1985 BUICK LESABRE
1 recalls, 6 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.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 24, 2003
THE VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER READ 10 MILES PER HOUR OVER THE VEHICLE ACTUAL SPEED. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A WARNING FROM A POLICE OFF WHO INDICATED THAT THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 10 MILES OVER THE 45 MPH SPEED LIMIT. THE CONSUMER ALSO WANTED TO KNOW HOW TO GET BETTER GAS MILEAGE. *MR *CB *NLM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Apr 9, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 2000
THROTTLE BECAME STUCK IN OPEN POSITION, VEHICLE ACCELERATED, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, CONSUMER TRIED TO PRY PEDAL UP, BUT COULD NOT. CONSUMER THEN TURNED ENGINE OFF. THIS WAS SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 24, 2000
Incident date: Jul 8, 2000
LOST TREAD ON TWO (2) FIRESTONE FR 440 TIRES. RIGHT REAR TREAD PEELED ON 7 APR 2000 AND LEFT REAR TREAD PEELED ON 08 JUL 2000. 1ST HAPPENED NEAR ATLANTA, 2ND IN NORTH FL. SPEED WAS APPROX 70 MPH BOTH TIMES. FIRESTONE PRORATED AND REPLACED BOTH. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215/70R )
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
HEAD GASKET FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
May 11, 1995
Incident date: Apr 18, 1994
WHILE DRIVING, JAMMED ON BRAKES; NO BRAKING EFFECT; JAMMED ON EMERGENCY BRAKES, RECEIVED NO RESPONSE. TT
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
May 11, 1995
Incident date: Apr 18, 1994
WHILE DRIVING, JAMMED ON BRAKES; NO BRAKING EFFECT; JAMMED ON EMERGENCY BRAKES, RECEIVED NO RESPONSE. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1985 BUICK LESABRE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 20.0 | 17.0 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 20.0 | 17.0 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Diesel | $3,700 |
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
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| 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 (current) | 1 | 6 | |
| 1984 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 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 |