s trying to catch John once I let off the gas then it catches on
Does your Buick does the same thing
I just got a 2011 CXL 3.9. You barely have to touch the gas and it just gets up and goes! There are two things only that I don't like, 16.6 MPG in city and the noise of the air suspension always adjusting. So far it's like driving a boat with a leather sofa!
I have never ben in the 3.9L . I bet it has a lot of pep
@@Kiwiv65 changing the oil sensor on the 3.9 drive me crazy today had to drop the starter and loosen the bottom motor mount to get to it
Essentially here Is how I look at personally:
Pros: Front Bench Seating abd Column Shifter ✅✅✅
Cons: Overrided by Pros!
lmao i agree man that bench seat is like riding in a couch all day , the biggest con is almost falling asleep while driving
I had a 2006 with less than 60000 miles. I absolutely loved it. Ran into a deer and totaled it. Got a 2008 and had it for about 5 years now. No problems until the last year. So I had to have an alternator and a power steering pump replaced. The power steering pump twice. The one they put on was worse than the one they replaced. $1400. Then I also had the infamous fuse block issue. My 06 everything was under the hood this one is under the seat. Very inconvenient for handicapped people. Replaced the fuse block for $200. Did it ourselves. Less than 10 mins. Now I have the other problem with door handles breaking. So I have a new drivers side door handle beside me with JB weld I just put in it so hopefully that won’t be an issue again. Still have to work out the drivers side door open issue. Makes it real inconvenient that I can’t lock the door or roll down the window or use anything on the door without it being halfway open
I also have lighting issues on the driver side but thinking I am gonna let that go. My tire system service warning went off here recently. It just seems like gremlins have taken over this car in the last year. I am not in love with it like I was my white one. My white one was way more comfortable.
Well I’m sorry you’re having problems with your 08 . I’m not a we are the door issue. Sounds like a broken wire and the Wiring harness to the door. Keep me updated on that I would be interested to find out what that is. Good luck and thanks
Looks like a beautiful place to live.
Yes thanks. Very peaceful not many people great hunting and fishing. Cheers
When trying to start it, don't turn the key all the way at first...let it ding a few times then turn it, it'll start like magic ;)
Will do thanks
That suggestion is to allow for the fuel pump to pressurize the system.
I turn mines all the way and hold it there for a few seconds and it starts right up
The one consistent issue i have with park aves and lucernes is the brake rotor thing. It's got to the point i just accept a bit of skake n brake
Yes mind did that
Know for blown head gaskets..,2007 for sure.. smooth ride though.
I Have an 06 with 210,000 still runs smooth
Definitely bought for the leg space I love it tho
I just brought a 2006 Lucerne CXL yesterday, its a really nice car, its a gold exterior i think within a beige interior, i wish it was a V8 Northstar but im ok with the V6 3.8L
Very nice . The v6 is a more dependable engine . enjoy the nice car my friend .
great video very imformative im thinking of purchasing one i found in really good shape just wanted to know if there good cars or not had my share of lemons
Thank you glad it helped
@@Kiwiv65 thank you its nice to find someone who actully talks about the car and not just play ghetto music in the back round lol
What causes the heater to quit changed the resistor and blower motor and still doesn't blow . Digital dual climate controls and its a 2009 Buick Lucerne with a 3.9 l engine
Hi. That could be a number of things. I presume you check the fuse. Could be a bad motor, but those climate controls. Specially, if the dual climate controls are really quite a problem child. Could also be a bad ground to the motor or something as simple as a wire broken. You might want to get a voltmeter and see if you’re getting voltage to the motor plug in
Love to have one!
What was the Last Buick with the legendary Buick 3800 V6 series 3 engine? How about the last SuperCharged 3800?
not sure sorry
I have a 2010 Lucerne CXL with the 3.9. I have had quite a bit of trouble from mine. First of all after only a few months of buying it the fuse box under the back seat shorted out. That was a $600 repair. Then the flex pipe on the catalytic converter which is about 6 inches long blew out/worn out. It was the only car I had so I had to drive it a bit like this. Turns out that was a HORRIBLE idea because it was right near the transmission and the exhaust coming out onto the transmission ended up causing transmission failure. $2k transmission rebuild. Then a few months later I got a low oil pressure light which caused engine failure. Nearly $3k repair parts and labor after having a used engine put in it. And still I am getting a check engine light which reads as low voltage to the fuel pump. Yes when I had the repair done on the fuse box under the back seat I did trim the seat clip so it wouldn't happen again so I have no idea what is causing the low voltage to the fuel pump issue now.
That is a shame. I have heard issues about the fuse box under the rear seat. And I do prefer the 3.8 motor over anything as they do seem to be a tried and tested motor. I’ve heard a lot of horror stories about the 3.9. Shame it hasn’t been a good vehicle for you.
Get a short fuel relay, should do the trick. 15 bucks
I just got a 2011 Lucerne. A message says the service lane departure system. It was working
Could be many things . You may have to take it to a shop . I would turn that system off all together as i think they make people lazy drivers myself lol , Sorry i could not help more
@@Kiwiv65 Yes. I did turn it off. Thanks
Mine the same color crank no start gets plenty of fuel changd everything cam, crank sensor coil packs icm ,icm harness check engine light stays on won't erase shut off while driving starts back now haven't start in months
My Dad had a Buick Lucerne I’m so sad we sold it idc it’s a “old mans car” I would have loved to driven it 🤧
lol ya they ride very nice that's why us old men like them . Cheers
You can buy mine
I have a 06 and my engine is different than yours- mine has the north star engine. I have the same issue with the driver seat. Seems to me my car has a lot of suspension issues and I hate that you have to take the bumper off to change the headlight bulbs. If there’s another way to change them let me know
Hi. I looked on CZcams and it looks like you don’t need to pull the bumper at all. They seem pretty easy to get to at least in the six-cylinder version I’m not too sure about the V-8 but looks like the six-cylinder version you can just reach from above or below and twist the headlight bulbs out
@@Kiwiv65 It seems like they didn’t really want us to work on the car ourselves I have the 4.6L DOHC 8cyl it has the same engine as the Cadillac
It is hard to replace them without taking the fro t end off. I ended up hitting a raccoon and had to replace my fro t end anyway and upgraded to LED bulbs and changed everything blinkers and parking lamps as well.
About to snag an 06 Lucerne CXL 3800 Series III. 55310 original miles.
Wow that is low miles . Should last a long time . You will be happy with it i bet . Cheers
I have one it's a great reliable car
Yea..for some reason they go through wheel bearings like they’re candy
Things I love about our 2008 Lucerne CX: My wife loves it. It's reliable. Things I hate: Oversized "A Pillar" can hide a sequoia. Seats not that comfy. Not a "refined" auto. To me, she's an "average" car; not nearly as fun or accommodating as our old deceased 1995 Park Avenue. BTW, purchased our CX in 2009 for 18K with 26,000 on the clock - and it's still under 80,000 miles.
I have a 2006 Buick Lucerne CX 203,620 miles still purring.
Nice mate
I bought a 2010 buuck Lucerne it has 2 batteries 1 underhood...underwood... under back seat...can you tell me why?
Hmm No i have never seen that before . Sorry i could not help you
There is only one battery under the rear seat.
It has 2 fuse boxes..one under the seat and one by your windshield fluid reservoir
I have an 07 lucerne with a 3.8. Cxl, the trunk won't open! I don't have the key fob. There's no keyhole ON the trunk, and when I hit the button in the glove compartment nothing happens. Change the fuse. Same thing. Any ideas?
That’s a difficult situation for sure. Some vehicles you can take the rear seat back out and get access to the glow in the dark emergency pull Tab. I would guess that it’s a broken wire somewhere that actually goes to the release mechanism in the trunk
It's only $100 at the dealership to buy a brand new key fob including them programming it for you. My key fob didn't work either so I had the dealer sell me a new one.
I had the same problem, I ordered a key fob from Amazon, used the message control on dash to program it and now I can open it
@@MyLifeThai371 thank you so much!
@@jacquelineshorter5160 thank you! I'm gonna try that
Was thinking of upgrading to one of these i sold my buick lasaber and now i miss my buick i bought a base model impala not near as comfy as the buick
You won’t be disappointed. They are really very good value and smooth as silk. Good luck.
I ordered one just like this one in "Metallic pea" but it never came in.
Well that sucks mate
Can anyone tell me how to open the trunk on the 2006?
Left side of open clove box . Hard to see but it is there
this is one of the hardest cars for me to get in and out. my dad has a 2011 and I drive it when we use his car,,, its like sitting in the bathtub...very poor front and rear visibility ... I have the seat all the way back and the B pillars blocks my side vision. I had more comfort in my 2003 Grand marquis...
I have not heard that complaint before, but I guess everybody has their preferences. Yes, the Grand Marquis is one of the best Cars ever built in my opinion so they are very hard to beat. I do agree.
Im 6'4" and 270 plus pounds..my dad is 6 foot and about 180.. It's just too difficult trying to bend over and get down into the driver seat.My dads first Lucerne' was a 09 with the gear shift on the column, That and a bit more room for me to sit in. It was totaled in 2016, it was hit just forward of the drivers side front door and was pushed into the right lane .. His insurance company totaled it. Both front doors were out of line ...and of coarse the "illegal driver * had no license but the car was insured by her boy friend thru State Farm... she never reported the accident . I called an agent friend of mine at State Farm and gave her the whole ball of wax.. My dad looked for a used Lucerne because he didn't want to learn a new car ... LOL...The 2011 had very few miles on it but had that euro style gear shift.. He didn't like that at all...@@Kiwiv65
The stalling is caused by a dirty throttle body. Not enough air can pass through so it stalls.
Thank you
Gotta luv Oklahoma man
My mom has a cxl or a CDX I'm not sure it's the top of the line leather seats power windows all that man that car tears up every other day
Soo I guess my Buick is just dying.. have a 2006 Lucerne..less than one year..water pump, radiator, thermostat, brake line snapped, and as of yesterday no crank no start, oh and ignition switch...... 🤦🏿♀️🤦🏿♀️ 167k miles. I only drive locally so even though the miles are high I was hoping to get 2yrs out of it.
I would bet this is all very ez to fix . Have you had the battery tested ?
@@Kiwiv65 my battery is fine.. all my lights and meters turn on .... I've fixed everything but the brakes just died two weeks ago and now I need to do something else ... I've spent almost 1000 bucks in the last 3months and that's not including what whatever I need to fix now.
@@kendrawithak319 That sucks mate . These are normally low cost cars to run
Driving cars locally is actually worse than driving on the highway btw
@@DaveElectric I simply don't need the highway often.... Not like I was avoiding it .. and just realized I typed my miles wrong...it was 137k... But turns out car was in a previous bad front end collision.. makes a lot more sense now.
Don't waste time Turning a Brake Rotor, just buy a Quality one, will last 2 times longer before pulsing. Got 31 Mpg on trips with mine . Owed 2 of them an 06 and 011, both were good cars.
Yes I think you’re right I’ll learnt the hard way. I really do get good mpg for the size of the vehicle.Thank you
I owned a 2007 Buick Lucerne with the 3.8L. It ran good up until 191,000 miles and at that point the engine developed a slight misfire on cylinder #1 that I could not even notice, but since the computer notices it, it will keep turning off the cruise control. The mechanic replaced the spark plugs, plug wires, the coil packs and the distribution plate that the coil packs sit on. He could not figure out what was causing the misfire and at around that time the radio speakers were crackling super loud, even with the radio turned off. I hated having my ear drums blown out and driving a car without cruise control. I would not suggest buying a Lucerne. My brother also had a 2008 Lucerne with only 80,000 miles. The climate control would not blow much heat on the passenger side floor board, so his wife was freezing her feet. The spent $2000 at the chevy dealership after taking it in multiple times and they could not figure it out. They ended up trading it in because of the problem. I will never buy another Buick Lucerne!
Sorry to hear you had so much trouble with them. I’ve always found them really reliable with just a little stuff that goes wrong nothing major if anything
....intake manifold gaskets. Easy fix 👍🏻
That thing is beat for such low miles, I have an 06 same color with 234,000 and it looks almost new still.
Yes the last owner certainly neglected it. But a testimony to the vehicles build quality as it road and drove fantastic .
I have an 06 v8 I think it needs engine struts
How is that Northstar engine doing? The earlier 00’s Cadillacs had bad head gasket cover issues I would hear.
I have a buick Northstar motor and I've spent nearly 4,000 in two years keeping up the maintenance on it, smh
@@42luke93 gen 2 has better head bolts.
Just need to change fuel injectors. With 148k But I just pulled a 5.3 & trans off an SS Impala. Thinkin of swapping. I just never got under my Lucerne to see how it bolts up.
I have a 2006 I got with 59,000 and trouble since week 1 she is now for sale never again will I get introduction model of a Buick
Sorry to hear that . They are usually very dependable cars .
I have a 2006 never a oroblem
Yep my 2007 and my brother's 2008 were both troubles.
No sunroof?
No sunroof. Thank goodness I can’t stand them myself.
,2008 buick Lucerne cxl
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179000 on her
Replaced all 4 rotors on mine world of differance on warping issuse
Awesome . I bet it was much better , Cheers
@@Kiwiv65 yes and ceramic pads
Only other problem motor mounts and cam and crank sensors and deer on tuesday mornig
Need to figure out how to get trim under the door of to repace it got whole front clip off to replace it
Deer accident
I have a 2007 Lucerne and everytime it rains water is in my trunk. It's alot of water
window or trunk seal not a hard fix my friend
@@Kiwiv65 replaced that
Still leaks
It was probably in a accident
@@bryantwilliams647 I had water in trunk also. There are 2 body holes behind back bumper that were covered from the factory with cheap tape. I used flex seal tape and covered up both holes and no more water. Holes can be seen from the trunk if you remove plastic moulding along trunk cargo net area. Lay down under back bumper and apply tape over holes 1 on drivers side and 1 on passenger side.
@@1980chevy thank-you very much this is soooo helpful. There is water in my trunk now. It's so bad it goes in my backseat
Sadly they’re becoming scruffy when i see one it has a dent or gash and something would be missing i cant say i seen any of these mint i know theres Some out there in pristine condition but alike to the 3rd gen sebring ive been commonly seeing are slowly becoming hoopties
Yes I occasionally see a minute one but as you say getting older and getting harder to find a good one
Ignition switch issues is probably why it stalls.
Is it a common issue with theses ? Cheers
@@Kiwiv65 sometimes it can be a dirty throttle body,
. My grandmas 2005 lesabre does it sometimes as well as my 2008Lacrosse
@@brendenaerosmithfarr8226 Ok . good to know that . Cheers mate
It has a factory recall for the ignition switch.
Where's the power steering fluid
Yes I had trouble finding it the first time. It’s between the firewall and the engine kind of tucked down lower I think on the passenger side
How dew i stop the water from getting n my trunk
2007 Lucerne....plastic radiator prone to fail.....timing chain cover gasket prone to fail.....body control module prone to fail
I’ve never heard of there's premature going bad . i Would consider most of this normal wear and tear as gaskets don’t last forever and either will plastic. Never heard of any modules going bad and I’ve had one of these with well over 200,000 miles on it. But i guess they can . Thanks
is the 3.9 engine any good
To be honest I have not really had much dealings with the 3.9 if I was to buy one of these I would definitely look for the 3.8 myself . Sorry I could not help more
If ur Buick starts and then dies, u have carbon build up, I did a shock treatment and now she starts up right away
Awesome thank you for that info
Having transmission issues with mine 🙁
What's it doing or not doing ?
@@Kiwiv65 sometimes from a stoplight when u take off it does a hard shift.
@@jmc7573 add some Lucas stop slip transmission fluid it will help thank me later
@@mellyzaurora1277 🤣that crap will eventually ruin your transmission
@Real Talk this transmission used to slip and bang at 177,000 Miles. Once changed transmission fluid and filters and added LUCAS. ISSUES WENT AWAY GRADUALLY AND IS STILL DRIVING TODAY.
has it been reliable?
Has my buick been reliable ? Is that what you are asking ?
Yes it has been . These car seem to run for ever with good basic maintenance
yeah thanks...I bought one used...hope it doesn't break down...how many miles u have?
@@tednguyen2034 I bet you will love it .Is is the v6 or v8 ?
I bought it used on craigslist....2003...16k...if its reall...lol for 4k...I haven't driven it yet....waiting for my 97 camry to die before I insure it..just thought it was a good deal...never thought about buick….lol...im onl y 50 years old....lol
fix that rear fuse box
4t65e trans alert