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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2011 Buick Lucerne cruise control problems
severe Owners of the 2011 Buick Lucerne have filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control at roughly $600 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of September 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
| Model year | cruise control complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 Lucerne | 5 |
| 2011 Lucerne (this page) | 4 |
1crash
1injury
What stands out
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 10 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering cruise control on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
CADILLAC/BUICK/CHEVROLET: ON SOME VEHICLES, DUE TO POSSIBLE FAULTY BRAKE PRESSURE SENSOR, CRUISE CONTROL FAILS TO ENGAGE OR STAY ENGAGED.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Buick lucerne. The contact stated that the cruise control would activate at random. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but they were not able to replicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Had cruise control trouble with your 2011 Buick Lucerne?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2011 Buick Lucerne?
It's a meaningful issue. 4 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 21,733 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Buick/Lucerne.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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