1988 Buick Lesabre
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1988 Buick Lesabre. Newest first.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Risk and remedy
Risk
Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
Low torque of the brake hydraulic unit mounting bolts could cause increased brake pedal travel and/or poor pedal feel if attachment loosens.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could lead to separation of brakehydraulic unit from its mounting bracket and result in loss of brake functionand an accident.
Remedy
Replace hydraulic unit mounting bolts.
Owners manual did not include instructions on proper usage of rear seat safety belt systems.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Vehicles do not conform to fmvss 209.
Remedy
Furnish owners with updated owners manuals that contain the omitted instructions.
Owner complaints
21 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts
Tl*the contact owns a 1988 buick lesabre. the contact stated that all of the seat belts failed to engage. the dealer has not inspected the vehicle. the vin and engine size were unknown. the failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 73,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Wheel cylinders
Recurring brake repairs: replacement of rear brake cylinders, brake shoes, machine drums. Mileage at each repair 10,953, 17,124, 25642, 37,753, 48,245. *ak
- Steering › Rack and pinion
The steering has been hard since day one and consumer has been patching up vehicle to keep it running. the consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the manufacturer made an aluminum rod for that year vehicle. it IS rack and pinion steering. *ak *cb *nlm
- Tires › Tread/belt
American general gvs after market tires, p205/75r14 size. tread on left front tire has started to separate from inside.*ak consumer stated left front tire had separating lumps in the inside of the tire, dot number ackc2y6308.*jb
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt clasp failed. Manufacturer no longer carries that part. Dealer IS unable to repair due to liablility. State requires seat belts, but vehicle owner IS unable to get repaired to original condition. Doesn't seem right nor acceptable!! *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While driving vehicle stalls without prior warning. *ak
- Structure › Body
The roof of my 1988 buick lesabre IS peeling and I was wondering if there IS a recall to fix this problem?*ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering column IS extremely loose, causing a loss of control. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering column IS extremely loose, causing loss of vehicle control which could result in an accident. *ak
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
While driving left inner tie rod separated, wheel turned out, remained out; loss of steering control, could have wheel completely fallen off.; inner/outer tie rod replaced by dealer. Parts available. *ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
'Cold power steering'. *Dh
- Steering › Rack and pinion
'Cold power steering'. *Dh
- Steering › Rack and pinion
'Cold power steering'. *Dh
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's side door mounted seat belt buckle cannot be latched. *ak
- Steering › Rack and pinion
When it's cold outside, the steering wheel will not turn. the machanic said it was a rack and pinion problem. please describe. *ak
- Steering › Rack and pinion
Steering freezes up due a defective ball mechanism in rack and pinion steering. *tt
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Water pump failure. *aw
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
When cold the cars steering ability IS decreased and does not go back to normal until it IS warmed up. Please describe. tt
- Steering › Rack and pinion
Steering stiffness during morning startup. tt
- Steering › Rack and pinion
Rack and pinion steering failed, causing loss of steering control. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Vehicle stalls out at any speed and when coming to stops, replace control module to no avail. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Brake failure
There is no summary currently available
- Anti lock brakes
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- Throttle non-return
There is no summary currently available
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