2011 Buick Lucerne CXL

VIN 1G48J5EM8BU133492

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1G48J5EM8BU133492

Trim

CXL

Engine

3.9L · V6

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)

Doors

Model year

2011

Made by

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,210 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2011 Buick Lucerne has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.

Overall

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Side crash

★★☆☆☆

2 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2011 Buick Lucerne 4 DR FWD Later Release

2 recall campaigns on this model year

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system.

NHTSA campaign 14V355000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 DTS AND BUICK LUCERNE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES.

NHTSA campaign 10V553000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2011 Buick Lucerne from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a Buick Lucerne over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,355 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$7,495
May 2026	$7,880
June 2026	$7,978
July 2026	$7,982
August 2026	$7,999
September 2026	$8,850

Market by model year

Gen 1 · 2006–2011

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2011	87	$7,698	100%	119,160 mi
2010	26	$7,282	95%	122,557 mi
2009	53	$6,000	78%	120,390 mi
2008	80	$5,999	78%	129,665 mi
2007	83	$5,555	72%	132,515 mi
2006	69	$5,997	78%	130,912 mi