1987 BUICK LESABRE
5 recalls, 53 complaints
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
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.
88V067000 Apr 19, 1988
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Defect Description
LOW TORQUE OF THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BOLTS COULD CAUSE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND/OR POOR PEDAL FEEL IF ATTACHMENT LOOSENS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF BRAKEHYDRAULIC UNIT FROM ITS MOUNTING BRACKET AND RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTIONAND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BOLTS.
87V135000 Sep 1, 1987
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
AN IN LINE FUSIBLE LINK MAY MELT DOWN AND CAUSE A FIRE.
Consequence
THE IN LINE FUSIBLE LINK LOCATED IN THE AREA OF THEPLASTIC WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE BRACKET MAY, UNDER A HIGH RESISTANCE LOAD,MELT DOWN AND IGNITE THE WASHER BOTTLE BRACKET RESULTING IN AN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
THE WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE BRACKET WILL BE REPLACED.
87V093000 Jun 23, 1987
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
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. ADDITIONALLY, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR AND ABS ELECTRICAL RELAYS MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO WATER CONTAMINATION DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.... Read more
Consequence
LOSS OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR WOULD RESULT IN A TOTALLOSS OF REAR BRAKES AS WELL AS POWER ASSIST TO THE FRONT BRAKES. THE RED BRAKEWARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND STAY ON. IF THIS WARNING IS NOT HEEDED, ALOSS OF REAR BRAKES AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED COULDRESULT IN ... Read more
Remedy
THE ABS AND HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR ELECTRICAL RELAYS AND 30 AMP FUSES WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND PRESSURE/WARNING SWITCH WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF REQUIRED, REPLACED.
Complaint Statistics
53 total complaints
4 crashes 2 fires 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 5 |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 31, 2002
THE VEHICLE STALLED MANY TIMES WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AND THE DEALER FIXED THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON CAME ON RIGHT AFTER EACH SERVICE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. *YH
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jan 28, 2002
Incident date: Jan 25, 2002
THIS SAME COMPONENT FAILED ON A 1985 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY AT 135000 MILES. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Sep 8, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 1998
ENGINE STALLED IN TRAFFIC DUE TO FUEL INJECTION FAILURE. YH
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jan 21, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 1996
WHEEL COLUMN LOOSE -- EXCESSIVE PLAY AND STEERING WHEEL MOVEMENT MADE STEERING DIFFICULT AS WHEEL MOVED UP AND DOWN AND ROCKED AT AN ANGLE TO THE LEFT. DEALER CONTACTED AND GM CONTACTED--NEITHER CONSIDERED THIS A SAFETY CONCERN. WHEN I HIT MY BRAKES MY BODY WOULD MOVE FORWARD TOWARD THE WINDSHIELD... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 8, 1999
FREQUENT STALLS--REPAIRED WITH A NEW CRANK SENSOR UNIT.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Mar 29, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1998
ENGINE STALLED IN TRAFFIC DUE TO FUEL INJECTION FAILURE. YH
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Aug 17, 1998
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 40MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. WHEN VEHICLE FREED UP CONSUMER LOST CONTROL, CROSSING THE CENTER LINE, BRINGING VEHICLE BACK BEFORE RUNNING INTO A DITCH AND FLIPPING OVER ON TOP. *AK
Crash
2 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: May 12, 1987
OPENING THE TRUNK LID THE TRUNK POPS UP VERY HARD, ALMOST CAUSING THE OWNER TO GET HURT. OWNER SAYS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Feb 15, 1999
WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING FOR LONG PERIODS & THE TEMPERATURE IS COLD, THE STEERING IS VERY STIFF, REQUIRING HANDS TO TURN THE WHEEL. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT BREAKS FREE. I'VE BEEN TOLD THE STEERING RACK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jan 15, 1999
Incident date: Jun 21, 1998
WHILE DRVING AT 30 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, UPON TRYING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL THE STEERING WHEEL REAL HARD. WHENEVER TURNING TO THE RIGHT THE PROBLEM STILL IS THERE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 22, 1998
Incident date: Feb 1, 1990
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. BEEN TO 4 DIFFERENT DEALERS, CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. REPLACED DIFFERENT PARTS, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Oct 5, 1998
Incident date: Aug 17, 1998
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN LOCKED UP CAUSING VEHICLE ROLL OVER.
2 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Mar 2, 1998
Incident date: Dec 10, 1997
FUEL INJECTORS FAILED, CAUSING FUEL LEAK/GAS FUMES TO ENTER VEHICLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Feb 18, 1998
Incident date: Feb 16, 1998
SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE DASH THEN FLAMES WERE NOTICED COMING FROM FLOOR BOARD. VEHICLE BURNED WITH TWO EXPLOSIONS.
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 18, 1998
Incident date: Feb 16, 1998
VEHICLE STARTED WITH A CRACKLING SOUND, THEN A LIGHT WHITE SMOKE APPEARED. SMOKE CAME FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE DASBOAD AND TURNED TO A HEAVY DARK SMOKE. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO EXTINGUISH FIRE WHICH CAME THROUGH THE FLOORBOARDS.
Fire
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Feb 5, 1998
WINDSHIELD SEAL IS NOT SECURE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 21, 1997
ENGINE STALLED DUE TO FAILED CRANK SENSOR UNIT.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 27, 1997
OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 30 TO 40 MPH ,WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE'S SPEED INCREASED, CAUSING OWNER TO RUN INTO A FIELD AND INTO A CREEK.THE CRUISE CONTROL IS IN QUESTION. *AK
Crash
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Nov 22, 1996
'COLD POWER STEERING.'
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 18, 1996
Incident date: Oct 28, 1996
FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE CONTROL, THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT FROM A PARKING SPACE AND PLACED THE VEHICLE FROM PARK TO REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Nov 8, 1994
TRANSMISSION FAILED. (OTHER VEHICLES ON 601619,506065)
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Oct 9, 1996
IN THE WINTER MONTHS THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES HARD TO TURN. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1990
BRAKES FAIL EVERY 8-10000 MILES, AND MASTER CYLINDER HAS FAILED THREE TIMES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1990
BRAKES FAIL EVERY 8-10000 MILES, AND MASTER CYLINDER HAS FAILED THREE TIMES.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Sep 4, 1996
'COLD POWER STEERING'. *DH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 15, 1996
Incident date: Oct 1, 1995
INTERMITTENT STALLING.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jul 11, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1994
SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. *DH
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Feb 1, 1996
POWER STEERING DOES NOT OPERATE WHEN IT'S COLD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 24, 1996
T-TYPE DESIGN VEHICLE HAS HISTORY OF STALLING W/NO WARNING OF FAILURE. SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 24, 1996
T-TYPE DESIGN VEHICLE HAS HISTORY OF STALLING W/NO WARNING OF FAILURE. SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Oct 10, 1995
THE STEERING HARD TO TURN IN THE MORNING ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT . TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 7, 1995
Incident date: Jul 26, 1995
THE VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED. PLEASE DESCIRBE. TT
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Sep 2, 1995
THE POWER STEERING IS HARD TO TURN . TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jul 26, 1995
Incident date: Sep 15, 1994
ENGINE QUITS WITHOUT WARNING; CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING, BRAKES, ALL VEHICLE POWER. TT
STEERING
Jul 26, 1995
Incident date: Sep 15, 1994
ENGINE QUITS WITHOUT WARNING; CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING, BRAKES, ALL VEHICLE POWER. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 26, 1995
Incident date: Sep 15, 1994
ENGINE QUITS WITHOUT WARNING; CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING, BRAKES, ALL VEHICLE POWER. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 26, 1995
Incident date: Jun 2, 1989
VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED, INSTALL A RECORDING COMPUTER IN 1989/REPLACE AIR MASS SENSOR AND OTHER PARTS. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Jul 26, 1995
Incident date: Jun 2, 1989
VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED, INSTALL A RECORDING COMPUTER IN 1989/REPLACE AIR MASS SENSOR AND OTHER PARTS. TT
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jul 18, 1995
VEHICLES FRONT PASSENGER FRONT BUCKET SEAT BACK FALLS. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jul 6, 1995
Incident date: Jun 29, 1995
INTERMIYYENT STALLING DUE TO COMPUTER FAILURE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Jun 1, 1995
Incident date: Jan 26, 1995
BATTERY REPLACED. *SKD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jun 1, 1995
Incident date: Feb 7, 1995
FUEL PUMP FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Jun 1, 1995
Incident date: Feb 7, 1995
REAR BRAKE SHOES REPLACED.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jun 1, 1995
Incident date: Jan 31, 1995
FRONT END MISALIGNED.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jun 1, 1995
Incident date: Jan 31, 1995
RACK AND PINION UNIT REPLACED.
TIRES
Jun 1, 1995
Incident date: Apr 19, 1995
4 TIRES REPLACED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 25, 1995
DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELTS INOPERATIVE, MALE WON'T STAY LATCHED INTO FEMALE PORTION. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
May 24, 1995
DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT, UNABLE TO USE. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 23, 1995
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS JAMMED. (NO DEFINITE TIMESPAN WAS GIVEN). TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 18, 1995
Incident date: Mar 1, 1995
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *TW
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 BUICK LESABRE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 25.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,300 |
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).
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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 (current) | 5 | 53 | |
| 1986 | 3 | 20 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 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 |