Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. The affected filters are marked with a date code a61451...
1967-2006 · 35 model years
Buick Lesabre Problems by year
Owners have filed 3,823 complaints about the Buick Lesabre across 35 model years, and it has 46 recalls. The 2000 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (680), while 1982, 1983, 2006 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the visibility & wipers.
- Complaints
- 3,823
- Recalls
- 46
- Crashes
- 226
- Fires
- 235
- Injuries
- 240
- Deaths
- 5
Lesabre complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | A |
| 2005 | 77 | 0 | F |
| 2004 | 162 | 0 | F |
| 2003 | 167 | 1 | F |
| 2002 | 322 | 2 | F |
| 2001 | 335 | 0 | F |
| 2000 | 680 | 5 | F |
| 1999 | 215 | 2 | F |
| 1998 | 410 | 1 | F |
| 1997 | 402 | 2 | F |
| 1996 | 101 | 2 | F |
| 1995 | 181 | 1 | F |
| 1994 | 171 | 0 | F |
| 1993 | 198 | 1 | F |
| 1992 | 192 | 2 | F |
| 1991 | 30 | 1 | C |
| 1990 | 50 | 1 | F |
| 1989 | 29 | 3 | C |
| 1988 | 21 | 4 | B |
| 1987 | 44 | 5 | D |
| 1986 | 18 | 3 | B |
| 1985 | 5 | 1 | A |
| 1984 | 5 | 2 | A |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | A |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 | A |
| 1981 | 0 | 3 | A |
| 1979 | 1 | 2 | A |
| 1978 | 0 | 3 | A |
| 1977 | 1 | 3 | A |
| 1976 | 0 | 2 | A |
| 1975 | 0 | 3 | A |
| 1974 | 0 | 1 | A |
| 1972 | 0 | 1 | A |
| 1971 | 1 | 3 | A |
| 1967 | 0 | 1 | A |
Most common Lesabre problems
Buick Lesabre recalls 46
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for...
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the...
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.
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.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." The head lamp adjustment device horizontal adjuster may not move the head lamp reflector...
Covers2000 Buick Lesabre
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake booster to pedal assembly attachment nuts may be loose.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 4t65e automatic transmissions. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence." A retaining clip, which secures the manual valve to the linkage...
A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.
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."
Latest Lesabre complaints
Completed full diagnosis at Vann York BUICK Gmc [[redacted]] after failing NC Inspection on [redacted]. Provided service fee of 202.00 approx. And was provided a list of services that required immediate attention. The service mechanic advised there were no recalls. The vehicle has failed twice since I picked it up from the dealership [redacted] due to a fuel issue. Once on [redacted] and at 7:45pm today [redacted]. My concern is that the recalls was not brought to my attention. I conveyed to dealership today after...
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the failure on [redacted] the fuel filter was replaced. I inquired about the diagnostic today as well prior to the vehicle failing not sure if the part for the recalls is causing this issue but it would be such a relief to know the dealership should have caught the recall. Thank you for your service. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
On May 2, 2026, I received a letter by mail from Kumho Tires regarding a set of tires that I purchased, in December 2023; DOT # 2222 and 2223, size, 225/60 R16 98T. In their letter they state that tires with DOT #'s ranging from 0421-0523 were recalled. They go on to state the following: tires ranging with DOT #'s 0421-0523 were "non compliant" and "it is possible that an affected tire could fail in a manner that may lead to a loss of control that could increase the risk of a crash without warning". They then...
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concluded by stating I was entitled to a full refund given that I responded to their letter in 180 days, which I did. However, despite various attempts to contact Kumho tires, I have been unsuccessful in obtaining a refund from them or Tire Choice, which is the company I received the tires from, directly.
the 2000 Buick Lesabre is a wonderful car basically a tank with the 3800 SERIES II you cant go wrong but the tiny little plastic part holding the throttle cable will dryrot even with a garage kept car under 150k miles please get them replaced I was driving and then the part came off and it got wrapped around the bracket and it took off I melted the breaks I wasn't stopping due to constant gas so I flipped in down into neutral to stop the vehicle from accelerating after i found a spot to pull it off the road but you...
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can also put your foot under the peddle and pull up on it while pressing the breaks if you cant find a safe area while this is happening but i didnt relise it was happning until i hit 65 because the road i was on was a 55 and before i knew it i was going 90 luciky i live out in the rural areas
The contact owns a 2005 Buick LeSabre. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the fuel gauge sensors failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the fuel gauge sensor failed to provide adequate information regarding the fuel level. The fuel warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, there was an abnormal humming sound coming from the...
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vehicle. The contact stated that the front driver's side hub bearing had failed to function as intended. The contact had replaced the hub bearing three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,647.
The plastic pice holding the throttle lines snapped off and my cable went under my bracket and it took off I destroyed the Transmission putting it in neutral to stop the vehicle after I had gotten it stoped the fire from the engine was small I will recommend this car and yes I do want another one but it is a common issue I will recomed this car because the body is made out of steel and they are basicly tanks with the 3800 Series II and it was easy for me to spot what was happening and get ahead of it before it got worse I drove 5 miles with this happening before the engine overheated and caught fire
The transmission doesn't shift correctly even after it's warmed up it is erratic and rough while connecting the transmission gears and jerks very hard at most times. The power steering is not working correctly and makes it difficult to drive at all with the combined issues I'm very concerned about my and my family safely
Questions about the Buick Lesabre
Which Buick Lesabre years have the most problems?
Which Buick Lesabre years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Buick Lesabre problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (759), visibility & wipers (585), electrical system (505) most often.
How many recalls does the Buick Lesabre have?
NHTSA lists 46 recalls across all Buick Lesabre model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data