Known Recalls

Model year record

2002 Buick Lesabre

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 382 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V222000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
133,221
Reported to NHTSA
2002-08-09
Owners notified
2002-08-15

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.

Safety risk

PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V067000

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Component
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
249
Reported to NHTSA
2002-03-06
Owners notified
2002-04-05

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH MISSING OR UNDER-TORQUED STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT BOLTS. IF A BOLT IS MISSING, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE UNEVEN STEERING RESPONSE OR UNUSUAL NOISES DURING TURNS.

Safety risk

IF THE LEFT BOLT IS MISSING AND THE RIGHT MOUNTING STRAP FAILS, STEERING CONTROL IS LOST AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR PRESENCE AND PROPER TORQUE OF BOTH STEERING GEAR BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300 OR CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Visibility: power window devices and controls8253,500 mi
Structure3371,000 mi
Air bags2686,000 mi
Visibility2162,000 mi
Engine16108,000 mi
Electrical system1160,000 mi
Unknown or other1155,000 mi
Structure: body1075,000 mi
Air bags: frontal958,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling959,750 mi
Steering959,290 mi
Power train: automatic transmission851,748 mi
Tires7190,746 mi
Vehicle speed control7115,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip625,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid64,086 mi
Fuel/propulsion system5116,098 mi
Service brakes5200,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery481,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear447,000 mi
Visibility: windshield420,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system375,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine39,864 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe342,000 mi
Equipment3—
Seats3144,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic368,330 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly330,000 mi
Suspension3300 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing379,000 mi
Visibility/wiper340,000 mi
Wheels340,000 mi
Air bags: side/window21,700 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch2—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2—
Equipment adaptive/mobility238,100 mi
Exterior lighting2100 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights212,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline242,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump215,000 mi
Power train2100,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer210,639 mi
Wheels: hub26,984 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel151,748 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables15,000 mi
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: ignition19,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring124,000 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)119,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline141,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, other195,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)115,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter11,825 mi
Power train: driveline1300 mi
Seat belts: front111,500 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor16,702 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint110,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1—
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor149,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum124,300 mi
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure: body: door124,000 mi
Structure: frame and members140,000 mi
Tires: sidewall1108,331 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal162,500 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1114,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1200 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1146,304 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior12,003 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs16,984 mi

The 2001 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2003 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.