2004 BUICK LESABRE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

212

Owner Complaints

4 Crashes 6 Fires

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

19

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2004 BUICK LESABRE

The 2004 BUICK LESABRE has received a total of 212 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 19 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (35 complaints), Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (27 complaints), and Structure (16 complaints).

Recalls for the 2004 BUICK LESABRE

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 BUICK LESABRE. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 2004 BUICK LESABRE

212 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 BUICK LESABRE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 35 1 Fire
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 27
Structure
Complaints: 16 1 Injury
Air Bags
Complaints: 11 4 Crashes 8 Injuries
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 8
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 8
Engine
Complaints: 7 2 Fires
Power Train
Complaints: 7
Tires
Complaints: 7 2 Injuries
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 6
Steering
Complaints: 5 2 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 4 2 Fires
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 4
Seat Belts
Complaints: 4
Suspension
Complaints: 4
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 3
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 3
Seats
Complaints: 3 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes
Complaints: 3
Structurebody
Complaints: 3
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11594152 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
The backup camera will stay in 'night' brightness mode for 15 seconds while backing out of the garage into daylight. This makes the video screen usless until the 15 second delay is over. I have asked several times at the dealership since I purchased this vehicle new, and they say nothing can be done. Not only is this a huge safety issue but it also is an enviromental issue as may times I must wait in the driveway with the car needlessly idling until the 15 seconds is up. This is seems to be a simple software update to remove the delay when the car is in reverse.
#11493411 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
Car has hard shift's that get worse when the car is up to temperature. Fuel gauge show's false reading. Two window regulators failed.
#11493411 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
Car has hard shift's that get worse when the car is up to temperature. Fuel gauge show's false reading. Two window regulators failed.
#11493411 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
Car has hard shift's that get worse when the car is up to temperature. Fuel gauge show's false reading. Two window regulators failed.
#11492448 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
fuel vapor system leaks gas fumes into car. Replaced all fuel lines, pulled tank, renewed canister. 10 months later fumes are again entering car cabin. 105,000 total miles.

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Safety Rating for the 2004 BUICK LESABRE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 BUICK LESABRE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 BUICK LESABRE

General Motors, LLC has issued 19 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 BUICK LESABRE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PIP5226 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings....

0406121001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NO CRANK, NO START. 2004 BUICK ULTRA INCLUDED. *TT

08262004 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

OWNER MAY ENCOUNTER AN ITCH OR TICKING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AREA. *EH

040850012 — SEAT BELTS

CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT SEAT WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. *EH

07012004 — SEATS

SEAT CLUNK. *SC

040139005 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

NOISY BLOWER MOTOR. *TT

040851002 — STRUCTURE:BODY

INCORRECT PAINT CODE LISTED ON SERVICE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LABEL. *MJ

02142004 — SUSPENSION

CREAK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS OR DRIVING IN PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS. *TT

01534 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

TOO MUCH AIRFLOW COMING FROM THE VENTS WHEN THE BLOWER FAN SPEED IS IN THE LOW POSITION. SIT BULLETIN 1408545. *TT

02111 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

RAINSENSE WIPERS INOPERATIVE. *MJ

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 BUICK LESABRE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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