Model year record

1995 Buick Lesabre

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

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