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1995 Buick Lesabre

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Lesabre years

Owner complaints for the 1995 Buick Lesabre are substantially higher than the model-year median of 24.

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178Owner complaints

Model-year median: 24

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
189
1992194
1993158
1994178
199598
1996394
1997400
1998
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Air Bags
44Electrical System
22Service Brakes, Hydraulic
19Structure
16Engine And Engine Cooling
14
All reported categories
Seats
13Steering
10Unknown Or Other
10Exterior Lighting
9Seat Belts
9Power Train
8Tires
8Vehicle Speed Control
7Visibility
7Suspension
6Fuel System, Gasoline
4Equipment
3Wheels
2Engine
1Fuel System, Other
1Fuel/propulsion System
1Interior Lighting
1Latches/locks/linkages
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 27 of 178 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 44 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

13 crash reports3 fire reports20 injury reports

Structure complaints

16 reports
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128,000 miles · Jul 3, 2013
SteeringStructureSuspensionCrash

WHILE LEAVING AN INTERSECTION I WAS TRAVELING DOWN A SLIGHT HILL , I HEARD A STRANGE SOUND AND REALIZED I HAD NO STEERING THE WHEEL WAS TURNING ,BUT WITH NO CONTROL OF THE CAR . THE CAR HIT A TELEPHONE POLE THAT WAS INSTALLED TO HOLD UP 4 MAILBOXES . THE ENGINE CARRIAGE OF THE CAR THAT IS BOLTED TO THE FRAME SEPARATED FROM T…

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WHILE LEAVING AN INTERSECTION I WAS TRAVELING DOWN A SLIGHT HILL , I HEARD A STRANGE SOUND AND REALIZED I HAD NO STEERING THE WHEEL WAS TURNING ,BUT WITH NO CONTROL OF THE CAR . THE CAR HIT A TELEPHONE POLE THAT WAS INSTALLED TO HOLD UP 4 MAILBOXES . THE ENGINE CARRIAGE OF THE CAR THAT IS BOLTED TO THE FRAME SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME PAST THE BOLTS CAUSING THE STEERING CONNECTION TO COME APART , THE CAR IS TOTALED . THANK YOU GM/ BUICK ENGINEERS . *TR

NHTSA ODI #10523111

124,000 miles · Aug 2, 2010
Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PAINT ON THE DOORS, HOOD, TRUNK AND ROOF HAD BEGUN TO RUST AND CORRODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 127,000.

NHTSA ODI #10346853

99,000 miles · Jun 2, 2010
Structure

DRIVING MY 1995 BUICK LESABRE I DROVE DOWN AND UP A SLIGHT ROAD VARIATION AND THEN HEARD A NOISE I TURNED RIGHT TO GET TO MY OFFICE UPON MAKING THE TURN I LOST ALL STEERING I GOT THE CAR OFF THE ROAD AND LOOKED THE WHOLE UNDERCARRIAGE CRADLE WAS SITTING NEAR THE GROUND / I HAD THE CAR TOWED .. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE BOLTS…

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DRIVING MY 1995 BUICK LESABRE I DROVE DOWN AND UP A SLIGHT ROAD VARIATION AND THEN HEARD A NOISE I TURNED RIGHT TO GET TO MY OFFICE UPON MAKING THE TURN I LOST ALL STEERING I GOT THE CAR OFF THE ROAD AND LOOKED THE WHOLE UNDERCARRIAGE CRADLE WAS SITTING NEAR THE GROUND / I HAD THE CAR TOWED .. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE BOLTS OF THE CRADLE( UNDER ENGINE SUPPORTS WERE BROKEN. THANK GOD I WASN'T DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY SURELY MYSELF OR SOMEONE WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR INJURED. THIS CAR MODEL HAS MANY OTHER CASES OF SIMILAR DEFECT I SAW ON LINE. THIS CAR SHOULD BE BANNED FROM THE ROADS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10334273

74,000 miles · May 30, 2007
Structure

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE FOUR BOLTS FELL FROM THE CHASSIS. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE FELL DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND HAS BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 74,000. UPDATED 02-01-08. *KB ALL FOUR BOLTS THAT WERE H…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE FOUR BOLTS FELL FROM THE CHASSIS. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE FELL DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND HAS BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 74,000. UPDATED 02-01-08. *KB ALL FOUR BOLTS THAT WERE HOLDING THE CHASSIS HAD BROKEN OFF.

NHTSA ODI #10192021

45,991 miles · Mar 18, 2007
Structure

I PURCHASED A USED AUTOMOBILE FROM DARBY BUICK5170 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA. FL JAN.34,2003. A YEAR LATER THE HOOD OF THE CAR WAS PEELING. ON NOVEMBER 20,2003 I PAID $394.62 FOR REPAIR AND REPAINTT OF THE HOOD. THE FOLLOWING NOVEMBER MORE PEELING WAS NOTICED ON THE TRUNK AND ROOF OF THE CAR. ON JANUARY11,2005, I HAD THE ENTI…

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I PURCHASED A USED AUTOMOBILE FROM DARBY BUICK5170 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA. FL JAN.34,2003. A YEAR LATER THE HOOD OF THE CAR WAS PEELING. ON NOVEMBER 20,2003 I PAID $394.62 FOR REPAIR AND REPAINTT OF THE HOOD. THE FOLLOWING NOVEMBER MORE PEELING WAS NOTICED ON THE TRUNK AND ROOF OF THE CAR. ON JANUARY11,2005, I HAD THE ENTIRE CAR REPAINTED AT MAACO , 1570- N WASHINGTON ST., SARASOTA, FL 34243 AND PAID $811.00. LATER I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS YEAR MODEL WAS CONSIDERED A PEELER. THAT INFORMATION WAS NEVER DIVULGED TO ME WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR. DO I HAVE ANY RECOURSE? THANK YOU

NHTSA ODI #10185445

100,000 miles · Jun 17, 2004
SteeringStructure

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BOLTS HOLDING THE ENGINE CRADLE WERE CORRODED. AS A RESULT, THE CRADLE FELL DOWN AND DISENGAGED THE STEERING LINKAGES. VEHICLE COULD NOT STEER PROPERLY. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THIS MALFUNCTION, AND…

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CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BOLTS HOLDING THE ENGINE CRADLE WERE CORRODED. AS A RESULT, THE CRADLE FELL DOWN AND DISENGAGED THE STEERING LINKAGES. VEHICLE COULD NOT STEER PROPERLY. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THIS MALFUNCTION, AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10079436

Mileage unknown · Jun 20, 2001
Air BagsElectrical SystemStructure

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN MALFUNCTED. TURN SIGNALS DID NOT WORK, ABS LIGHT, AND DOOR LOCK LIGHT WERE COMING ON. CHECKED FUSES AND THEY WERE FINE. DIDNOT CONTACT DEALER BECAUSE WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #890834

Mileage unknown · Jun 13, 2001
Air BagsElectrical SystemStructure

HORN HAD TO BE DISCONECTED TO STOP SOUNDING. INSPECTION CANNOT TAKE PLACE AND IT COST 800.00 TO FIX. IT IS SOMEHOW CONNECTED TO THE AIRBAG PROBELM. THE TRUNK LEAKS AND OVER 4"OF WATER COLLECTED IN SPARE TIRE AREA DURING TROPICAL STORM WHILE PARKED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #746781

Mileage unknown · Nov 3, 1999
Fuel System, GasolineInterior LightingSeats

DOME LIGHT IS SO DIM THAT IT IS UNUSEABLE. ...HEAD RESTRAINTS ARE TOO LOW. WON'T EXTEND TO PROPER HEIGHT FOR PROTECTION ....POWER DOOR LOCK (DRIVER SIDE) STOPPED WORKING. KEY WON'T WORK EITHER. HAVE TO ENTER FROM PASSENGER SIDE....PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR LOCK ALSO STOPPED WORKING ABOUT A MONTH AFTER THE DRIVER SIDE WENT OUT...…

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DOME LIGHT IS SO DIM THAT IT IS UNUSEABLE. ...HEAD RESTRAINTS ARE TOO LOW. WON'T EXTEND TO PROPER HEIGHT FOR PROTECTION ....POWER DOOR LOCK (DRIVER SIDE) STOPPED WORKING. KEY WON'T WORK EITHER. HAVE TO ENTER FROM PASSENGER SIDE....PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR LOCK ALSO STOPPED WORKING ABOUT A MONTH AFTER THE DRIVER SIDE WENT OUT....GAS GAAUGE IS DECEPTIVE. VERY INACCURATE. CHANGES WHEN MOVING AND WHEN STOIPPED. ....STORAGE/GLOVE BOX BETWEEN FRONT SEATS LOCKED ITSELF AND WOULDN'T OPEN. HAD TO BREAK IT OPEN TO RETRIEVE MEDICINE NEEDED.

NHTSA ODI #714271

Mileage unknown · Nov 1, 1999
Service Brakes, HydraulicStructure

VEHICLE FRONT ROTORS FAILED. *ET

NHTSA ODI #784260

Official recalls

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95V158000 · Exterior Lighting:headlights

Aug 4, 1995

THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP LENS HAS AN INCORRECT AIM PAD NUMBER ON THE LENS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THESE HEAD LAMPS ARE RE-AIMED USING A MECHANICAL AIMING DEVICE THAT UTILIZES THE AIMING PAD NUMERS, THE RESULTANT AIM WOULD BE OUT OF THE SPECIFIED RANGE. THIS MAY CAUSE A VISIBILITY PROBLEM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP ON VEHICLES WITH THE CORRECT OUTBOARD LOWER PAD NUMBER.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.