Buick Lesabre 1985
Model Lesabre made in 1985 by Buick got 6 consumer complains there are 4 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, other and parking brake. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting, steering and vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control . The car has 3 modeles with engines 3.8l, 5.0l and 5.7l.
Model 1985
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 17/21/19 | 19/27/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 6 | 84 8 7 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/24/19 | 19/30/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 6 | 84 816 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 20/28/23 | 22/36/26 | D | $ 783 | 6 | 84 813 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/23/19 | 18/29/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 9 | 84 828 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 20/28/23 | 22/36/26 | D | $ 783 | 9 | 84 813 |
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 17/21/18 | 19/27/22 | Regular | $ 1042 | 6 | 840820 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/23/19 | 19/30/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 6 | 84 816 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/22/18 | 18/28/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 9 | 84 831 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V102000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1983 to 02/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 1755897 | 07/20/1989 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/16/1989 | 07/25/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:cruise control.vehicle description:passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control andcertain gasoline and diesel engines. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE88027 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/09/1988 | 05/11/1988 | HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE87038 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/09/1987 | 01/28/1988 | HYDROBOOST FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA88019 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/28/1988 | 10/31/1990 | HYDRO BOOST | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| C89001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/06/1989 | 01/16/1990 | THROTTLE NON-RETURN | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | 04/21/1994 | |
| Head gasket failed. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 1 | 11/01/2002 | ||
| 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 | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
| 04/18/1994 | |||
| While driving, jammed on brakes; no braking effect; jammed on emergency brakes, received no response. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 04/18/1994 | |||
| While driving, jammed on brakes; no braking effect; jammed on emergency brakes, received no response. tt | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 07/08/2000 | 2 | 06/01/1993 | |
| 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 ) | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 2 | 01/01/1999 | |
| 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 | |||