1991 BUICK LESABRE

1 recalls — 46 complaints

06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
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).
88,303 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION May 14, 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 CONTACT REPLACED THREE OF THE FAILURE TIRES AND NOW HAVE ONE MORE TO REPLACE. HE FEELS THAT THE BUMPS IN THE TIRES ARE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 96,000. UPDATED 06/08/09 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED AN ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED, BUT YET THEY CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE A SHAKE/WOBBLE IN THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 06/18/09*JB
TIRES May 14, 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 CONTACT REPLACED THREE OF THE FAILURE TIRES AND NOW HAVE ONE MORE TO REPLACE. HE FEELS THAT THE BUMPS IN THE TIRES ARE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 96,000. UPDATED 06/08/09 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED AN ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED, BUT YET THEY CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE A SHAKE/WOBBLE IN THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 06/18/09*JB
SEATS Nov 20, 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
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 FREQUENTLY. THE OWNER PAYS HIS EMPLOYEES UNDER THE TABLE TO KEEP THEM OUT OF TROUBLE WITH CHILD SUPPORT-HE LIES ABOUT EARNED WAGES-AND RUMOR HAS IT THAT THE ENTIRE SHOP IS EITHER HIGH ON CRACK, COCAINE OR MARIJUANA-THEY ARE HEAVY DRINKERS THAT FREQUENT THE BAR RIGHT NEXT DOOR-GARY'S SPOT-THE OWNER (NABIL) HAS ALL OF HIS FRIENDS COME IN FOR THESE INSPECTIONS-SOMETIMES THEY CHARGE THEM -SOMETIMES NOT. I REALLY THINK THIS LOCATION NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED & DRUG TESTED. I PAY GOOD HARD EARNED MONEY FOR MY THINGS-AND I DON'T LIKE THE IDEA THAT THESE FOREIGNERS CAN COME OVER HERE & DO AS THEY PLEASE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Feb 23, 2008
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 FREQUENTLY. THE OWNER PAYS HIS EMPLOYEES UNDER THE TABLE TO KEEP THEM OUT OF TROUBLE WITH CHILD SUPPORT-HE LIES ABOUT EARNED WAGES-AND RUMOR HAS IT THAT THE ENTIRE SHOP IS EITHER HIGH ON CRACK, COCAINE OR MARIJUANA-THEY ARE HEAVY DRINKERS THAT FREQUENT THE BAR RIGHT NEXT DOOR-GARY'S SPOT-THE OWNER (NABIL) HAS ALL OF HIS FRIENDS COME IN FOR THESE INSPECTIONS-SOMETIMES THEY CHARGE THEM -SOMETIMES NOT. I REALLY THINK THIS LOCATION NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED & DRUG TESTED. I PAY GOOD HARD EARNED MONEY FOR MY THINGS-AND I DON'T LIKE THE IDEA THAT THESE FOREIGNERS CAN COME OVER HERE & DO AS THEY PLEASE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) Feb 23, 2008
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 FREQUENTLY. THE OWNER PAYS HIS EMPLOYEES UNDER THE TABLE TO KEEP THEM OUT OF TROUBLE WITH CHILD SUPPORT-HE LIES ABOUT EARNED WAGES-AND RUMOR HAS IT THAT THE ENTIRE SHOP IS EITHER HIGH ON CRACK, COCAINE OR MARIJUANA-THEY ARE HEAVY DRINKERS THAT FREQUENT THE BAR RIGHT NEXT DOOR-GARY'S SPOT-THE OWNER (NABIL) HAS ALL OF HIS FRIENDS COME IN FOR THESE INSPECTIONS-SOMETIMES THEY CHARGE THEM -SOMETIMES NOT. I REALLY THINK THIS LOCATION NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED & DRUG TESTED. I PAY GOOD HARD EARNED MONEY FOR MY THINGS-AND I DON'T LIKE THE IDEA THAT THESE FOREIGNERS CAN COME OVER HERE & DO AS THEY PLEASE. *TR
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Feb 23, 2006
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LATCH HAS FAILED, UNABLE TO LATCH SEAT BELT. *JB
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Jul 15, 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 CONSUMER KNOWS. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD ABOUT THIS PROBLEM DURING HIS YEARLY INSPECTION. LAST YEAR THE VEHICLE PASSED INSPECTION, AND THIS YEAR THE VEHICLE DID NOT PASS. AND THIS FORCED THE CONSUMER TO BUY ANOTHER VEHICLE.*AK *NM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Nov 22, 2004
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 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *NM
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Jul 24, 2000
VEHICLE STALLING CONTINUALLY FINAL REMEDY WAS THE REPLACEMENT OF THE IDLE SPEED CONTROL UNIT. *MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Jul 24, 2000
IGNITION COIL MODULE SHORTED OUT BURNING SPARK PLUG WIRES. *MJS
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Jul 24, 2000
POWER WINDOW MOTOR REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. *MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Mar 6, 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
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
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
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
THE IGNITION MODULE FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Jun 26, 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
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
SERPENTINE BELT REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Mar 25, 1997
FRONT BRAKES REPAIRED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Mar 25, 1997
SPARK PLUGS REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Mar 25, 1997
CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Mar 25, 1997
BATTERY CABLES LOOSE, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Mar 25, 1997
INTERMITTENT STALLING.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Mar 25, 1997
FUEL TANK REPLACED DUE TO LOOSE BAFFLE.
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL Mar 20, 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
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
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
CONTROL MODULE FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION May 9, 1996
VEHICLE JERKS IN HIGH OR LOW DRIVE. *DSH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Apr 4, 1996
ALTERNATOR FAILS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *DSH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Mar 14, 1996
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
BRAKES FAILED. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Jan 25, 1996
ALTERNATOR FAILURE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jan 25, 1996
HEAD GASKET LEAKED OIL. *AK
TIRES Jul 21, 1995
FIRESTONE TIRES WORE PREMATURELY DUE TO BEING DEFECTIVE. *SKD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Jul 20, 1995
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
ASK FOR EXT 233. VEHICLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC. TT
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Feb 28, 1995
STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Feb 28, 1995
LIGHTS COME ON WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE. TT