Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
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).
2006 Buick Lucerne chrome wheels failure. I started to experience flat tires constantly. Took the car in to a tire shop, I was told that the chrome wheels are corroded to the point that they will not seal probably. I informed GM about the issue. I was told that the car was not under warranty and GM would not replace the wheels. The last time I drove the car the front passenger tire deflated causing me to loose control which resulted with me going in the medium. The car has not been driven since. The mileage is 80,000. There needs to be a safety recall done on the chrome rims. GM knows that this a problem and will not solve the issue.
I lost engine power as I was driving on i75 approximately 16 miles south of venice florida. One of the tires exploded and the whole wiring system was destroyed due to the tire explosion, as well as the back bumper. My vehicle was towed to the Buick dealer in venice florida. Repair costs including towing and rental car for the period my vehicle was being repaired elevated to approximately $1600.00. This does not include replacement of the back bumper which would cost an additional $1400.00 per Buick's quote. I was informed of a recall by Buick due to the exact reasons that LED to my accident and related costs. General motors is declining responsibility whereas I did experience the problems listed in the reasons for recall number 14299.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the driver's side tire became detached from the vehicle unexpectedly. The vehicle hydro-planed three times, swerved off the road and then crashed into a tree. There were no injuries. A police report was filed of the incident. The air bags failed to deploy with the force of the impact. The vehicle was towed to an independent auto facility temporarily. The vehicle had been previously diagnosed by an independent tire center that the entire frame was corroded. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000.
Vehicle has numerous issues over the years. 80K miles currently, tires leak air because of corrosion on the rims, this is my 2nd set of tires not counting the set the vehicle came with, breaks have been done twice, rotors have been replaced, both front door handles have come off, problems with the leveler, now door locks lock/unlock while driving but not just once (might happen 6-8 times). Local dealer & service station have performed repairs/replacements. Already been under 2 recalls.
My tires keep leaking air. I was informed it was my rims are flaking causing razor cuts in my tires. About 2 weeks ago the front right tire started leaking, then a week ago the left one started leaking and a day or two after that the rear passenger tire is now leaking also.
While entering a curve on the east -west connector in frankfort, ky, my wife lost control of our 2006 Buick Lucerne. The speed limit was 45 and she was going no more than 35-40. She was unable to steer the car and bring it under control. The right front part of our car hit a guardrail, she thought that she was able to bring it under control momentarily, then lost control again. The car spun around and hit the cement barrier, where the car stopped. Damage was done to the right rear and the right rear wheel was completely severed from the vehicle. We had never had problems with the car before, although several days earlier, when I drove the car, I noticed several times that the car did not seem to respond immediately to my controls. The car has been serviced regularly and had approximately 18,000 miles. Fortunately, my wife was not injured and no other vehicles were involved. …
The left-front chrome plated wheel on my 2006 Buick Lucerne had a stress crack develop over time. At some point in the past there must have been some impact because there was a slight flattening of the rim, but the day the rim failed I had no impact with any road hazard whatsoever; the low tire pressure indicator came on and I was losing air fast. Once I could get in to have the wheel checked the hairline crack, inside the rim, was discovered. I purchased a new wheel through my Buick dealer, and filed a claim with Buick for some amount of compensation. In my opinion a wheel of this expense should not fail in this manner. My previous vehicle, another Buick, was driven for 14 years and 427,000 miles, and I never had to replace a wheel. …
After my 2006 Buick Lucerne cxs sits for awhile, 10-12 hours, I get a really bad vibration out of the car. It shakes the entire car as if it is going to fall apart. After 5-10 minutes of driving it smoothes out a bit but doesn't completely go away. Mostly noticeable when its cold out. The dealer replaced the tires with the same brand and model, but the very next day, I had the same problem with the new tires. I have talked to the 2 dealers, Buick customer support, Bridgestone consumer line, a Firestone corp. Center, and Buick again, all they can say is the tires were made that way and there is no defect. No one wants to stand up and take blame. Now I own a new $42,000 vehicle that they say is normal to have this vibration within the first 5-10 minutes of driving, and never completely goes away. …
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. …
Vehicle had a severe vibration problem when delivered in April. A wheel alignment was performed at 125 miles. Now, at 3750 miles the problem returned but much more pronounced. At 45 MPH it felt like a flat tire or a wheel was loose. The dealer informed me that the two front tires were defective and had to be replaced. On my way home I experienced a slight vibration and noticed the car pulling to the right. I returned to the dealer and they swapped tires from right to left. How will this impact my vehicle when I next rotate my tires? The vibration problem still exists. I am fearful that this vehicle is unsafe and, once again, will return to my dealer for a solution. Tires are continental p235-55r17 which the NHTSA site does not have as an option when filling out the "component" section of this report.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Lucerne years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2006 Buick Lucerne?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2006 Buick Lucerne, 8% of the model year's 330 complaints. The component named most often is rim (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Buick Lucerne wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires 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 wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 50,000 miles, and 29% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to wheels & tires 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.