Model year record

1997 Buick Lesabre

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 514 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 96V116000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
275,811
Reported to NHTSA
1996-07-01
Owners notified
1996-07-08

Defect description

A BACKFIRE DURING ENGINE STARTING CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A NO-START CONDITION AND POSSIBLY AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING. UNTIL THE CAMPAIGN REPAIR IS MADE, THE VEHICLE HOOD SHOULD BE SHUT WHENEVER STARTING THE VEHICLE TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V044000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
15,122
Reported to NHTSA
1996-03-05
Owners notified
1996-03-04

Defect description

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OR MORE INCORRECT SAFETY BELT AND/OR SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ENDS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF AN INCORRECT PART IS USED, THE BELT MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT SHOULD A VEHICLE CRASH OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL FRONT AND REAR SAFETY BELT LATCH ENDS AND SAFETY BELT BUCKLES FOR CORRECT PARTS AND REPLACE ANY INCORRECT PARTS.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4590,963 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2278,641 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2146,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2090,963 mi
Air bags16115,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1690,963 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1460,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system13105,000 mi
Air bags: frontal12103,418 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1275,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip12—
Fuel system, gasoline1183,990 mi
Engine10130,000 mi
Suspension10143,381 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer10—
Electrical system: ignition9—
Steering9143,381 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage8—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly8177,364 mi
Tires8150,000 mi
Unknown or other812,344 mi
Vehicle speed control850,000 mi
Electrical system765,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery7—
Structure: frame and members6129,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt685,232 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls6—
Electrical system: horn577,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system5161,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch590,000 mi
Power train597,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module4—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash483,981 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights4—
Parking brake412,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar4—
Air bags: side/window3—
Electrical system: wiring3—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)3115,850 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3100,800 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch3140,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock3—
Seat belts345,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor357,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders3—
Steering: rack and pinion3—
Structure: body3130,000 mi
Structure: body: door3—
Suspension: rear3—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system3—
Visibility: windshield3—
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module2115,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2—
Exterior lighting: tail lights2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal2—
Fuel/propulsion system246,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional2—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)2—
Power train: manual transmission2—
Seat belts: front242,033 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint2—
Service brakes, hydraulic275,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings257,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings250,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2—
Structure290,000 mi
Suspension: front2—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut2—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2—
Vehicle speed control: linkages2—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2—
Wheels2—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Equipment1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch155,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump156,844 mi
Fuel system, other1—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Power train: driveline1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Service brakes1—
Service brakes, electric1124,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1156,190 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads157,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1124,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1—
Steering: linkages1—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1—
Structure: body: roof and pillars1—
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Visibility1—
Visibility/wiper1103,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—

The 1996 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. The 1998 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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