1993 Buick Lesabre Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 17%of 194 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,427miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Buick Lesabre, 17% of the 194 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,427 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.
“I just bought a used Buick lesaber and it's leaking transmission fluid. The car is a 93 and just bought it in nov. 06. I found out there is a recall on this car. And need to know what my options are to getting this problem fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10176529, filed 2006-12, 138,300 miles“1993 Buick Lesabre - the motor-transmission mount failed at the point of accelerating from and intersection. The rear of the mount dropped to the pavement resulting in a complete loss of steering and braking. Diagnosis by the Buick dealer making the repair is that this failure is due to rust. The car was originally sold in rochester, michigan. I am the second owner in northwest ohio. Due to both states and areas using road salt, the mount failed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10235132, filed 2008-07, 113,140 miles“Vehicle lost power while driving 35 MPH. This caused consumer to drift to the side of the road. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership. The mechanic determined that the transmission failed. The consumer later learned that a recall was issued for the transmission cooling unit and lines. The consumer feels this recall is related to her vehicle's failure. The consumer request reimbursement. The vehicle was only seven months old at the time of the failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10071704, filed 2004-06, 109,714 miles“The contact stated white smoke emanated intermittently from under the hood of the vehicle while driving 30 MPH. This was accompanied by a smell of antifreeze. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer. There was a NHTSA recall# 96v015000 which pertained to the automatic transmission cooling unit and lines. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10170628, filed 2006-10, 93,000 miles“While driving vehicle did not accelerate when pressing the accelerator pedal. Vehicle failed to move. Consumer heard a loud clanking noise while shifting, and noticed fluid underneath the vehicle while parked. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10087870, filed 2004-08Related 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
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | 10% |
| 2004 | 12 | 7% |
| 2003 | 18 | 11% |
| 2002 | 13 | 4% |
| 2001 | 31 | 9% |
| 2000 | 24 | 4% |
| 1999 | 15 | 7% |
| 1998 | 20 | 5% |
| 1997 | 33 | 8% |
| 1996 | 6 | 6% |
| 1995 | 8 | 4% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 33 | 17% |
| 1992 | 20 | 11% |
| 1991 | 2 | 7% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1993 Buick Lesabre
70 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Buick Lesabre
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology