2005 BUICK LESABRE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
95
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 BUICK LESABRE
The 2005 BUICK LESABRE has received a total of 95 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (15 complaints), Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (6 complaints), and Air Bags (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 BUICK LESABRE
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 BUICK LESABRE. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 BUICK LESABRE
95 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 BUICK LESABRE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Buick LeSabre. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the fuel gauge sensors failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the fuel gauge sensor failed to provide adequate information regarding the fuel level. The fuel warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, there was an abnormal humming sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the front driver’s side hub bearing had failed to function as intended. The contact had replaced the hub bearing three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,647.
The contact owns a 2005 Buick LeSabre. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the fuel gauge sensors failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the fuel gauge sensor failed to provide adequate information regarding the fuel level. The fuel warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, there was an abnormal humming sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the front driver’s side hub bearing had failed to function as intended. The contact had replaced the hub bearing three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,647.
Fuel gauge false reading. Hard shift's
Fuel gauge false reading. Hard shift's
Safety Rating for the 2005 BUICK LESABRE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 BUICK LESABRE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 BUICK LESABRE
General Motors, LLC has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 BUICK LESABRE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIC3100F — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. Technician should obtain a hand-held GPS unit to test the odometer. If a hand held GPS unit is not available, the only other option is to verify the...
PIC-5050-A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CALL GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE IF THE CONCERN IS STILL...
050864011 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
FRONT DOOR WINDOW BINDS/INOPERATIVE/MOVES SLOWLY. *TT
050850003 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
HEATED SEAT INOPERATIVE AFTER REPAIR WITHIN ONE WEEK OF USAGE. *TT
09282004 — STRUCTURE:BODY
EXCESSIVE FORCE OR MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CLOSE THE DECK LIDS. *EH
06302004 — STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKING FEATURE DISCONTINUED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES BUILT AFTER APRIL 26, 2004 AND ON 2005 MODELS. *TT
02124 — STRUCTURE:BODY
AN OWNER MAY DISCOVER THAT WATER HAS SETTLED IN THE TRUNK ON EITHER THE RIGHT OR LEFT SIDE OF THE QUARTER PANEL. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 BUICK LESABRE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUICK LESABRE
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- 2001 BUICK LESABRE — 460 complaints
- 2002 BUICK LESABRE — 380 complaints
- 2003 BUICK LESABRE — 209 complaints
- 2004 BUICK LESABRE — 212 complaints
- 2005 BUICK LESABRE (current)
- 2006 BUICK LESABRE — 4 complaints
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