There have been 46 safety recalls for the Buick Lesabre. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Buick Lesabre.
Driver visibility may be impaired increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Buick Lesabre |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. " the head lamp adjustment device horizontal adjuster may not move the head lamp reflector when the shaft is rotated in a normal ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected steering input increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Buick Lesabre, 2000 Cadillac Eldorado, 2000 Cadillac Seville, 2000 Cadillac SLS, 2000 Cadillac STS |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If these nuts are loose, the brake pedal may be low, the assembly may be loose, the brakes may not release, and if the nuts back completely off, braking may be lost. Also fume and water intrusion to the passenger compartment can occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Buick Lesabre, 1999 Buick Park Avenue, 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake booster to pedal assembly attachment nuts may be loose. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the link disconnects, the driver's indicated prndl state may differ from the hydraulic state of the transmission. If the driver selects 'drive' and the transmission is actually in 'reverse', a vehicle crash could occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Buick Lesabre, 1999 Oldsmobile 88, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 4t65e automatic transmissions. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence. " a retaining clip, which secures the manual valve to the linkage of the transmission detent lever, can ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition can cause a no-start condition and possibly an engine compartment fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Buick Lesabre, 1997 Buick Lesabre, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, 1996 Buick Regal, 1996 Buick Riviera, 1996 Oldsmobile 88, 1996 Oldsmobile 98, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 24, 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery | 910,873 |
| Aug. 9, 2002 | Air Bags:frontal | 133,221 |
| Mar. 6, 2002 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 249 |
| Apr. 17, 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components | 8,132 |
| Dec. 17, 1999 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 35,725 |
| Oct. 29, 1999 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 1,284 |
| Aug. 27, 1999 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 988 |
| Apr. 26, 1999 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 99,333 |
| Jul. 1, 1996 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 275,811 |
| Mar. 5, 1996 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 15,122 |
| Jan. 23, 1996 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines | 585,182 |
| Oct. 23, 1995 | Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft Controller | 32,869 |
| Aug. 4, 1995 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 12,832 |
| Sep. 23, 1991 | Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical | 20,765 |
| Nov. 7, 1989 | Structure:frame And Members | 6 |
| Jun. 16, 1989 | Vehicle Speed Control | 1,755,897 |
| Aug. 29, 1988 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage | 1,655 |
| Apr. 19, 1988 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock | 1,889 |
| Jan. 20, 1988 | Seat Belt | 34,574 |
| Sep. 1, 1987 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 479,715 |
| Jun. 23, 1987 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock | 6,004 |
| Sep. 19, 1986 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch | 106,111 |
| Sep. 5, 1984 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 520 |
| Aug. 19, 1983 | Vehicle Speed Control:cables | 19,108 |
| Jan. 3, 1982 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 79,686 |
| Mar. 23, 1981 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 93 |
| Sep. 25, 1980 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 4,615 |
| Nov. 13, 1979 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 1,326,404 |
| Jun. 6, 1979 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 15,328 |
| Jun. 13, 1978 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 333,619 |
| Nov. 16, 1977 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts | 4,504 |
| Jan. 1, 1977 | Steering:linkages | 33 |
| Nov. 3, 1976 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch | 66,632 |
| Sep. 7, 1976 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 55,564 |
| Feb. 10, 1976 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) | 3,011 |
| Dec. 19, 1975 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve | 39,278 |
| Jul. 28, 1975 | Wheel | 687 |
| Nov. 14, 1974 | Wheels:center Section | 2,578 |
| Sep. 4, 1974 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2,562 |
| Dec. 27, 1973 | Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm | 782,111 |
| Jan. 24, 1973 | Structure: Frame And Members:underbody Shields | 3,707,064 |
| Jan. 15, 1972 | Wheel | 30,885 |
| Aug. 2, 1971 | Visibility:defroster/defogger System | 15,000 |
| Jan. 15, 1970 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1,178 |
| Jan. 13, 1970 | Wheel | 4,527 |
| Mar. 17, 1967 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 6,919 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2003 Buick Lesabre | 1 |
| 2002 Buick Lesabre | 2 |
| 2000 Buick Lesabre | 5 |
| 1999 Buick Lesabre | 2 |
| 1998 Buick Lesabre | 1 |
| 1997 Buick Lesabre | 2 |
| 1996 Buick Lesabre | 2 |
| 1995 Buick Lesabre | 1 |
| 1993 Buick Lesabre | 1 |
| 1992 Buick Lesabre | 2 |
| 1989 Buick Lesabre | 2 |
| 1988 Buick Lesabre | 3 |
| 1987 Buick Lesabre | 4 |
| 1986 Buick Lesabre | 2 |
| 1985 Buick Lesabre | 1 |
| 1984 Buick Lesabre | 2 |
| 1982 Buick Lesabre | 1 |
| 1981 Buick Lesabre | 3 |
| 1979 Buick Lesabre | 2 |
| 1978 Buick Lesabre | 2 |
| 1977 Buick Lesabre | 3 |
| 1976 Buick Lesabre | 2 |
| 1975 Buick Lesabre | 3 |
| 1974 Buick Lesabre | 1 |
| 1972 Buick Lesabre | 1 |
| 1971 Buick Lesabre | 3 |
| 1970 Buick Lesabre | 2 |
| 1967 Buick Lesabre | 1 |