What is the 1999 Buick LeSabre Transmission Gear State May Differ From PRNDL (Recall 99V089)?

NHTSA Recall 99V089 covers certain 1999 Buick LeSabre vehicles equipped with the 4T65E automatic transmission. A retaining clip can loosen during certain shifting maneuvers and let the transmission-detent linkage disconnect from the manual valve. The indicated PRNDL position can… Severity: high.

What is the 2002 Buick LeSabre Steering-Gear Attachment Bolts May Be Missing or Loose (Recall 02V067)?

NHTSA Recall 02V067 covers certain 2002 Buick LeSabre vehicles built with missing or under-torqued steering-gear attachment bolts. A missing bolt can cause uneven steering response or unusual noises during turns. If the left bolt is missing and the right mounting strap fails, ste… Severity: high.

What is the 2000 Buick LeSabre Brake-Booster Attachment Nuts May Be Loose (Recall 99V238)?

NHTSA Recall 99V238 covers certain 2000 Buick LeSabre vehicles whose brake-booster-to-pedal assembly attachment nuts may be loose. The brake pedal can sit low, the assembly can be loose, the brakes may fail to release, and complete nut loss can cause loss of braking. Fumes or wat… Severity: high.

What is the 1996 Buick LeSabre Upper Intake Manifold Can Break During Starting (Recall 96V116)?

NHTSA Recall 96V116 covers certain 1996 Buick LeSabre vehicles equipped with the 3.8L V6. A backfire while the engine is being started can break the upper intake manifold, causing a no-start condition and possibly an engine-compartment fire. Severity: high.

What is the 2002 Buick LeSabre Driver Air-Bag Inflator Can Fracture at Its Weld (Recall 02V222)?

NHTSA Recall 02V222 covers certain 2002 Buick LeSabre vehicles with a driver-side air-bag inflator that can fracture at a weld during deployment. Inflator pieces can strike and injure occupants, and the air-bag cushion may not inflate fully, reducing protection for the driver. Severity: high.

What is the 1998-2000 Buick LeSabre Fuel Pressure Regulator Can Leak and Cause Fire (Recall 04V090)?

GM Recall 03054B, NHTSA 04V090, covers certain 1998-2000 Buick LeSabre vehicles with the 3.8L V6 L36 engine and affected fuel-pressure regulators. A leaking diaphragm can send fuel through a vacuum line into the intake manifold. During a failed start with a low battery, the fuel… Severity: high.

What is the 1996 Buick LeSabre MALL Module Can Disable Required Chimes and Controls (Recall 95V204)?

NHTSA Recall 95V204 covers certain 1996 Buick LeSabre vehicles assembled with a Malfunction Alarm, Lighting and Locking module that may contain a damaged capacitor. The key-in-ignition warning chime and driver-seat-belt warning chime and lamp may not work; other reminder chimes,… Severity: medium.

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Buick LeSabre Problems & Known Issues

1992-1993, 1996, 1998-2000, 2002 model years · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated August 2026

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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 1992-1993, 1996, 1998-2000, 2002 Buick LeSabre has 8 documented known issues, with 7 rated critical. The most serious are Transmission Oil Cooler Lines Can Separate (Recall 96V015), Transmission Gear State May Differ From PRNDL (Recall 99V089), Steering-Gear Attachment Bolts May Be Missing or Loose (Recall 02V067), Brake-Booster Attachment Nuts May Be Loose (Recall 99V238), Upper Intake Manifold Can Break During Starting (Recall 96V116), Driver Air-Bag Inflator Can Fracture at Its Weld (Recall 02V222) and Fuel Pressure Regulator Can Leak and Cause Fire (Recall 04V090). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Buick LeSabre problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 1992-1993, 1996, 1998-2000, 2002 Buick LeSabre has 8 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Transmission Oil Cooler Lines Can Separate (Recall 96V015), Transmission Gear State May Differ From PRNDL (Recall 99V089), Steering-Gear Attachment Bolts May Be Missing or Loose (Recall 02V067). Of these, 7 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Buick LeSabre reliable?

The 1992-1993, 1996, 1998-2000, 2002 Buick LeSabre has 8 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 7 issues are rated critical: Transmission Oil Cooler Lines Can Separate (Recall 96V015) and Transmission Gear State May Differ From PRNDL (Recall 99V089) and Steering-Gear Attachment Bolts May Be Missing or Loose (Recall 02V067) and Brake-Booster Attachment Nuts May Be Loose (Recall 99V238) and Upper Intake Manifold Can Break During Starting (Recall 96V116) and Driver Air-Bag Inflator Can Fracture at Its Weld (Recall 02V222) and Fuel Pressure Regulator Can Leak and Cause Fire (Recall 04V090). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What year Buick LeSabre is the most reliable?

Reliability varies across model years of the Buick LeSabre. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 1992-1993, 1996, 1998-2000, 2002 Buick LeSabre with 8 documented issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports.

What is the 1992-1993 Buick LeSabre Transmission Oil Cooler Lines Can Separate (Recall 96V015)?

NHTSA Recall 96V015 covers certain 1992-1993 Buick LeSabre vehicles with an L27 or L67 engine and 4T60E automatic transmission that were sold or registered in the cold-weather states listed by the campaign. In low temperatures combined with high transmission loads, an oil-cooler… Severity: high.

All 8 Known Issues

1992-1993 Buick LeSabre: Transmission Oil Cooler Lines Can Separate (Recall 96V015)#

1999 Buick LeSabre: Transmission Gear State May Differ From PRNDL (Recall 99V089)#

2002 Buick LeSabre: Steering-Gear Attachment Bolts May Be Missing or Loose (Recall 02V067)#

2000 Buick LeSabre: Brake-Booster Attachment Nuts May Be Loose (Recall 99V238)#

1996 Buick LeSabre: Upper Intake Manifold Can Break During Starting (Recall 96V116)#

2002 Buick LeSabre: Driver Air-Bag Inflator Can Fracture at Its Weld (Recall 02V222)#

1998-2000 Buick LeSabre: Fuel Pressure Regulator Can Leak and Cause Fire (Recall 04V090)#

1996 Buick LeSabre: MALL Module Can Disable Required Chimes and Controls (Recall 95V204)#

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