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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G4HR54K13U256724 · Checked Aug 23, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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1G4HR54K13U•••••• 2003 Buick LESABRE

That is about average for the 2003 Buick LESABRE — 3 complaints per build across 52 builds.

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140on the model
52builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 1 Suspension 1 Structure 1 Visibility/wiper 1

What owners of this build wrote

Fuel System Jan 2013
For the past several months, I have had a problem with a faulty with the gas cap. The alert I receive on the car states that the gas cap is loose, then the engine light goes on. I have had this issue thoroughly checked out by my mechanic and he is stumped as to how to fix this.…
Structure Aug 2012
Dashboard on 2003 buick lesabre limited started to separate interfering with heads up display and starting to obscure drivers sight which could lead to a potentially fatal accident gm/buick refuse to do anything about the situation which is clearly a manufacturers defect
Suspension Sep 2006
The contact stated the front end shimmied. New struts, motor mounts, two axles and front rotors were replaced and the problem still persisted. The contact installed new tires thinking the problem was with the tires, but the problem persisted. The dealership was notified of the…
Electrical System Oct 2003
The consumer stated the horn was mounted along with the air bag assembly, which made it very difficult to find in an emergency situation. *ak *jb

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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 1G4HR54K13U256724 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.