2002 Buick Lesabre vs 2002 Chevrolet Impala
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 | 2002 Buick Lesabre | 2002 Chevrolet Impala |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 309 | 795 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 412 | 448 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 38 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 32 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 78,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Chevrolet Impala |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 24 | 305 |
| Visibility | 115 | 31 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 123 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 106 |
| Engine | 16 | 75 |
| Air Bags | 37 | 47 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 63 |
| Steering | 13 | 57 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 57 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 14 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 75 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 26 |
| Overheating | 0 | 17 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 13 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 13 |
2002 Buick Lesabre
2002 Chevrolet Impala
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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.