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1977 Buick Lesabre

Based on reports from 1 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
0
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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 1 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switchHIGH

1 owners reported exterior lighting:turn signal:switch issues — failures commonly reported around 90K miles.

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch1 (100%)

1977 Buick Lesabre: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch Issues

Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch complaints account for 100% of all reports filed for the 1977 Buick Lesabre, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 90,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 90K-mile mark.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

76V132000Aug 1976

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

76V175000Oct 1976

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH

77V012000Jan 1977

STEERING:LINKAGES

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE COTTER PIN MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED AND THE RETAINING NUT IMPROPERLY SECURED. CONSEQUENTLY, THE STEERING LINKAGE COULD DETACH FROM THE PITMAN ARM.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Buick Lesabre is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is windows / windshield.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1977 Buick Lesabre: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1977 Buick Lesabre?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1977 Buick Lesabre is related to the exterior lighting:turn signal:switch, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1977 Buick Lesabre reliable?
The 1977 Buick Lesabre has 1 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1977 Buick Lesabre problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1977 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?
Yes, the 1977 Buick Lesabre has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buick Lesabre problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 90,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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