1986 Buick Lesabre recalls
Problem: Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). The…
Risk: This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Fix: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on october 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
88,303 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Risk: Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
Fix: Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
1,755,897 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Fix: Replace headlight switch as necessary.
106,111 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Tires · Aug 17, 2001 · SC · crash · 3 injured
Consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and without prior warning left rear tire blewout, consumer's vehicle ran into another vehicle head-on.vehicle was totaled. *ak there were three people injured in accident, the bridgestone/firestone triump I tires, tuwsrs, DOT number 00061298 only had 1200 miles at time of incident, consumer hit a vehicle head on and then another…
Tires · Jul 17, 2001 · LA
Tire tread separation. *ak
Seat Belts · May 25, 2001 · MD
Buckle to front driver's side seat belt doesn't latch. Spring in buckle is broken. Part is commonly used in all GMC vehicles. *ak
Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 1, 2001 · RI
Cruise control is activating on its own while switch is in off position, causing vehicle to increase in speed unexpectedly.
Engine and Engine Cooling · Jan 2, 2001 · NC
I had taken my used car to todds towing at 3867 highway 87 reidsville nc 27320 on the following dates 11-20-2000, again three days later 11-23-00 and again on 13-4-00. Each time he claimed to repair this vehicle. I paid 280.00, 218.00 and $177.00. Almost $700.00 within a months time. Five days after the last time. 12-4-00 I broke again. I had it towed to a different garage,…
Engine and Engine Cooling · Jan 27, 2000 · OH
Engine shut off while driving. Dealer contaced and was aware of the problem. *ak
Unknown or Other · Jun 23, 1999 · OH
No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak
Wheels · Mar 24, 1998 · SC
Notice some wear at the mounting holes resulting in imperfect centering. Buick refuses to tell me if there is a known problem replacing the lug nuts that cam with the rims with standard centering lug nuts. The original lug nuts and rims were made with large flat areas and relying on the diameter of the lug nuts to do the centering.
Seat Belts · Feb 26, 1996 · CA
Seat belt buckle will not lock in place. When putting the latch in it, it slips right out. Took to dealer and they don't sell the part anymore. *ak
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2, 1996 · NY
The master cylinder kit has failed on 4 occasions without warning, as the driver stepped on the brake it did not work, the driver had to depress the emergency brake and shift the vehicle into park to get it to stop. Nlm
Steering · Sep 28, 1995 · MD
Tilt steering column bolts work loose over time. *dsh
Engine and Engine Cooling · Sep 6, 1995 · MI
Vehicle stalls when driving. Tt
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1986 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 1986 Buick Lesabre, the most recent one (06E043000) for fuel system, gasoline. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Buick Lesabre?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are engine and engine cooling (7), seat belts (2), service brakes, hydraulic (2).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 1986 Buick Lesabre?
Owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 3 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.
Is NHTSA investigating the 1986 Buick Lesabre?
NHTSA has opened 11 defect investigations that include this vehicle, most recently EA90017: Brake failure.