2010 Buick Lucerne Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 19 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Buick Lucerne, 35% of its 54 total complaints for the year, with 2 fires reported. The median mileage at failure is 71,000, and two related recalls (10V553000 and 14V355000) address separate electrical issues, though the fuel pump relay/fuse box melting pattern in owner complaints is not covered by either recall.
- Electrical System complaints
- 19
- 35% of 54
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 71,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Vehicle fails to start or stalls without warning, sometimes followed by a burning smell from inside the cabin.
- Rear fuse box or fuel pump relay overheats, melts, or shorts out, located under the back seat where children often ride.
- Rear seat bracket or seat latch design is reported to interfere with the fuse box, disabling the fuel pump relay.
- Door locks power cycle (lock/unlock) on their own just before the engine cuts off while driving.
- Vehicle stalls at various speeds and is later diagnosed with a defective fuel pump relay that fails again after replacement.
When 2010 Buick Lucerne electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 23, 2014, latest Aug 14, 2025.
Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Buick Lucerne
- NHTSA 14V355000Jun 23, 2014Electrical System3,141,731 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition
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, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
- NHTSA 10V553000Nov 5, 2010Electrical System13,780 vehicles
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
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.
Risk: A power steering leak could result in a loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash, and/or the leak onto hot engine parts could cause an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will secure and if necessary reroute the lines to prevent contact. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 19, 2010. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, buick at 1-866-608-8080 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Electrical System complaints by Lucerne model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Buick Lucerne?
- NHTSA lists 19 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Lucerne, which is 35% of the 54 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Buick Lucerne electrical system?
- Yes, two recalls affect the electrical system: campaign 10V553000 for starter/alternator cable contact with the power steering line, and campaign 14V355000 for an ignition key ring issue affecting airbag operation. Neither recall matches the fuel pump relay/fuse box melting problem described in owner complaints.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported electrical system complaints is 71,000 miles.
- Did the 2010 Buick Lucerne electrical issues cause fires?
- NHTSA complaint data shows 2 fires reported among the 19 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Lucerne, with no crashes or injuries recorded.