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Buick Lesabre Electrical problems by year

505 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Buick Lesabre's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

YearElectrical complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20061000
200525000
200466000
200316000
200226000
200139000
200087010
199929210
199849100
199739000
199614001
199523110
199423220
199321010
199219000
19918000
199010000
19892000
19881000
19875001
19841000
19791000

Electrical recalls

Latest Lesabre electrical complaints

2004 Buick LesabreElectrical system

The backup camera will stay in 'night' brightness mode for 15 seconds while backing out of the garage into daylight. This makes the video screen usless until the 15 second delay is over. I have asked several times at the dealership since I purchased this vehicle new, and they say nothing can be done. Not only is this a huge safety issue but it also is an enviromental issue as may times I must wait in the driveway with the car needlessly idling until the 15 seconds is up. This is seems to be a simple software update to remove the delay when the car is in reverse.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11594152
2000 Buick LesabreElectrical systemEngine & coolingFuel system

I turn the ignition over didn't it did not even start yet a loud went boom and up under the hood was blazing with fire than my doors locked I could not get out I had to kick the opposite side and then I got out I had to call sleep fire rescue squad the fire was so bad it was going up under my carport and almost caught my roof on fire and almost did and did a little bit

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11331285
2003 Buick LesabreElectrical systemVisibility & wipers

First electrical... My wipers stopped working during bad rain right after coming out the tunnel in heavy traffic no accident I knew road enough to pull over.. Got fixed replaced wiper motor 3 times and the wiper switch wipers still go without being turned on... Then my dash keeps getting dim and my abs,traction ,and brake lightsare on and I've had that fixed still keeps staying lit.... I get regular oil changes at walmart every 3000 miles theres fluid leaking from valve cover that I had replaced ...Things I...

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replaced on car should have never been inspected.. My dash was lifted when I purchased vehicle used also said it was fine mva made them reinspect car n its still lifted I also know it wont pass inspection lifted

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11124147
1997 Buick LesabreElectrical systemAirbags

The horn will sound without pressing the horn button(s) when the car is in motion or unoccupied. This occurs when the weather is cold. I have researched this online and it is apparently an issue for many owners. Part of the air bag contracts during the winter months pressing on part of the horn button. The only way to shut it off is to pull the horn fuse. I am concerned this may lead to an electrical fire if the horn sounds for too long or an air bag malfunction. Also, the vehicle has to be driven without the ability to use the horn.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Air bagsNHTSA 11121343
2000 Buick LesabreFuel systemElectrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle lost power and would not restart. In addition, the low fuel indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact was unaware of the mechanic's diagnosis. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 98,000. *Tt consumer stated it would happen at any speed and had nothing to do with fuel gauge. Car was fixed replaced the engine harness connector. Updated 11/20/18*jb

Filed Incident Fuel system, other · Electrical systemNHTSA 11111519
2000 Buick LesabreElectrical system

On two occasions so far in 2018, my buick engine would start itself. Once when I closed the glove box and another time when I closed the passenger door. Both times the ignition key was absent and the car was stationary. My guess is ignition switch. [[redacted]] - mechanical engineer & college auto instructor. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11111397
2000 Buick LesabreElectrical systemDriver assistanceEngine & coolingFire

I had problem with windows not rolling up and down. After I took my buick to pep boys 3325 124th ave nw coon rapids mn electric mechanic found out that my window power switch is damaged after rain storm. Later I experienced the following problems with vehicle: 1 strange engine noise while running 2 pushing forward once release foot from brake. Pep boys mechanic looked at all these problems and told me everything looks ok but I need to get engine diagnostic done with pep boys. I got schedule for that. Meanwhile I ended up in car traffic problem because of fire of my vehicle.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Electronic stability control (ESC) · EngineNHTSA 11105197
2003 Buick LesabreElectrical system

Battery goes dead over night, took it to a mechanic he said the fuse box underback seat is shorting out

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11081308
1998 Buick LesabreElectrical systemEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, once the vehicle reached the odometer mileage of 99,999, it failed. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11012681
2004 Buick LesabreElectrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the dashboard fractured along the driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the fracture had spread to the center of the dashboard. The contact was concerned that the fracture could impede visibility. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer were contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11002852
2004 Buick LesabreElectrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the dashboard separated from the sub structure of the vehicle, which exposed the air bags. The contact stated that while driving the dashboard would move backwards and forwards. The contact was concerned that the air bags could inadvertently deploy causing an injury or death. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. The contact was informed by the dealer that they were unaware of that failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10967438
2004 Buick LesabreElectrical systemFuel system

The gauges in the instrument panel stop working. The speedometer has stopped working I am driving a vehicle and not know how fast I am driving. The gas gauge has stop working I don't know how much gas is in my car I have to fill the tank and check it every two weeks so I will not run out of gas.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10967038
2002 Buick LesabreElectrical systemAirbags

Side airbags deployed - warming up at idle - in 4 degree f outside ambient air temperature - having been in high wind containing sandy dirt particles overnight - vehicle unoccupied - stationary in residence driveway. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Air bagsNHTSA 10938458

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