Model year record

1992 Buick Lesabre

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 245 owner complaints on file.

Buick Lesabre, 1992–1999 generation
Pictured: the 1992–1999 generation. Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V015000

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
585,182
Reported to NHTSA
1996-01-23
Owners notified
1996-03-22

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1991 THROUGH JULY 1995. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE CAN SEPARATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN LOW TEMPERATURES IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH TRANSMISSION LOADS.

Safety risk

VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V167000

Parking brake: conventional: mechanical

Component
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
20,765
Reported to NHTSA
1991-09-23
Owners notified
1991-10-08

Defect description

WHEN APPLIED, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY MAY RELEASE ONE OR MORE TEETH, REDUCING THE CABLE LOAD TO THE REAR BRAKES.

Safety risk

DEPENDING ON THE EXTENT OF THE LEVER RELEASE AND ROADLEVEL. THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, ALLOWING IT TO ROLL, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip48—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline15—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines10140,000 mi
Unknown or other9—
Air bags: frontal8—
Engine and engine cooling: engine8125,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder7—
Electrical system: ignition5—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical5—
Power train: automatic transmission5127,543 mi
Air bags4—
Fuel system, gasoline4—
Parking brake: conventional4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4—
Electrical system3—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator3—
Electrical system: horn3—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump365,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders3—
Structure: body3130,000 mi
Structure: frame and members3172,076 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls3—
Electrical system: wiring257,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2—
Engine and engine cooling2240,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2220,000 mi
Parking brake22,300 mi
Power train2240,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Service brakes, hydraulic2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections2—
Suspension: front2177,000 mi
Tires2—
Tires: tread/belt2—
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module1108,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1108,000 mi
Air bags: on-off switch assembly1—
Child seat: harness retainer/chest clip1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Equipment: electrical1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering1177,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Structure1—
Structure: body: door1—
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1200,000 mi
Suspension: front: hub1—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1—
Suspension: rear1—
Tires: markings1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—
Wheels1—

The 1991 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1993 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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