I went to start the vehicle and it failed to start. I found the fuel pump relay to be badly burned 🔥. On the 30 pin. The board was melted at the 30 pin spot for the fuel pump relay. I purchased a new relay from NAPA. I questioned whether they had a new replacement fuel pump. They told me it was not available only through the dealership. My concern was that where the relay was located at there was a possibility of a fire given how badly the relay and board was burned. I replaced the relay and purchased an extra incase this might happen again. To my surprise it happen just days later while I was driving on the expressway. I had to get off the road immediately. Engine died, no power steering. I checked the relay, it was smoking hot. I will have to have the problem resolved. There is no way a relay should ever get hot, let alone that hot. The fuel pump fuse was not effected. Why is the relay not protected from getting so hot. There is definitely a real risk of fire. No one sits in the back seat normally. But, my grandson's. This should not ever happen.
Buick Lucerne power steering loss problems
22 of the 943 owner complaints about the Buick Lucerne describe loss of power steering, most of them for the 2006 model year.
- owner complaints
- 22
- worst model year
- 2006
- typical mileage
- 61,000
By model year
Often reported together
Loss of power 8Stalling 7Brake failure 3Won't start 2Fuel pump 2No deployment 2
What owners say
My power steering went out so my mechanic checked it out and said my pump went out so I bought a new power steering pump and pulley had it put on and that didn't fix the problem. The next day I went out of town to visit family and my car caught on fire due to the power steering fluid leaked all out on the motor and got hot enough to catch on fire. then my ignition stoped going all the way in park so I would have to disconect my battery cables so that it wouldn't run my battery down. The car wouldn't go all the way up in park making the ignition key wouldn't turn back far enough to shut my car off and lights
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.
Vehicle stalled out on a highway (and at highway speed) and would not restart. Obviously this created a very dangerous condition for me and those around me as I tried to coast over to the shoulder (esp with loss of power steering and brakes). The problem came without any warning, and was determined to have been isolated to the ignition control module. Mileage on the car is only 43k
Fuel pump relay heated up and burned up fuse block witch is located under rear seat.fire hazard. Sits above gas tank. Car will not start or will lose power while driving.lost steering and brakes. There has been numerous complaints about this. Also ignition switch not working.
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.
While driving in pouring rain, engine stopped running. No power steering or brakes. I was just beginning to park my car in a parking stall between two other cars. Thank god I wasn't traveling fast and was able to avoid hitting another vehicle. I come to find out that my fuse block melted. Buick/gm technical service bulletin tsb title: 15-na-051 no start condition- seat bracket contacting rear electrical center (rec) - (nov 5, 2015) cost me $477.39 to repair. Unbelievable that there was not a recall done on this problem
I have had about 3 incidences of power brake and power steering failure at low speeds (10 MPH or less) during rainy weather. When making a turn, either right or left, the power steering and power brakes fail. This does not occur at every turn attempt but does happen occasionally. It is quite disconcerting. I will not let my wife drive during wet weather and I am very cautious.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lucerne. Upon traveling over a puddle of water, there was a sudden loss of power steering. The contact experienced the steering wheel becoming extremely tight upon trying to turn left and right when there was excessive rain. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than twice. The technician was unable to replicate or diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The failure mileage was not available. Ma 09/25
Power steering failure when driving through water. Was turning off main highway into shopping area and the power steering failed to work for a few minutes. Very scary feeling. Had to stop car and back-up to make my turn.
Related recalls
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles equipped with a v8 engine,the power steering hose connectors may have been inadequately crimped which could result in a fluid leak.
- Risk
- If this were to occur, power steering assist may be lost and increased steering effort would be required at low speeds. Also, if the power steering fluid were to contact hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the power steering gear inlet hose. The recall began on march 29, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080 or cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339.
Recall number 06V105000 · Recall details
Questions about the Buick Lucerne power steering loss
Which Buick Lucerne years have loss of power steering problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2006 (7 complaints), 2008 (6 complaints) and 2009 (4 complaints).
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