1991 Buick Lesabre vs 1991 Chevrolet Caprice
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1991 Buick Lesabre | 1991 Chevrolet Caprice |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 30 | 131 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 3 | 3 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 15–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Chevrolet Caprice |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 31 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 18 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 12 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 12 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 8 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
1991 Buick Lesabre
1991 Chevrolet Caprice
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.