Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Buick Lesabre, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1985
1990
1995
2000
2005
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2000 Buick Lesabre - 539 complaints in its first 8 years (669 to date)
- 1998 Buick Lesabre - 358 complaints in its first 8 years (400 to date)
- 1997 Buick Lesabre - 323 complaints in its first 8 years (394 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 1990 Buick Lesabre - 26 complaints in its first 8 years (46 to date)
- 2005 Buick Lesabre - 50 complaints in its first 8 years (77 to date)
- 1996 Buick Lesabre - 72 complaints in its first 8 years (98 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Buick Lesabre | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Buick Lesabre | 77 | 50 | 0 |
| 2004 Buick Lesabre | 162 | 94 | 0 |
| 2003 Buick Lesabre | 164 | 92 | 1 |
| 2002 Buick Lesabre | 310 | 213 | 2 |
| 2001 Buick Lesabre | 328 | 210 | 0 |
| 2000 Buick Lesabre | 669 | 539 | 5 |
| 1999 Buick Lesabre | 209 | 174 | 2 |
| 1998 Buick Lesabre | 400 | 358 | 1 |
| 1997 Buick Lesabre | 394 | 323 | 2 |
| 1996 Buick Lesabre | 98 | 72 | 2 |
| 1995 Buick Lesabre | 178 | 145 | 1 |
| 1994 Buick Lesabre | 158 | 135 | 0 |
| 1993 Buick Lesabre | 194 | 168 | 1 |
| 1992 Buick Lesabre | 189 | 157 | 2 |
| 1991 Buick Lesabre | 30 | 22 | 0 |
| 1990 Buick Lesabre | 46 | 26 | 0 |
| 1989 Buick Lesabre | 27 | 12 | 2 |
| 1988 Buick Lesabre | 21 | 11 | 3 |
| 1987 Buick Lesabre | 40 | 14 | 4 |
| 1986 Buick Lesabre | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| 1985 Buick Lesabre | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 Buick Lesabre | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 1983 Buick Lesabre | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 Buick Lesabre | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V090000 | 1998-2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. |
| 02V222000 | 2002-2003 | Air Bags | CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT. |
| 02V067000 | 2002 | Steering | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH MISSING OR UNDER-TORQUED STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT BOLTS. |
| 00V114000 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT. |
| 99V355000 | 2000 | Exterior Lighting | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. |
| 99V301000 | 2000 | Steering | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS ARE LOOSE AND CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD. |
| 99V238000 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO PEDAL ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT NUTS MAY BE LOOSE. |
| 99V089000 | 1999 | Power Train | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4T65E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. |
| 96V116000 | 1996-1997 | Fuel System, Gasoline | A BACKFIRE DURING ENGINE STARTING CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. |
| 96V044000 | 1997 | Seat Belts | THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OR MORE INCORRECT SAFETY BELT AND/OR SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ENDS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. |
| 96V015000 | 1992-1993 | Power Train | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1991 THROUGH JULY 1995. |
| 95V204000 | 1996 | Electrical System | THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A MALFUNCTION ALARM, LIGHTING AND LOCKING (MALL) MODULE THAT CAN CONTAIN A DAMAGED CAPACITOR. |
| 95V158000 | 1995 | Exterior Lighting | THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP LENS HAS AN INCORRECT AIM PAD NUMBER ON THE LENS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." |
| 91V167000 | 1992 | Parking Brake | WHEN APPLIED, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY MAY RELEASE ONE OR MORE TEETH, REDUCING THE CABLE LOAD TO THE REAR BRAKES. |
| 89V188000 | 1989 | Structure | VEHICLES MAY HAVE DISCREPANT WELDS IN THE LEFT REAR ROCKER PANEL WHICH CAN CAUSE DEFORMATION OF THE PANEL. |
| 89V102000 | 1984-1988 | Vehicle Speed Control | A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH... |
| 88V143000 | 1989 | Fuel System, Gasoline | FUEL ROLLOVER VALVE ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. |
| 88V067000 | 1987-1988 | Service Brakes, Air | LOW TORQUE OF THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BOLTS COULD CAUSE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND/OR POOR PEDAL FEEL IF ATTACHMENT LOOSENS. |
| 88V006000 | 1988 | Seat Belts | OWNERS MANUAL DID NOT INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS ON PROPER USAGE OF REAR SEAT SAFETY BELT SYSTEMS. |
| 87V135000 | 1987 | Electrical System | AN IN LINE FUSIBLE LINK MAY MELT DOWN AND CAUSE A FIRE. |
| 87V093000 | 1987 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) PRESSURE/WARNING SWITCH MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE FLUID SEEPAGE WHICH EVENTUALLY CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR. |
| 86V131000 | 1986 | Exterior Lighting | THE PUSH PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. |
| 84V103000 | 1984 | Fuel System, Gasoline | RUBBER FUEL HOSE COULD ALLOW A SLOW FUEL LEAK WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. |
| 83V077000 | 1981 | Vehicle Speed Control | ACCELERATOR PUMP LEVER RETAINING PIN MAY LOOSEN AFTER REPEATED HEAVY ACCELERATOR PEDAL APPLICATIONS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BECOME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. |
| 82V012000 | 1982 | Fuel System, Gasoline | UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT RETAINER IN THE INJECTION PUMP MAY FAIL. |
| 81V037000 | 1981 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM HOSES MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES". |
| 80V125000 | 1981 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH A BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT BRACKET WHICH WAS DESIGNED FOR USE IN DIESEL ENGINE VEHICLES. |