Buick Lesabre 1988
Model Lesabre made in 1988 by Buick got 22 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and seat belts. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts and service brakes, air. The car has 2 modeles with engines 3.8l, 5.0l.
Model 1988
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/29/22 | 21/37/26 | Regular | $ 682 | 6 | 870830 |
( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/24/20 | 19/31/23 | Regular | $ 750 | 9 | 870904 |
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 | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | 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 use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
88V006000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1987 to 10/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 34574 | 02/03/1988 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/20/1988 | 01/25/1988 | 571 | 209 | |||||
Defect Summary | Owners manual did not include instructions on proper usage of rear seat safety belt systems. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Vehicles do not conform to fmvss 209. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Furnish owners with updated owners manuals that contain the omitted instructions. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: rear seat belt instructions/fmvss 209.vehicle description: passenger cars | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
88V067000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1986 to 01/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 1889 | 05/13/1988 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/19/1988 | 04/22/1988 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Low torque of the brake hydraulic unit mounting bolts could cause increased brake pedal travel and/or poor pedal feel if attachment loosens. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition could lead to separation of brakehydraulic unit from its mounting bracket and result in loss of brake functionand an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace hydraulic unit mounting bolts. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: brakes.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with anti lock brake system. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
EA90017 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/26/1990 | 04/22/1991 | BRAKE FAILURE | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
PE89098 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/10/1989 | 05/17/1989 | ANTI LOCK BRAKES | ||
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 |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
05/21/1995 | 1 | ||
Alternator failure. | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
02/25/1995 | |||
Vehicle stalls out at any speed and when coming to stops, replace control module to no avail. tt | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
05/18/1995 | 8 | ||
Water pump failure. *aw | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
06/26/2000 | 0 | ||
While driving vehicle stalls without prior warning. *ak | |||
SEAT BELTS | |||
07/01/2005 | 60000 | 5 | 09/01/2001 |
Tl*the contact owns a 1988 buick lesabre. the contact stated that all of the seat belts failed to engage. the dealer has not inspected the vehicle. the vin and engine size were unknown. the failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 73,000. | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
06/01/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1988 | |
Seat belt clasp failed. manufacturer no longer carries that part. dealer is unable to repair due to liablility. state requires seat belts, but vehicle owner is unable to get repaired to original condition. doesn't seem right nor acceptable!! *ak | |||
04/08/1996 | |||
Driver's side door mounted seat belt buckle cannot be latched. *ak | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
05/15/2007 | 48245 | 5 | 10/17/1988 |
Recurring brake repairs: replacement of rear brake cylinders, brake shoes, machine drums. mileage at each repair 10,953, 17,124, 25642, 37,753, 48,245. *ak | |||
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
06/19/1995 | 9 | ||
'cold power steering'. *dh | |||
12/06/1994 | |||
When cold the cars steering ability is decreased and does not go back to normal until it is warmed up. please describe. tt | |||
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
11/25/1995 | 1 | 03/01/1993 | |
While driving left inner tie rod separated, wheel turned out, remained out; loss of steering control, could have wheel completely fallen off.; inner/outer tie rod replaced by dealer. parts available. *ak | |||
STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
06/12/2003 | 1 | ||
The steering has been hard since day one and consumer has been patching up vehicle to keep it running. the consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the manufacturer made an aluminum rod for that year vehicle. it is rack and pinion steering. *ak *cb *nlm | |||
05/01/1990 | 1 | ||
'cold power steering'. *dh | |||
When it's cold outside, the steering wheel will not turn. the machanic said it was a rack and pinion problem. please describe. *ak | |||
12/05/1995 | 5 | ||
Steering freezes up due a defective ball mechanism in rack and pinion steering. *tt | |||
05/18/1993 | 1 | ||
Steering stiffness during morning startup. tt | |||
04/07/1995 | 1 | ||
Rack and pinion steering failed, causing loss of steering control. *ak | |||
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
Steering column is extremely loose, causing a loss of control. *ak | |||
Steering column is extremely loose, causing loss of vehicle control which could result in an accident. *ak | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
10/02/1999 | 08/01/1999 | ||
The roof of my 1988 buick lesabre is peeling and i was wondering if there is a recall to fix this problem?*ak | |||
TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
09/24/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
American general gvs after market tires, p205/75r14 size. tread on left front tire has started to separate from inside.*ak consumer stated left front tire had separating lumps in the inside of the tire, dot number ackc2y6308.*jb |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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FL | STUART | 34994 | CARL'S SUBURBAN BUICK-PONTIAC- | 772-287-2424 |
OH | MAYFIELD HEIGHTS | 44124 | FRIEDMAN BUICK |