1995 BUICK LESABRE
1 recalls, 235 complaints - 57 TSBs
95V158000 Aug 4, 1995
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP LENS HAS AN INCORRECT AIM PAD NUMBER ON THE LENS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THESE HEAD LAMPS ARE RE-AIMED USING A MECHANICAL AIMING DEVICE THAT UTILIZES THE AIMING PAD NUMERS, THE RESULTANT AIM WOULD BE OUT OF THE SPECIFIED RANGE. THIS MAY CAUSE A VISIBILITY PROBLEM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP ON VEHICLES WITH THE CORRECT OUTBOARD LOWER PAD NUMBER.
Complaint Statistics
235 total complaints
18 crashes 3 fires 26 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 23 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 18 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 10 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 9 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 9 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 8 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 6 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 5 |
ENGINE
Apr 27, 2016
Incident date: Apr 27, 2016
THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. IT SOMETIMES STALLS WHILE AT A STOPLIGHT OR WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD/HIGHWAY. I HAVE HAD A COMPLETE TUNE UP ALONG WITH A FUEL PUMP, CRANKSHAFT SENSOR, CAMSHAFT SENSOR, AIR MASS SENSOR AND GOD KNOWS WHAT ELSE. I HAVE TRIED TO FIND OUT WHO ELSE HAS HAD THE PROBLE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 27, 2016
Incident date: Apr 27, 2016
THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. IT SOMETIMES STALLS WHILE AT A STOPLIGHT OR WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD/HIGHWAY. I HAVE HAD A COMPLETE TUNE UP ALONG WITH A FUEL PUMP, CRANKSHAFT SENSOR, CAMSHAFT SENSOR, AIR MASS SENSOR AND GOD KNOWS WHAT ELSE. I HAVE TRIED TO FIND OUT WHO ELSE HAS HAD THE PROBLE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 21, 2016
Incident date: Dec 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN TRAFFIC, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED LEGS INJURIES THAT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MEC... Read more
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 5, 2015
Incident date: Nov 4, 2015
SHUTS DOWN WHILE IN DRIVE.
AIR BAGS
Jun 29, 2015
Incident date: Jun 28, 2015
BOTH (DRIVER AND PASSENGER) FRONTAL AIRBAGS ON MY 1995 BUICK LESABRE DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON ON JUNE 27TH AND 28TH 2015. ON THE 27TH, THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE I WAS COMING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT. NO ONE WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THOUGH IT SPILLED SODA OVER THE BACK SEAT. ON THE 2... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Aug 1, 2014
Incident date: Jan 4, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MANUFACTURERS RECALL DUE TO THE YEAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILUR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 1, 2014
Incident date: Jan 4, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MANUFACTURERS RECALL DUE TO THE YEAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILUR... Read more
STEERING
Jul 3, 2013
Incident date: Jul 27, 2011
WHILE LEAVING AN INTERSECTION I WAS TRAVELING DOWN A SLIGHT HILL , I HEARD A STRANGE SOUND AND REALIZED I HAD NO STEERING THE WHEEL WAS TURNING ,BUT WITH NO CONTROL OF THE CAR . THE CAR HIT A TELEPHONE POLE THAT WAS INSTALLED TO HOLD UP 4 MAILBOXES . THE ENGINE CARRIAGE OF THE CAR THAT IS BOLTED... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION
Jul 3, 2013
Incident date: Jul 27, 2011
WHILE LEAVING AN INTERSECTION I WAS TRAVELING DOWN A SLIGHT HILL , I HEARD A STRANGE SOUND AND REALIZED I HAD NO STEERING THE WHEEL WAS TURNING ,BUT WITH NO CONTROL OF THE CAR . THE CAR HIT A TELEPHONE POLE THAT WAS INSTALLED TO HOLD UP 4 MAILBOXES . THE ENGINE CARRIAGE OF THE CAR THAT IS BOLTED... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Jul 3, 2013
Incident date: Jul 27, 2011
WHILE LEAVING AN INTERSECTION I WAS TRAVELING DOWN A SLIGHT HILL , I HEARD A STRANGE SOUND AND REALIZED I HAD NO STEERING THE WHEEL WAS TURNING ,BUT WITH NO CONTROL OF THE CAR . THE CAR HIT A TELEPHONE POLE THAT WAS INSTALLED TO HOLD UP 4 MAILBOXES . THE ENGINE CARRIAGE OF THE CAR THAT IS BOLTED... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Jun 13, 2013
Incident date: Jun 7, 2013
WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE IN PA, WHEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. ABOUT TEN MINUTES LATER THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DISCHARGED IN MY WIFE'S FACE, THEN A FEW SECONDS LATER THE OTHER SIDE WENT OFF. WE PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY, GOT OUT OF THE CAR, RAISED THE HOOD, UNPLUGGED THE HORNS, STARTED THE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 24, 2012
Incident date: Jun 21, 2012
AT 10:15 PM JUNE 21 2012 MYSELF THE DRIVER AND MY NEPHEW 12 YEARS IN AGE GOT DONE EATING AT RESTAURANT GOT IN THE 95 BUICK LESABRE ENTERED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION DID NOT TURN THE KEY OVER JUST PUT IT IN THE IGNITION SAT THERE FOR ABOUT A MINUTE AND TALKED ABOUT WHAT WE WERE GOING TO DO NEXT A MIN... Read more
1 injured
STEERING
Jan 18, 2012
Incident date: Jul 18, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN THE BOLTS THAT HELD THE STEERING BOX TO THE FRAME FRACTURED, CAUSING LIMITED CONTROL OF THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN SLOWLY TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE BOLTS WERE FRACTURED BUT THE TECHNICIAN AL... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 12, 2011
Incident date: Dec 5, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING IN HE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED, THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED HAPHAZARDLY AND A CHILD WAS INJURED FROM THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED T... Read more
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 21, 2010
Incident date: Nov 3, 2010
THE INSULATION ON THE WIRES OF THE FUEL SENDING UNIT, INSIDE THE FUEL TANK, MELTED TO EXPOSE BARE WIRING CAUSING FUEL PUMP TO SHORT OUT. SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE HEAT MELTING THE WIRING HARNESS/CONNECTOR, INSIDE THE FUEL TANK, ALSO OBVIOUS. SIGNS OF THIS HAPPENING INCLUDE FUEL GAUGE INDICATOR SHOWING PA... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Aug 2, 2010
Incident date: Mar 16, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PAINT ON THE DOORS, HOOD, TRUNK AND ROOF HAD BEGUN TO RUST AND CORRODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 127,000.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 2, 2010
Incident date: Jun 1, 2010
DRIVING MY 1995 BUICK LESABRE I DROVE DOWN AND UP A SLIGHT ROAD VARIATION AND THEN HEARD A NOISE I TURNED RIGHT TO GET TO MY OFFICE UPON MAKING THE TURN I LOST ALL STEERING I GOT THE CAR OFF THE ROAD AND LOOKED THE WHOLE UNDERCARRIAGE CRADLE WAS SITTING NEAR THE GROUND / I HAD THE CAR TOWED .. UPO... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 27, 2010
Incident date: Jul 24, 2009
HUSBAND AND WIFE WERE DRIVING ON CURVY ROAD, APPROX. 30 MPH, WHEN PASSENGER AIRBAG UNEXPECTEDLY DEPLOYED, HITTING THE WIFE. VEHICLE STARTED FILLING WITH SMOKE. HUSBAND MANAGED TO PULL OFF INTO A PARKING LOT AND THEY EVACUATED THE VEHICLE. WIFE RECEIVED BRUISES AND CUTS ON HANDS AND LEGS FROM AIRB... Read more
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 22, 2009
Incident date: Dec 29, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. AFTER CAREFUL INSPECTION, AN INVESTIGATOR CONCLUDED THAT WATER ENTERED THE AIR BAG MODULE, WHICH CAUSED CORROSION AND UNWARR... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 5, 2008
Incident date: Dec 2, 2008
THE 95 BUICK LESABRE, I HAVE OWNED THREE OF THEM NOW, AND THIS WILL BE THE THIRD TIME I'VE REPLACE THE IGNITION CYLINDER AND KEYS DUE TO A SECURITY SYSTEM PROBLEM. THIS IS ABOUT A 500.00 PROBLEM EVERY TIME! FROM WHAT I'VE HEARD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. I'M A SINGLE FATHER AND DON'... Read more
TIRES
Sep 25, 2008
Incident date: Sep 12, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BUICK LESABRE. THE VEHICLE HAS TBC MULTI-MILE MATRIX TIRES, SIZE P225/60R16. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD EXPLODED, WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT FENDER. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT... Read more
TIRES
Sep 25, 2008
Incident date: Sep 9, 2008
I HAVE MATRIX MULTI-MILE TIRES ON MY CAR THE NUMBERS ON THE TIRE ARE 95S P205/70R15MTS. MY CAR HAD BEEN SITTING FOR APPROX. 8 HOURS AND THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE EXPLODED MAKING A BIT HOLE IN MY RIGHT FRONT FENDER. THE DAMAGES WERE ALMOST 800.00 AND I FEEL THAT THE OTHER ONES MAY DO THE SAME. THE TIRES W... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mar 28, 2008
Incident date: Mar 27, 2008
MY AIRBAG DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY AS I WAS DRIVING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I WAS ABOUT 1 1/2 BLOCKS FROM MY HOME ON A QUIET RESIDENTIAL STREET WITH NO TRAFFIC. I WAS GOING 15-20 MPH. THE WAS NOTHING IN THE ROAD, WEATHER FINE. MY HANDS WERE BRUISED FROM THE IMPACT. MY RIGHT JAW AND EAR ARE SORE, R... Read more
1 injured
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
May 30, 2007
Incident date: May 20, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE FOUR BOLTS FELL FROM THE CHASSIS. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE FELL DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND HAS BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 74,000. UPDATED 02-01-08. *... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 18, 2007
Incident date: Nov 20, 2003
I PURCHASED A USED AUTOMOBILE FROM DARBY BUICK5170 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA. FL JAN.34,2003. A YEAR LATER THE HOOD OF THE CAR WAS PEELING. ON NOVEMBER 20,2003 I PAID $394.62 FOR REPAIR AND REPAINTT OF THE HOOD. THE FOLLOWING NOVEMBER MORE PEELING WAS NOTICED ON THE TRUNK AND ROOF OF THE CAR. ON ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Mar 18, 2007
Incident date: Nov 20, 2003
I PURCHASED A USED AUTOMOBILE FROM DARBY BUICK5170 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA. FL JAN.34,2003. A YEAR LATER THE HOOD OF THE CAR WAS PEELING. ON NOVEMBER 20,2003 I PAID $394.62 FOR REPAIR AND REPAINTT OF THE HOOD. THE FOLLOWING NOVEMBER MORE PEELING WAS NOTICED ON THE TRUNK AND ROOF OF THE CAR. ON ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 26, 2006
Incident date: Jun 25, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING 60-70 MPH. THERE WAS NO IMPACT PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED PERIODICALLY ON THE DASHBOARD PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT.... Read more
2 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 1, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1995 LESABRE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *TS THE CONSUMER AND HIS WIFE SUFFERED MINOR BURNS AND LACERATIONS. *JB
2 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 17, 2006
Incident date: Feb 28, 2005
1995 BUICK LESABRE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *TS THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS INJURED. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT TO CAUSE THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. *JB *NM
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Nov 7, 2005
Incident date: Nov 1, 2005
CONSUMER AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE PARKED. *TS *SC
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Aug 3, 2005
Incident date: May 15, 2005
DT: THE AIR BAG ON PASSENGERS SIDE DEPLOYED WHILE SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT. CONTACTED GM ,THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING BECAUSE CONSUMER PURCHASED VEHICLE AT AN AUCTION. GM HAD SENT AN INVESTIGATOR, AND HE SAID THERE WAS NO WATER DAMAGE OR PROPERTY DAMAGE AND IT SHOULD NOT OF DEPLOYED. THIS... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Nov 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 5, 2004
1995 BUICK LESABRE WITH REPEATED INTERMITTENT HEADLAMP FAILURE IN THE PAST 8 MONTHS. EXCESSIVE BRAKE/ROTOR REPLACEMENTS WITH MINIMAL MILES IN BETWEEN. BUICK WILL RUN DIAGNOSTICS AT $88.00 PER HOUR. CAN RUN TO $1,000 AND MAY STILL NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. HAD AN INITIAL RECALL ON THE BRAKES. LIKE TH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Nov 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 5, 2004
1995 BUICK LESABRE WITH REPEATED INTERMITTENT HEADLAMP FAILURE IN THE PAST 8 MONTHS. EXCESSIVE BRAKE/ROTOR REPLACEMENTS WITH MINIMAL MILES IN BETWEEN. BUICK WILL RUN DIAGNOSTICS AT $88.00 PER HOUR. CAN RUN TO $1,000 AND MAY STILL NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. HAD AN INITIAL RECALL ON THE BRAKES. LIKE TH... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES
Jun 17, 2004
Incident date: Jun 17, 2004
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BOLTS HOLDING THE ENGINE CRADLE WERE CORRODED. AS A RESULT, THE CRADLE FELL DOWN AND DISENGAGED THE STEERING LINKAGES. VEHICLE COULD NOT STEER PROPERLY. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO RE... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 17, 2004
Incident date: Jun 17, 2004
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BOLTS HOLDING THE ENGINE CRADLE WERE CORRODED. AS A RESULT, THE CRADLE FELL DOWN AND DISENGAGED THE STEERING LINKAGES. VEHICLE COULD NOT STEER PROPERLY. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO RE... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 4, 2004
Incident date: Mar 1, 2004
UNEXPLAINED AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT IN MY 1995 BUICK LASABRE .THIS MAY NOT BE THE EXACT DAY THE INCIDENT HAPPENED BUT CLOSE. *AK
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2003
I HAD MY FRONT BRAKES REPLACED AS THEY WERE IN NEED OF IT DUE TO UNEVEN STOPPING, BUT REASON MORE SO WAS THE ABS LIGHT WOULD KEEP COMING ON. THE BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE GOING TO FAIL, NOT ALLOWING YOU TO COME TO QUICK STOP AS NEEDED, EVEN AT A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT. THIS STILL HAPPENS EVEN AFTER BR... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Oct 15, 2003
PAINT PEELING, STARTING YEAR 2000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Apr 19, 2004
Incident date: Apr 13, 2004
WHILE DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THE FOLLOWING DAY BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN THE CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT WATER FROM THE RAIN STORM ENTERED INTO THE AIR BAG MODULE SENSOR. THIS CAUSED THE SENSOR TO MALFUNCTION AND THE AIR BAGS TO... Read more
Jan 21, 2004
Incident date: Jan 2, 2004
WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY, PULLEY AND ENGINE BELT. *AK *NM
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 12, 2003
Incident date: Sep 12, 2003
TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH. BRIDGESTONE MODEL. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED BODY DAMAGE (BRIDGESTONE P205/70R15). *PH *PH *NLM
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Sep 12, 2003
Incident date: Nov 1, 2002
THE VEHICLE HAD NO PARKING LIGHTS OR HEADLIGHTS DUE TO A FAILED LAMP CONTROL MODULE. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *PH THE SECOND FAILURE, THE VEHICLE CUT OFF. THE FIRST AND THIRD FAILURE THE LIGHTS WOULDN'T COME ON OR GO OFF. AFTER THE THIRD FAILURE AND TWO FAILED BATTERIES, THE CONSUMER LE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Sep 12, 2003
Incident date: Nov 1, 2002
THE VEHICLE HAD NO PARKING LIGHTS OR HEADLIGHTS DUE TO A FAILED LAMP CONTROL MODULE. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *PH THE SECOND FAILURE, THE VEHICLE CUT OFF. THE FIRST AND THIRD FAILURE THE LIGHTS WOULDN'T COME ON OR GO OFF. AFTER THE THIRD FAILURE AND TWO FAILED BATTERIES, THE CONSUMER LE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jul 29, 2003
Incident date: Jul 29, 2003
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. AN INDEPENDENT TECHNICIAN STATED THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED ON ITS OWN. THE CONSUMER DIDN'T HAVE IT REPAIRED, INSTEAD SHE TRADED IT IN FOR A NEW CAR. *PH *JB
AIR BAGS
Jan 29, 2003
Incident date: Jul 15, 2001
HORN SOUNDS WHEN OUTSIDE TEMP GETS HOT. HAD TO DISCONNECT HORN.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 23, 2003
Incident date: Jan 18, 2003
WHEN THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY WILL LOCK UP CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. TS THE CONSUMER HAS REQUESTED A REFUND OR BE GIVEN ANOTHER VEHICLE. SCC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 14, 2003
Incident date: Nov 14, 2002
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL OR LAUNCH FORWARD. RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A ACCIDENT. DEALERSHIP HAS SERVICED VEHICLE 5 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT THEY COULD NOT FIX IT. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS....*AK
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nov 22, 2002
Incident date: Nov 6, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN BRAKING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE AIR BAG DEPLOY FOR NO REASON CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER AND THEY WAS FORCE TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Nov 6, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2002
HORN SWITCH IS INTEGRATED INTO DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG. HORN ACTIVATED BY ITSELF AND HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED. MISSOURI LAW REQUIRES THE HORN TO WORK TO PASS STATE INSPECTION. THE ENTIRE AIR BAG UNIT MUST BE PURCHASED TO REPAIR DEFECT AT A COST OF ALMOST 700.00. DT
AIR BAGS
Nov 4, 2002
Incident date: Oct 22, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1995 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, 1995 BUICK LESABRE
57 manufacturer communications from 46 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 4 |
| 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 3 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 |
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723D
Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D
Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
17-NA-073
Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B
Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696B
Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
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
010601007
Sep 1, 2007
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION OR COOLANT LEAK (INSPECT FOR MATERIAL DEGRADATION/REPLACE INTAKE MANIFOLDS) *TT UPDATED 11/02/07 *NJ
050604058
Sep 1, 2005
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT
040601021
Jun 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION. *TT
010601008A
May 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT
010601007A
Jul 1, 2001
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION, OR AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK NEAR OR UNDER THE THROTTLE BODY AREA OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TT
990730030A
Apr 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING
010601008
Feb 1, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT
990730030
Dec 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT
832006
Dec 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE IS CORROSION ( RUST ) APPEARING ON THE LEFT AND /OR RIGHT ROCKER PANEL(S). *YC
98833005
Oct 1, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE VEHICLE
98839011
May 1, 1998
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT ON A GAP BETWEEN THE PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT (PSIR) MODULE AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM PLATE. *YC
10001
Apr 1, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON GROWLING NOISE IN TRANSAXLE DURING FIRST FOUR MINUTES AFTER START UP. *YC
98777155A
Apr 1, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
EXPERIENCING A TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE ON COAST DOWN OR LIGHT ACCELERATION BETWEEN 20 AND 40 MPH. *YC
9810006
Mar 24, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON A/C CONTROL HEAD WILL NOT SHUT OFF WITH KEY TURNED OFF. *YC
971101631041
Nov 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
9709013202B
Sep 1, 1997
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC
97080177715F
Aug 1, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
EXPERIENCE A TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE ON COAST DOWN OR LIGHT ACCELERATION. *YC
970801777155
Aug 1, 1997
105100 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
EXPERIENCING A TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE ON COAST DOWN OR LIGHT ACCELERATION. *YC
731608
Jun 1, 1997
135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW
536506A
Jun 1, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
DRIVELINE VIBRATION OVER 37 MPH (REPLACE PROM). *TW
970501735019
May 1, 1997
033000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED FORCE OR ENGINE LOAD MAY AFFECT AND CAUSE VARIOUS NOISES. *YC
731207
Mar 1, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INTERMITTENT A/C SYSTEM THUMP NOISE ON INITIAL START UP FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR PANEL (REPLACE ACCUMULATOR). *TW
549001A
Mar 1, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW
577106A
Feb 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
677164
Feb 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY). *TW
577106A
Dec 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
535014
Sep 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS ADN TRACTION OFF INDICATOR LAMPS COME ON. *SD
9573T4001
Aug 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
GRINDING AND/OR GROWLING NOISE IN PARK ON INCLINE.*SD
576104
May 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
UNKNOWN
576113
May 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
577106
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
488104
Dec 1, 1994
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLAMPS WILL NOT TURN OFF ON VEHICLES WITH TWILIGHT SENTINEL DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS. *TW
433405
Dec 1, 1994
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SQUEAK/CREAK NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *TW
CAMP/95C08A
Nov 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUPPLEMENTAL BULLETIN TO CAMPAIGN 95C08. *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 (current) | 1 | 235 | |
| 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 | 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 |