Tl* the contact owns a dura last (na) rotor. The rotor was purchased as an aftermarket part from a local auto supplies store. The rotor was installed on a 1983 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the outer bearing of the rotor fractured on the vehicle. The contact attempted to replace the rotor. The contact stated the design caused the casting to touch the spindle instead of only the roller. The manufacturer advised that if the casting was touching the spindle, it could cause the rotors to fracture. Updated 10-13-10. *Lj the consumer the rotor casings had a center web which was not meeting oem specifications. Updated 10/19/10*jb
Vehicle safety record
1983 Buick Lesabre Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1983 Buick Lesabre with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1982 has 1 and the 1984 has 5.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Lesabre year, for its age
#54 most complained-about 1983 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1983 Buick Lesabre problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1983 Buick Lesabre
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1983 Buick Lesabre. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1983 Buick Lesabre
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Buick Lesabre: every year compared
All Lesabre years1983 Buick Lesabre vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Buick Lesabre | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1983 Buick Regal | 4 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Buick Electra | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Buick Century | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Buick Riviera | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1983 Buick Skyhawk | 1 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 1983 Buick Skylark | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1983 Buick Lesabre
Does the 1983 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1983 Buick Lesabre right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1983 Buick Lesabre?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 1983 Buick Lesabre had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 5, 2010 and the latest on August 5, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1983 Buick Lesabre a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 100 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Buick Lesabre year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Buick Lesabre years have the most complaints?
2000 (680), 1998 (410), 1997 (402). See every Buick Lesabre year compared.
What should I do if my 1983 Buick Lesabre has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data