1984 BUICK LESABRE
2 recalls, 7 complaints
89V102000 Jun 16, 1989
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
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 IGNITION OFF).
Consequence
SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
84V103000 Sep 5, 1984
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
RUBBER FUEL HOSE COULD ALLOW A SLOW FUEL LEAK WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE RUBBER FUEL HOSE.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
4 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 29, 1999
ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE. FIRE CONSUMED THE WHOLE VEHICLE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 29, 1999
ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE. FIRE CONSUMED THE WHOLE VEHICLE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 29, 1999
ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE. FIRE CONSUMED THE WHOLE VEHICLE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Aug 14, 1998
Incident date: Aug 5, 1998
WHILE SITTING IN VEHICLE, RADIO ON, IT STARTED SMOKING, CAUGHT FIRE, ENGINE BLEW, VEHICLE TOTALLED, DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Nov 30, 1995
VEHICLE STALLED, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT)
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Jun 21, 1995
Incident date: Jul 20, 1984
THE REAR PASSENGER LAP SEATBELTS NEVER COME OUT AND HAVE NEVER WORKED. THE ONE IN THE MIDDLE WORKS BUT NOT THE TWO SIDES. TT
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jan 30, 1995
Incident date: Dec 17, 1988
PASSENGER SIDE RECLINING SEAT BROKE AND FELL BACKWARDS. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1984 BUICK LESABRE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 15.0 | 20.0 | 17.0 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 4.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | 14.0 | 19.0 | 16.0 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 14.0 | 19.0 | 16.0 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | 14.0 | 21.0 | 16.0 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Diesel | $3,700 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 15.0 | 20.0 | 17.0 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 4.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | 15.0 | 20.0 | 16.0 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 14.0 | 19.0 | 16.0 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | 14.0 | 20.0 | 16.0 | Regular | $3,900 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
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
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
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
RQ99007
Opened: May 26, 1999 , Closed: Feb 8, 2002
TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE
EA93018
Opened: Jul 13, 1993 , Closed: Jun 24, 1994
FUEL LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
EA93011
Opened: May 3, 1993 , Closed: May 31, 1994
FUEL LINE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE93013
Opened: Mar 5, 1993 , Closed: Jul 13, 1993
FUEL LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
PE92039
Opened: Apr 15, 1992 , Closed: Aug 14, 1992
BRAKE CALIPER CORROSION
There is no summary currently available
PE92010
Opened: Jan 27, 1992 , Closed: May 22, 1992
FUEL LINE CONNECTOR FAILS
There is no summary currently available
EA90017
Opened: Mar 26, 1990 , Closed: Apr 22, 1991
BRAKE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE89171
Opened: Sep 26, 1989 , Closed: Mar 26, 1990
BRAKE FAILURE
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PE89101
Opened: Mar 15, 1989 , Closed: Jul 28, 1989
REAR BRAKE PIN
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C89001
Opened: Mar 6, 1989 , Closed: Jan 16, 1990
THROTTLE NON-RETURN
There is no summary currently available
PE88107
Opened: Sep 22, 1988 , Closed: Feb 9, 1989
POWER STEERING HOSE
There is no summary currently available
PE88021
Opened: Feb 1, 1988 , Closed: Mar 15, 1988
INSTRMNT LIGHT ON WINDSHLD
There is no summary currently available
PE87041
Opened: Aug 4, 1987 , Closed: Nov 30, 1987
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
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 (current) | 2 | 7 | |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 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 |