1992 Buick Lesabre Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 14%of 189 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 182,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Buick Lesabre, 14% of the 189 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 182,500 miles. 7 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1992 Buick Lesabre. The contact noticed coolant leaking from under the vehicle. While the parking brake was engaged, the contact had to depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from rolling down an incline. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign numbers: 96v015000 (power train) and 91v167000 (parking brake) however, the contact's VIN was excluded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10608073, filed 2014-07, 240,000 miles“While driving vehicle engine just dropped out. Vehicle just stopped suddenly. Contacted tow company & driver indicated motor mounts broke. Vehicle towed to dealership & mechanic indicated the k frame had separated. This caused a lack of steering control. Motor mounts were still intact.”
NHTSA complaint #876918, filed 2000-12“After driving the vehicle about 1/2 mile, at the speed of 20 MPH, saw steam coming from the front of the vehicle. As driver pulled to the side of the road vehicle had no brakes. Was able to pull into a shopping center and stop the vehicle. At that time the vehicle was on fire and burned up in the engine compartment.”
NHTSA complaint #822461, filed 1998-04“The engine would stop while driving at speeds from 10 to 45 MPH once it was hot. The engine could not be restarted for 10 to 30 minutes. After the engine stops running it is difficult to steer or stop the vehicle. Dealer found the crankshaft timing pickup sensor failed when it became hot.”
NHTSA complaint #537694, filed 1998-07“When traveling at any speed in hot climate weather vehicle stalls and cuts off without any prior warning, causing loss of all power. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #852650, filed 1999-11Related recalls
- 96V015000Jan 23, 1996Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is…Covers: Buick Lesabre 1992–1993, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1992–1995, Chevrolet Lumina APV 1992–1995 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 5% |
| 2003 | 8 | 5% |
| 2002 | 18 | 6% |
| 2001 | 28 | 9% |
| 2000 | 78 | 12% |
| 1999 | 69 | 33% |
| 1998 | 196 | 49% |
| 1997 | 110 | 28% |
| 1996 | 18 | 18% |
| 1995 | 14 | 8% |
| 1994 | 36 | 23% |
| 1993 | 25 | 13% |
| 1992 | 26 | 14% |
| 1991 | 5 | 17% |
| 1990 | 5 | 11% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1988 | 2 | 10% |
| 1987 | 6 | 15% |
| 1986 | 6 | 38% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
| 1984 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 1992 Buick Lesabre
72 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Buick Lesabre
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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