Buick LeSabre: Known Issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows107
model years1990–2005 (16)
data through2026-10-12
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Vehicle pages

2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000 · 1999 · 1998 · 1997 · 1996 · 1995 · 1994 · 1993 · 1992 · 1991 · 1990

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2005lesabre-2005-instrument-cluster-gauge-failureInstrument cluster gauge and speedometer failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM202005-02 → 2025-10772026-09-25
2005lesabre-2005-automatic-transmission-shift-failureAutomatic transmission shift and shudder failurePOWER TRAIN42005-07 → 2012-11772026-09-25
2005lesabre-2005-front-end-vibration-steeringFront-end vibration and steering component wearSUSPENSION72005-05 → 2010-07772026-09-25
2005lesabre-2005-headlight-loss-while-drivingHeadlight loss while drivingEXTERIOR LIGHTING42014-05 → 2020-02772026-09-25
2005lesabre-2005-tire-tread-separationTire tread separation and sidewall bulgeTIRES42005-09 → 2014-12772026-09-25
2005lesabre-2005-brake-line-and-pedal-failureBrake line corrosion and brake pedal failureSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC82005-04 → 2014-07772026-09-25
2005lesabre-2005-vehicle-stall-without-warningVehicle stall without warning while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM42012-08 → 2021-01772026-09-25
2005lesabre-2005-electrical-fire-battery-failureElectrical fire and battery failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM42009-01 → 2015-11772026-09-25
2004lesabre-2004-instrument-cluster-failureSpeedometer and gauge malfunctionELECTRICAL SYSTEM512005-08 → 2017-031622026-10-01
2004lesabre-2004-hard-shifting-transmissionHard shifting and transmission failurePOWER TRAIN52010-07 → 2022-111622026-10-01
2004lesabre-2004-dashboard-separationDashboard pad separating and liftingSTRUCTURE232008-03 → 2017-071622026-10-01
2004lesabre-2004-seat-heater-burnHeated seat overheating and burningSEATS42011-03 → 2015-091622026-10-01
2004lesabre-2004-brake-pedal-line-failureBrake pedal and brake line failureSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC32005-09 → 2021-061622026-10-01
2003lesabre-2003-dash-pad-separationDashboard pad separation near windshieldSTRUCTURE592010-11 → 2019-041672026-09-20
2003lesabre-2003-transmission-shudderAutomatic transmission shudder and slippingPOWER TRAIN122004-05 → 2025-051672026-09-20
2003lesabre-2003-brake-pedal-failureBrake pedal and hydraulic brake system failureSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC112003-08 → 2014-101672026-09-20
2003lesabre-2003-power-window-failurePower window regulator failureVISIBILITY82007-04 → 2014-091672026-09-20
2003lesabre-2003-intake-manifold-leakEngine gasket coolant and oil leakENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING132003-09 → 2021-051672026-09-20
2003lesabre-2003-airbag-nondeploymentAir bag non-deployment and warning lightAIR BAGS62003-12 → 2015-061672026-09-20
2003lesabre-2003-electrical-stallElectrical system stalling and no-startELECTRICAL SYSTEM62007-06 → 2018-031672026-09-20
2002lesabre-2002-window-regulatorPower window regulator failure, window drops into doorVISIBILITY832007-02 → 2018-083222026-10-02
2002lesabre-2002-dash-pad-separationPadded dashboard separation from windshield baseSTRUCTURE422008-07 → 2016-093222026-10-02
2002lesabre-2002-tire-separationTire tread and sidewall separationTIRES42007-02 → 2016-093222026-10-02
2002lesabre-2002-oil-leak-manifoldEngine oil leak at valve cover and manifold gasketsENGINE72007-02 → 2021-013222026-10-02
2002lesabre-2002-engine-fireEngine compartment fire and smokeENGINE82010-05 → 2018-123222026-10-02
2002lesabre-2002-air-bag-warning-lightAir bag warning light illuminatedAIR BAGS62009-07 → 2017-033222026-10-02
2002lesabre-2002-unintended-accelerationAccelerator pedal sticking and unintended accelerationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL92010-04 → 2020-083222026-10-02
2002lesabre-2002-engine-stallingEngine stalling while drivingENGINE72007-10 → 2015-103222026-10-02
2001lesabre-2001-power-window-regulatorPower window regulator failureVISIBILITY782006-04 → 2017-013402026-10-05
2001lesabre-2001-dashboard-separationDashboard pad separation and bucklingSTRUCTURE512006-07 → 2016-043402026-10-05
2001lesabre-2001-engine-fire-oil-leakEngine compartment fire and oil or fuel leaksENGINE212009-05 → 2022-023402026-10-05
2001lesabre-2001-air-bag-warning-deploymentAir bag warning light and deployment eventsAIR BAGS72009-04 → 2016-123402026-10-05
2001lesabre-2001-engine-stallingEngine stalling and shutoff while drivingENGINE82006-04 → 2015-113402026-10-05
2000lesabre-2000-power-window-regulatorPower window regulator failureVISIBILITY872007-08 → 2014-086992026-10-06
2000lesabre-2000-fuel-gauge-erraticErratic fuel gauge readingFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE62010-05 → 2016-126992026-10-06
2000lesabre-2000-dash-pad-separationDash pad separation from dashboardSTRUCTURE162011-05 → 2016-126992026-10-06
2000lesabre-2000-brake-line-corrosionBrake line corrosion and fluid lossSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC72007-10 → 2020-116992026-10-06
2000lesabre-2000-underhood-fire-manifoldEngine compartment fire and intake manifold failureFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE82008-03 → 2026-086992026-10-06
2000lesabre-2000-engine-stall-while-drivingEngine stalling while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM92009-12 → 2018-076992026-10-06
2000lesabre-2000-throttle-unintended-accelThrottle sticking and unintended accelerationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL72008-04 → 2025-126992026-10-06
1999lesabre-1999-brake-line-corrosionRusted brake line leaks and failuresSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC82004-09 → 2017-052242026-10-06
1999lesabre-1999-intake-manifold-coolantIntake manifold coolant leak into engineENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING312001-12 → 2014-122242026-10-06
1999lesabre-1999-engine-stallingEngine stalling while drivingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING212000-02 → 2014-092242026-10-06
1999lesabre-1999-fuel-pressure-regulatorFuel pressure regulator leak and recallFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE122002-02 → 2005-062242026-10-06
1999lesabre-1999-power-steering-pump-boltsPower steering pump mounting bolts failureSTEERING52003-05 → 2007-102242026-10-06
1999lesabre-1999-ignition-switch-securityIgnition switch and anti-theft wiring faultsELECTRICAL SYSTEM62004-03 → 2015-052242026-10-06
1999lesabre-1999-airbag-uncommanded-deployAir bag deployment or horn sounding without a crashAIR BAGS62002-08 → 2018-022242026-10-06
1999lesabre-1999-airbag-no-deployAir bags not deploying in a collisionAIR BAGS42000-02 → 2001-072242026-10-06
1998lesabre-1998-subframe-cradle-corrosionSubframe and engine cradle bushing corrosionSUSPENSION72010-09 → 2018-084542026-10-07
1998lesabre-1998-brake-line-cylinder-leaksBrake line corrosion and wheel cylinder leaksSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC82004-04 → 2018-084542026-10-07
1998lesabre-1998-fuel-line-tank-leakFuel line and fuel sender corrosion gasoline leakFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE62005-06 → 2013-074542026-10-07
1998lesabre-1998-intake-manifold-coolant-leakPlastic upper intake manifold coolant leak into engineENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING812003-10 → 2012-104542026-10-07
1998lesabre-1998-fuel-pressure-regulator-recallFuel pressure regulator recall 04V090 repairs and backfireFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE422003-12 → 2023-064542026-10-07
1998lesabre-1998-engine-stall-while-drivingEngine stalling while drivingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING182003-10 → 2016-024542026-10-07
1997lesabre-1997-intake-manifold-coolant-leakUpper intake manifold and gasket coolant leakENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING462002-01 → 2017-074402026-10-07
1997lesabre-1997-fuel-odor-leakFuel odor and fuel leakFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE72003-04 → 2013-074402026-10-07
1997lesabre-1997-engine-cradle-steering-lossEngine cradle mount failure with loss of steeringSTRUCTURE82009-01 → 2019-104402026-10-07
1997lesabre-1997-transmission-surge-shiftTransmission surging, harsh shifting and gear lossPOWER TRAIN92001-07 → 2018-074402026-10-07
1997lesabre-1997-startup-backfire-explosionBackfire or explosion during engine startENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING232001-09 → 2010-104402026-10-07
1997lesabre-1997-airbag-deploymentAir bag deployment and related injuriesAIR BAGS102002-09 → 2015-124402026-10-07
1997lesabre-1997-horn-soundingHorn sounding without driver inputELECTRICAL SYSTEM62004-11 → 2018-084402026-10-07
1996lesabre-1996-upper-intake-manifold-crackUpper intake manifold crack with coolant leakENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING141997-10 → 2016-021112026-10-08
1996lesabre-1996-engine-cradle-corrosionEngine cradle corrosion with loss of steeringSTRUCTURE62005-07 → 2011-081112026-10-08
1996lesabre-1996-transmission-loss-of-driveTransmission failure with loss of drivePOWER TRAIN51997-06 → 2009-121112026-10-08
1996lesabre-1996-brake-line-corrosionCorroded or damaged brake lines with fluid lossSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC61999-12 → 2009-031112026-10-08
1996lesabre-1996-airbag-unintended-deploymentAir bag deployment without collisionAIR BAGS42004-09 → 2019-041112026-10-08
1996lesabre-1996-sudden-accelerationUnintended accelerationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL31997-02 → 2005-031112026-10-08
1995lesabre-1995-steering-cradle-boltsSteering box and engine cradle bolt fractureSTEERING, STRUCTURE71995-09 → 2013-072042026-09-20
1995lesabre-1995-tire-tread-separationTire tread separationTIRES71997-09 → 2008-092042026-09-20
1995lesabre-1995-airbag-spontaneous-deploySpontaneous airbag deployment without collisionAIR BAGS192002-07 → 2016-012042026-09-20
1995lesabre-1995-horn-airbag-moduleHorn activation linked to airbag/horn moduleELECTRICAL SYSTEM171999-04 → 2003-012042026-09-20
1995lesabre-1995-airbag-non-deploy-crashAirbag non-deployment during frontal collisionAIR BAGS61996-02 → 2001-022042026-09-20
1995lesabre-1995-engine-stallEngine stall without warning while drivingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING101996-03 → 2016-042042026-09-20
1995lesabre-1995-abs-brake-failureABS and hydraulic brake system failureSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC191995-06 → 2004-112042026-09-20
1995lesabre-1995-head-restraint-heightHead restraint height inadequate for tall occupantsSEATS71995-10 → 1997-022042026-09-20
1994lesabre-1994-tire-tread-separationOriginal-equipment tire tread separationTIRES131996-10 → 2001-022052026-10-09
1994lesabre-1994-wheel-stud-lug-failureWheel stud and lug nut breakageWHEELS41996-04 → 2002-092052026-10-09
1994lesabre-1994-engine-stall-power-lossEngine stalling and loss of power while drivingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING221995-09 → 2014-012052026-10-09
1994lesabre-1994-abs-brake-failureABS warning light and anti-lock brake failureSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC211995-01 → 2001-062052026-10-09
1994lesabre-1994-airbag-non-deploymentAir bags not deploying in collisionsAIR BAGS111995-04 → 2004-092052026-10-09
1994lesabre-1994-airbag-burns-fireAir bag deployment with burns or fireAIR BAGS61995-08 → 2003-072052026-10-09
1994lesabre-1994-sudden-accelerationUnintended acceleration and surgingVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL121995-06 → 2009-032052026-10-09
1993lesabre-1993-abs-warning-lightABS warning light and inoperative anti-lock brake systemSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC401996-04 → 2011-012432026-10-09
1993lesabre-1993-engine-cradle-mountEngine cradle and motor mount failure with loss of steeringSTRUCTURE41999-09 → 2008-072432026-10-09
1993lesabre-1993-brake-master-cylinderBrake master cylinder leaks and failuresSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC121996-06 → 2010-072432026-10-09
1993lesabre-1993-trans-cooler-line-fireTransmission oil cooler line leaks and underhood firesPOWER TRAIN161996-04 → 2006-102432026-10-09
1993lesabre-1993-engine-stallingEngine stalling and shutting off while drivingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING111996-08 → 2011-092432026-10-09
1993lesabre-1993-alternator-failureAlternator failuresELECTRICAL SYSTEM111996-08 → 2001-022432026-10-09
1993lesabre-1993-unintended-accelerationSudden or unintended accelerationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL51997-01 → 1999-102432026-10-09
1992lesabre-1992-brake-pedal-to-floorBrake pedal to floor and loss of brakingSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC161996-05 → 2001-012242026-10-10
1992lesabre-1992-parking-brake-holdParking brake does not hold vehiclePARKING BRAKE101996-01 → 2007-032242026-10-10
1992lesabre-1992-abs-warning-lightABS warning light illuminated or ABS not functioningSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC331996-08 → 2003-062242026-10-10
1992lesabre-1992-rear-brake-adjusterRear brake adjuster spring and wheel cylinder failuresSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC101995-10 → 1998-012242026-10-10
1992lesabre-1992-trans-cooler-lineTransmission oil cooler line leak and firePOWER TRAIN121995-09 → 2008-012242026-10-10
1992lesabre-1992-engine-stallingEngine stalls while driving without warningENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING121996-06 → 2000-062242026-10-10
1992lesabre-1992-airbag-no-deployAir bag did not deploy in collisionAIR BAGS61997-04 → 2003-102242026-10-10
1991lesabre-1991-brake-pedal-lossBrake pedal to floor and braking lossSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC61995-08 → 1998-04422026-10-12
1991lesabre-1991-ignition-module-failureIgnition module and coil failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM41996-02 → 2000-06422026-10-12
1991lesabre-1991-seat-belt-issuesSeat belt latch and retraction issuesSEAT BELTS31995-05 → 2006-02422026-10-12
1991lesabre-1991-stallingStalling while driving or stoppingELECTRICAL SYSTEM61995-02 → 2000-06422026-10-12
1991lesabre-1991-fuel-leakFuel tank and fuel leakFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE31996-07 → 2003-07422026-10-12
1990lesabre-1990-sudden-accelerationSudden accelerationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL71994-10 → 2003-05602026-10-12
1990lesabre-1990-stalling-power-lossStalling and loss of power while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM111995-03 → 2004-08602026-10-12
1990lesabre-1990-brake-failureHydraulic service brake failureSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC81995-07 → 2004-01602026-10-12
1990lesabre-1990-seat-belt-failureSeat belt restraint and latch failureSEAT BELTS71995-03 → 2000-09602026-10-12
1990lesabre-1990-seat-mechanismSeat recline and mounting failureSEATS41995-05 → 2006-10602026-10-12
1990lesabre-1990-fuel-tank-pumpFuel tank leak and fuel pump failureFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE41995-06 → 1996-11602026-10-12

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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Buick LeSabre [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/buick/lesabre
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_buick_lesabre_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Buick LeSabre},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/buick/lesabre}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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