1999 Buick Lesabre Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lesabre years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 209 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Buick Lesabre. That ranks 6th out of 12 Lesabre model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (69 complaints, 33%), typically at around 66,486 miles. Complaints mention 19 crashes, 20 fires, 19 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 209owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 19complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Buick Lesabre problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 69 | 33% | 66,486 | “intake manifold” (26%) | $1,200 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 13% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 21 | 10% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 19 | 9% | 95,078 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 8% | 70,353 | — | — |
| Power Train | 15 | 7% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 13 | 6% | 134,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 4% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 4% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 4% | 65,850 | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 3% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 2% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 2% | 139,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 2% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 1% | 50,003 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 199,131 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Buick Lesabre recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. Phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 4t65e automatic transmissions. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence." a retaining clip, which secures the manual valve to the linkage of the transmission detent lever, can become loose under a combination of possible driver shifting maneuvers and allow the link to become disconnected from the manual valve.
Risk: If the link disconnects, the driver's indicated prndl state may differ from the hydraulic state of the transmission. If the driver selects 'drive' and the transmission is actually in 'reverse', a vehicle crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the manual valve/link assembly with a replacement manual valve/link kit, featuring a spring-type fastener.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine compartment fires (EA02030) — opened Oct 22, 2002, closed Mar 9, 2004, led to recall 04V090000.
- Engine compartment fires (PE02050) — opened Jun 13, 2002, closed Oct 22, 2002.
- Transmission shift lever sequence (RQ99007) — opened May 26, 1999, closed Feb 8, 2002, led to recall 99V089000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
As i was driving from the gas station i took a left and as i accelerated, the engine started to vibrate. I i had never noticed this before that day. So proceed to take my time carefully back to work. I examined the undercarriage of my 99 lesabre custom and that's where i noticed that the drivers…
I was sitting at a red light when my air bag from the steering column deployed in my face. I did not hit anything. It was on or about 1/25/18. About a week prior to this event my horn began to steadily blow inexplicably. I did not have any reason to suspect anything other than a malfunctioning horn…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle 5 -10 minutes later. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was malfunctioning. The fuel pump was…
Vehicle was brought in for a full fuel line replacement. Technician reported that the body and sub-frame are corroded to the extent that the vehicle should not be driven on the road.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the fuel pump was replaced. After the repair, the failure…
Other Buick Lesabre years
← 1998 Lesabre · 2000 Lesabre →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Lesabre | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 Lesabre | 77 | 0 |
| 2004 Lesabre | 162 | 0 |
| 2003 Lesabre | 164 | 1 |
| 2002 Lesabre | 310 | 2 |
| 2001 Lesabre | 328 | 0 |
| 2000 Lesabre | 669 | 5 |
| 1999 | 209 | 2 |
| 1998 Lesabre | 400 | 1 |
| 1997 Lesabre | 394 | 2 |
| 1996 Lesabre | 98 | 2 |
| 1995 Lesabre | 178 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Buick Lesabre?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 69 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Buick Lesabre?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Buick Lesabre a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lesabre model years, the 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.