1997 Buick Lesabre Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 7%of 394 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Buick Lesabre, 7% of the 394 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 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.
“The sub frame bushing is completely rotted. Day it was sold to me passed inspection but on car fax it failed safety inspection? It cracks and creaks when turning left.”
NHTSA complaint #10859934, filed 2016-04, 103,000 miles“Car clouded up. Obstructing vision. Mechanic replaced heater core with GM part. Same thing happened in days. Replaced with another...same thing happened again. Supplier to mechanic indicated a common fault with that part. A third part (aftermarket) has been installed. If these GM parts were known by supplier to be faulty, why have they not been recalled and why did he not inform mechanic before the installation? Mechanic has installed part three times, and only been paid once. I was almost in an accident, hit a curb to avoid being hit. …”
NHTSA complaint #10254703, filed 2009-01“Rearview mirror, while driving, is loose and tilts very often. Needs to be adjusted, it will dangle, go back and forth, it is still attached to the wire and swings. Can eventually hit the driver in the head. Dealer contacted and cannot repair the mirror. Accident occurred and mirror hit windshield,and the windshield was shattered.”
NHTSA complaint #827580, filed 1998-09“Every now and then when turning on the windshield wipers they do not come on. Reported to dealer in september of 97. Dealer not able to duplicate the problem. In march the circuit board was replaced, but the prolbem still continued. Vehicle taken to dealer again on may 8th. Dealer could not detect the problem with vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #823493, filed 1998-05“Windshield wipers have to work on high speed for a while before they can operate on normal speed. Vehicle been to dealer on four occasions, and problem still occurring. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8017677, filed 2002-08Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 5% |
| 2003 | 15 | 9% |
| 2002 | 118 | 38% |
| 2001 | 101 | 31% |
| 2000 | 249 | 37% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 12 | 3% |
| 1997 | 29 | 7% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 3% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 7% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1997 Buick Lesabre
110 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsFuel system
40 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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