2008 Buick Lucerne engine problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Buick Lucerne — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lucerne. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V355000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount…”
filed Jul 8, 2024
“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…”
filed Sep 18, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
04-06-04-051J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 27, 2024
Engine problems in other Lucerne years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Lucerne | 3 | 6% |
| 2010 Lucerne | 5 | 9% |
| 2009 Lucerne | 7 | 5% |
| 2007 Lucerne | 17 | 10% |
| 2006 Lucerne | 21 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Buick Lucerne
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.