2002 Buick Lesabre Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 310 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Buick Lesabre, 3% of the 310 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“In a small town, approaching a stop sign at the highway crossroad with 2-3 vehicles in front of me. I removed my foot from the accelerator and started braking. The engine immediately revved, I moved my foot to try to raise the accelerator and it was all the way to the floor; it would not raise. I immediately placed in neutral and as pulling as close to curb as possible, I shut the ignition off, then placed in park. It had to be towed back home until we can deal with it. Luckily, I was able to act quickly enough to prevent any damage to any other vehicle or person.”
NHTSA complaint #11203844, filed 2019-04, 230,000 miles“Driving vehicle on road in subdivision when gas pedal became stuck and car accelerated out of control striking a garage door and wall with great impact. Air bags did not deploy. Driver escaped with minor injuries. Car was totaled. No else in car.”
NHTSA complaint #10924252, filed 2016-11, 115,000 miles“Accelerator pedal requires excessive amount of force to depress the pedal. This results in a noticeable surge when going forward from a stopped position. It almost feels as if there is spring holding the throttle open and there is a break point at which the spring lets loose before the throttle opens. A visual inspection of the throttle and throttle body did not reveal any obstructions or binding cable. The floor mats are not a factor in this problem. Problem is most noticeable after the car has been started and placed in the drive position. …”
NHTSA complaint #10342348, filed 2010-07, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal became stuck whenever the vehicle was brought to a complete stop. The contact had to push down hard on the accelerator pedal so that it would release and the vehicle would move forward. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 62,500. The current mileage was approximately 64,000. Updated 07/19/10 the consumer stated the pedal became stuck and when he applied it harder it snapped free. Updated 07/21/10.”
NHTSA complaint #10332000, filed 2010-05, 62,500 miles“2002 Buick lasabre. Consumer states problem with cruise control and sudden acceleration. The consumer stated while stopped at a red light with his foot on the brake, the cruise control light suddenly illuminated and the vehicle accelerated up to 50 MPH and the gas pedal moved down by itself automatically. The consumer stated he managed to slam on the brake and the vehicle stopped.”
NHTSA complaint #10323192, filed 2010-04Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 3% |
| 2001 | 10 | 3% |
| 2000 | 25 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 12 | 3% |
| 1996 | 6 | 6% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 11 | 7% |
| 1993 | 12 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 7 | 15% |
| 1989 | 4 | 15% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2002 Buick Lesabre
118 complaintsBody and structure
51 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsTires
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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