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2011 Buick Lucerne

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.

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Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2011 Buick Lucerne 4 DR FWD Later Release.

4/5
Overall
5/5
Frontal crash
5/5
Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
3.9L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 17 26 21 423
4.6L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 23 18 494

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 10V553000

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 DTS AND BUICK LUCERNE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES. THE STARTER OR ALTERNATOR CABLE IS IN CONTACT WITH THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE. IF EITHER THE STARTER OR ALTERNATOR CABLE IS CONTACTING THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE, THE CABLE COULD WEAR THROUGH THE LINE, CAUSING A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK.

Campaign 14V355000

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-201

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

66 complaints filed by owners for this model year (4 involving a crash, 6 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 23 Vehicle Speed Control 5 Fuel/propulsion System 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2011 Buick Lucerne?

EPA figures for the 2011 Buick Lucerne reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2011 Buick Lucerne?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 Buick Lucerne. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2011 Buick Lucerne?

Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA for the 2011 Buick Lucerne, most often about: Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Fuel/propulsion System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2011 Buick Lucerne?

NHTSA gave the 2011 Buick Lucerne (2011 Buick Lucerne 4 DR FWD Later Release) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.