1996 Buick Lesabre Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Buick Lesabre, 7% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 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.
“There are two recalls on your site related to my vehicle. Two dealers tell me there are no recalls on my car. Even though there is one campaign sticker located under the hood. I have a Buick lasabre 1996 it back fires when starting. Can you check and see if the two you list are asssoceated with my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10160413, filed 2006-06, 49,000 miles“While car was parked but running, contact noticed that fuel was leaking onto the driveway. There were children in the vehicle at the time. The vehicle has since been repaired. The fuel line, fuel pump and fuel sender were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10125102, filed 2005-06, 57,000 miles“He received the recall notice and he called the dealer as instructed in the letter and the dealer said that the part isn't in yet. (recall-96v116000).”
NHTSA complaint #986828, filed 1996-07Related recalls
- 96V116000Jul 1, 1996A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.Covers: Buick Lesabre 1996–1997, Oldsmobile 98 1996, Buick Regal 1996 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Fuel 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 1996 Buick Lesabre
18 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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.
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