1997 BUICK LESABRE Structureframe And Members Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Structureframe And Members Issues in the 1997 BUICK LESABRE
6 structureframe and members complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 BUICK LESABRE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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All Structureframe And Members Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LASABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, HE BEGAN TO TURN TO THE RIGHT, AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WASHERS, WHICH WERE BOLTED TO THE FRAME, WERE SEVERELY CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED TO COVER A PORTION OF THE REPAIR COSTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED, BECAUSE THE CONTACT THOUGHT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD COVER ALL COSTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000. UPDATED 08/31/2011 *LN
SEPTEMBER 15TH DRIVING MY 1997 BUICK LESABRE HEARD AND FELT A LOUD BANGING NOISE. LOST ALL STEERING. CAR TAKEN TO GARAGE WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ALL FOUR REAR SUBFRAME CRADLE MOUNT RETAINERS HAD FAILED. ENTIRE ENGINE AND CRADLE FELL DISENGAGING THE STEERING COMPLETELY. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF LESABRE OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THIS SAME THING OCCUR. GM DID A RECALL ON THE REGALS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. WAS THERE EVER A RECALL ON THE LESABRES AND IF NOT...WHY NOT. THIS IS AN OBVIOUSLY VERY SERIOUS DESIGN FAILURE WHICH IS POTENTIALLY FATAL. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS INJURED IN MY CASE OR THE LAWYERS WOULD BE HARD AT WORK. MY BUICK IS WELL CARED FOR...SERVICED AND INSPECTED REGULARLY AND THIS STILL OCCURRED. HAS ONLY 87,700 MILES ON IT. IT COST ME OVER $1000 TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM AND MAKE THE CAR SAFE TO DRIVE AGAIN. IS...
ENGINE CRADLE SUPPORT WASHERS RUST OUT CAUSING THE SUPPORT TO FALL DOWN WHEN LEAVING THE VEHICLE UNDRIVEABLE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE AND FELT THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUE TO TURN IN HER HAND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE CRADLE WASHERS ROTTED; THEREFORE, THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE STEERED. THE GM MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD MAKE A NOTE AND WAIT FOR OTHERS TO CALL ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,623. UPDATED 04-17-09 UPDATED 04/20/09.*JB
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INTERMITTENT VIBRATION. CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE.
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TRAVELING 75-80MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. WHILE IT WAS VIBRATING, IT STARTED TO MAKE NOISES. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT IT WAS CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE & NOT A PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION OR AXLE. *AK
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
20 complaints
Air Bags
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
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Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
13 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Fuel System Gasoline
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Engine
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Suspension
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
10 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
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Steering
9 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
8 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
8 complaints
Tires
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
8 complaints
Electrical System
7 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
7 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
6 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
6 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
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Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
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Power Train
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
4 complaints
Parking Brake
4 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
4 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
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Steeringrack And Pinion
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
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Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Parking Brakeconventional
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
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Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
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Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
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Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
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1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
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Equipment
1 complaint
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1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint