1992 BUICK LESABRE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

245

Owner Complaints

18 Crashes 26 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

2

Investigations

Overview of the 1992 BUICK LESABRE

The 1992 BUICK LESABRE has received a total of 245 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES, PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (48 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (15 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines (10 complaints).

Recalls for the 1992 BUICK LESABRE

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1992 BUICK LESABRE, potentially affecting up to 605,947 vehicles.

Recall 96V015000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

| 585,182 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1991 THROUGH JULY 1995. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE CAN SEPARATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN LOW TEMPERATURES IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH TRANSMISSION LOADS.

Consequence: VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.

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Recall 91V167000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL

| 20,765 vehicles affected

Defect: WHEN APPLIED, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY MAY RELEASE ONE OR MORE TEETH, REDUCING THE CABLE LOAD TO THE REAR BRAKES.

Consequence: DEPENDING ON THE EXTENT OF THE LEVER RELEASE AND ROADLEVEL. THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, ALLOWING IT TO ROLL, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105.

Remedy: REPLACE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY.

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Owner Complaints for the 1992 BUICK LESABRE

245 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 BUICK LESABRE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 48 6 Crashes 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 15 5 Fires 2 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 10 3 Fires
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 9
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 8 5 Crashes 4 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 8 2 Fires
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 7
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 5
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical
Complaints: 5
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 5
Air Bags
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes 4 Injuries
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 4 4 Fires
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Electrical System
Complaints: 3 2 Fires
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 3 2 Fires
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
Complaints: 3
Structurebody
Complaints: 3
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 3
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 2
Parking Brake
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Child Seatharness Retainerchest Clip
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Tiresmarkings
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10608073 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | 240,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT NOTICED COOLANT LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. WHILE THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING DOWN AN INCLINE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 96V015000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 91V167000 (PARKING BRAKE) HOWEVER, THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS EXCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000.
#10608073 | PARKING BRAKE | | 240,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT NOTICED COOLANT LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. WHILE THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING DOWN AN INCLINE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 96V015000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 91V167000 (PARKING BRAKE) HOWEVER, THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS EXCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000.
#10608073 | POWER TRAIN | | 240,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT NOTICED COOLANT LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. WHILE THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING DOWN AN INCLINE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 96V015000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 91V167000 (PARKING BRAKE) HOWEVER, THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS EXCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000.
#10266619 | STEERING | | 177,000 miles
1) DRIVING ON SMOOTH PAVEMENT AT 35MPH, SUDDEN AND HARSH THUD WAS FELT VEHICLE VEERED OUT OF IT'S TRAFFIC LANE, STEERING THE VEHICLE WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. OPERATED BRAKE TO STOP VEHICLE. 2) INSPECTION REVEALS BOTH REAR ENGINE CRADLE MOUNTING BOLTS FAILED, DROPPING ENGINE/TRANSAXLE ONTO STEERING COLUMN, STEERING GEAR BEING PULLED AWAY AND NEARLY SEPARATED FROM STEERING COLUMN. 3) INITIAL INSPECTION DETERMINES VEHICLE MINIMALLY NEEDS REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS, REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED SWAY BAR LINKS. REPAIRS PENDING. THIS FAILURE IS SIMILAR TO RECALL OF BUICKREGAL 1988-1991, FORD TAURUS/MERC SABLE 1987-1995 AND OTHERS... *TR
#10266619 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | | 177,000 miles
1) DRIVING ON SMOOTH PAVEMENT AT 35MPH, SUDDEN AND HARSH THUD WAS FELT VEHICLE VEERED OUT OF IT'S TRAFFIC LANE, STEERING THE VEHICLE WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. OPERATED BRAKE TO STOP VEHICLE. 2) INSPECTION REVEALS BOTH REAR ENGINE CRADLE MOUNTING BOLTS FAILED, DROPPING ENGINE/TRANSAXLE ONTO STEERING COLUMN, STEERING GEAR BEING PULLED AWAY AND NEARLY SEPARATED FROM STEERING COLUMN. 3) INITIAL INSPECTION DETERMINES VEHICLE MINIMALLY NEEDS REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS, REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED SWAY BAR LINKS. REPAIRS PENDING. THIS FAILURE IS SIMILAR TO RECALL OF BUICKREGAL 1988-1991, FORD TAURUS/MERC SABLE 1987-1995 AND OTHERS... *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1992 BUICK LESABRE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 BUICK LESABRE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 BUICK LESABRE

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 BUICK LESABRE

NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1992 BUICK LESABRE.

Investigation PE92039 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Closed

Opened:

BRAKE CALIPER CORROSION

Investigation PE92010 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Closed

Opened:

FUEL LINE CONNECTOR FAILS

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