2006 Buick Lucerne locks problems

Filed Jan 15, 2016 · Locks · 80,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lucerne. The contact stated that the rear passenger door would not open from the interior or exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed, but not repaired. The contact continued to experience the failure intermittently. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 02/26/16*lj the consumer replaced the latches at his expense. Corrosion and weak springs were the cause of the failure. Updated 03/16/16

Filed Aug 14, 2015 · Locks · 60,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lucerne. The contact stated that the rear driver and passenger side doors failed to unlock or open. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the locks needed to be oiled. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 18, 2015 · Electrical, Locks · 61,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lucerne. The contact stated that the theft locks activated on the vehicle, which prevented the rear doors from unlocking while the vehicle was in park. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000. ....updated 04/23/15 *bf the vehicle was repaired at a cost of $900 both rear locks were replaced. Updated 04/24/15*jb....updated 06/09/15*bf updated 06/16/16

Filed Mar 13, 2015 · Locks · 52,000 miles · MI

Latches locks linkages -- starting at 52000 miles, my buick lucerne 2006's rear passenger door would not open under any circumstances. The door will not open from the inside, from the outside, and although the key fob visibly actuates the latch, it does not assist in opening the door. Now at 53000, the driver's side rear door will not open. I now have no access to half of the inside of the automobile. After investigating numerous complaints on the internet, I discovered that apparently this is due to a latch assembly failure in each door. The buickforums.com provided advice: chisel open the back doors, then pull the door panel off. At that point, apparently the visible linkages are not the issue. Instead, it is the internal mechanism of the lock housing. Problem not resolved.

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Locks · 45,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lucerne. The contact stated that the front driver side actuator lock fractured and prevented her from entering or exiting the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Jun 7, 2014 · Locks · 35,043 miles · OH

Door locks jam and can't open door. Locks can not be manually opened. Locked in vehicle. Reported 8/21/08 and fixed. 2/16/10 broke and I had to pay $400. 6/25/13 broke 3rd time and gm refused to refund me $400 and said vehicle had too much mileage. I was told to buy a new car. Numerous reports of faulty locks on internet.

Filed May 2, 2014 · Body, Locks · 65,000 miles · NJ

Reported this to dealer on 7/2/13 and was diagnosed as inside door lock assy at 58.97$, and 410$ plus tax to repair. Went home banged on in side of door and was able to open until this week when problem recurred and no amount of banging would open door. Went on google and noted this to be prevalent with many owners. This can be fatal in an accident where the passenger cannot exit the vehicle. Do we have to wait for a fatality before the gm acknowledges either a faulty design or faulty part,and repair without customer cost. Please advise.

Filed Sep 20, 2013 · Locks · 119,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lucerne. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the rear driver's side door locked independently and could not be unlocked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the latching mechanism needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000. Updated 12/23/13*lj the consumer stated the doors could not be opened from the inside or outside.

Filed Apr 25, 2013 · Locks · 73,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lucerne. The contact stated that the rear driver and passenger's side door locks would not unlock electronically or manually. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the door locks would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

Filed Mar 20, 2013 · Body, Locks · 67,000 miles · IN

I closed the rear driver's side door. I then locked the car. Later after unlocking the vehicle the door would not open; from the outside or inside. It appears to be locking and unlocking. After checking forums I see that there are many buick lucerne owners that have also experienced this issue. This is a major safety issue! I can't believe there isn't a recall on this car. I'm scared to put my children in the back seat by chance we are in a accident and they are injured.