1999 Buick Lesabre Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 9%of 209 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,078miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Buick Lesabre, 9% of the 209 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,078 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.
“As I was driving from the gas station I took a left and as I accelerated, the engine started to vibrate. I I had never noticed this before that day. So proceed to take my time carefully back to work. I examined the undercarriage of my 99 Lesabre custom and that's where I noticed that the drivers side subframe bushings have all but fell out due to severe rust. Thankfully the passenger side is still firmly attached. Upon further research, this is a common problem with GM cars of this era and the dorman replacement parts are readily available. …”
NHTSA complaint #11196784, filed 2019-04“The contact owns a 1999 Buick Lesabre. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the contact heard a clunking noise coming from the engine compartment. He took the vehicle to the repair shop and was informed that the stabilizer bar split in half. The dealer currently does not have the parts to repair the vehicle, however, the contact will have it repaired once the parts arrive. The current and failure mileages were 66,000. Updated 11/14/07”
NHTSA complaint #10204137, filed 2007-09, 66,000 miles“The vehicle was involved in a roll over accident due to faulty rear springs, which resulted in one fatality and one injury. . Consumer stated the rear spring were replaced, however consumer believed the faulty rear suspension was the cause of her husband not being able to regain control of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10011277, filed 2003-04“While backing up, the consumer heard a loud popping noise. When the conumer placed the gear in drive, she heard the same noise. The car was then towed to a dealer. While being inspected, it was determined that the coil spring had failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10108768, filed 2005-01“Shocks in rear of vehicle are unstable. This causes the vehicle to bounce up & down, even with people in the front & the back. Would even have luggage in the truck & vehicle would bounce. Would have a controlling problem if not slowing down. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed by mechanic that problem is normal.”
NHTSA complaint #854492, filed 2000-01Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 6% |
| 2004 | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 17 | 5% |
| 2000 | 24 | 4% |
| 1999 | 19 | 9% |
| 1998 | 15 | 4% |
| 1997 | 20 | 5% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 5 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1999 Buick Lesabre
69 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTires
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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