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2006 Buick Lucerne

US · Large Cars

The 2006 Buick Lucerne is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
Varies by configuration: 3.8L 6-cylinder, 4.6L 8-cylinder (275 hp)
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
3.8L 6-cylinder, 4.6L 8-cylinder (275 hp)
Combined Economy
18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
EngineVaries by configuration: 3.8L 6-cylinder, 4.6L 8-cylinder (275 hp)
Displacement3.8 L to 4.6 L
Cylinders6 to 8
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears4
DrivetrainFWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)
City15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)
Highway23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 10, 2026.

  • 14V355000: 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,…

    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…

    Reported June 23, 2014. View on NHTSA

  • 10V240000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM…

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED…

    Reported June 4, 2010. View on NHTSA

  • 08V441000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER…

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT…

    Reported August 28, 2008. View on NHTSA

  • 06V105000: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

    ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 ENGINE,THE POWER STEERING HOSE CONNECTORS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY CRIMPED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FLUID LEAK.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING GEAR INLET HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080 OR CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.

    Reported April 5, 2006. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 8, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 16, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 8, 2026

Data verified: November 8, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

  • Varies by configuration: 3.8L 6-cylinder, 4.6L 8-cylinder (275 hp) · FWD
    20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2006 Buick Lucerne have?

Varies by configuration: 3.8L 6-cylinder, 4.6L 8-cylinder (275 hp). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Buick Lucerne?

Combined fuel economy is 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2006 Buick Lucerne front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2006 Buick Lucerne?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 10, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.