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#BS-1987-BUILES-3BBC1987 Buick Lesabre
Based on reports from 53 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 53 complaints, 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 5 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.8x the class average.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
6 owners reported steering:hydraulic power assist system issues.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System (6 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
1987 Buick Lesabre: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System Issues
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1987 Buick Lesabre, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Electrical System:ignition Issues
Electrical System:ignition complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1987 Buick Lesabre, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1987 Buick Lesabre, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar Issues
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1987 Buick Lesabre, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering: steering wheel/handle bar-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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 (5 recalls)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) PRESSURE/WARNING SWITCH MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE FLUID SEEPAGE WHICH EVENTUALLY CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR. ADDITIONALLY, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR AND ABS ELECTRICAL RELAYS MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO WATER CONTAMINATION DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR AND/OR LOSS OF THE ABS FUNCTION.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
AN IN LINE FUSIBLE LINK MAY MELT DOWN AND CAUSE A FIRE.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
LOW TORQUE OF THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BOLTS COULD CAUSE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND/OR POOR PEDAL FEEL IF ATTACHMENT LOOSENS.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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).
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.
1987 Buick Lesabre vs. Class Average (Large Cars)
This vehicle
53
Class avg
29
1.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical large cars vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 53 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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