FaultScore

FaultScore report

2005 Buick Lesabre problems

Owners have filed 95 complaints about the 2005 Buick Lesabre with NHTSA between 2005 and 2025. The largest single group is the electrical system. Across this model's run it ranks 12 of 13 worst.

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FaultScore 42/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Buick Lesabre.

How this is worked out

The numbers

95

Complaints

9

Crashes reported

3

Fires reported

4

Injuries reported

55,000 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

25%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

Complaint volume 14 vs 50 Severity 87 vs 50 Early failure 43 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 14
Against the median year of the Buick Lesabre. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 87
16.8% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 43
25% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 2005 compares with every other Buick Lesabre

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2005 Buick Lesabre

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

0 crashes, 2 fires · median 53,500 mi

Brakes 9 9.5%

3 crashes, 0 fires · median 33,029 mi

Transmission & Drivetrain 8 8.4%

Median failure at 48,000 miles

Engine & Cooling 6 6.3%

0 crashes, 1 fires · median 59,000 mi

Tires 5 5.3%

Median failure at 75,000 miles

Fuel & Propulsion 5 5.3%

Median failure at 84,257 miles

Lights 5 5.3%

Median failure at 130,000 miles

Suspension 5 5.3%

Median failure at 44,000 miles

Airbags 5 5.3%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 74,500 mi

Other & Unspecified 4 4.2%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 56,000 mi

Acceleration & Cruise Control 4 4.2%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 52,300 mi

Steering 4 4.2%

Median failure at 49,505 miles

Seat Belts 3 3.2%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 22,580 mi

Body & Structure 3 3.2%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 58,800 mi

Equipment & Accessories 1 1.1%

Median failure at 96,180 miles

Seats 1 1.1%

1 crashes, 0 fires

Wheels 1 1.1%

Median failure at 92,647 miles

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 1 1.1%

Exactly what failed

NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.

Instrument Cluster/Panel 6 26.1%
Automatic Transmission 5 21.7%
Front 3 13.0%
Front 2 8.7%
Tread/Belt 2 8.7%
Horn 2 8.7%
12V/24V/48V Battery 2 8.7%
HUB 1 4.3%

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

Under 1,000 miles 2 2.8%
1,000 – 9,999 miles 5 7.0%
10,000 – 24,999 miles 8 11.3%
25,000 – 49,999 miles 17 23.9%
50,000 – 74,999 miles 13 18.3%
75,000 – 99,999 miles 15 21.1%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 8 11.3%
150,000+ miles 3 4.2%

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Feb 2005 peak 5 Oct 2025

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

at 108,000 miles Detroit, MI Fire

ENGINE

2014 CAR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET AND HAD TO BE TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY.

NHTSA complaint #10788953 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 39,000 miles Sliver Sprind, MD Crash

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE SHE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,900.

NHTSA complaint #10615075 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 39,000 miles Sliver Sprind, MD Crash

SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE SHE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,900.

NHTSA complaint #10615075 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Louisburg, NC Crash 2 injured

SEATS

VEHICLE DESCRIBED IN EXCELLENT CONDITION & WAS STOPPED BEHIND OTHER STOPPED TRAFFIC AT A CONTINUOUS RED TRAFFIC SIGNAL. FULL SIZE COMMERCIAL VAN FAILS TO STOP WHILE TRAVELING OVER 35MPH AND HITS (VEH DES. ABOVE), FROM BEHIND SENDING SAME VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. SEAT BELTS FAILED TO HOLD FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER, FAILED TO HOLD PASSENGER IN POSITION. THIS CAUSED ADULT HER TO BE QUICKLY TRUSTED FORWARD INTO DASH & THEN SLAMMED BACK INTO HEAD REST OF SEAT, THEN SUDDENLY THRUSTED UNDER SEATBELT AND INTO THE DASH BOARD AND ENDING UNDER THE VEHICLE DASHBOARD. BODY REPAIR IN EXCESS OF $4000. FRAME WAS TWISTED/BENT & BOTH VEHICLE REAR DOORS WOULD NOT CLOSE AFTER INCIDENT. DRIVER SEAT WAS KNOCKED OFF TRACK AND WOULD NOT STAY IN A LOCKED POSITION AFTER INCIDENT. SERIOUS INJURIES & SEVERE DISABLING CONDITIONS OCCOURED SINCE THIS INCIDENT. PLEASE SEARCH FOR ANY INFORMATION TO HELP SHED LIGHT INTO THIS INCIDENT ON 11-18-2009.

NHTSA complaint #10614872 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Louisburg, NC Crash 2 injured

AIR BAGS

VEHICLE DESCRIBED IN EXCELLENT CONDITION & WAS STOPPED BEHIND OTHER STOPPED TRAFFIC AT A CONTINUOUS RED TRAFFIC SIGNAL. FULL SIZE COMMERCIAL VAN FAILS TO STOP WHILE TRAVELING OVER 35MPH AND HITS (VEH DES. ABOVE), FROM BEHIND SENDING SAME VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. SEAT BELTS FAILED TO HOLD FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER, FAILED TO HOLD PASSENGER IN POSITION. THIS CAUSED ADULT HER TO BE QUICKLY TRUSTED FORWARD INTO DASH & THEN SLAMMED BACK INTO HEAD REST OF SEAT, THEN SUDDENLY THRUSTED UNDER SEATBELT AND INTO THE DASH BOARD AND ENDING UNDER THE VEHICLE DASHBOARD. BODY REPAIR IN EXCESS OF $4000. FRAME WAS TWISTED/BENT & BOTH VEHICLE REAR DOORS WOULD NOT CLOSE AFTER INCIDENT. DRIVER SEAT WAS KNOCKED OFF TRACK AND WOULD NOT STAY IN A LOCKED POSITION AFTER INCIDENT. SERIOUS INJURIES & SEVERE DISABLING CONDITIONS OCCOURED SINCE THIS INCIDENT. PLEASE SEARCH FOR ANY INFORMATION TO HELP SHED LIGHT INTO THIS INCIDENT ON 11-18-2009.

NHTSA complaint #10614872 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 58,800 miles Brooklyn, NY Crash

STRUCTURE:BODY

ON 06/08/14 BRAKE PEDAL OF MY CAR WENT TO FLOOR WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT AT LOW SPEEDS TO ESCAPE COLLISION WITH CAR IN FRONT OF ME, WHICH STOPPED ON RED LIGHT, I DIRECTED MY CAR TO POLE OF SUBWAY. IT DAMAGED FRONTAL RIGHT SIDE OF MY CAR MY CAR WAS TOWED TO GEICO DIRECT SHOP QUENTIN AUTO CENTER, INC ON 06/10/14 I WAS PRESENT AT INSPECTION OF MY CAR BY GEICO ADJUSTER [XXX]. BOTH THE ADJUSTOR AND REPAIR SHOP OWNER [XXX] DETERMINED THAT BRAKE SYSTEM OF MY CAR HAS SERIOUS RUPTURE NEAR ABS UNIT RIGHT THERE I PRESENTED GEICO ADJUSTER WITH ORIGINAL INVOICE OF REPAIR OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM BY 86TH STREET CHEVROLET SAAB, INC DEALER OF GENERAL MOTORS IN JULY OF 2013 THOUGH SHE TOOK COPY OF INVOICE, SHE NEVER ADDED IT TO MY CLAIM I EXPLAINED TO ADJUSTOR AND SHOP OWNER THAT ON 07/04/13 BRAKE PEDAL OF MY CAR FAILED FOR FIRST TIME AT THAT TIME I DID NOT HAVE ACCIDENT AND MY CAR WAS UNDER MOST COMPREHENSIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY OF GENERAL MOTORS GMPP. 86TH STREET CHEVROLET SAAB, INC. DEALER OF GM REPAIRED MY CAR UNDER WARRANTY THERE IS WARRANTY THAT COVERS THE REPAIR ELEVEN MONTHS AFTER BRAKE PEDAL FAILED FOR FIRST TIME, IT REPEATED ITSELF DROVE IT LESS THAN TWO THOUSAND MILES SINCE THEN ACCORDING TO BOTH GEICO ADJUSTOR AND SHOP OWNER BRAKE SYSTEM OF CAR, THAT NOW HAS SERIOUS RUPTURE NEAR ABS UNIT, WAS ALREADY IN DANGEROUS RUSTY CONDITION DURING ITS REPAIR BY DEALER OF GM IN JULY OF LAST YEAR; DEALER IMPROPERLY REPAIRED ONLY ONE OF LINES OF BRAKE SYSTEM; THE DEALER WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE ALL THE LINES?? ON 06/11/14 [XXX] CONTACTED ME AND STATED THAT BRAKE SYSTEM WILL NOT BE COVERED AND I WILL HAVE TO ARRANGE WITH GM OR ITS DEALER TO REPAIR CAR ON 06/12/14 GEICO PROVIDED ME WITH A LETTER OF DENIAL TO REPAIR BRAKE LINES BECAUSE INSPECTION OF MY CAR FOUND THAT THE DAMAGE TO BRAKE LINES WAS DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR, AND NOT LOSS RELATED NOW GEICO PUTS ME LIABLE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA complaint #10605479 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

at 92,647 miles Kenosha, WI

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2005 Buick LeSabre. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the fuel gauge sensors failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the fuel gauge sensor failed to provide adequate information regarding the fuel level. The fuel warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, there was an abnormal humming sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the front driver’s side hub bearing had failed to function as intended. The contact had replaced the hub bearing three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,647.

NHTSA complaint #11696076 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 92,647 miles Kenosha, WI

WHEELS:HUB

The contact owns a 2005 Buick LeSabre. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the fuel gauge sensors failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the fuel gauge sensor failed to provide adequate information regarding the fuel level. The fuel warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, there was an abnormal humming sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the front driver’s side hub bearing had failed to function as intended. The contact had replaced the hub bearing three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,647.

NHTSA complaint #11696076 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Selma, OR

POWER TRAIN

Fuel gauge false reading. Hard shift's

NHTSA complaint #11493412 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Selma, OR

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Fuel gauge false reading. Hard shift's

NHTSA complaint #11493412 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

North Charleston, SC

ENGINE

ENGINE INTAKE GASKET FAILURE

NHTSA complaint #11416635 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 92,000 miles Lewiston, ME

POWER TRAIN

THE TRANSMISSION RARELY SLIPS CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. I MUST PULL OVER SHIFT OFF THE VEHICLE AND START IT AGAIN.

NHTSA complaint #11390782 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 92,000 miles Lewiston, ME

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE TRANSMISSION RARELY SLIPS CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. I MUST PULL OVER SHIFT OFF THE VEHICLE AND START IT AGAIN.

NHTSA complaint #11390782 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 175,000 miles ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿, VA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

THE HEADLIGHTS JUST STOPPED WORKING. IT IS NOT THE BULB AS THE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN I LOCK OR UNLOCK THE CAR USING THE FOB. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE HEADLIGHTS JUST STOPPED WORKING, THIS WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WITH NO STREET LIGHTS. I JUST HAD THE CAR IN THE SHOP TWO MONTHS AGO FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE HAS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE CAR AND THE HEADLIGHTS. I LOVE THIS CAR BUT I CAN'T DRIVE AT NIGHT AS I HAVE NO LIGHTS AND CAN'T KEEP TAKING IT TO THE SHOP AND PAYING OUT MONEY EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS TO FIX THE SAME PROBLEM.

NHTSA complaint #11306523 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 59,000 miles 2260 Wilmar RD, NC

ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON THE FREEWAY, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WHICH FAILED TO ENGAGE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CO2 SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AFTER TWO YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TESTS WERE PERFORMED, BUT NO FAILURE CODES APPEARED. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSORS FOR THE CONTACT'S SAFETY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. BROWN & WOOD INC. (329 GREENVILLE BLVD SW, GREENVILLE, NC 27834, (252) 227-0948) WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER FOR FURTHER REPAIR INFORMATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 59,000.

NHTSA complaint #11246648 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 26,523 miles Webb City, MO

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

FAILURE OF STEPPER MOTORS IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.

NHTSA complaint #11191205 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 130,000 miles Marysville, OH

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

MY HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON OR WOULD GO OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING . I HAD TO DRIVE WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON. A PRELIMINARY RECALL NOTICE CAME TO ME TELLING ME TO DRIVE WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON, UNTIL THEY FIGURED OUT THE ISSUE. AFTER ABOUT 6 TO 9 MONTHS THEY ISSUED A RECALL. THEY INDICATED IT WAS A "MODULE", I TOOK THE CAR IN TO HAVE THE MODULE REPLACED. IT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. I TOOK IT BACK IN AND TALKED TO THE SERVICE MANAGER. HE INVESTIGATED THE ISSUE AND SAID THAT THE MODULE WAS NOT MAKING CONTACT WITH CONNECTIONS INSIDE THE MODULE / FUSE BOX. HE SAID IT WAS A BOX ISSUE AND WANTED TO CHARGE ME $500 FOR A NEW BOX. PLEASE NOTE, NO DAMAGE OR TAMPERING HAS EVER DONE ON SAID BOX. THIS DID NOT MAKE SENSE TO ME. HE SAID HE WAS SORRY AND TRIED TO GIVE ME A "BREAK" ON THE PRICE. I DID NOT DESIGN THE BOX, I JUST OWN THE CAR WITH THE LIGHTS THAT DO NOT WORK UNLESS YOU PUT ON THE HIGH BEAMS. SEEMS LIKE A SAFETY ISSUE TO ME.

NHTSA complaint #10953674 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 78,000 miles Collierville, TN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO WORK. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.

NHTSA complaint #10854000 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 48,771 miles Covington, LA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND FAILED TO RESTART AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TWICE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODULE WAS REPLACED EACH TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,771.

NHTSA complaint #10824845 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Waxhaw, NC

AIR BAGS

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED IN THE DASH BOARD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS IS MAKING THE SRS SYSTEM INOPERABLE AND MOST OF ALL A SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE ADVISE ASAP THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR UPDATED 1/28/16

NHTSA complaint #10816990 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 108,000 miles Detroit, MI Fire

ENGINE

2014 CAR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET AND HAD TO BE TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY.

NHTSA complaint #10788953 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 45,000 miles Venice, FL

SEAT BELTS

SEAT BELT LIGHT STAYS ON AND COULD NEED TO BE CORRECTED BY PUTTING IN THE NEW SEAT BELT.

NHTSA complaint #10762167 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 119,000 miles Garden City, ID

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE BATTERY EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.

NHTSA complaint #10693293 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Holiday, FL

AIR BAGS

LETTER FROM SENATOR RUBIO ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE 2005 BUICK LESABRE DEFECTS (ATTN: DAVID HUFF). *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE IGNITION SWITCH BROKE, AND WHEN HE EXITED THE VEHICLE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STATED THE KEY WAS STILL IN THE IGNITION. ALSO, THE AIR BAG WAS PROTRUDING OUT OF THE DASHBOARD. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE RECALLS DID NOT APPLY TO HIS VEHICLE.

NHTSA complaint #10681263 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Holiday, FL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

LETTER FROM SENATOR RUBIO ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE 2005 BUICK LESABRE DEFECTS (ATTN: DAVID HUFF). *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE IGNITION SWITCH BROKE, AND WHEN HE EXITED THE VEHICLE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STATED THE KEY WAS STILL IN THE IGNITION. ALSO, THE AIR BAG WAS PROTRUDING OUT OF THE DASHBOARD. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE RECALLS DID NOT APPLY TO HIS VEHICLE.

NHTSA complaint #10681263 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Holiday, FL

STRUCTURE

LETTER FROM SENATOR RUBIO ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE 2005 BUICK LESABRE DEFECTS (ATTN: DAVID HUFF). *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE IGNITION SWITCH BROKE, AND WHEN HE EXITED THE VEHICLE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STATED THE KEY WAS STILL IN THE IGNITION. ALSO, THE AIR BAG WAS PROTRUDING OUT OF THE DASHBOARD. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE RECALLS DID NOT APPLY TO HIS VEHICLE.

NHTSA complaint #10681263 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 96,180 miles Fairfield, IL

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

THE LIGHTS ON THE HEATER CONTROL QUIT WORKING MAKING IT HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT.

NHTSA complaint #10672202 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 96,180 miles Fairfield, IL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE LIGHTS ON THE HEATER CONTROL QUIT WORKING MAKING IT HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT.

NHTSA complaint #10672202 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 96,180 miles Fairfield, IL

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

THE LIGHTS ON THE HEATER CONTROL QUIT WORKING MAKING IT HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT.

NHTSA complaint #10672202 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 133,000 miles Vero Beach, FL

TIRES

BRIDGESTONE INSIGNIA SE200/P215/70R/15 ORIGINALLY BOUGHT 4 OF THESE AT FIRESTONE HAVE HAD 2 REPLACED AND YESTERDAY 2 MORE AND FIRESTONE SAID THEY DON'T MAKE INSIGNIAS ANYMORE.....?? WONDER WHY BECAUSE THEY ARE DEFECTIVE!!!!!! HAD 7/32 TREAD LEFT ON THEM AND WORST WAS 6/32 AND HAD 30,000 MILES ON THEM AND ROTATED EVERY OTHER OIL CHANGE AS SCHEDULED!WARRANTY MADE ME PAY 165.00 FOR 2 NEW AFFINITY TOURING TIRES......NO DEAL THAT'S FOR SURE!!!!MECHANIC FOUND A BULGE IN TIRE SIDEWALL. NOW HAVE TO GO BACK TOMORROW AS ALL 4 TIRES ARE SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY EVEN THE NEW ONES!! BELTS WERE SEPARATED TOO ON INSIGNIAS SHAME ON B'STONE FOR ALL THE TREAD LEFT TO HAVE MANUF. SUCH A POOR TIRE!!!!!!! 2005 BUICK LESABRE DOT#WBM3E201711 . 183,000 MILES ON CAR NOW BUT ALL HIGHWAY MILEAGE.

NHTSA complaint #10663193 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 47,800 miles Covington, LA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,800.

NHTSA complaint #10627090 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.