Buick Lesabre Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 412 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Buick Lesabre across 12 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (87).
- 412electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $770typical repair cost reported by owners
- 43%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the Buick Lesabre at $770, and half of them between $580 and $1,000.
Based on 20 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2000–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 212 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 412 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 33 a fire, 3 an injury.
Buick Lesabre electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Lesabre | 1 | 33% | — |
| 2005 Lesabre | 25 | 32% | 53,500 |
| 2004 Lesabre | 66 | 41% | 61,000 |
| 2003 Lesabre | 15 | 9% | 60,000 |
| 2002 Lesabre | 24 | 8% | 50,874 |
| 2001 Lesabre | 38 | 12% | 60,000 |
| 2000 Lesabre | 87 | 13% | 67,000 |
| 1999 Lesabre | 28 | 13% | 80,000 |
| 1998 Lesabre | 50 | 13% | 83,000 |
| 1997 Lesabre | 42 | 11% | 80,491 |
| 1996 Lesabre | 14 | 14% | 49,000 |
| 1995 Lesabre | 22 | 12% | 82,935 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:control module
Model years: 1996
Problem: These vehicles were assembled with a malfunction alarm, lighting and locking (mall) module that can contain a damaged capacitor. If the capacitor is damaged, the "key in the ignition" warning chime and the driver seat belt unbuckled warning chime and indicator lamp may not work. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection" and fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." in addition, other chime reminder functions, interior lighting controls, and power door locking features are also affected.
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance; the driver may not be aware that the key was left in the ignition or that the safety belt was not buckled.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the mall module.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The backup camera will stay in 'night' brightness mode for 15 seconds while backing out of the garage into daylight. This makes the video screen usless until the 15 second delay is over. I have asked several times at the dealership since I purchased this vehicle new, and they say nothing can be…
I turn the ignition over didn't it did not even start yet a loud went boom and up under the hood was blazing with fire than my doors locked i could not get out i had to kick the opposite side and then i got out i had to call sleep fire rescue squad the fire was so bad it was going up under my…
Failure of stepper motors in instrument cluster.
First electrical... My wipers stopped working during bad rain right after coming out the tunnel in heavy traffic no accident i knew road enough to pull over.. Got fixed replaced wiper motor 3 times and the wiper switch wipers still go without being turned on... Then my dash keeps getting dim and my…
The horn will sound without pressing the horn button(s) when the car is in motion or unoccupied. This occurs when the weather is cold. I have researched this online and it is apparently an issue for many owners. Part of the air bag contracts during the winter months pressing on part of the horn…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Buick Lesabres have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 412 owner complaints about electrical system for the Buick Lesabre. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Buick Lesabre electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the Buick Lesabre?
Owners report a typical cost of $770 (half paid between $580 and $1,000), from 20 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
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