Fuel supply line at firewall retainer severely rusted, could leak spraying fuel on engine or exhaust causing fire
2008 Buick Lucerne fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, a burning plastic odor was present inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who indicated that the fuse box located under the rear seat was hot to the touch and the relays inside had melted causing the fuel pump to overheat and fail. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer courtesy buick located at 7 auto center dr. Louisville ky was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Fuel relay went out 2x, the second it almost caught the car on fire. The car filled with smoke. Its located under the rear seat of the car. Called dealership said there was a recall to bring it in, now the dealership is saying the warranty has expired, and wants $1700 to fix.if I'd been driving it would've burned the car, and worse how about if my grandbaby would've been buckled in that spot. The car only has around 80,000 miles on it. The car was in motion. The car is still at the dealership
Car cranked but does not start. Just replaced the fuel pump relay with oem and fuel pump. Worked. One day later, doesn't work. The fuel pump relay was burnt. Seems to be a common problem in the chat boxes for this car. I was told there is a tech new bulletin on this.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. The contact stated that the vehicle was at stand still at a hospital parking lot, when he entered the vehicle and detected plastic burning odor as the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not drivable and towed to his residence. The contact called an independent mechanic and was informed that the electronic fuel pump was needing to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact read a technical service bulletin from general motors on-line on how to replace the electronic relay module and replaced the part on his own. The contact stated he experienced the failure again on december 16, 2019. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 125,000.
Car has gone through 3 fuel pump relay fuses in 3 months last one started on fire just from starting vehicle
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. When attempting to start the vehicle, it would crank, but there was no fuel being transferred to the engine. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump and the fuel relay both failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to borcherding buick gmc (located at 9737 kings auto mall rd, cincinnati, oh 45249, 866‑666‑6291) where it was further diagnosed that the failure was due to an overheating of the electrical fuse box that burned the relay. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately three days later, the failure reccured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that due to the vehicle no longer being covered under the special coverage, they were unable to provide a repair. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. While driving for over an hour, the contact attempted to restart the vehicle and the fuel pump fuse burned out. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 9-5583355801. The manufacturer advised the contact to call a local dealer to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.
Had to replace a gmc plastic gas tank due to fuel leak around a emissions vent on top of the fuel tank. Every time the car would take a turn, fuel would pour out from the poor configuration & material craftsmanship of tank around the vent cap. Flash back to the ford pinto issues of the 70's. Car has 64,886 miles on it. Sits in garage, which also smells of fuel vapors after use. Note attached photo doc's. .
In the last month and a half my 2008 buick lucerne has burned up six fuel pump relays it keeps melting the relays and the fuse block I believe this to be a safety hazard as it could catch on fire this should definitely be recalled
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled with no warning. The vehicle was unable to restart and towed to a truck stop. The contact stated that upon investigating the failure, discovered that the fuel pump relay was melted and burnt. The contact stated that prior to the discovery no smoke or fire was noticed under the rear seat where the fuel pump relay was located in the fuse box. The contact stated he purchased and replaced the part himself. The vehicle was able to start and the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 211,000.
Fuse box under the seat overheats and burns out fuel pump relay along with the fuse box. Unsafe if it happens while driving
Experienced a crank no start on my 2008 buick lucerne, did some research to find this make/model/year has a long history of issues with the rear electrical center due to the placement under the back seat. The fuel pump relay fuse was extremely burnt and noticed the fuse box was melted near the relay fuse. Brought my car to the local buick dealership and they notified me a 10 year "special coverage" was available on this car but I was never notified of the issue. I am the 2nd owner of this vehicle. Ended up having to pay for an entire new rear electrical center and the labor to replace it (~$700). I called gm customer service and they said they wouldn't be able to do anything about it. If the electrical box is being burned and it's directly under a seat I fear this is a major safety concern. I believe this should have warranted a recall and it absolutely should be required for gm to notify the current owner of the vehicle for this issue.
Car wouldn't start checked fuse panel and fuel pump relay terminal is melted upon further research this is a common occurrence in the 2008-2011 buick lucerne models caused by the panel being directly under the rear seat bracket. Bracket applies pressure to panel lid which intern pushes and applies pressure to fuel pump relay gm recommends replacing relay with low profile style relay and cutting seat brackets. If this is such a know issue and gm recommends these modifications why is this not a safety recall? If the terminal is melting and burning like that this could cause a fire directly under a foam seat in the rear of a car and in my case directly under my children's car seats!!!!!!!!! I have to replace the entire fuse panel due to the melted contacts with estimate repair costs of over $300 for something that could be prevented by gm doing the right thing and fixing their problem!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. On several occasions, the fuel pump relay became overheated and melted. The contact was concerned that a fire could occur due to the placement of the relay. The contact was able to remove and replace the fuel pump relay; however, the failure recurred. An unknown dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
"takata recall"relay to fuel pump in fuse box under drivers side rear seat. Keeps melting (relay and fuse box) leaving an electrical fire smell in car. This is the 2nd box and fuel pump to be replaceed in less than 2 years.
Crank no start. Back seat housing was pushing against fuse box in backseat chushion causing fuel relay to not work. Relay was damaged as a result. Fuel pump was also damage
The car shut down and will turn over but won't start again the relay for the fuel pump is melted and there is no voltage going to the fuel pump fuse in the fuel box under the back seat of the vehicle this should be a recall due to a fire could start or the vehicle could shut down at any moment and causing a accident and or death
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact researched the failure online and found complaints relating to the fuel pump relay being burnt. The contact removed the fuel pump relay and noticed that it was burnt. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. Winegardner buick gmc (15113 crain hwy, brandywine, md) diagnosed that the fuel pump circuit failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.
Was driving and vehicle started to stutter,hesitate , then total loss of steering brakes didn't work properly. We were on an over pass during rush hour traffic busy intersection. Finally after about 1 hr we made it to autozone limp mode all the way. Purchased coils x 3 , coil ignition module, spark plug wires,spark plugs, camshaft sensor,crankshaft sensor. Then find out it was only a freaking fuse under seat that was burnt and melting away. Not very happy. Gm should be held accountable for knowing about this and not offering to fix it.
Fuel pump relay burnt up it is under back seat repair shop said the car would have burnt up completely if continued my little babies ride in back seat as required by law I would not get them out in time if the car on fire under them1 help help
My buick has been constantly breaking down and every mechanic has told me the same problem. It is the fuel pump and the fuse box under the seat. I never thought that I would have any problems since buying this car in 2016. But, I have had numerous problems and all I see are recalls on my buick. Everytime I call in to complain and ask about the recall its always something new and that you guys can't do anything. This was my first purchase for my 21st birthday and I never want a buick ever again. If there is someone that could help me regarding my fuel pump and fuse box please contact me and maybe you could do better and send me the parts to fix my car. This is ridiculous and I hope someone could contact me right away.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. On several occasions, the fuel pump relay overheated and melted. Upon inspection, the contact became aware that the fuse/relay enclosure melted. The contact's husband was able to replace the fuse/relay enclosure, but the failure recurred. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000. The VIN was not available.
Gas ,pump and relay stopped working . Replaced pump three times, pump relay once. Car will not start again. Another pump . Number 4.called gm checked on recall nothing .this all within a two year period.
The car was parked and would not start had it towed to a repair shop. The repair shop found the fuel relay had over heated and melted the fuse panel under the back seat. I did some research online and found on repair pal that 105 other people had the same problems. Ebay seller has sold 1264 fuse boxes like this another ebay seller sold 275 fuse blocks for buick and gm cars. Did some more research found problems back to 1996 2006-2011 buick lucerne's had issues.
Fuel pump relay burned out twice. Scorch marks from serious overheat possibly fire on bottom of rear seat. Car stops in middle of road when fuel pump relay appears to pop loose shutting off fuel to engine. Have to press and wiggle relay to restart car. Possible bad connection in fuse box under rear seat.. Recommend making manufacturers be prohibited from installing batteries and electrical fuse box from inside passenger compartment. High fire hazard in case of accident!!!
Lost power while driving 65 MPH on highway which caused power steering and brakes to become hard to use. I took it to mechanic and found that the fuel pump relay had over heated causing the fuel pump to stop. I looked on recalls on the internet and saw where this has become a common problem with these cars and that general motors refuses to issue a recall. This is a very danervous condition and needs to be corrected.
I bought this buick used a couple of month ago with 87k. I've since driven over 4k miles. I bought this car because it was a big touring car and I needed something reliable and comfortable for longs days on the road. Several hundred miles ago it just wouldn't start in the driveway. Research LED me to the fuse board. Checked the fuses and relays found nothing obvious. Car started up a few minutes later. This happened later that day when in another city and then a few more times that day. Almost had it towed but then it started. Now, after almost 1000 miles it gave up the ghost and I found one of the teeth on the relay burned and the plastic partially melted on the relay housing and the fuse panel. Went to the parts store and bought a relay replacement but it didn't do any good. Shopping for a mechanic now. My thinking is I need to get rid of it. I travel a lot throughout the snow belts in ny state and this bothers me it could happen on the highway and effect control. And a fire hazard. Why is gm not recalling this!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel from underneath the fuel tank and above the exhaust system. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
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