2001 Buick Lesabre vs 2001 Pontiac Bonneville
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 | 2001 Buick Lesabre | 2001 Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 328 | 129 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 386 | 384 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 22 | 20 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 61,973 mi | 69,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 99 | 15 |
| Steering | 29 | 31 |
| Structure | 50 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 16 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 28 | 22 |
| Power Train | 31 | 17 |
| Air Bags | 29 | 11 |
| Engine | 19 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 22 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 12 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 5 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2001 Buick Lesabre
2001 Pontiac Bonneville
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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.