1997 Buick Lesabre Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 9%of 394 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Buick Lesabre, 9% of the 394 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have discovered a brake fluid leak from the ABS modulator assembly in my 1997 Buick Lesabre. There is a recall (#00v114000) for this very same problem in 2000 lesabres. This can cause the braking system to malfunction! The recall should be extended to cover earlier years. In the mean time I am going to purchase a new ABS modulator assembly. I fear the new valve assembly will develop the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10171701, filed 2006-10, 156,190 miles“When applying brakes brake pedal pushes up against foot and car vibrates making a chattering noise which seems to be coming from the front of the car. It seems the ABS was trying to work even though the pavement is dry.”
NHTSA complaint #10245149, filed 2008-10, 124,000 miles“I had taken this vehicle back to the Buick dealership where I purchased it at 34k miles and told them it had a miss and that it hesitated driving down the road. They said it was a spark plug and replaced one. The last time I took it to another Buick dealer it needed 4,200.00 to make it road worthy including a new water pump, new transmission, new brakes and rotors. The service code on the car should have indicated failure of these parts when I took it to the first dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #750591, filed 2001-08“1997 Buick Lesabre backfires at startup, engine light illuminates, and the vehicle stalls without warning. There was a whining noise when the vehicle was started and rear brake noise was intermittent. The consumer requested info in reference to warranties related to his make/model.”
NHTSA complaint #10128099, filed 2005-06“Rear brakes sound like metal rubbing against metal when coming to a complete stop. Consumer stated that while checking the ball joints again and found that two of the ball joints, one on each side, did not have any grease, which means that the ball joints were worn out.”
NHTSA complaint #898930, filed 2001-11Related 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…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9 | 12% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 14 | 9% |
| 2002 | 18 | 6% |
| 2001 | 13 | 4% |
| 2000 | 44 | 7% |
| 1999 | 20 | 10% |
| 1998 | 26 | 7% |
| 1997 | 36 | 9% |
| 1996 | 13 | 13% |
| 1995 | 19 | 11% |
| 1994 | 33 | 21% |
| 1993 | 70 | 36% |
| 1992 | 72 | 38% |
| 1991 | 7 | 23% |
| 1990 | 7 | 15% |
| 1989 | 3 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
| 1986 | 2 | 13% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1997 Buick Lesabre
110 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsFuel system
40 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
29 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsTires
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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