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2007 Buick Lucerne

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Lucerne.

Body PASSENGER CAR

Classified as a passenger car, the 2007 Buick Lucerne requires 4.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil. Documentation lists 164 total owner complaints and 4 recalls for this model year, with the Electrical System identified as the top complaint area. When viewed against the model's complaint history from 2006 to 2011, the 2007 model sits between the highest count in 2006 and the lowest in 2011, representing a moderate point in the vehicle's reliability trajectory.

Model year2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 79 · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731175. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 79 · 800 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP225-60R16OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731175 alt 12731179
Engine air filter	22676970
Spark plug	12681664 alt 12571535
Battery	88864064
Front wiper blades	20988800 alt 20988799
Serpentine belt	12588412 alt 12588407
Thermostat	24505924 alt 12559807
Cabin air filter	15811562

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	203.1 in
Overall width	73.6 in
Overall height	57.9 in
Wheelbase	115.4 in
Curb weight	3763 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.6 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	62/38

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Lucerne of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.9–8.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.90 sec — 2006 CXS Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2006	CXS Sedan 4.6L V8	6.90 sec	15.30 sec	275 hp	FWD
2006	CXL Sedan 4.6L V8	7.20 sec	15.40 sec	197 hp	FWD
2006	CXS Sedan 4.6L V8	7.50 sec	15.70 sec	275 hp	FWD
2006	CXL Sedan 3.8L V6	8.80 sec	16.70 sec	197 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 15.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.4
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	7.5 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Lower: 11; Upper: 7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	22 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	15.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.5 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

100 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-5-4-3-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.050 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.43 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.70 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	79
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	800 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	79

Service checks

Pressure Test	15; Do not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Pressure Test	15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	62.0 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	56-62

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	27 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	133 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	25 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	94 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.181 in / 0.472 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

111 ft. lbs., step 2: 76

111 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

37 ft. lbs., step 2: 120

37 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 25,000 mi	Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect) · Throttle Body (inspect)
Every 50,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2007 Buick Lucerne marks a notable improvement in owner-reported issues within its generation, with complaints dropping sharply to 164 from the 330 recorded in 2006, while maintaining the same number of recalls (4). This year sits at the midpoint of a clear downward trend in complaints, which fell consistently from 2006 through 2011, suggesting early production kinks were being addressed. Recalls also trended downward after 2007, though the number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) rose steadily, peaking in later years—indicating ongoing refinements rather than acute safety concerns. The top complaint areas for 2007—primarily electrical system and airbag issues—reflect broader industry challenges of the era but do not appear disproportionately severe for this model year. With no fire-related complaints and relatively low crash-related reports (21), the 2007 Lucerne emerges as a comparatively stable choice. **Takeaway: This is one of the stronger years to buy in the generation, offering a balance of reduced complaints and a still-manageable recall load.**

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

831

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

164

Owner complaints

21 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 164 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System41

Air Bags15

Wheels11

Engine9

Structure8

Steering6

Tires5

Suspension5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V355000Electrical System:IgnitionReported 23/06/2014

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… 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…

08V441000Electrical SystemReported 28/08/2008

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 831 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIC5650M	2025-08-06	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIP5601C	2025-07-18	Unknown Or Other	This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic…
PIT5074R	2025-05-30	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R	2025-05-30	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R	2025-05-30	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 79 battery Vehicles taking 4.5 qt Engine oil filter 12731175 Engine air filter 22676970 Spark plug 12681664 Battery 88864064

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Lucerne take?

4.5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Lucerne have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.