How do I know if my Buick Lesabre has a recall?

To know if your Buick Lesabre has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Buick Lesabre VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Buick Lesabre has an open recall?

If your Buick Lesabre is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Buick Lesabre does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Buick Lesabre are taken care of by Buick at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Recalls

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14 Recalls

NHTSA 04V-090 · OEM 03054B

1998-2000 Buick Park Avenue Chevrolet Monte Carlo Oldsmobile 88 Recall 04V090000

910,873 Potential Units Affected

THE BACKFIRE CAN RUPTURE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE RUPTURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAN DISPLACE A FUEL LINE, PULLING AN INJECTOR OUT OF PLACE, AND CAUSING A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLE FIRE.

Vehicles Affected: 1999 Buick LeSabre, 2000 Buick LeSabre and 11 others

NHTSA 02V-222 · OEM 02032

Air Bag Inflator May Fracture On Deployment

133,221 Potential Units Affected

PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.

Vehicles Affected: 2002 Buick LeSabre, 2003 Buick LeSabre and 24 others

NHTSA 02V-067 · OEM 02009

2002 Buick LeSabre Cadillac Seville Recall 02V067000

249 Potential Units Affected

IF THE LEFT BOLT IS MISSING AND THE RIGHT MOUNTING STRAP FAILS, STEERING CONTROL IS LOST AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.

Vehicles Affected: 2002 Buick LeSabre, 2002 Cadillac DeVille and 1 other

NHTSA 99V-355 · OEM 99062

Buick Recalls 2000 LeSabre Due to Ineffective Headlamp Aiming

35,725 Potential Units Affected

DRIVER VISIBILITY MAY BE IMPAIRED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2000 Buick LeSabre

NHTSA 00V-114 · OEM 00035

GM Recalls 2000-2001 Models Due to Brake Fluid Leak from the HCU

8,132 Potential Units Affected

WHEN THE REAR BRAKE PROPORTIONING, ANTILOCK BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, OR STABILITY CONTROL FEATURE IS ACTIVATED IN SOME DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE FEATURE MAY NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED.

Vehicles Affected: 2000 Buick LeSabre, 2000 Buick Park Avenue and 5 others

NHTSA 99V-301

GM Recalls 2000 Models Due to Loose Inner Tie Rod Nuts

1,284 Potential Units Affected

SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED STEERING INPUT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2000 Buick LeSabre, 2000 Cadillac Seville and 1 other

NHTSA 99V-238 · OEM 99038

GM Recalls 1999-2000 Models Due to Loose Brake Pedal to Brake Booster Bolts

988 Potential Units Affected

IF THESE NUTS ARE LOOSE, THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY BE LOW, THE ASSEMBLY MAY BE LOOSE, THE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE, AND IF THE NUTS BACK COMPLETELY OFF, BRAKING MAY BE LOST. ALSO FUME AND WATER INTRUSION TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAN OCCUR.

Vehicles Affected: 2000 Buick LeSabre, 1999 Buick Park Avenue and 1 other

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Recall FAQs

If your Buick Lesabre is affected by a new safety recall, Buick will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Buick Lesabre has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Buick Lesabre for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Buick Lesabre is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Buick Lesabre for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Buick Lesabre for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Buick Lesabre will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Buick Lesabre by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Buick Lesabre that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Buick Lesabre, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Buick Lesabre VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Buick LeSabre Recalls

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There are 14 recalls that may affect your Buick LeSabre.

Check your Buick LeSabre for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Buick dealership near you.