1996 BUICK LESABRE

2 recalls, 121 complaints - 51 TSBs

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Defect Description

A BACKFIRE DURING ENGINE STARTING CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A NO-START CONDITION AND POSSIBLY AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING. UNTIL THE CAMPAIGN REPAIR IS MADE, THE VEHICLE HOOD SHOULD BE SHUT WHENEVER STARTING THE VEHICLE TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF PERSONAL INJURY.

275,811 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

Defect Description

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A MALFUNCTION ALARM, LIGHTING AND LOCKING (MALL) MODULE THAT CAN CONTAIN A DAMAGED CAPACITOR. IF THE CAPACITOR IS DAMAGED, THE "KEY IN THE IGNITION" WARNING CHIME AND THE DRIVER SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED WARNING CHIME AND INDICATOR LAMP MAY NOT WORK. THIS DOES NOT MEET T... Read more

Consequence

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE; THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT THE KEY WAS LEFT IN THE IGNITION OR THAT THE SAFETY BELT WAS NOT BUCKLED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF REQUIRED, REPLACE THE MALL MODULE.

32,869 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

121 total complaints 10 crashes 7 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE	8
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	6
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	5
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM	4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY	4

Incident date: Apr 26, 2019

WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP ON A CITY STREET BEHIND A CITY BUS WHICH WAS LOADING PASSENGERS WITH NO COLLISION OR CONTACT, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE AIRBAG CAUSED BURNS TO THE PASSENGER'S HAND AND BOTH KNEES. IT ALSO CAUSED DEEP CONTUSIONS ON THE LEFT KNEE, CAUSING DIFFICULTIES WITH WALKI... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Jan 11, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BUICK LESABRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR A TUNE-UP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE COVER GASKETS, UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD, AND THE OIL PAN GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEA... Read more

Incident date: Feb 18, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATELY FAILURE M... Read more

Incident date: Oct 6, 2014

HAD TO REMOVE DOME LIGHT BULBS BEAUSE IT DOESNT TURN OFF, THE LIGHTS ON THE REAR ST TIMES AND I'V JUST BOUGHT A SECOND BATTERY 3 DAYS AGO BECAUSE THE LIGHTING PROBLEM CAUES THEM TO BURN OUT. SOMETIMES THE LIGHTS WILL FADE OUT. MST TIME IT DOESNT AND I CAN'T TURN THEM OFF MANUALLY EITHER. JUST FOUND ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 6, 2014

Incident date: Aug 26, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COURTESY LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE AT ANY TIME EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO EXHIBIT A CHIMING NOISE, CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DRAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNO... Read more

Incident date: Aug 25, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE, THE ENGINE DROPPED, AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE AND BUSHING WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED T... Read more

Incident date: Jul 10, 2011

THE SUBFRAME RUSTED AND DROPED OUT OF THE CAR, CAUSING THE CAR TO LOSE STEERING AND SENDING IT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC . *TT

Incident date: May 24, 2010

1. WHILE DRIVING A BUICK LESABRE ON DRY, SMOOTH, HARD-SURFACE ROAD... IN AN INSTANT... 2. ALL STEERING CONTROL WAS LOST. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A STOP WITH BRAKES. NO DEATH, NO INJURY, NO ADDITIONAL DAMAGE 3. THE ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS WERE FOUND BROKEN... THIS ALLOWED THE STEE... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BUICK LESABRE. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT COULD HEAR THE VEHICLE BACK FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE REPAIRS WERE MADE TO STOP AN EVAPORATOR LEAK. THE REPAIR DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE FROM BACK FIRING. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 2, 2010

WHILE WAITING IN A PARKING LOT LANE FOR A PARKING SPACE TO OPEN, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED. I WAS NOT LEANING FORWARD, BUT I WAS LOOKING SLIGHTLY TO THE LEFT. THE BAG JUST HIT ME ON THE RIGHT SIDE FOREHEAD AND COVERED ME IN POWDER. I COULD NOT HEAR OUT OF MY RIGHT EAR, AND STILL CANNOT TODAY. *TR

1 injured

Incident date: Dec 18, 2009

I WAS DRIVING BACK HOME FROM A FRIENDS HOUSE AND HAD THE CAR PARKED IN MY DRIVE WAY AND IT WAS LEFT RUNNING AND IT WAS IN PARK THEN I WENT OUT TO LEAVE AND THE CAR WAS RUNNING FOR ABOUT 3 MIN SITTING THERE AND I PUT IT INTO REVERSE AND IT WOULD NOT MOVE NO MATTER WHAT SO I TRIED ALL THE GEARS IT WOU... Read more

Incident date: Jan 5, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND MADE A CONSTANT BEEPING NOISE. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND HAD AAA TOW IT TO THE DEALER. SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER IN SEPTEMBER OF 2008 AND NOW SHE N... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BUICK LESABRE. ONE YEAR AGO, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND ON THE VEHICLE WHILE LEAVING THE DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND STRUCK ANOTHER ONE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLES. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS SPLIT IN... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Oct 15, 2008

1996 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM SUDDENLY STARTED SMOKING,OVERHEATED AND SHUT OFF ON INTERSTATE AT 60 MPH. OWNER HAD CAR TOWED AND CHECKED BY MECHANIC. CRACKED MANIFOLD LEAKING COOLANT WAS THE CAUSE, ENGINE BLOWN IS DIAGNOSIS. *TR

Incident date: Sep 5, 2008

THE GROMMETS AND/OR WASHERS THAT HOLD UP THE ENGINE FRAME CRADLE RUSTED OUT AND ALLOWED THIS PART TO DROP THROUGH THE RETAINING BOLTS, ONCE THIS HAPPENED THERE WAS A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING. HAD I BEEN DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE OR 60 MPH ON A STATE HIGHWAY THIS WOULD HAVE TURNED INTO A VERY SERIOUS ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 5, 2008

Incident date: May 14, 2005

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BUICK LESABRE. THE HORN WOULD NOT STOP BLOWING FOR 50 MILES AFTER THE KEY WAS INSERTED INTO THE DOOR LOCK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS ELECTRICAL AND THE REMOTE KEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE HORN WAS BLOWING WHEN THE CONTACT ARRIV... Read more

Incident date: Oct 22, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK A POTHOLE AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HE NOTICED THAT THE FOUR REAR WASHERS WERE RUSTED, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE FRAME TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. AS OF OCTOBER 24, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPE... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Dec 28, 2006

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 1996 BUICK LESABRE WHICH HAS A HOLE IN THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE GENERAL MOTORS DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. HE THEN CALLED THE BUICK DEALER WHO CONCERURED. THE CONTACT FOUND RECALL 96V116000 ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE. *AK

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

1996 BUICK LESABRE ALARM SYSTEM GOES OFF WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED ON. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE LIST OF RECALLS. *KB *JB

Incident date: Jan 1, 2002

THERE ARE TWO RECALLS ON YOUR SITE RELATED TO MY VEHICLE. TWO DEALERS TELL ME THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON MY CAR. EVEN THOUGH THERE IS ONE CAMPAIGN STICKER LOCATED UNDER THE HOOD. I HAVE A BUICK LASABRE 1996 IT BACK FIRES WHEN STARTING. CAN YOU CHECK AND SEE IF THE TWO YOU LIST ARE ASSSOCEATED WITH MY... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2002

Incident date: Nov 6, 2005

VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP DUE TO A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. INSPECTION REVEALED STEEL BRAKE TUBES SEVERELY RUSTED ONLY IN THE AREA OF THE LEAK. LEAK LOCATION IS DIRECTLY BELOW ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT IN THE LEFT FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ALL FOUR OUTPUT LINES FROM THE ABS SYSTEM TO THE WHEEL WERE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 20, 2005

DT: THE MOUNTS ON THE ENGINE CRADLE BROKE AND DROPPED AND STEERING DISENGAGED. THE RACK AND PINION FELL WITHIN THE ENGINE. OWNER WAS IN A PARKING LOT DRIVING WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE SPEED WAS BETWEEN 5-10 MPH. THERE WERE NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER SAID THAT THE OWNER WI... Read more

Incident date: Apr 14, 2005

1996 BUICK LESABRE BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY.*MR THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED AT 11 AM WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. ON THE SAME DAY AT 2 PM THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY TYPE OF COLLISION NOR DID TH... Read more

Incident date: Jun 5, 2005

WHILE CAR WAS PARKED BUT RUNNING, CONTACT NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING ONTO THE DRIVEWAY. THERE WERE CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME. THE VEHICLE HAS SINCE BEEN REPAIRED. THE FUEL LINE, FUEL PUMP AND FUEL SENDER WERE REPLACED. *AK

Incident date: Jun 5, 2005

Incident date: Feb 25, 2005

VEHICLE COMMENCED TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP POSITION WHILE THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. VEHICLE TOOK OFF FROM 0-45 MPH. CONSUMER RODE THE BRAKES, AND DOWN SHIFTED THE TRANSMISSION TO GAIN CONTROL. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.*AK

Incident date: Jan 6, 2005

A LOUD CLANKING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE WARPED INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Incident date: Sep 6, 2004

WHEN PARKING BOLTS SHREDDED OFF THE FRONT RACK AND PINION. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Incident date: Sep 27, 2004

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. *AK

Incident date: Jul 28, 2003

NAR 9-8-03. MINOR KNOCK NOISE IN ENGINE. ENGINE WAS REPLACED IN THE AMOUNT OF $4200.00 ON 71000 MILE VEHICLE. *CB

Incident date: Feb 26, 2004

MY 1996 BUICK LESABRE ABS WARNING LIGHT DID NOT LET ME KNOW THAT THE ABS WERE NOT WORKING, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Crash

Incident date: Jan 18, 2004

THE UPPER MANIFOLD HAD DETERIORATED OR CRACKED ALLOWING COOLANT FLUID TO ENTER THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. VEHICLE'S ENGINE SEIZED. *PH *MR

ENGINE STOPPED UNEXPECTEDLY AND SUDDENLY AT 25 MPH. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS A CRACKED MANIFOLD. *AK

Incident date: Nov 2, 2003

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE.*AK

Incident date: Aug 11, 2003

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE GOT OVERHEATED AND COOLANT WENT INSIDE THE ENGINE DUE TO PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. DEALER CHANGED TWICE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *AK

Incident date: Nov 21, 2002

ENGINE SUSTAINED DAMAGE DUE TO OIL SLUDGING (GELLING). OIL PRESSURE WAS INFLATED,KNOCKING SOUND WAS NOTICED. PENZOIL 10W30 WAS BEING USED AT REGULAR INTERVALS. DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS----770781. *AK *NLM

Incident date: Jan 1, 2003

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THERE WAS ANTIFREEZE LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE MANIFOLD, THE DEALER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED, PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*JB

Incident date: Nov 29, 2002

THE UPPER MANIFOLD CRACKED AND LEAKED ANTIFREEZE.TS *JB

Incident date: Nov 28, 2002

CONSUMER NOTICED ANITFREEZE ON THE DRIVEWAY UNDER THEIR VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT SERVICED. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE UPPER MANIFOLD, WHICH WAS THE CAUSE OF THE LEAK. THERE'S A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS PART, THE EGR VALVE WAS REPL... Read more

Incident date: Oct 27, 2002

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED, THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS *TT

Incident date: Aug 22, 2002

WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING COURTESY LIGHTS INSIDE VEHICLE WILL FLICKER ON AND OFF, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE VISUAL PROBLEMS WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

CONSUMER STATES BATTERY EXPLODED, AND REQUESTING ASSISTANCE FROM MANUFACTURER.*JB

Incident date: Jul 11, 2001

ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT IN FRONT. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES BUT HIT OTHER VEHICLE ON RIGHT FRONT. UPON IMPACT WITH OTHER VEHICLE, AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER WAS JAMMED IN SEAT, AND UNABLE TO GET OUT. VEHICLE FILLED WITH SMOKE AN POWDER SUBSTANCE WHICH CAUSED DRIVER'S EYES AND THROAT TO BE IRRITATED.*AK

Crash

Incident date: Jul 11, 2001

Crash

Incident date: Mar 1, 2000

WINDSHIELD HAS CRACKED THREE TIMES UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, AND HAS BEEN REPLACED ON EACH OCCASION. *AK

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1996 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	27.0	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, 1996 BUICK LESABRE

51 manufacturer communications from 40 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	6
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	4
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY	4
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES	3
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	3
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	2
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	2
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	2

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

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.

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

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

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

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

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

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

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT

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

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

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT

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

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE IS CORROSION ( RUST ) APPEARING ON THE LEFT AND /OR RIGHT ROCKER PANEL(S). *YC

020000 SUSPENSION

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE VEHICLE

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

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON GROWLING NOISE IN TRANSAXLE DURING FIRST FOUR MINUTES AFTER START UP. *YC

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

EXPERIENCING A TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE ON COAST DOWN OR LIGHT ACCELERATION BETWEEN 20 AND 40 MPH. *YC

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

COMMENTS ON INSUFFICIENT RANGE OF THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM. *YC

050000 PARKING BRAKE

COMMENTS THAT THE PARK BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT SETTING CORRECTLY OR RELEASING PREMATURELY WHILE TRYING TO SET THE PARK BRAKE. *YC

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

COMMENTS OF AN ENGINE OIL LEAK THAT APPEARS TO ORIGINATE TOWARD THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE; REAR OF ENGINE. *YC

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC

105100 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT

EXPERIENCING A TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE ON COAST DOWN OR LIGHT ACCELERATION. *YC

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

EXPERIENCE A TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE ON COAST DOWN OR LIGHT ACCELERATION. *YC

135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW

033000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED FORCE OR ENGINE LOAD MAY AFFECT AND CAUSE VARIOUS NOISES. *YC

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

INTERMITTENT A/C SYSTEM THUMP NOISE ON INITIAL START UP FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR PANEL (REPLACE ACCUMULATOR). *TW

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

105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY). *TW

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

A/C SYSTEM FLUTTER AND/OR MOAN NOISE WITH HVAC IN A/C MODES. *TW

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *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.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1996

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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1996

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1999

TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1993

FUEL LEAKS

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1992

FUEL LINE FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1993

FUEL LEAKS

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990

BRAKE CALIPER CORROSION

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992

FUEL LINE CONNECTOR FAILS

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1986

BRAKE FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

BRAKE FAILURE

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PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

REAR BRAKE PIN

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C, Closed , Model Year: 1984

THROTTLE NON-RETURN

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

POWER STEERING HOSE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987

INSTRMNT LIGHT ON WINDSHLD

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

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

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1975

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 (current)	2	121
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	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

Other BUICK Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
REGAL	207	4,454	View
CENTURY	103	2,397	View
ENCLAVE	86	3,218	View
SKYLARK	71	755	View
LACROSSE	64	2,885	View
RIVIERA	46	439	View
ENCORE	41	854	View
ELECTRA	35	52	View

Vehicle Safety

Consumer Safety

Infrastructure

Public Health

1996 BUICK LESABRE

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 1996 BUICK LESABRE

Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 BUICK LESABRE

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, BUICK LESABRE

BUICK LESABRE - All Years Overview

BUICK LESABRE - Year by Year

Other BUICK Models