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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G4HP52K444••••••2004 Buick LESABRE
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2004 Buick LESABRE build (5 vs 3).
5on this build
134on the model
53builds in total
Most reportedTires 2Electrical System 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemJun 2014
2004 silverado & 2004 buick. Consumer writes in regards to both vehicles need a new cluster and the needle on the mile indicator is at 120. *smd the consumer stated the gas gauge has not worked for two years. Also, he had no idea how fast he was driving. The consumer stated…
TiresAug 2008
Traveling from buffalo, n.y. To greensboro, ga. On route 77, just past beckley, w. Va., I noticed a vibration in the car and thought it was a patch of rough road and immediately, there was a load bang and as I looked in my rear view mirror, I noticed black strips flying behind…
Engine And Engine CoolingApr 2004
Car stalls out when put into reverse, this has happened 25-30 times in the 5 months since the car was purchased new. This creates a safety hazard especially when making u-turns or backing out into traffic
Electrical SystemMar 2011
The speedometer and the rest of the instrument cluster on the dash has begun to malfunction apparently this is a big problem since there are lots of questions about these online where people have complaints.. Not knowing how fast you are going big issue.. Not knowing how much…
TiresDec 2004
General tires, 215/70r15. Consumer discarded the tires completely. And the DOT# was not available. When driving, the vehicle bounced all over the road. The consumer had the tires balanced. But when the tires were completely removed consumer noticed that the vehicle performed…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G4HP52K444116466 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.