1993 Buick LeSabre problems
Owners have filed 264 complaints about the 1993 Buick LeSabre with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 31.1% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 13.6%.
Complaints264
Crashes14
Fires27
Injuries8
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 31.1% · 82
Power train 13.6% · 36
Electrical system 11.7% · 31
Engine and engine cooling 11.0% · 29
Vehicle speed control 5.3% · 14
Structure 4.2% · 11
Air bags 3.8% · 10
Tires 3.4% · 9
Severity
Of those complaints, 14 describe a crash, 27 describe a fire and 8 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 13 model years of the Buick LeSabre in this data, 1993 sits 7th by complaint volume. 2000 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 8 in the last three years against 5 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 109,821 miles.
In owners' own words
When applying the brakes during normal braking on wet road conditions, abs warning light came on along with the traction off light. The pmv valve shorted out. The valve was replaced and the system was bled. Dealer has done repairs at owner's expense. Manufacturere agreed to reimburse for part of the cost, but the owner has yet to receive it. *Ak Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicle had approximately 18,623 miles when master cylinder needed to be replaced. Vehicle had 20,000 miles when abs became inoperative. Had to install new pressure modulator valve. Also all lines connecting to cylinder are corroded, need to be replaced, resulting in total defective brake system. Service brakes, hydraulic
Anti-lock braking system engaged without braking. System failure resulted in the necessary replacement of the following components: anti-lock brake valve, master cylinder, 2 loaded calipers, 2 brake hoses and brake fluid at the cost of $1192. Vehicle was unable to be driven to the dealership. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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Other Buick LeSabre years
1992 245 complaints · 32.2% service brakes, hydraulic 1994 220 complaints · 16.8% engine and engine cooling 1995 235 complaints · 19.1% air bags 1996 121 complaints · 15.7% engine and engine cooling 1997 514 complaints · 24.7% engine and engine cooling 1998 518 complaints · 42.5% engine and engine cooling