30 of the 220 complaints about the 1994 Buick Lesabre are about the electrical system — 14% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 101,261 miles.
30
Complaints
2
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IN COLD WEATHER CAR WON'T START CHECKED THE LIGHTS WHEN I TURN THE CAR ON IT READS, VOLT AND TEMP OBVIOUSLY BATTERY PROBLEMS. I GOT A NEW BATTERY WHEN I GOT THE CAR... I GOT A JUMP FROM RANDOM PERSON NEXT TO MY JOB AND CAR STARTED RIGHT UP IN LIKE 2 MINUTES AND I WENT HOME.
NHTSA complaint #10825001 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE MERGING ONTO I95 NORTH MY CAR SHUT COMPLETELY OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF MOVING TRAFFIC. I DIDN'T EVEN REALIZE IT WAS OFF UNTIL MY LITTLE GIRL ASKED ME TO TURN THE RADIO BACK AND MY SPEED BEGIN TO DECREASE. IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER SUCH A HUGE TANK LIKE MY LESABRE WHEN THE POWER STEERING GIVES. IT CRANKS RIGHT UP AFTER SHUTTING OFF AS IF NOTHING IS EVEN WRONG, BUT THIS HAS HAPPENED ALWAYS IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. IT BOTHERS ME BECAUSE MY CAR IS ALL I HAVE AND IT'S THE ONLY TRANSPORTATION THAT I HAVE FOR TRAVELING WITH MY LITTLE GIRL.
NHTSA complaint #10562310 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE SURGES AND STALLS RANDOMLY WHILE TRAVELING. OCCURS ATLEAST TWICE DAILY.
NHTSA complaint #10421517 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK LASABRE DIES ON HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING. LOOSES ALL POWER CAUSING THE DRIVER TO HAVE TO TRY TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY WHILE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHILE UNDER NO POWER. NO BRAKES, POWER STEERING . HAPPENS ABOUT 8 TO 12 TIMES A DAY. I DRIVE 47 MILES TO WORK. ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED 8 TIMES, HAD TO MAKE UNSAFE TURNS TO KEEP FROM HAVING A DEAD CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD TO GET TOTALED. REPLACED COIL PACKS PER DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDATION. STILL DIES. NOT EVEN THE DEALERSHIP CAN DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE. SEEMS ALL MECHANICS WANT TO PICK A PART TO REPLACE AT RANDOM TO SEE IF IT FIXES THE ISSUE. THERE IS NO ACCOUNTABILITY HERE. ALOT OF ELDERLY PEOPLE DRIVE THESE VEHICLES AND THEY CAN'T NEGOTIATE THE CAR WHEN THIS HAPPENS. WHEN THIS BEGINS TO HAPPEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATES THEN SPUTTERS AND DIES. WHEN THIS STARTS, IF YOU KEEP PATTING THE ACCELERATOR IT SOMETIMES HELPS TO KEEP THE ENGINE RUNNING BUT NOT ALWAYS.
NHTSA complaint #10353894 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK LASABRE DIES ON HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING. LOOSES ALL POWER CAUSING THE DRIVER TO HAVE TO TRY TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY WHILE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHILE UNDER NO POWER. NO BRAKES, POWER STEERING . HAPPENS ABOUT 8 TO 12 TIMES A DAY. I DRIVE 47 MILES TO WORK. ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED 8 TIMES, HAD TO MAKE UNSAFE TURNS TO KEEP FROM HAVING A DEAD CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD TO GET TOTALED. REPLACED COIL PACKS PER DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDATION. STILL DIES. NOT EVEN THE DEALERSHIP CAN DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE. SEEMS ALL MECHANICS WANT TO PICK A PART TO REPLACE AT RANDOM TO SEE IF IT FIXES THE ISSUE. THERE IS NO ACCOUNTABILITY HERE. ALOT OF ELDERLY PEOPLE DRIVE THESE VEHICLES AND THEY CAN'T NEGOTIATE THE CAR WHEN THIS HAPPENS.
NHTSA complaint #10353893 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1994 BUICK LASABRE CUSTOMER STATES THAT THEY NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DOME LIGHT IT WAS SO HOT THAT IT MELTED THE LIGHT COVER AND RUINED THE TWO SIDES OF THE BULB INSERTS*
NHTSA complaint #10186843 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
THE DRIVER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. AS A RESULT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND CAUSED BURNS TO THE PASSENGERS THIGHS. THE FUMES EMITTED FROM THE AIR BAG ALSO CAUSED EYE IRRITATION AND BREATHING PROBLEMS. THE PASSENGER HAS DEVELOPED ASTHMA AND HAS CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE EYE IRRITATION. THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED BECAUSE IT LEAKED. THE CALIPERS WERE DEGREASED, THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED AND THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LOCKS WERE REPLACED. *SCC *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10026600 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
OWNER WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH AT NIGHT. WITH NO WARNING ALL LIGHTS INSIDE/OUTSIDE WENT COMPLETELY OUT. ALSO, LOST POWER STEERING, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND OWNER WAS INFORMED IT WAS DUE TO CABLE SEPARATING FROM HOUSING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #8018874 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
THE TOP PART OF THE STEERING WHEEL LIFTED UP (DAUGHTER WROTE IN ON BEHALF OF HER MOTHER). THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONSUMER HAD A NEW STARTER INSTALLED. *YD
NHTSA complaint #566022 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, DEALER REPLACED THE STARTER (ANGELA PRIESTLY, P.O.BOX 3835, OAK PARK, IL 60303, 708-383-4353 IS WRITING ON BEHALF OF HER MOTHER).
NHTSA complaint #566022 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
BATTERY CABLES DISLOCATED. FELL OFF
NHTSA complaint #9004083 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON, AND EVENTUALLY ENGINE WILL CUT OFF AND LOSE ALL POWER, POSSIBLY DUE TO ELECTRICAL DEFECT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE BECAUSE VEHICLE ALWAYS RESTARTS.*AK THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE VEHICLE STILL CUTS OFF. THE DEALER HAD TRIED TO FIX IT THREE TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED.
NHTSA complaint #884285 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
COIL ON WIRES #52 HAD TO BE REPLACED. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #552096 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ALTERNATOR REPLACED. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #552096 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
COIL ON WIRES #52 HAD TO BE REPLACED. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #552096 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ALTERNATOR REPLACED. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #552096 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ALTERNATOR PREMATURELY FAILED TWICE WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. AK
NHTSA complaint #877511 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
MULTIPLE COMPUTER FAILURES - AND WIRE HARNESS PROBLEMS. SINCE DEC 1998. ABS BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE IN NOVEMBER. A WIRE HARNESS PROBLEM ALSO. CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR A WEEK AT A TIME LATE APR - JUN. $1800 PLUS DEALER COST ON WIRING ALONE. WEEK 2 AUGUST - CAR BACK FROM SHOP FOR 2 WKKS, ALTERNATOR (MORE ELECTRICAL ) FAILS ($280). AUG 24TH FUEL PUMP FAILS (ELECTRICAL??) (EST $600) I GIVE UP..
NHTSA complaint #710489 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
MULTIPLE COMPUTER FAILURES - AND WIRE HARNESS PROBLEMS. SINCE DEC 1998. ABS BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE IN NOVEMBER. A WIRE HARNESS PROBLEM ALSO. CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR A WEEK AT A TIME LATE APR - JUN. $1800 PLUS DEALER COST ON WIRING ALONE. WEEK 2 AUGUST - CAR BACK FROM SHOP FOR 2 WKKS, ALTERNATOR (MORE ELECTRICAL ) FAILS ($280). AUG 24TH FUEL PUMP FAILS (ELECTRICAL??) (EST $600) I GIVE UP..
NHTSA complaint #710489 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
MULTIPLE COMPUTER FAILURES - AND WIRE HARNESS PROBLEMS. SINCE DEC 1998. ABS BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE IN NOVEMBER. A WIRE HARNESS PROBLEM ALSO. CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR A WEEK AT A TIME LATE APR - JUN. $1800 PLUS DEALER COST ON WIRING ALONE. WEEK 2 AUGUST - CAR BACK FROM SHOP FOR 2 WKKS, ALTERNATOR (MORE ELECTRICAL ) FAILS ($280). AUG 24TH FUEL PUMP FAILS (ELECTRICAL??) (EST $600) I GIVE UP..
NHTSA complaint #710489 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #705756 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WHEN CONSUMER IS DRIVING. DEALERSHIP REPLACED COMPUTER. CONSUMER HAS CONSTANTLY TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR ENGINE SHUTDOWN PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #836141 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED COMPUTER, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #836155 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ALTERNATOR FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #604735 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
PCM MODULE FAILED RESULTING IN STALLING.
NHTSA complaint #539134 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ALTERNATOR FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #604644 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
UNDERHOOD FIRE STARTED WHEN VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN SUPERMARKET LOT.
NHTSA complaint #545598 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND GOT OFF THE EXIT THE CAR STALLED .
NHTSA complaint #801862 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
UPON COLLISION, DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, IT WAS STILL FOLDED IN THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL, PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAD DEPLOYED, 2 HOLES HAD MELTED IN THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG, A CANISTER WAS REMOVED FROM THE DASH BOARD WHER IT WAS BURNING WIRES AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #973423 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY CAR CUT OFF . TT
NHTSA complaint #972443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.