Buick Lucerne brake failure problems

Filed Dec 21, 2020 · Brakes · 102,465 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 buick lucerne. The contact stated that the front driver's side brake line was fractured. The contact noticed the failure while his wife was reversing out of a parking space with the brake pedal depressed. The contact stated that the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact added brake fluid to the vehicle and drove to his destination. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic where the technician saw brake fluid leaking from the brake line. The vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the brake hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The contact mention that the passenger side brake hose showed evidence of a fracture. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,465.

Filed Feb 20, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 36,000 miles · GA · crash

I was driving down the road about 1 mike from my house. The road is a country road and is straight. I wasn't distracted or speeding. It happened so fast but I think I may have hit a slight bump on the right hand shoulder of the road and then the car started fish tailing and then went off the road and was stopped when it hit a dirt driveway. I had no control of the car and the brakes failed to stop the car. The car was totaled with only 36000 miles on it even though I luckily just sideswiped a tree. The car always seemed hard to steer as if the steering was loose and you really had to pay attention and keep both hands on the steering wheel. The car was my elderly in-laws who bought it brand new in 2007. They both passed away in november 2018 and then I inherited it and had just recently started driving it. The air bags did not deploy.

Filed Nov 6, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 70,235 miles · OH

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.

Filed Oct 20, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · CT · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 buick lucerne. While driving at a low speed downhill, the brakes failed to function. The vehicle crashed into the woods. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. The contact sustained leg injuries, but no medical attention was required. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was not provided. Updated 01/25/17*lj consumer stated going down steep hill 1/2 mile from home put on brakes and they went to the floor. Consumer hit the trees and rocks on the road no airbag deployed. Car was totaled. Updated 06/25/18

Filed Nov 12, 2014 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lucerne. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled, the steering wheel seized and the brakes failed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical system). However, the parts needed for the repairs were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · IL · crash · 1 injury

2008 buick lucerne. Consumer writes in regards to power steering and brake failure, that was a constant issue. *tgw the consumer was involved in an accident, where the steering and brakes failed.

Filed Aug 1, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 121,000 miles · MA

I have filed a prior claim with you on the ignition control module failure. Dealer replaced the entire module - gm subsequently issued recall for buicks, altho they are claiming the failure has to do with a slot/hole in a key. I had only the key and the lock fob on the key - I did not have lots of keys and other accessories linked to my key, nor did I hit a pothole or anything jarring. The car just died, no brakes, steering, unable to restart the car and I had to have it towed. I was fortunate that it was at a low speed and not 65 MPH on a highway. This repair cost me $939 dollars. And I am not sure that the replacement part isn't a defective duplicate, an inventory shelf item that has the same defect as the part replaced. If gm is claiming it's only a key issue, then the drivers of these larger vehicles are all at risk, as well as other vehicles that might be involved in an accident with a car unable to be controlled. Please don't let them get away with sweeping this issue under the rug. I don't want to be injured or cause a death because gm doesn't want to spend the money to replace defective modules. (I had the dealer give me the module they removed and will seek to find a good engineering test lab if gm continues to drag its feet on the lucerne issue) I understand these parts were made in china and there is also a reported history of defects - here is a copy of material reprinted from reuters: http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2014/6/25/gm-ignition-switchlinkedtorecallmadeinchina.html I am living on limited resources and don't want to have to sue gm to get reimbursed for this issue. Thank you for the follow-up.

Filed Jul 15, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · FL

Letter from senator nelson on behalf of constituent re 2006 buick lucerne ignition switch. *smd the consumer stated while driving down the highway, he hit a large pothole and the vehicle shut off. When he attempted to apply the accelerator, nothing happened. He decided to pull over, and at that point, he realized he had no power steering, then he realized he had no brakes to stop the vehicle. He finally stopped the vehicle and was able to re-start it, with no problem. When the consumer called the dealer, he was informed, his vehicle identification number was not included in the ignition recall.

Filed Jun 18, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 70,000 miles · MI · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lucerne. The contact stated that the power steering and brakes failed to respond without warning. The failures caused the contact to crash and the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed and injuries were sustained from the crash that required medical attention. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 09/02/14*lj the consumer stated the airbags did not deploy. The driver sustained broken bones, dislocated ankle, and a broken wrist. The passenger sustained injuries to the ribs. Updated 09/10/2014

Filed Apr 28, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · WV · 1 injury

2007 buick lucerne. Consumer writes in regards to power steering and brake failure. *smd the consumer stated the failure occurred as she was coming to a stop, and she ended up in a ditch.