1988 BUICK LESABRE
4 recalls, 22 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.
88V006000 Jan 20, 1988
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
OWNERS MANUAL DID NOT INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS ON PROPER USAGE OF REAR SEAT SAFETY BELT SYSTEMS.
Consequence
VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 209.
Remedy
FURNISH OWNERS WITH UPDATED OWNERS MANUALS THAT CONTAIN THE OMITTED INSTRUCTIONS.
Complaint Statistics
22 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 7 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
SEAT BELTS
Sep 27, 2007
Incident date: Jul 1, 2005
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE VIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
Jun 17, 2007
Incident date: May 15, 2007
RECURRING BRAKE REPAIRS: REPLACEMENT OF REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS, BRAKE SHOES, MACHINE DRUMS. MILEAGE AT EACH REPAIR 10,953, 17,124, 25642, 37,753, 48,245. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jun 12, 2003
Incident date: Jun 12, 2003
THE STEERING HAS BEEN HARD SINCE DAY ONE AND CONSUMER HAS BEEN PATCHING UP VEHICLE TO KEEP IT RUNNING. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THE MANUFACTURER MADE AN ALUMINUM ROD FOR THAT YEAR VEHICLE. IT IS RACK AND PINION STEERING. *AK *CB *NLM
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 24, 2001
Incident date: Sep 24, 2001
AMERICAN GENERAL GVS AFTER MARKET TIRES, P205/75R14 SIZE. TREAD ON LEFT FRONT TIRE HAS STARTED TO SEPARATE FROM INSIDE.*AK CONSUMER STATED LEFT FRONT TIRE HAD SEPARATING LUMPS IN THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE, DOT NUMBER ACKC2Y6308.*JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
SEAT BELT CLASP FAILED. MANUFACTURER NO LONGER CARRIES THAT PART. DEALER IS UNABLE TO REPAIR DUE TO LIABLILITY. STATE REQUIRES SEAT BELTS, BUT VEHICLE OWNER IS UNABLE TO GET REPAIRED TO ORIGINAL CONDITION. DOESN'T SEEM RIGHT NOR ACCEPTABLE!! *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 26, 2000
Incident date: Jun 26, 2000
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Oct 2, 1999
THE ROOF OF MY 1988 BUICK LESABRE IS PEELING AND I WAS WONDERING IF THERE IS A RECALL TO FIX THIS PROBLEM?*AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Feb 16, 1999
STEERING COLUMN IS EXTREMELY LOOSE, CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Dec 31, 1998
STEERING COLUMN IS EXTREMELY LOOSE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Mar 21, 1997
Incident date: Nov 25, 1995
WHILE DRIVING LEFT INNER TIE ROD SEPARATED, WHEEL TURNED OUT, REMAINED OUT; LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, COULD HAVE WHEEL COMPLETELY FALLEN OFF.; INNER/OUTER TIE ROD REPLACED BY DEALER. PARTS AVAILABLE. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Jun 19, 1995
'COLD POWER STEERING'. *DH
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1990
'COLD POWER STEERING'. *DH
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jun 19, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
'COLD POWER STEERING'. *DH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 10, 1996
Incident date: Apr 8, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR MOUNTED SEAT BELT BUCKLE CANNOT BE LATCHED. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Mar 18, 1996
WHEN IT'S COLD OUTSIDE, THE STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT TURN. THE MACHANIC SAID IT WAS A RACK AND PINION PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Dec 5, 1995
STEERING FREEZES UP DUE A DEFECTIVE BALL MECHANISM IN RACK AND PINION STEERING. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: May 21, 1995
ALTERNATOR FAILURE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: May 18, 1995
WATER PUMP FAILURE. *AW
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Aug 15, 1995
Incident date: Dec 6, 1994
WHEN COLD THE CARS STEERING ABILITY IS DECREASED AND DOES NOT GO BACK TO NORMAL UNTIL IT IS WARMED UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
May 19, 1995
Incident date: May 18, 1993
STEERING STIFFNESS DURING MORNING STARTUP. TT
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Apr 7, 1995
Incident date: Apr 7, 1995
RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Feb 27, 1995
Incident date: Feb 25, 1995
VEHICLE STALLS OUT AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN COMING TO STOPS, REPLACE CONTROL MODULE TO NO AVAIL. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1988 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) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
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 (current) | 4 | 22 | |
| 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 | 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 |