1994 BUICK LeSabre Problems & Complaints
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
30 complaints
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON DASHBOARD. PEDAL BECOMES SOFT, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS REPLACED REAR WHEEL SENSORS. HOWEVER ,IT HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. *AK
Jun 21, 2001
ABS LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION RENDERING BRAKES INOPERABLE.*AK
Apr 02, 2001
THIS SHOULD NOT BE A PROBLEM WITH A CAR THIS LITTLE AMOUNT OF MILES ON IT. COST WAS NEARLY 1600 DOLLARS TO FIX AND HAVE SAFE FOR MY FAMILY. THE DEALER SAID NO RECALLS OR INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE TO SHOW A PROBLEM IS OR HAS OCCURRED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
Feb 06, 2001
VEHICLE EXPERIENCEING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT ROTORS AND PADS. AT 46,617 MILES, DEALER REPLACED PADS AND TURNED FRONT ROTORS. CURRENTLY, AT 55,000 MILES, INFORMED CONSUMER THAT ROTORS NEEDED TO BE TURNED, AND PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACEDAGAIN. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Oct 08, 2000
ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF, VEHICLE JERKS AND VIBRATES FROM SIDE TO SIDE WITHOUT ANY WARNING. *SLC
Sep 18, 2000
+ 25 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
29 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 BUICK LESABRE. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN JULY OF 2008 AND CONTINUES TO STALL WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH OR LESS. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE DRY. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE VEHICLE BECOMES DIFFICULT TO CONTROL BECAUSE THERE IS NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKING ABILITY. OCCASIONALLY, THE VEHICLE TAKES LONGER THAN A MINUTE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER EACH TIME. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER, BUT THEY CANNOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000. UPDATED 12/12/08 *CN UPDATED 12/15/08. *JB
Nov 18, 2008
I AM A MECHANIC AND WORK ON CARS. I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE GM CARS OF THE EARLY TO MID 90'S LIKE THE BUICK LE SABRE CLASS ARE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE HEATER ENCLOSURE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TR THE PLASTIC ENCLOSURES ARE CRACKING AND PIECES OF IT ARE FALLING OFF, AND IF YOU TOUCH THE PLASTIC, IS WILL CRUMBLE APART. I FEE THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS HEALTH HAZARD, AS THIS WILL ALLOW THE FUMES FROM THE ENGINE LIKE EXHAUST,GAS AND OIL TO ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THEN THE OCCUPANTS WILL BE BREATHING THE FUMES. I FEEL THAT GM NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. *TR
Apr 12, 2008
WIFE STRANDED WHEN CAR OVERHEATED. UPON INSPECTION OF ENGINE I FOUND THAT THE PLASTIC FITTING IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD BROKEN OFF LETTING ALL COOLANT RUN OUT. WE HAVE BEEN LOOSING COOLANT FOR SOME TIME. (A YEAR AND A HALF AGO I REPLACED PUMP, THERMOSTAT AND SERPENTINE BELT WHILE TRAVELING, BUT ALWAYS HAD A LOSS OF COOLANT THAT I COULD NOT FIND. WHEN I CALLED TO GET A NEW FITTING, THE ATTENDANT TOLD ME WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS BEFORE I COULD TELL HIM. HE SAID THIS HAPPENS A LOT AND THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART IS NOW MADE OUT OF METAL. I HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH DAMAGE THAT THIS HAS CAUSED MY ENGINE. YOU CAN'T EVEN SEE THE FITTING WITHOUT A MIRROR. WHAT A LOUSY DESIGN TO USE A PLASTIC FITTING! IT HAS CAUSED A LOT OF PROBLEMS FOR US. *JB
Dec 11, 2004
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER HAD NOT HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED, EXCEPT FOR THE OIL BEING CHANGED.*AK
Oct 27, 2004
THE VEHICLE LEAKED COOLANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED. *JB
May 12, 2003
+ 24 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
18 complaints
WHILE TURNING LEFT AT A STOP SIGN ANOTHER VEHICLE COME UP THE HILL ON THE LEFT AND COLLIDED WITH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS WEARING SEAT BELTS, BUT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE POLICE DID ARRIVE ON THE SEEN BUT NOBODY WAS CITED. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR HEAD INJURIES. *AK *NM
Sep 14, 2004
THE DEALER REFUSED TO REMOVE THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG. *MR *PH *JB
Jun 11, 2003
WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH A DEER JUMPED IN FRONT OF VEHICLE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO FRONT. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY . *AK
Nov 09, 2000
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 40 MPH, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. *AK
Sep 09, 1999
CONSUMER WAS DOZING OFF WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON THE ROAD, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT TWO OTHER VEHICLES. AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FAILED TO DEPLOY, BUT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DID DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Oct 02, 1998
+ 13 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
17 complaints
VEHICLE SURGES AND STALLS RANDOMLY WHILE TRAVELING. OCCURS ATLEAST TWICE DAILY. *TR
Aug 25, 2011
BUICK LASABRE DIES ON HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING. LOOSES ALL POWER CAUSING THE DRIVER TO HAVE TO TRY TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY WHILE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHILE UNDER NO POWER. NO BRAKES, POWER STEERING . HAPPENS ABOUT 8 TO 12 TIMES A DAY. I DRIVE 47 MILES TO WORK. ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED 8 TIMES, HAD TO MAKE UNSAFE TURNS TO KEEP FROM HAVING A DEAD CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD TO GET TOTALED. REPLACED COIL PACKS PER DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDATION. STILL DIES. NOT EVEN THE DEALERSHIP CAN DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE. SEEMS ALL MECHANICS WANT TO PICK A PART TO REPLACE AT RANDOM TO SEE IF IT FIXES THE ISSUE. THERE IS NO ACCOUNTABILITY HERE. ALOT OF ELDERLY PEOPLE DRIVE THESE VEHICLES AND THEY CAN'T NEGOTIATE THE CAR WHEN THIS HAPPENS. *TR
Sep 04, 2010
1994 BUICK LASABRE CUSTOMER STATES THAT THEY NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DOME LIGHT IT WAS SO HOT THAT IT MELTED THE LIGHT COVER AND RUINED THE TWO SIDES OF THE BULB INSERTS**CC
Mar 20, 2007
OWNER WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH AT NIGHT. WITH NO WARNING ALL LIGHTS INSIDE/OUTSIDE WENT COMPLETELY OUT. ALSO, LOST POWER STEERING, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND OWNER WAS INFORMED IT WAS DUE TO CABLE SEPARATING FROM HOUSING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Sep 17, 2002
VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, DEALER REPLACED THE STARTER (ANGELA PRIESTLY, P.O.BOX 3835, OAK PARK, IL 60303, 708-383-4353 IS WRITING ON BEHALF OF HER MOTHER). *YD
Jun 07, 2002
+ 12 more complaints for this component
TIRES
17 complaints
CONSUMER STATES WHILE LOOKING VEHICLE OVER, SHE NOTICED CRACKS BETWEEN THE TREADS OF ALL FOUR TIRES. *AK THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE DUE TO THE CRACKS THAT WERE IN THE TREAD. SEARS FINALLY REPLACED THE ALL MICHELIN WEATHERWISE DOT HDH3E2PX503, BUT THEY WERE STILL INSISTING THAT IT WAS NORMAL WEATHERING EVEN THOUGH AN EMPLOYEE STATED THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE. *SCC *JB
Aug 07, 2003
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FLAT TIRE, NO SPECIFIC TIRE INFORMATION GIVEN, ANGELA PRIESTLY, PO BOX 3835, OAK PARK, IL 60303, 708-383-4353, IS WRITING ON THE BEHALF OF HER MOTHER. *SLC
Jun 07, 2002
GENERAL TIRES, P205/70R15 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC
Feb 12, 2001
RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING, THIS FIRESTONE TIRE IS NOT UNDER RECALL. NLM
Nov 20, 2000
GENERAL TIRE P205 70 R15 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC
Oct 13, 2000
+ 12 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
13 complaints
MY 1994 BUICK LESABRE HAS A RUNAWAY ACCELERATOR PROBLEM, DURING A SLOW DOWN OR BRAKING CONDITION IN GEAR AT RANDOM TIMES THE ENGINE ACCELERATES THE CAR FORWARD, YOU MUST STAND ON THE BRAKES WITH HIGH FORCE TO BRING THE CAR UNDER CONTROL AND THEN KILL THE IGNITION TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THIS CONDITION HAS OCCURRED AT CROSS WALKS WITH PEOPLE CROSSING, AND APPROACHING STOP LIGHTS, PULLING INTO GAS STATIONS ECT. REPAIR SHOPS INCLUDING BUICK DEALERS SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND HAD NO IDEA WHAT IT WAS. I HAVE ELIMINATED THE FOOT ACCELERATOR AND THE CRUISE CONTROL AS THE PROBLEM. I WENT ONLINE TO A TROUBLESHOOTING SITE AND TALKED TO A BUICK SPECIFIC TECH WHO HAS SEEN THIS PROBLEM MANY TIMES BEFORE AND SAID THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FAILURE WAS THE PROBLEM PART, AND THAT A DIAGNOSTIC SCAN WOULD HELP IN IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER AFTER SEVERAL SCANS AND DRIVE TESTS THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER DUPLICATED OR IDENTIFIED. THE PROBLEM IS REPEATABLE AT LEAST ONCE A DAY. I HAVE STOPPED DRIVING THE CAR BECAUSE IT IS UNSAFE. THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE IDENTIFIED AS A SAFETY ISSUE. BECAUSE TO DATE I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE FIND ANY RECALLS OR DEALERS WILLING TO ACKNOWLEDGE OR DISCUSS THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Mar 05, 2009
VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND WHEN PUT INTO DRIVE IT ACCELERATED WITHOUT THE CONSUMER GIVING THE VEHICLE GAS. THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. *AK
Apr 06, 2005
WHILE TRAVELING 60MPH THROTTLE STUCK OPEN, AND WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. AFTER VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK RPMS WOULD NOT DECREASE UNTIL VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF.*AK
Feb 14, 2001
VEHICLE WAS LEFT RUNNING AND THEN PLACED INTO PARK. SUDDENLY ENGINE REVVED, GEAR JUMPED INTO REVERSE, AND VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY UNTIL IT HIT SOMTHING AND STOPPED. *AK
Jun 05, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN COLLISION WITH TWO EMPTY VEHICLES, CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMERS. MJS
Oct 29, 1999
+ 8 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
11 complaints
HEATER HOSE ADAPTER FAILED DUE TO POOR DESIGN (PLASTIC) CONSUMER REPLACED ADAPTER WITH METAL. *MJS
Apr 18, 2000
HEATER HOSE ADAPTER FAILED DUE TO POOR DESIGN (PLASTIC) CONSUMER REPLACED ADAPTER WITH METAL. *MJS
Apr 18, 2000
WHILE DRIVING TOWARD THE SUN THE DASHBOARD IN RELECTED IN HALF OF THE WINDSHIELD. RIGHT HAND IDE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD IS DISTORTED. *AK
Sep 24, 1998
DRIVERS SIDE EXTERIOR MIRROR MOUNTED IMPROPERLY, REDUCING VISIBILITY.
May 27, 1996
NOISY WINDSHIELD WIPERS. *SD
Mar 21, 1996
+ 6 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
7 complaints
PAINT IS STARTING TO PEEL OFF ON TOP OF CAR. THERE HAS BEEN NO DAMAGE TO THIS AREA OR ANY OTHER AREA OF THE CAR. THERE IS NO APPARENT REASON FOR THIS TO HAPPEN. *LA
Nov 24, 2003
PAINT COMONG OFF TOP AND TRUNK LID IN LARGE SHEETS. WROTE LETTER TO MANUFACTURE IN 1999 WITH NO RESPONSE . CALLS NOT RETURNED. WILL NOT EVEN LOOK AT CAR. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
Jan 12, 2001
WOULD TRY TO RELEASE THE POWER LOCK ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE & IT WOULD FAIL TO UNLOCK. SOMETIMES USE OF KEY WOULD NOT RELEASE LOCK. CAN NOT BE RELEASED FROM THE INSIDE WITHOUT HELP FROM OUTSIDE. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK. *AK
Sep 07, 1999
I WOULD JUST LIKE TO KNOW IF ANY OTHER LESABRE OWNERS ARE HAVING THESE AUTOMATIC LOCK FAILURES. WE HAD THE FIRST ONE FIXED AT OUR EXPENSE AND IT WAS VERY COSTLY. WE HAVE NOT HAD THE LAST TWO REPAIRED BECAUSE IT WOULD BE COST PROHIBITIVE.
Sep 09, 1998
POOR PAINT QUALITY.
Feb 28, 1998
+ 2 more complaints for this component
WHEELS
6 complaints
WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT FRONT TIRE CAME OFF DAMAGING THE LEFT FRONT AXLE AND LEFT FRONT FENDER, THE DRIVER STATED THAT THE FRONT TIRES HAD BEEN REPLACED ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO, POSSIBLE LUGS, NUTS, BOLT FAILURE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
Sep 02, 2002
WHILE DRVING, FRONT WHEEL BEGAN TO WOBBLE, VEHICLE WAS TOWED INTO DEALERSHIP AND WAS ADVISED BY MECHANIC THAT BROKEN WHEEL STUDS HAD CAUSED THE BREAKDOWN, 5 LUGNUT STUDS AND 3 LUG NUTS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Apr 12, 2001
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 50 MPH THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL LUGS: NUTS: BOLTS SHEARED OFF. CAUSE OF PROBLEM UNKNOWN. *AK
Jun 15, 1998
WHEELS CAP: COVER:HUB LOCK WRENCH IS MADE OF PLASTIC, THE PLASTIC GOES INTO THE WHEEL, IT IS SUPPOSE TO HOLD THE RIMS ON, BUT IF IT STRIPS. CANNOT GET THE WHEEL COVER OFF, IT HAS TO BE CUT OFF IN ORDER TO REMOVED. *AK
Jun 01, 1998
FRONT WHEEL LUG NUTS TOO SHORT, CAUSING TWO LUGS TO BREAK, AND THE OTHERS TO LOOSEN, CAUSING FRONT END TO VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING.
Apr 11, 1996
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SUSPENSION
5 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON APRIL 10TH 2006 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO SHOP TO SHEMY THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT AS WELL AS REPLACE THE RIGHT INNER TIRE ROADS AND END BUSHINGS. THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO SERVICE WHILE PULLING THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVEWAY GOING 5 MPH THE FRONT END COLLAPSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT AUTO SHOP WHO DETERMINED IT NEEDED TO BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL PERTAINING TO LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO VEHICLE WITHOUT A COST. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE.
Jun 23, 2006
CONSUMER KEPT HEARING A CLUNKING NOISE FORM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. CONSUMER FOUND THAT BOLT STARTED WORKING ITS WAY OUT FROM LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY. IF VEHICLE HAD HIT A BAD BUMP, IT WOULD HAVE TOTALLY DISCONNECTED. DEALER REPAIRED IT & SAID THEY HAD NEVER SEEN ANTHING LIKE IT. *AK THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE BOLT HOLDING LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS BROKEN. *YH
Aug 14, 2000
TOOK VEHICLE FOR SERVICE. A PRIVATE MECHANIC NOTICED LEFT REAR CONTROL ARM BOLTS BROKE. BOLTS HAD BACKED OUT & WERE CORRODED. SPRING HAD TO BE REMOVED TO REPAIR CONTROL ARM BOLT.
Sep 02, 1999
VEHICLE WANDERED OFF ROAD, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AW
Feb 07, 1995
FRONT END VIBRATES/SHIMMIES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT SPEEDS OF 90MPH AND ABOVE. *SKD
Nov 10, 1994
STEERING
5 complaints
WHENEVER MOVING STEERING WHEEL A NOISE CAME FROM POWER STEERING UNIT. THIS WAS DUE TO LEAKAGE OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID FROM THE COOLANT UNIT WHICH COULD CAUSE VEHICLE TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP AND REPAIRED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK THE WELDING OF COOLING UNIT, CONNECTIONS TO THE CONTROLLING HOSE TO POWER STEERING AND RUSTING OF THE UNIT CAUSED LEAKING POSSIBLE. *YH
Oct 16, 2000
STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. BOLTS IN THE STEERING COLUMN HAVE TO HE TIGHTENED OR REPLACED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE CONSUMER. *AK *ML
Mar 07, 2000
WHENEVER DRIVER GOES TO THE TURN THE WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT, THE STEERING CATCHES INSTANTLY AND MAKES A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. OWNER WAS TOLD THAT PROBLEM COULD BE WITH THE RACK AND PINION OR TIE ROD. *AK
Nov 10, 1998
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH STEERING/TIRE ROD END. WHEN TURNING WHEEL IT MAKES A LOUD NOISE. IN ADDITION, DURING THE STEERING PROCESS, THE WHEEL STOPS TURNING. THE MANUFACTUER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Nov 10, 1998
STEERING SYSTEM ALIGNMENT PROBLEM.
Oct 21, 1996
SEATS
5 complaints
HEAD RESTRAINTS DO NOT EXTEND HIGH ENOUGH FOR TALL PERSON; 4 INCHES TOO LOW; COMES OUT BELOW EAR OF 6FT 1IN OCCUPANT; INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT CAUSING INJURY. TT
Aug 24, 1995
HEAD REST DOES NOT EXTEND FAR ENOUGH. *DSH
Jun 19, 1995
HEAD REST DOES NOT EXTEND FAR ENOUGH. *DSH
Jun 19, 1995
HEAD REST CANNOT BE ADJUSTED TO ACCOMODATE A TALL PERSON. *SKD
Nov 21, 1994
HEADRESTS POSITIONED TOO FAR BACK. *SKD
Nov 17, 1994
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4 complaints
TOO MANY CONTROLS ARE LOCATED ON MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH LEVER WHICH CANNOT BE SEEN/ TO USE THEM DRIVER NEEDS TO TAKE EYES OFF ROAD.
Jan 22, 1996
POOR LOCATION OF HIGH BEAM LIGHT INDICATOR. *AK
Jan 22, 1996
TOO MANY CONTROLS ARE LOCATED ON MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH LEVER WHICH CANNOT BE SEEN/ TO USE THEM DRIVER NEEDS TO TAKE EYES OFF ROAD.
Jan 22, 1996
POOR LOCATION OF HIGH BEAM LIGHT INDICATOR. *AK
Jan 22, 1996
EQUIPMENT
3 complaints
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE THEY WERE USING THE JACK IT WENT THROUGH THE FRAME OFF THE VEHICLE. DEALER CONTACTED. PROVIDE MORE INFO. TS
Oct 21, 2002
WHEN TRIED LIFTING VEHICLE FOR A TIRE REPLACEMENT JACK WENT THROUGH FLOOR . A TOW TRUCK DRIVER TOLD CONSUMER THAT JACK WAS AT RIGHT PLACE, AND CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED FOR THAT PROBLEM. *AK
Feb 02, 2001
PLASTIC GEAR ON TRIP METER FAILED. *SKD
Nov 17, 1994
SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
SEATBELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE IS FRAYING, POSSIBLY DUE TO A GUIDE THAT HOLDS WEBBING OF SEATBELT, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION.*AK *SLC
Feb 13, 2001
WHEN STOPPING AT ANY SPEED, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBELT WILL COME LOOSE. ALSO, IT WILL COME LOOSE WHEN LEANING FORWARD. DEALER SAYS THE SEATBELT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Jan 22, 1999
THE FRONT DRIVER/PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT TWISTED WHEN PULLING OUT BELT TO USE. TT
May 05, 1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
REPAIRED TRANSMISSION AND MOTOR. *MJS
Apr 18, 2000
REPAIRED TRANSMISSION AND MOTOR. *MJS
Apr 18, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35-40 MPH VEHICLE WOULD DOWNSHIFT THEN UPSHIFT FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME, AND FINALLY STALL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. VEHICLE WAS ROAD TESTED THREE TIMES . DEALER MADE SOME REPAIRS, AND STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS FINE . VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP AFTER PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN. THIS TIME THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE WAS CHANGED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE STOPPED AT INTERSECTION AND RESTARTS SURGING DUE TO UPPER INTAKE GASKET AND THROTTLE BODY GASKET FAIURES. PCM FAILED. *YH
Feb 02, 2000
POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
OVERDRIVE FAILED WHEN PASSING, VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR INTO NEUTRAL.
May 12, 1996
THE VEHICLE HAD TRANSMISSION LEAK. THEY REPLACED THE SEAL ON THE TRANS AXLE CONVERTER NOW CAR SOUNDS LIKE A TRUCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Jun 27, 1995
NOISY ODOMETER. *SKD
Dec 04, 1994
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN WHICH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPWARDS. *NLM THE CONSUMER SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND THEY DID NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND THE ENTIRE FRONT END WAS PUSHED IN. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE DID NOT, INSTEAD IT JUST BLEW IN THE CONSUMER'S WIFE'S FACE. (IN WHICH SHE SUFFERED INJURIES) THE BRAKES HAD TO BE CLEANED OF GREASE WHEN THE CONSUMER FIRST TOOK OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE AND A FEW WEEKS LATER THE MASTER CYLINDER HAD TO BE REPLACED. *SCC *JB
Jul 03, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT, VEHICLE INVOLVED IN FRONTAL IMPACT WHEN ABS DID NOT KICK IN AFTER BRAKES WERE APPLIED. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. DEALER NOT AWARE OF PROBLEMS WHICH STILL EXIST. *AK *ML
Jul 26, 1999
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS ON MY 1994 LESABRE WILL NOT UNLOCK THE DOORS. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND AS SOON AS I STARTED TO DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM HE LAUGHED AND SAID IT WOULD COST $180 PER DOOR TO FIX, AND THAT HE HAD DONE MANY OF THEM. MY SISTER AND A CO-WORKER ALSO HAVE LESABRES AND THEY BOTH HAVE HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. BUICK HAS APPARENTLY ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *NLM
Mar 08, 2003
DRIVER'S DOOR FAILED TO CLOSE DUE TO STRIKER BEING OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.
Dec 13, 1994
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Apr 02, 2000
PANEL ABOVE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DISCONNECTED, FELL, PINNING ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. *SKD
Nov 14, 1994
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING ON AN URBAN HIGHWAY, MY WIFE NOTED THE STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE IN THE CAR. SHE WAS THE ONLY OCCUPANT AT THE TIME. SHE THOUGHT THE SMELL MIGHT BE COMING FROM A SOURCE EXTERNAL TO THE CAR SO SHE SHUT THE AIR VENT AND STARTED THE AIR CONDITIONER. SHE STARTED TO FEEL FAINT AND NAUSEAS SO SHE LOOKED FOR THE NEAREST EXIT TO SAFELY GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. THE ODOR OF GASOLINE AT THIS POINT WAS CAUSING BLURRED VISION AND DIFFICULTY WITH HER MOTOR CONTROLS. SHE STOPPED ON A SIDE STREET AND IMMEDIATELY EXITED THE CAR TO GET SOME FRESH AIR. SHE WAS HELPED BY SEVERAL BYSTANDERS WHO ENSURED THAT SHE WAS A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE CAR AS THE GASOLINE ODOR WAS EXTREMELY STRONG. SHE DECLINED AN AMBULANCE BUT IN RETROSPECT SHOULD HAVE ACCEPTED AS SHE HAD HEALTH PROBLEMS FOR THE NEXT 12 HOURS. HER HUSBAND, WRITING THIS REPORT, ARRIVED AT THE SCENE WITHIN ONE HALF HOUR. WHAT I FOUND WAS THE HOOD UP AND JUST A FAINT SMELL OF GASOLINE. AFTER HELPING MY WIFE AND GETTING HER COMFORTABLE, I WENT BACK TO THE BUICK LESABRE TO SEE IF THE PROBLEM WAS OBVIOUS. SEEING NOTHING, I ATTEMPTED TO START THE CAR WITH THE HOOD UP. BEFORE THE CAR STARTED, A SPRAY OF GASOLINE WAS OBSERVED UNDER THE HOOD AND I IMMEDIATELY ABANDONED ANY FURTHER ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE. AFTER THE GASOLINE VAPORS DISSIPATED, I INSPECTED THE ENGINE FOR FUEL LINE LEAKS. DIRECTLY ABOVE THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, I COULD SEE LEAKAGE COMING FROM THE GASOLINE RETURN LINE. THERE WAS SOME TYPE OF FAILURE OF THE LINE WHICH ALLOWED GASOLINE TO SPRAY INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CAR WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALERSHIP IDENTIFIED ON THIS FORM. THEY HAVE THE PART AS I ASKED THEM TO TRY AND DETERMINE WHY THE LINE FAILED. THE CONSEQUENCES OF THIS FAILURE COULD HAVE BEEN SIGNIFICANT. I STILL CANNOT BELIEVE THAT THE CAR DIDN'T CATCH ON FIRE! ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS FAILURE, YOU CAN CONTACT ME AT MY STATED PHONE NUMBERS. AS AN ASIDE, THE CAR HAD JUST RECEIVED (ONE MONTH EARLIER) AN ENGINE TUNE UP
Aug 03, 1999
CONSUMER SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. WHEN LOOKING UNDER THE VEHICLE, OWNER NOTICED A PIN HOLE IN THE FUEL HOSE. ON 8/20/98 THE HOSE WAS REPLACED BY A DEALER. *AK
Aug 26, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WHEN CONSUMER IS DRIVING. DEALERSHIP REPLACED COMPUTER. CONSUMER HAS CONSTANTLY TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR ENGINE SHUTDOWN PROBLEM. *AK
Mar 25, 1999
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED COMPUTER, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Mar 25, 1999
STEERING,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANGING NOISE. THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND DROVE OVER A MEDIAN. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOUSE. THE ENGINE SUBFRAME MOTOR MOUNTS FRACTURED AND THE ENGINE FELL TO THE GROUND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR BY THE CONTACT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000.
Jul 21, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
IN COLD WEATHER CAR WON'T START CHECKED THE LIGHTS WHEN I TURN THE CAR ON IT READS, VOLT AND TEMP OBVIOUSLY BATTERY PROBLEMS. I GOT A NEW BATTERY WHEN I GOT THE CAR... I GOT A JUMP FROM RANDOM PERSON NEXT TO MY JOB AND CAR STARTED RIGHT UP IN LIKE 2 MINUTES AND I WENT HOME.
Feb 09, 2016
SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I WAS CLEANING MY 1994 BUICK LESABRE WHEN I NOTICED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR AROUND THE REAR SEATBELT. I'M VERY WORRIED ABOUT THIS. WILL THE PERSON SITTING IN THE BACK SEAT GET HURT OR KILLED IF THE SEATBELT DOESN'T HOLD IN THE EVENT OF A ACCIDENT. PLEASE CHECK INTO THIS. I KNOW THIS IS A OLDER VEH,BUT ITS ALL I HAVE.I THOUGHT THAT GM WOULD OF FIXED THIS BY NOW,OR IS MINE THE ONLY ONE THAT IS RUSTED? I REALLY DO NOT THINK THAT IT IS THE ONLY ONE. *TR
Sep 05, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHILE MERGING ONTO I95 NORTH MY CAR SHUT COMPLETELY OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF MOVING TRAFFIC. I DIDN'T EVEN REALIZE IT WAS OFF UNTIL MY LITTLE GIRL ASKED ME TO TURN THE RADIO BACK AND MY SPEED BEGIN TO DECREASE. IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER SUCH A HUGE TANK LIKE MY LESABRE WHEN THE POWER STEERING GIVES. IT CRANKS RIGHT UP AFTER SHUTTING OFF AS IF NOTHING IS EVEN WRONG, BUT THIS HAS HAPPENED ALWAYS IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. IT BOTHERS ME BECAUSE MY CAR IS ALL I HAVE AND IT'S THE ONLY TRANSPORTATION THAT I HAVE FOR TRAVELING WITH MY LITTLE GIRL. *TR
Jan 31, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
BUICK LASABRE DIES ON HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING. LOOSES ALL POWER CAUSING THE DRIVER TO HAVE TO TRY TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY WHILE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHILE UNDER NO POWER. NO BRAKES, POWER STEERING . HAPPENS ABOUT 8 TO 12 TIMES A DAY. I DRIVE 47 MILES TO WORK. ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED 8 TIMES, HAD TO MAKE UNSAFE TURNS TO KEEP FROM HAVING A DEAD CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD TO GET TOTALED. REPLACED COIL PACKS PER DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDATION. STILL DIES. NOT EVEN THE DEALERSHIP CAN DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE. SEEMS ALL MECHANICS WANT TO PICK A PART TO REPLACE AT RANDOM TO SEE IF IT FIXES THE ISSUE. THERE IS NO ACCOUNTABILITY HERE. ALOT OF ELDERLY PEOPLE DRIVE THESE VEHICLES AND THEY CAN'T NEGOTIATE THE CAR WHEN THIS HAPPENS. WHEN THIS BEGINS TO HAPPEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATES THEN SPUTTERS AND DIES. WHEN THIS STARTS, IF YOU KEEP PATTING THE ACCELERATOR IT SOMETIMES HELPS TO KEEP THE ENGINE RUNNING BUT NOT ALWAYS. *TR
Sep 04, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
SMELL OF GASOLINE AROUND THE CAR. A CHECK UNDER THE HOOD SHOW DROPS OF GASOLINE COMING FROM AROUND A SMALL CLIP IN FUEL LINE (TOP OF THE ENGINE NEAR THE FIREWALL). THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME FOR ME! LAST TIME THE FUEL WAS COMING OUT OF THE CLIP AT A FASTER RATE. LAST TIME I WASN'T ABLE TO REPLACE THE CLIP WITHOUT BUYING AN UNRELATED REPAIR KIT (DISCARDING OTHER PARTS) . I CONSIDER THE CONDITION, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE LEAK BECOMES MORE SERIOUS AND DRIVING THE CAR FOR A WHILE, AS VERY SERIOUS. *LA
Nov 12, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
THE DRIVER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. AS A RESULT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND CAUSED BURNS TO THE PASSENGERS THIGHS. THE FUMES EMITTED FROM THE AIR BAG ALSO CAUSED EYE IRRITATION AND BREATHING PROBLEMS. THE PASSENGER HAS DEVELOPED ASTHMA AND HAS CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE EYE IRRITATION. THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED BECAUSE IT LEAKED. THE CALIPERS WERE DEGREASED, THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED AND THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LOCKS WERE REPLACED. *SCC *NLM
Jul 03, 2003
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE TOP PART OF THE STEERING WHEEL LIFTED UP (DAUGHTER WROTE IN ON BEHALF OF HER MOTHER). THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONSUMER HAD A NEW STARTER INSTALLED. *YD *NM
Jun 07, 2002
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO MECHANIC FOR A CHECK UP. WAS INFORMED THAT POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. *AK COOLANT PUMP WAS NOISY, DEALER REPLACED. POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING, DEALER REPLACED. *JB
Nov 26, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON, AND EVENTUALLY ENGINE WILL CUT OFF AND LOSE ALL POWER, POSSIBLY DUE TO ELECTRICAL DEFECT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE BECAUSE VEHICLE ALWAYS RESTARTS.*AK THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE VEHICLE STILL CUTS OFF. THE DEALER HAD TRIED TO FIX IT THREE TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED. *YH
Mar 27, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
MULTIPLE COMPUTER FAILURES - AND WIRE HARNESS PROBLEMS. SINCE DEC 1998. ABS BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE IN NOVEMBER. A WIRE HARNESS PROBLEM ALSO. CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR A WEEK AT A TIME LATE APR - JUN. $1800 PLUS DEALER COST ON WIRING ALONE. WEEK 2 AUGUST - CAR BACK FROM SHOP FOR 2 WKKS, ALTERNATOR (MORE ELECTRICAL ) FAILS ($280). AUG 24TH FUEL PUMP FAILS (ELECTRICAL??) (EST $600) I GIVE UP..
Aug 25, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
ABS LIGHT STAYS ON, INDICATIND ABS BRAKES AREN'T WORKING. ALSO, A/C CONTROL HEAD ASSEMBLY IS WORKING BY ITSELF WITHOUT ANY CONTROL. *AK
Aug 19, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION HAS TWO MAJOR PROBLEMS, ONE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BACKFIRE EACH TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN AT APPROIXMATELY 35 MILLES PER HOUR. THE SECOND PROBLEM IS; EVERY TIME THE THE VEHICLE IS STARTED THERE IS A POPPING SOUND FROM THE FUEL TANK AREA. OR EACH TIME YOU STOP YOU TEMPORARLY THRE FUEL TANK WILL POP. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT NO REPAIRS ARE AVAILABLE CONCERNING THE ENGINE BACKFIRING, OR INTHE CASE OF THE FUEL TANK POPPING THE MECHANICS INFORMED ME THAT GM HAS CHANGED THE TYPE OF METAL /MATERIAL THAT USED TO MAKE FUEL TANKS SINCE 1996 BECAUSE OF THE FUEL TANK POPPING. BUYERS GUIDE , 1998, ADDRESSED TH BACKFIRING PROBLEM BUT, GM HAS NEVER SENT A NOTICE TO ME TO INFORM ME OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION THAT IS PREFORMED BY THE DEALERS OR GM. I AM CONCERED OF A POSSIBLE EXHAUST PROBLEM OR THE FUEL TANK MIGHT RUPUTER PLEASE ADVISE ME IF THERE IS AN ONGOING FIX THAT I HAVE NOT BEEN INFORMED ABOUT. THANK YOU. P.L. KING.
Jul 17, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITHIN THE COOLING SYSTEM. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD THERE IS STEAM COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, AND THERE IS AN ODOR IN VEHICLE. ALSO, THROTTLE BODY SEAL MAY BNOT BE SUFFICIENTLY COMPRESSED TO PREVENT COOLINT FROM LEAKING. *AK
Jun 16, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,WHEELS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
Apr 19, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
UPON COLLISION, DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, IT WAS STILL FOLDED IN THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL, PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAD DEPLOYED, 2 HOLES HAD MELTED IN THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG, A CANISTER WAS REMOVED FROM THE DASH BOARD WHER IT WAS BURNING WIRES AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. *SLC
Oct 17, 1995
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 1994 BUICK LeSabre have?
The 1994 BUICK LeSabre currently has 205 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 1994 BUICK LeSabre?
The most common problems reported for the 1994 BUICK LeSabre are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 1994 BUICK LeSabre problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 1994 BUICK LeSabre comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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