2002 BUICK LESABRE Tires Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Tires Issues in the 2002 BUICK LESABRE
5 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 BUICK LESABRE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Tires Complaints
TWO KUMHO TIRES WERE INSTALLED IN AUGUST 2015 AT 178,000 MILES. IN AUGUST OF 2016 AT 190,000 MILES VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. RETURNED TO TIRE DEALER AND WAS TOLD ONE OF THE TIRE WAS SEPARATING AND NEEDED REPLACED. TIRES HAVE 12,000 MILES ON THEM. NO REASON TO BELIEVE THE OTHER ONE WILL NOT DO THE SAME THING. MADE IN CHINA.
ON AUGUST 30,2015 I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE TREADING ON MY TIRE CAME COMPLETELY OFF WHILE I WAS GOING 70 MILES PER HOUR IN THE MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SOMEHOW I MANAGED TO KEEP CALM AND NOT PANIC AND I MANAGED TO PULL THE CAR OVER TO THE EMERGENCY PULL OFF WITHOUT SPINNING OUT OR CRASHING OR MAKING CONTACT WITH THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC I HAD JUST PURCHASED MY VEHICLE ON 8/28/2015 AND THE VEHICLE INSPECTION WAS DATED FOR 8/28/2015 AS WELL. WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER THEY TOLD ME THAT THE TIRE WAS A BAD TIRE I CONTACTED THE STATE POLICE AND AFTER AN INVESTIGATION THEY TOLD ME THAT MULTIPLE PEOPLE HAD PREVIOUSLY HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR BRAND TIRE AND THEY STATED THAT AN RECALL WOULD NEED TO BE ISSUED. I'M WRITING THIS BECAUSE THIS INCIDENT COULD HAVE COST ME MY LIFE IF I...
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE JUST PURCHASED TIRES FOR THE 2002 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT COMPLAINED THAT THE TIRE DEALER, ROMANO TIRES, WHERE SHE PURCHASED THE TIRES DID NOT HAVE THE PROPER FORM FOR HER TO REGISTER THE TIRES, AND STATED THAT THEY WERE EXEMPT. *AK
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED COMPLAINTS REGARDING REPUBLIC TIRES. MY INVOICE SAYS 98H S2ULT HP4 RAD G ROAD HAZARD PROTECT (PRO-RATED R 225/60R1. I DO NOT KNOW IF THESE ARE THE PROPER NUMBERS. 5/30/05 WE REQUESTED A HIGH QUALITY GOODYEAR TIRE THAT WOULD PERFORM WELL ON ALL THE RAIN IN FLORIDA AND BE THE BEST AGAINST HYDRO PLANING. THE ALLIED TIRE STORE SOLD US REPUBLIC TIRES AND SAID THEY WERE A BETTER GRADE THAN GOODYEAR. I WAS IN A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT WITHIN WEEKS OF PURCHASING MY NEW TIRES. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE HAD OTHER COMPLAINTS REGARDING REPUBLIC TIRES. WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND ANYTHING ON REPUBLIC TIRES IN CONSUMERS REPORTS, ETC.
I HAVE A PROBLEM, I WOULD LIKE TO SEE IF I COULD GET ANY ASSISTANCE OR ADVICE AS WHO I MIGHT CONTACT TO HELP SEE IF I CAN RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. I PURCHASED TWO TIRES FROM BIG O TIRES-OCEANSIDE, 499 COLLEGE BLVD, OCEANSIDE, CA 92057 -760-940-1100. I WAS TOLD THAT THESE WERE VERY GOOD TIRES WITH LOW NOISE. ? 50,000 MILE RATED TIRE. I HAD THEM INSTALLED THESE TWO NEW TIRES ON THE FRONT OF MY CAR, WHICH REPLACED THE ORIGINAL FACTORY TIRES. I DRIVE 500-1000 MILES PER WEEK. AFTER MY FIRST WEEK THE NOISE WAS LIKE HAVING A MOTORCYCLE IN MY CAR AND I HAD EXTREME VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND IN THE SEAT OF MY CAR, ALONG WITH INCREDIBLE SHAKING, WHEN I BRAKED. I TOOK MY CAR BACK TO BIG O, AND COMPLAINED ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED. THEY SAID MY ROTORS WERE WARPED SO I PAID TO HAVE...
Other 2002 BUICK LESABRE Problem Areas
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
82 complaints
Structure
33 complaints
Air Bags
26 complaints
Visibility
21 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Electrical System
11 complaints
Unknown Or Other
11 complaints
Structurebody
10 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
9 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
6 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
6 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
5 complaints
Service Brakes
5 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
4 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
3 complaints
Visibilitywiper
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Wheelshub
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint