Model year record

1992 Buick Lesabre

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

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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.