Fuel pump shorts out and melts the fuse box this was with the car parked in the driveway could be a fire hazard if this happens you lose all control of the car and makes it a death trap
2008 Buick Lucerne electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. The contact stated that the vehicle had an abnormal burning smell and would not operate. In addition, the cruise control did not operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuse box overheated and melted, which caused the fuel pump and various other electrical components to malfunction. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump and fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle needed to be recalibrated. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000...updated 05-10-16 *bf updated 6/14/18
Power streering pump went bad had to replace at 79,000 miles also underseat fuse block burned out fuel pump relay stopped working this happened in my driveway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. The contact stated that the vehicle became increasingly difficult to shift out of park. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the failure could not be diagnosed. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was previously remedied under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The failure occurred approximately six times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,800.
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 buick lucerne. While driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle lost power and began to emit smoke. The contact opened the hood and the vehicle burst into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed and destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,200.
Having a problem with the car not starting. It was stationary in the garage. Had it tow to garage. They diagnosed it was a fuel relay burning up. A new relay did start the car.we took a short trip out of town and the car stopped running...left us stranded on the highway. The relay gave out again. A mechanic will now look into the fuel pump replacement. And electrical box under the seat.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. After the vehicle was driven for approximately 100 miles, the contact parked the vehicle. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the engine did not start. The contact noticed a burning odor coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact replaced the relays and the engine restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Fuel pump stopped working, replaced then found out fuse box under back seat was melted and had to be replaced. Could have started a fire.
The fuel pump relay overheated and melted in the fuse box. I had to have the relay and fuse box replaced. The mechanic told me that the fuse box could have started a fire. He told me to google the problem with my car because hundreds of other car owners have had the same problem. Sure enough I did just that and I saw hundreds of people with the same complaint about this model car. Gm needs to be held accountable. Are they waiting until somebody dies first before they acknowledge the problem of the fuel pump relay and the fuse box? Btw I had to replace the fuel pump.
Driving down highway and vehicle stalled for no reason. Engine light did not come on. Attempted to start, but nothing happened...no click, no crank, nothing. Had to wait 10 min. Until key start attempt did anything and then ran fine. Have been driving in town ~35mph as well as slower speeds and vehicle will do the same thing...stall. Attempted to start, but nothing happened...no click, no crank, nothing. Had to wait 10 min. Until key start attempt did anything and then ran fine. This has happened approximately 12 times in the last 2 months. The gm recall (solution was a key insert) has been performed and this issue has occurred before and after the recall fix.
2008 buick lucerne recall on the weight on the key ring. Car went dead in the parking lot. *mw the ignition coil and module were replaced.
2008 buick lucerne. The car stalled and lost power steering and brake capability on a narrow country road. *ta the consumer received a recall letter on august 21, 2014. The problem regarding the ignition in recall, described the problem she experienced.
2008 buick lucerne the consumers wife was stopped at an intersection when she suddenly realized the engine was no longer on and the vehicle did not move. The vehicle would not re-start and had to be towed to the dealer. Diagnosis was that the "ignition module" had defaulted. *mw the consumer stated the ignition failed, one day prior to receiving the recall notice in the mail.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the lane departure warning system became inoperable and the warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on a daily basis. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the vehicle's warning camera needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 29,000. Updated 01/07/14*lj the consumer stated the "lane departure warning system" failure occurred directly after the ignition recall repair was performed. Updated 10/7/2015
2008 buick lucerne. Consumer states he received a recall notice in the mail, and also made an appointment but he was told it would take one month to fix the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The VIN was unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available. The dealer stated that the contact had to wait for the second recall notification. The second notification was received, but the parts were still not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2008 buick lucerne. Consumer writes in regards to express discontent with a local dealership. *tgw the consumer stated the recall was performed, by her local mechanic and she should be reimbursed. Recall #10v240000
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician stated that the ignition coil and module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 24,863. Updated 12/2/14*cn updated 05/7/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to turn off when the key was in the ignition. The vehicle also failed to respond when the contact attempted to start the vehicle. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
2008 buick lucerne. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle key recall notice and states not sure repairs will be a remedy. *smd according to the recall notice, the parts were not available.
While driving, I went over a bump in the road. The dashboard lights and bell started flashing, and message center said "engine powering down", then immediately said "engine powered off". There was no power steering or brakes. I was able to pull somewhat off the side of the road. I turned the key, and no response. After approx. Five minutes, I tried the key again, and the car started (not smoothly), and was fine. After one week, the same thing happened while driving at approx. 20 MPH (aug 24), and again happened while driving 45 MPH (aug 27). Each time, we were fortunately not around other vehicles. After the second stall, we received a recall notice from gm for the ignition switch. Talked to the recall center, who told us it was not under the recall because we did not know if the key had actually turned off. We had taken all other keys and fobs off the key, but the third incident occurred on august 27. We then took the car to the gm dealer who did a diagnostic check on september 2. He found a loose ground wire, and felt it was fixed. We picked up the car, drove approximately 1.5 miles and the car stalled again. When it started, we drove it back to the gm dealership. It has now been at the gm dealer since september 2. They continue to test drive and run diagnostic checks and nothing shows up. We have contacted gm recall center three times since, and have had no return phone calls.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 31,126. Updated 11/12/14*lj updated 92/03/15.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. While driving approximately 30 MPH and changing lanes, another vehicle crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle. The side air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained back and neck injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who indicated that the air bags did not deploy due to a failed ignition switch. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.
2008 buick lucerne. Consumer writes in regards to dashboard lights issues and vehicle key fob recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the dashboard lights would go out. Especially, in the evening. By the time he arrived at the dealer, the lights would come back on. The parts for the recall, were not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. While driving at an unknown speed, the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuse block was defective and caused the fuel pump module to fail. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 77,602. Updated 09/24/14*lj..updated 09/25/14 *bf the consumer states the vehicle would not start. However while driving on 9/13 at various speeds the engine died. It died once again for the mechanic.the diagnostic showed the vehicle was not receiving fuel. Updated 2/24/2015
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into four vehicles and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for repairs. The front end, the front driver's side door and mirror were replaced. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical system). However, the parts needed for the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000. Pam
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