Model year record

1997 Buick Lesabre

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 514 owner complaints on file.

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.

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.