1992 Buick Lesabre structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1992 Buick Lesabre — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1) driving on smooth pavement at 35mph, sudden and harsh thud was felt vehicle veered out of it's traffic lane, steering the vehicle was nearly impossible. Operated brake to stop vehicle. 2) inspection reveals both rear engine cradle mounting bolts failed, dropping engine/transaxle onto steering…”
filed Apr 24, 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 buick lesabre. While driving 15 mph, the entire subframe that holds the engine separated from the vehicle. The failure caused a crash. The contact's husband suffered moderate neck pains. The contact had no control of the steering at the time of the crash. There was a…”
filed Dec 4, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some customers may comment that there is corrosion ( rust ) appearing on the left and /or right rocker panel(s). *yc
832006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1998Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
971101631041 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 1997
Structure problems in other Lesabre years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Lesabre | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 Lesabre | 19 | 12% |
| 2003 Lesabre | 57 | 35% |
| 2002 Lesabre | 51 | 17% |
| 2001 Lesabre | 50 | 15% |
| 2000 Lesabre | 25 | 4% |
| 1999 Lesabre | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 Lesabre | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 Lesabre | 17 | 4% |
| 1996 Lesabre | 6 | 6% |
| 1995 Lesabre | 16 | 9% |
| 1994 Lesabre | 9 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 Buick Lesabre
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.