Model year record

1995 Buick Lesabre

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 235 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V158000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
12,832
Reported to NHTSA
1995-08-04
Owners notified
1995-08-07

Defect description

THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP LENS HAS AN INCORRECT AIM PAD NUMBER ON THE LENS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THESE HEAD LAMPS ARE RE-AIMED USING A MECHANICAL AIMING DEVICE THAT UTILIZES THE AIMING PAD NUMERS, THE RESULTANT AIM WOULD BE OUT OF THE SPECIFIED RANGE. THIS MAY CAUSE A VISIBILITY PROBLEM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP ON VEHICLES WITH THE CORRECT OUTBOARD LOWER PAD NUMBER.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags2395,781 mi
Air bags: frontal18140,000 mi
Unknown or other11150,000 mi
Electrical system: horn10
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline9
Seats: front assembly: head restraint9
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip8
Structure: body: door6
Vehicle speed control641,000 mi
Seats5
Tires: tread/belt5175,101 mi
Electrical system448,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights4
Exterior lighting: turn signal4
Seat belts: front: anchorage4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor4
Structure: body445,991 mi
Structure: frame and members499,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition3
Engine and engine cooling: engine3
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3
Steering3128,000 mi
Tires3109,880 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module290,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2
Power train: automatic transmission2
Seat belts2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Seat belts: rear/other2
Seats: front assembly: power adjust2
Structure: body: trunk lid2
Suspension2128,000 mi
Suspension: front2
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2
Visibility: windshield2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module1
Air bags: side/window1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: ignition: switch148,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine158,300 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Exterior lighting1
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, other1
Fuel/propulsion system158,300 mi
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: manual transmission1
Service brakes, hydraulic1171,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages1100,000 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1
Structure: body: hood145,991 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1128,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: rear: springs1
Unknown176,061 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control132,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1

The 1994 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 2 times as many 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.