2009 Buick Lucerne vs 2009 Chevrolet Impala
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2009 Chevrolet Impala |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 128 | 824 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 956 | 1,063 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 43 |
| Fire reports | 17 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,000 mi | 78,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lucerne | Chevrolet Impala |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 76 | 224 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 232 |
| Engine | 7 | 179 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 130 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 108 |
| Power Train | 2 | 68 |
| Steering | 6 | 57 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 36 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 68 |
| Won’t start | 16 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 9 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 107 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 92 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 50 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 31 |
2009 Buick Lucerne
2009 Chevrolet Impala
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.