1997 Buick Lesabre electrical system problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Buick Lesabre — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The horn will sound without pressing the horn button(s) when the car is in motion or unoccupied. This occurs when the weather is cold. I have researched this online and it is apparently an issue for many owners. Part of the air bag contracts during the winter months pressing on part of the horn…”
filed Aug 21, 2018
“I own a 1997 buick le sabre custom (3.8) the car will shutdown when I am driving it.also it drains the battery.the date is the year that I purchased the car.”
filed Jun 27, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
19NA273 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 2, 2019This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 20, 2017
Electrical System problems in other Lesabre years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Lesabre | 25 | 32% |
| 2004 Lesabre | 66 | 41% |
| 2003 Lesabre | 15 | 9% |
| 2002 Lesabre | 24 | 8% |
| 2001 Lesabre | 38 | 12% |
| 2000 Lesabre | 87 | 13% |
| 1999 Lesabre | 28 | 13% |
| 1998 Lesabre | 50 | 13% |
| 1996 Lesabre | 14 | 14% |
| 1995 Lesabre | 22 | 12% |
| 1994 Lesabre | 24 | 15% |
| 1993 Lesabre | 25 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.