2006 BUICK LUCERNE Seats Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Seats Issues in the 2006 BUICK LUCERNE
5 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 BUICK LUCERNE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Seats Complaints
I BEEN PAYING ALOT TO FIX THIS VEHICLE EVERY THING KEEPS GOING WRONG WITH IT AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE
HEATED/COOLED SEATS STOPPED WORKING. BUTTON ON DOOR LIGHTS UP LIKE THEY ARE ON, BUT THE HEAT/COOL DOES NOT ACTUALLY TURN ON. TURNS OUT PROBLEM IS WITH CONNECTOR AT CONTROL MODULE UNDER PASSENGER SEAT. CONNECTOR IS PARTIALLY MELTED WITH BLACK BURN MARKS. THIS ISSUE APPEARS TO BE COMMON ON NUMEROUS GM VEHICLES (BUICK LUCERNE, CADILLAC DTS, ETC...) FUSE DOES NOT BLOW, POSSIBLE FIRE ISSUE?
THE REAR DOOR LOCKS ON THE 2006 BUICK LUCERNE HAVE A FUNDAMENTAL DESIGN FLAW. IF THE REAR SEAT PASSENGER PULLS THE DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR WHILE THE DOOR IS LOCKED, AND HOLDS IT IN PLACE WHEN THE POWER LOCK MECHANISM ATTEMPTS TO UNLOCK THE DOOR, THE MECHANISM BINDS INTERNALLY MAKING THE DOOR IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN. THIS HAS OCCURRED 5 TIMES ON OUR LUCERNE OVER THE PAST 4 YEARS. THE ONLY WAY TO OPEN THE DOOR IS REMOVE THE INNER DOOR PANEL. REACH INTO THE LOCK THROUGH THE ACCESS HOLES AND FREE UP THE MECHANISM. UNTIL THE DOOR IS REPAIRED THE BACKSEAT PASSENGER SITTING NEXT TO THE FROZEN DOOR CANNOT GET OUT. I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT THE ENGINEERING TEAM AT GM HAS NOT DISCOVERED A FIX FOR THIS CONDITION. THIS IS VERY DISAPPOINTING AND DANGEROUS. *TR
2006 BUICK LUCERNE WITH A LIST OF CONCERNS /PROBLEMS**CC ON THE DAY OF PURCHASE THE CONSUMER'S NOTICED WIND NOISE FROM BOTH FRONT DOORS AND SCRATCHES ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO BUFF OUT THE SCRATCHES BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. GM APPROVED A WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT. WHILE DRIVING THE AUTOMATIC DRIVER'S SEAT STARTED MOVING UP ON IT'S OWN. THE SEAT WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL IT WAS AS FAR FORWARD AS IT COULD GO. THE CD PLAYER/RADIO REFUSED TO EJECT A CD, BUT AFTER TWO DAYS IT FINALLY RELEASED. THE RADIO WAS ALSO NOT WORKING DURING THIS TIME. THE CONSUMER MADE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT. TRUNK DECK EXPLODED. WHEN THE TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON WAS PUSHED THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND THE TRUNK FLEW OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DOORS WERE READJUSTED TO STOP THE WIND NOISE. THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED HE COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE SEAT. THEY ALSO...
MY 2006 BUICK LUCERNE CXS V8 DRIVERS SEAT IS OFFSET TO THE RIGHT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. UPON PERSONAL INVESTIGATION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE OEM SUPPLIER OF THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG HAD A LOT OF PROBLEMS PASSING DEPLOYMENT SPECIFICATIONS SO AS A LAST RESORT BUICK (GM) DECIDED TO MOVE THE SEAT INSTEAD. THIS IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE TO DRIVE AND I REALLY WONDER HOW WELL THE AIRBAG WILL DEPLOY IN A SIDE IMPACT CRASH. I'VE CONTACTED GM AND THE DEALER AND GET THE RUNAROUND AND WAS EVEN TOLD BY ONE OF THE DEALERS SERVICE MEN THAT ALL CARS ARE DESIGNED LIKE THAT! *NM
Other 2006 BUICK LUCERNE Problem Areas
Electrical System
70 complaints
Steering
38 complaints
Air Bags
33 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
25 complaints
Structurebody
24 complaints
Engine
21 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
20 complaints
Structure
18 complaints
Wheels
16 complaints
Interior Lighting
13 complaints
Structurebodydoor
13 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
13 complaints
Service Brakes
11 complaints
Suspension
11 complaints
Power Train
10 complaints
Tires
9 complaints
Unknown Or Other
9 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
6 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Visibilitywiper
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Wheelsrim
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint