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]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 3.8L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD19/29/2221/37/26Regular$ 6826870830
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD17/24/2019/31/23Regular$ 7509870904

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryHoneywell 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).
NotesThis 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
88V006000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1987 to 10/01/1987V (Vehicle)3457402/03/1988MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/20/198801/25/1988571209
Defect SummaryOwners manual did not include instructions on proper usage of rear seat safety belt systems.
Consequence SummaryVehicles do not conform to fmvss 209.
Corrective SummaryFurnish owners with updated owners manuals that contain the omitted instructions.
NotesSystem: rear seat belt instructions/fmvss 209.vehicle description: passenger cars
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
88V067000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 06/01/1986 to 01/01/1988V (Vehicle)188905/13/1988MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/19/198804/22/1988
Defect SummaryLow torque of the brake hydraulic unit mounting bolts could cause increased brake pedal travel and/or poor pedal feel if attachment loosens.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could lead to separation of brakehydraulic unit from its mounting bracket and result in loss of brake functionand an accident.
Corrective SummaryReplace hydraulic unit mounting bolts.
NotesSystem: brakes.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with anti lock brake system.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
89V102000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1983 to 02/01/1988V (Vehicle)175589707/20/1989ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/16/198907/25/1989
Defect SummaryA 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 SummaryServo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryInstall a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
NotesSystem:cruise control.vehicle description:passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control andcertain gasoline and diesel engines.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA90017GENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/26/199004/22/1991BRAKE FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
PE89098GENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/10/198905/17/1989ANTI LOCK BRAKES
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
C89001GENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/06/198901/16/1990THROTTLE NON-RETURN
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
05/21/19951
 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
05/18/19958
 Water pump failure. *aw
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
06/26/20000
 While driving vehicle stalls without prior warning. *ak
SEAT BELTS
07/01/200560000509/01/2001
 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
06/01/2000109/01/1988
 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
05/15/200748245510/17/1988
 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
06/19/19959
 '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
11/25/1995103/01/1993
 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
06/12/20031
 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
05/01/19901
 '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
12/05/19955
 Steering freezes up due a defective ball mechanism in rack and pinion steering. *tt
05/18/19931
 Steering stiffness during morning startup. tt
04/07/19951
 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
10/02/199908/01/1999
 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
09/24/2001110/01/1998
 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


StateCityZipNamePhone
FLSTUART34994CARL'S SUBURBAN BUICK-PONTIAC-772-287-2424
OHMAYFIELD HEIGHTS44124FRIEDMAN BUICK