Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Buick Lucerne owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I have 2006 buick lucerne.i paid over 800 dollars get brakes fixed.now they saying messed up again power steering messed up.the front passenger side where tire hits bump makes nise like strut.power steering fluid leaking brake fliud leaking.air bags.
Takata recall I was in an accident were I read ended a car because I was going around a corner and my breaks failed and my airbags did not deploy. I was going 25 in a residential area and took a corner to fast because my breaks failed. I hit a curb busted my passenger tire off and then hit a stationary car. The passenger side of my car was destroyed and the airbags failed to deploy. I had zero airbag replacement lights on everything with the car was fine and normal.
When braking down hill the rotors warp making it almost impossible to stop in an emergency. Dealership paid for the second repair, car was about a year old, saying it was a defect in the design, lightweight rotors, calipers and brake pads. Luckily I live in an area that is flat. Every time I go out of town I have to deal with this fear and a repair job. An independent mechanic said I needed to upgrade to heavy duty rotors and calipers. Said this took care of the problem in a Cadillac with the same problems. It's a 2K fix but dealership refuses to fix it because I am a woman am heavy on the brakes downhill and that his wife can't drive either. Also said they won't fix the defect due to me taking the car to an independent mechanic. I had to as they kept turning the rotors even though they can only be turned 2 x. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that the power steering and brakes failed to respond without warning. The failures caused the contact to crash and the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed and injuries were sustained from the crash that required medical attention. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 09/02/14 the consumer stated the airbags did not deploy. The driver sustained broken bones, dislocated ankle, and a broken wrist. The passenger sustained injuries to the ribs. Updated 09/10/2014
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that the brake line was replaced by an independent mechanic. The vehicle was then taken to suburban Buick GMC of ferndale (21800 woodward ave, ferndale, mi 48220, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the rear brake line had been replaced and tied to the sway bar. The brake line was not completely installed from the engine to the brakes, which could cause brake fluid to leak. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 56,620.
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 Buick Lucerne. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact crashed the vehicle into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 11/14/14 updated 8/12/2015
Steering and brakes fail at low speed turns and when going through puddles of water. Very dangerous. Unable to operate vehicle when raining. Unsafe conditions. Happens continuously. No specific date.
Experienced front end vibration on delivery. Dealer did a wheel alignment but a slight vibration continued. Eventually it increased and I took it to a independent for balancing and rotation but the problem persisted. The dealer analyzed it as "defective" tires on the front and replaced them. As I drove home the car pulled to the right. Took it back to the dealer and they switched the left front to the right and the right front to the left and claimed that would fix the problem. The car began to shimmy and vibrate badly. Returned to the dealer and they found my right front brake defective. As I left the dealer I noticed that there still is a vibration. Tried for 10 days to have GM talk with the dealer but they continually told me they had not been able to reach them. …
We were slowing to make a left turn when we lost all power we coasted to the curb and when I tried to start it there was a clicking as if it was a low battery. After a few minutes it started but ran rough but was able to get it home a few blocks away. Had it towed to a dealer and they could not find the problem. A week later it happened two more times and was able to get to the dealer who could find no problem. We had no more problems for four months and then it happened again. We took it to the dealer for the fourth time and again they could not find anything. We have contacted g.m. Customer svc. Twice and Buick customer svc. Who have opened a case file [redacted]. And suggested we contact a Buick dealer in oregon when we get home. We live in oregon and spend winters in calif. So now we must drive a 1000 miles not knowing when or if our car will suddenly die.
Tl*- the contact stated that the 2006 Buick Lucerne would not move forward after the vehicle came to a complete stop. The contact waited approximately 25 seconds before he was able to proceed. He had to push the accelerator a couple of times before the vehicle accelerated. Also, the vehicle would accelerate by itself without warning. The contact stated there was no particular time of the day, and the road conditions have been clear during every occurrence. The contact spoke with dealership, and they installed a data processor, the contact was advised to push data processor button when problems occurred. The vehicle has now started to give false warnings. The vehicle traction control indicator illuminated when the vehicle was not moving. Also, received a service brake assistance warning when the vehicle was not moving. The vehicle currently had 12000 miles. The failure mileage was 7500.
Brake complaints in other Lucerne years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2006 Buick Lucerne?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Buick Lucerne, 6% of the model year's 330 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Buick Lucerne brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2006 Buick Lucerne, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2006 Buick Lucerne brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 52,000 miles, and 31% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 5 crashes, 0 fires and 4 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.