2006 Buick Lucerne: sudden loss of power

Filed Aug 8, 2020 · Steering · 80,000 miles · OH

While backing the vehicle out of my driveway, it lost all power steering and the fluid gushed from under the car. Now the there is no power steering.

Filed May 9, 2016 · Steering · 50,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lucerne. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the steering lost power and returned after a few minutes. The failure recurred a couple of times. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering gear inlet hose needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Nov 7, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 93,500 miles · FL · crash

I lost engine power as I was driving on i75 approximately 16 miles south of venice florida. One of the tires exploded and the whole wiring system was destroyed due to the tire explosion, as well as the back bumper. My vehicle was towed to the buick dealer in venice florida. Repair costs including towing and rental car for the period my vehicle was being repaired elevated to approximately $1600.00. This does not include replacement of the back bumper which would cost an additional $1400.00 per buick's quote. I was informed of a recall by buick due to the exact reasons that LED to my accident and related costs. General motors is declining responsibility whereas I did experience the problems listed in the reasons for recall number 14299.

Filed May 21, 2014 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · MA

Car died while driving it. Lost power steering and brakes. Had car towed to dealer. It was diagnosed as having a faulty ignition module. I was lucky I was not on a highway at high speed. Given the company recalls on ignition parts on other name plates, it is likely that the buick's are also seeing ignition problems and failures but gm has not issued a recall for this car platform. I hope that no one is seriously injured or killed before this defective part is recalled. I consider myself lucky. Updated 10/16/14

Filed Apr 3, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 52,385 miles · CA

We were slowing to make a left turn when we lost all power we coasted to the curb and when I tried to start it there was a clicking as if it was a low battery. After a few minutes it started but ran rough but was able to get it home a few blocks away. Had it towed to a dealer and they could not find the problem. A week later it happened two more times and was able to get to the dealer who could find no problem. We had no more problems for four months and then it happened again. We took it to the dealer for the fourth time and again they could not find anything. We have contacted g.m. Customer svc. Twice and buick customer svc. Who have opened a case file [xxx]. And suggested we contact a buick dealer in oregon when we get home. We live in oregon and spend winters in calif. So now we must drive a 1000 miles not knowing when or if our car will suddenly die. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 3, 2014 · Engine · 82,000 miles · NC

My 2006 buick lucerne engines stops randomly. As I am traveling down the road the engine suddenly cut off and there is a loss of all power steering and brakes. All electrical components blacks out and when it stops you can not crank it. After waiting different amounts of time you can crank it up and continues until the next mysterious outage . This is my wife car and I do not allow her to drive it. I do not take it on any winding roads. I went to the dealership where I purchased and was told if there is no check engine light then no codes will be set to find the problem. I have carried it to three other shops to no avail. One mechanical was driving it around town and it happen on a roundabout. He said he had to struggle with all his might to get though it before he could stop. I do not know what to do and hopefully nothing dreadful will happen, like gm cares.

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 37,000 miles · GA

When driving and accelerating, vehicle looses power. This is dangerous. This is an intermittent problem and no check engine light comes on. The speed does not play a part in this problem nor does the amount of gas in the fuel tank. The vehicle will loss power and have a big jerk and bang when accelerating out of a parked position. I have had the vehicle stall when turning onto a street and start back up. This morning in pulling out onto a busy street in my neighborhood,the car lost power, but regained power before I got hit. This is dangerous. I went to the dealership where I purchased and was told if there is no check engine light then no codes will be set to find the problem. So what do I do with this car? I know I have passed the lemon law. I have no warranty left. But my main concern is safety, not only myself but for others. Just saying what if this morning my car had not regained power and that family in the car with their babies couldn't stop and hit me. I don't want to think that those babies could have been hurt because I have a car that has a mysterious problem. So morally what do I do, trade and let someone else deal with this problem? Keep on paying on a vehicle, that I am concerned about driving? Also, I was a service adviser for 12 years in a gm and chrysler dealership. I have an understanding of vehicles. Please if you don't have a resolution, don't blow smoke at me. Thank you for your time.

Filed Oct 17, 2010 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · MN

2006 buick lucerne, traveling 70 MPH on the freeway, engine stops, dash gives reduced engine power check throttle and then gives a check traction control warnings, no power steering or brakes. Engine will not restart until battery has been disconnected to reset system, problem appears to be caused by a grounding problem or high resistance connection some where. No error codes stored. Car has done this so many times I do not feel safe driving it.