1991 BUICK LESABRE
1 recalls, 46 complaints - 3 TSBs
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).
Complaint Statistics
46 total complaints
1 crashes 3 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
SUSPENSION
May 14, 2009
Incident date: Apr 26, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 BUICK LESABRE. THE VEHICLE HAS FOUR COOPER FUTURA 2000 RADIAL LTE TIRES, SIZE P2-05/70R14 (NA). IN DECEMBER OF 2008, THE VEHICLE DROVE ROUGHLY AS IF AN ALIGNMENT WERE NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE AND, AS A RESULT, TWO BOLTS DETACHED FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTAC... Read more
TIRES
May 14, 2009
Incident date: Apr 26, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 BUICK LESABRE. THE VEHICLE HAS FOUR COOPER FUTURA 2000 RADIAL LTE TIRES, SIZE P2-05/70R14 (NA). IN DECEMBER OF 2008, THE VEHICLE DROVE ROUGHLY AS IF AN ALIGNMENT WERE NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE AND, AS A RESULT, TWO BOLTS DETACHED FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTAC... Read more
SEATS
Nov 20, 2008
Incident date: Nov 6, 2008
MY DAUGHTER TURNED ON THE CAR AND MOVED THE DRIVER'S SEAT FORWARD. SHE SMELLED SMOKE AND GOT OUT OF THE CAR. THE CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE AND A FIRE BROKE OUT UNDER THE SEAT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DESTROYED THE COMPUTER AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE. *TR
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 23, 2008
Incident date: Apr 3, 2006
AN ILLEGAL INSPECTION WAS DONE ON ONE OF MY VEHICLES -USING ANOTHER CAR AT THIS LOCATION, PUTTING IN INFORMATION ON MY VEHICLE & PASSING SAID VEHICLE AS BEING LEGAL TO DRIVE & PROPERLY INSPECTED-I HAVE HEARD FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT PEOPLE THAT THIS LOCATION DOES THESE TYPES OF INSPECTIONS QUITE FREQU... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Feb 23, 2008
Incident date: Apr 3, 2006
AN ILLEGAL INSPECTION WAS DONE ON ONE OF MY VEHICLES -USING ANOTHER CAR AT THIS LOCATION, PUTTING IN INFORMATION ON MY VEHICLE & PASSING SAID VEHICLE AS BEING LEGAL TO DRIVE & PROPERLY INSPECTED-I HAVE HEARD FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT PEOPLE THAT THIS LOCATION DOES THESE TYPES OF INSPECTIONS QUITE FREQU... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Feb 23, 2008
Incident date: Apr 3, 2006
AN ILLEGAL INSPECTION WAS DONE ON ONE OF MY VEHICLES -USING ANOTHER CAR AT THIS LOCATION, PUTTING IN INFORMATION ON MY VEHICLE & PASSING SAID VEHICLE AS BEING LEGAL TO DRIVE & PROPERLY INSPECTED-I HAVE HEARD FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT PEOPLE THAT THIS LOCATION DOES THESE TYPES OF INSPECTIONS QUITE FREQU... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 23, 2006
Incident date: Feb 23, 2006
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LATCH HAS FAILED, UNABLE TO LATCH SEAT BELT. *JB
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 15, 2005
Incident date: Apr 20, 2005
DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT HIS 1991 BUICK LASABRE, THE FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION. THE CONSUMER IS VERY UPSET WITH GM THAT THEY ONLY LAST 14 YEARS BEFORE RUSTING. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED GM NOR THE DEALERSHIP. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IS ALL THAT THE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nov 22, 2004
Incident date: Oct 17, 2002
VEHICLE FIRE AFTER FUEL RAN OUT OF VEHICLE. NAR 07/02/2003.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF GAS. THE CONSUMER FIGURED THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK SINCE HE HAD FILLED THE VEHICLE UP THE DAY BEFORE. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE HE HEARD A LOUD POP AND ... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jul 24, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
VEHICLE STALLING CONTINUALLY FINAL REMEDY WAS THE REPLACEMENT OF THE IDLE SPEED CONTROL UNIT. *MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 24, 2000
Incident date: Mar 24, 2000
IGNITION COIL MODULE SHORTED OUT BURNING SPARK PLUG WIRES. *MJS
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jul 24, 2000
Incident date: Mar 24, 2000
POWER WINDOW MOTOR REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. *MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Mar 6, 2000
Incident date: Mar 5, 2000
I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING WHEEL JOIN. I BELIEVE BUICK SHOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM SINCE THIS CAN LEAD TO A FIRE INSIDE THE CAR. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 19, 1999
Incident date: Oct 5, 1990
TRANSMISSION WAS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY DURING MANUFACTURING (2-3 ACCUMULATOR FEED CHECK BALL HAD BEEN IMPROPERLY PLACED DURING ASSEMBLY) , RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jan 12, 1999
IGNITION COIL AND COMPUTER FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO START.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 12, 1999
IGNITION COIL AND COMPUTER FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO START.
SEATS
Jan 11, 1999
Incident date: Dec 1, 1998
THE DRIVER'S SIDE BUCKET SEAT COLLAPSED WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. DEALER SAID THE SPOT WELDS LET GO OFF THE SEAT. *AK *ML
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 2, 1998
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
VEHICLE HAS ABS BRAKES. BRAKES PULSATE WHEN THEY ARE APPLIED.VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER FOR PROBLEM. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. ONWER VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Oct 3, 1997
CONSUMER COMPLAINT REGARDING THE LACK OF SAFETY OF DOOR MOUNTED SEATBELTS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Mar 7, 1997
THE IGNITION MODULE FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Jun 26, 1997
Incident date: Jun 19, 1997
DURING DECELERATION NO RESPONSE FROM BRAKING SYSTEM. PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. CONSEQUENCE: DESTRUCTION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 28, 1997
Incident date: Apr 17, 1997
WHILE STARTING CAR THE VEHICLE BACKFIRED AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE THE CAR WAS A COMPLETE TOTALED. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Aug 23, 1995
SERPENTINE BELT REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Aug 23, 1995
FRONT BRAKES REPAIRED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Aug 23, 1995
SPARK PLUGS REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: May 31, 1991
CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: May 31, 1991
BATTERY CABLES LOOSE, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: May 1, 1991
INTERMITTENT STALLING.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Jul 26, 1996
FUEL TANK REPLACED DUE TO LOOSE BAFFLE.
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Mar 20, 1997
Incident date: Feb 1, 1997
MOSTLY ON A GRADE FACING UPWARD OR DOWNWARD THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE RELEASES WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAPPENS ON LEVEL GROUND ALSO. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 25, 1996
Incident date: Nov 15, 1996
GASOLINE LEAKS WHERE IT ENTERS INTO FUEL TANK, DISSOLVES IN UNERCOATING, CAUSING GASOLINE TO LEAK ONTO FLOOR OF GARAGE, FIRE POTENTIAL. *AK FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED.*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 11, 1996
Incident date: Jun 10, 1996
DRIVING VEHICLE, WHEN COMING TO A STOP, VEHICLE JUST STALLS AND DIES OUT, TAKES A WHILE TO START UP, DAILY, LAST OCCURRED AT INTERSECTION OF BUSY HWY. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Feb 5, 1992
CONTROL MODULE FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Feb 5, 1992
VEHICLE JERKS IN HIGH OR LOW DRIVE. *DSH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Aug 5, 1993
ALTERNATOR FAILS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *DSH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Dec 12, 1995
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Feb 14, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 30MPH, WHEN MADE ATTEMPT TO SLOW/STOP BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, GOING THROUGH GARAGE HITTING WALL, NO PRIOR WARNING. TT
Crash
3 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Feb 1, 1996
Incident date: Aug 15, 1995
BRAKES FAILED. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 4, 1995
ALTERNATOR FAILURE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 4, 1995
HEAD GASKET LEAKED OIL. *AK
TIRES
Jul 21, 1995
Incident date: May 19, 1995
FIRESTONE TIRES WORE PREMATURELY DUE TO BEING DEFECTIVE. *SKD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Jul 20, 1995
Incident date: Jul 12, 1994
PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT DISC BRAKES. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
May 24, 1995
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER BELT WHEN PUT IT ON IT TIGHTEN. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Feb 28, 1995
Incident date: Jan 28, 1995
ASK FOR EXT 233. VEHICLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC. TT
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Feb 28, 1995
Incident date: Feb 23, 1995
STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 28, 1995
Incident date: Feb 10, 1995
LIGHTS COME ON WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 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.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 BUICK LESABRE
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| 135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
731608
Jun 1, 1997
135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW
931531
Jun 1, 1993
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
LITTLE TO NO AIR FLOW FROM SIDE WINDOW DEFROSTER DUCTS. *TW
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 (current) | 1 | 46 | |
| 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 | 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 |