- The problem
- A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
- The risk
- Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
Vehicle safety record
1985 Buick Lesabre Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1985 Buick Lesabre with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (1) and the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 1989 for the vehicle speed control. For comparison, the 1984 has 5 and the 1986 has 18.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Lesabre year, for its age
#57 most complained-about 1985 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1985 Buick Lesabre problems
Share of all 5 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1985 Buick Lesabre recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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5 complaints about the 1985 Buick Lesabre
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The vehicle speedometer read 10 miles per hour over the vehicle actual speed. The consumer received a warning from a police off who indicated that the consumer was traveling 10 miles over the 45 mph speed limit. The consumer also wanted to know how to get better gas mileage. *Mr *cb *nlm
Throttle became stuck in open position, vehicle accelerated, pedal went to floor, consumer tried to pry pedal up, but could not. Consumer then turned engine off. This was second time this happened. *Ak
Lost tread on two (2) firestone fr 440 tires. Right rear tread peeled on 7 apr 2000 and left rear tread peeled on 08 jul 2000. 1St happened near atlanta, 2nd in north fl. Speed was approx 70 mph both times. Firestone prorated and replaced both. *Ak( dot number: tire size: p215/70r )
HEAD GASKET FAILED.
While driving, jammed on brakes; no braking effect; jammed on emergency brakes, received no response. Tt
Buick Lesabre: every year compared
All Lesabre years1985 Buick Lesabre vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Buick Lesabre | 5 | 1 | A | |
| 1985 Buick Regal | 12 | 9 | C | Compare |
| 1985 Buick Park Avenue | 10 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Buick Century | 9 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Buick Skylark | 6 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1985 Buick Somerset | 3 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1985 Buick Riviera | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1985 Buick Buick | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1985 Buick Electra | 1 | 0 | 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 1985 Buick Lesabre
Does the 1985 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1985 Buick Lesabre: vehicle speed control (June 1989). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Buick Lesabre?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (1), wheels & tires (1), brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 1985 Buick Lesabre had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 11, 1995 and the latest on July 11, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1985 Buick Lesabre a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 93 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 1985 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