1998 Buick Lesabre Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 400 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,914miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 1998 Buick Lesabre, 1% of the 400 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,914 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Vehicle fire/ vehicle destroyed. On several occasions, prior to fire, vehicle would surge then die out at both stops and when slowing down. Also engine had a whining noise. Dealer replaced generator assembly. Fuel filter also replaced. Cleaned throttle body. Brakes made squealing noise. Rear brakes cleaned and adjusted. There was a loud noise in the right rear after hot at stops. Exhaust system misaligned. The mirror compass and rear window were also inoperative. Vehicle was also involved in an accident prior to fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10019740, filed 2003-05, 33,914 miles“A/c has been sprayed and odor neutralized and later coils of A/C & heater cleaned and I still smell mold. Developed and allergy and sinus infection in december of 1998, before I had car six months and am still seeing doctor for congestion and infection.”
NHTSA complaint #718980, filed 2000-02Related service bulletins
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- 10154641Feb 15, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
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- 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…
- 10138060Mar 15, 2017This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10082506Aug 26, 2016This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating…
- 10114947Dec 4, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1998 Buick Lesabre
196 complaintsFuel system
76 complaintsElectrical system
50 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Buick Lesabre
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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