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1981 BUICK LESABRE

3 recalls, 0 complaints

83V077000 Aug 19, 1983
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A SPECIAL COTTER PIN, TO RETAIN THE ACCELERATOR PUMP PIN, AND A SPRING CLIP THRUST WASHER ON THE ACCELERATOR PUMP LINK.
19,108 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
81V037000 Mar 23, 1981
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM HOSES MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES". THE MATERIAL USED IN THE HOSES WILL NOT PERFORM ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS REGULATION IS STATED AS, "TO REDUCE DEATH AND INJURIES OCCURRING AS A RESULT OF BRAKE SYS... Read more
Remedy
THE VACUUM PUMP INLET AND OUTLET HOSES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
93 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
80V125000 Sep 25, 1980
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH A BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT BRACKET WHICH WAS DESIGNED FOR USE IN DIESEL ENGINE VEHICLES. THE INCORRECT BRACKET MAY CAUSE THE SERVICE BRAKES TO REMAIN PARTIALLY APPLIED, RESULTING IN BRAKE OVERHEATING AND REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PEDAL SUPPORT BRACKET AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
4,615 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, BUICK LESABRE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA02030 Opened: Oct 22, 2002 , Closed: Mar 9, 2004
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1996
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THA... Read more
PE02050 Opened: Jun 13, 2002 , Closed: Oct 22, 2002
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1996
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
RQ99007 Opened: May 26, 1999 , Closed: Feb 8, 2002
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1999
TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE
EA93018 Opened: Jul 13, 1993 , Closed: Jun 24, 1994
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1993
FUEL LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
EA93011 Opened: May 3, 1993 , Closed: May 31, 1994
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1992
FUEL LINE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE93013 Opened: Mar 5, 1993 , Closed: Jul 13, 1993
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1993
FUEL LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
PE92039 Opened: Apr 15, 1992 , Closed: Aug 14, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
BRAKE CALIPER CORROSION
There is no summary currently available
PE92010 Opened: Jan 27, 1992 , Closed: May 22, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992
FUEL LINE CONNECTOR FAILS
There is no summary currently available
EA90017 Opened: Mar 26, 1990 , Closed: Apr 22, 1991
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1986
BRAKE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE89171 Opened: Sep 26, 1989 , Closed: Mar 26, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
BRAKE FAILURE
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PE89101 Opened: Mar 15, 1989 , Closed: Jul 28, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
REAR BRAKE PIN
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C89001 Opened: Mar 6, 1989 , Closed: Jan 16, 1990
C, Closed , Model Year: 1984
THROTTLE NON-RETURN
There is no summary currently available
PE88107 Opened: Sep 22, 1988 , Closed: Feb 9, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
POWER STEERING HOSE
There is no summary currently available
PE88021 Opened: Feb 1, 1988 , Closed: Mar 15, 1988
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
INSTRMNT LIGHT ON WINDSHLD
There is no summary currently available
PE87041 Opened: Aug 4, 1987 , Closed: Nov 30, 1987
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
THROTTLE SYSTEM FAILURE
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:GM REPORTED KNOWLEDGE OF 137OWNER COMPLAINTS, 317 FIELD REPORTS, AND 2 LAWSUITS, IN ADDITION TO THEREPORTS RECEIVED DIRECTLY BY THE NHTSA.THE REPORTS RECEIVED BY GM CITETHE OCCURRENCE OF 263 ACCIDENTS,INCLUDING 77 INJURY ACCIDENTS, 100 INJURIESAND 1 FATALITY.... Read more
DP85027 Opened: Jul 16, 1985 , Closed: Aug 13, 1985
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1975
DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR LATCHES
DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR LATCHES

BUICK LESABRE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BUICK LESABRE across all model years (1967, 2003).

64 Total Recalls
4,872 Total Complaints
16 Investigations
277 Reported Crashes
318 Reported Fires
6 Reported Deaths

BUICK LESABRE - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2006 0 4 View
2005 0 95 View
2004 0 212 View
2003 1 209 View
2002 2 380 View
2001 0 460 View
2000 5 849 View
1999 2 268 View
1998 1 518 View
1997 2 514 View
1996 2 121 View
1995 1 235 View
1994 0 220 View
1993 1 264 View
1992 2 245 View
1991 1 46 View
1990 1 75 View
1989 3 35 View
1988 4 22 View
1987 5 53 View
1986 3 20 View
1985 1 6 View
1984 2 7 View
1983 0 1 View
1982 1 1 View
1981 (current) 3 0
1979 2 2 View
1978 3 0 View
1977 3 1 View
1976 2 0 View
1975 3 0 View
1974 1 0 View
1972 1 0 View
1971 3 1 View
1970 2 0 View
1967 1 0 View

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