1971 Buick Lesabre recalls & problems

3 recalls 1 complaint

3recalls
1owner complaints
0crashes reported
0fires reported
0 / 0injuries / deaths

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1971 Buick Lesabre and 1 owner complaint. The part owners complain about most is tires (1 reports). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.

1971 Buick Lesabre recalls

Structure · NHTSA 73V013000 · Jan 24, 1973

Problem: The possibility exists that driving on unpaved road surfaces, particularly roads which are heavily graveled and which are extremely wavy or filled with chuckholes, at speeds which cause the car to pitch excessively, the front crossmember may scoop up loose stones or gravel and could be thrown into the engine compartment. It is possible for one of these stones to lodge between the steering coupling and the frame and…

Risk: Increased steering effort or interference with steeringcontrol may lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Fix: Inspect and install shield on affected vehicles.

3,707,064 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

1971 Buick Lesabre problems by component

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
Tires 1
 000

Latest owner complaints

Tires · Aug 9, 2000 · NJ

The first tire failed at about 70 MPH. The entire rubber tread pealed away from the tire casing. Although the car swerved badly I managed to stop without getting into an accident. The peeling rubber caused extensive damage. The dealer (straus discount auto) refused to accept any responsibility and said "it was not a manufacturing defect". About 2 months later the right side…

Other Buick Lesabre years

1967 1970 1971 1972 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1971 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 1971 Buick Lesabre, the most recent one (73V013000) for structure. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 1971 Buick Lesabre?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are tires (1).