2009 Buick Lucerne vs 2009 Pontiac G8
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 Pontiac G8 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 128 | 144 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 956 | 997 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 17 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 15–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,000 mi | 50,825 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lucerne | Pontiac G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 76 | 20 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 69 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 36 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 20 |
| Structure | 8 | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 6 |
| Steering | 6 | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 16 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 21 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 11 |
2009 Buick Lucerne
2009 Pontiac G8
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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.