1988 Buick Lesabre Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seat belts of the 1988 Buick Lesabre, 14% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1988 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that all of the seat belts failed to engage. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 73,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10204264, filed 2007-09, 60,000 miles“Seat belt clasp failed. Manufacturer no longer carries that part. Dealer is unable to repair due to liablility. State requires seat belts, but vehicle owner is unable to get repaired to original condition. Doesn't seem right nor acceptable!!”
NHTSA complaint #737680, filed 2000-12Related recalls
- 88V006000Jan 20, 1988Owners manual did not include instructions on proper usage of rear seat safety belt systems.Covers: Buick Lesabre 1988
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 | 22 | 6% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 10% |
| 1990 | 6 | 13% |
| 1989 | 4 | 15% |
| 1988 | 3 | 14% |
| 1987 | 4 | 10% |
| 1986 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1988 Buick Lesabre
12 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Buick Lesabre
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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