2008 Buick Lucerne electrical system problems
121 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Buick Lucerne — 56% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased the vehicle a week before the incident. There were no warning lights or messages and nothing to indicate there was a problem. I was driving in a crowded parking lot so I was going very slow. When I turned my car suddenly died. My husband was passenger and my daughter and 2 sons were in…”
filed Jun 21, 2025
“The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel pump relay and fuse had melted, and the fuse box located underneath the rear seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…”
filed Apr 28, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other…Campaign 14V355000 · Jun 23, 2014
- Electrical SystemCampaign 10V240000 · Jun 4, 2010
- Electrical SystemCampaign 08V441000 · Aug 28, 2008
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Lucerne years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Lucerne | 23 | 47% |
| 2010 Lucerne | 19 | 35% |
| 2009 Lucerne | 76 | 59% |
| 2007 Lucerne | 59 | 36% |
| 2006 Lucerne | 101 | 31% |
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.