1991 Buick Lesabre Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1991 Buick Lesabre, 10% of the 30 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Vehicle fire after fuel ran out of vehicle. Nar 07/02/2003. While driving the consumer noticed that the vehicle was out of gas. The consumer figured the vehicle had a fuel leak since he had filled the vehicle up the day before. When he attempted to restart the vehicle he heard a loud pop and the vehicle caught on fire (ohio traffic crash report).”
NHTSA complaint #10026618, filed 2003-07“Gasoline leaks where it enters into fuel tank, dissolves in unercoating, causing gasoline to leak onto floor of garage, fire potential. Fuel filter was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #805521, filed 1996-11Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 6% |
| 2004 | 13 | 8% |
| 2003 | 6 | 4% |
| 2002 | 11 | 4% |
| 2001 | 17 | 5% |
| 2000 | 60 | 9% |
| 1999 | 28 | 13% |
| 1998 | 76 | 19% |
| 1997 | 40 | 10% |
| 1996 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 10 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 10% |
| 1990 | 6 | 13% |
| 1989 | 4 | 15% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1991 Buick Lesabre
10 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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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