2004 Buick Lesabre Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 8%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Buick Lesabre, 8% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.
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.
“The gauges in the instrument panel stop working. The speedometer has stopped working I am driving a vehicle and not know how fast I am driving. The gas gauge has stop working I don't know how much gas is in my car I have to fill the tank and check it every two weeks so I will not run out of gas.”
NHTSA complaint #10967038, filed 2017-03, 62,000 miles“While driving home my fuel gauge stopped working. When I got home I turned the car off and then back on and the fuel gauge was now in the 6 position on a clock. Now I have no idea if there is any fuel in the car or not. Luckily I reset the trip meter with every fuel up so I know I can go approximately 300 miles. Although in the winter when we have to idle our car so the fuel mileage goes down and I do not get as many miles on a tank. Hope I don't run out of fuel during the winter. …”
NHTSA complaint #10717774, filed 2015-05, 75,146 miles“First fuel gauge would not work cost $400.00 to replace system now my mileage works when it wants can/t always tell how fast I am going then all of a sudden it will work.”
NHTSA complaint #10712915, filed 2015-04, 51,000 miles“Speedometer and gas gauge stopped working at 32,000. Speedometer works sometimes. Gas gauge registers passed full , and in the 7 o'clock position. I need to keep track of my mileage per tank full at - to not go beyond 300 mile range before I need to fill up the tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10265513, filed 2009-04, 32,000 miles“I have several complaints. My car has never been in an accident. I have had to replace the gas tank filler neck as it cracked. My car had 45,000 some miles on it at the time. ($473) Buick said it was the result of freezing/ thawing temperatures in winter. Then my ashtray door broke - it won't stay closed on it's own. Buick wanted $300 - 400 to fix that. I'm using velcro. Then my odometer needle stopped working and just hangs. I have had to replace every light bulb in the car and the lights on the dash heating/air panel area have gone out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10220895, filed 2008-03, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 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…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 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…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 6% |
| 2004 | 13 | 8% |
| 2003 | 6 | 4% |
| 2002 | 11 | 4% |
| 2001 | 17 | 5% |
| 2000 | 60 | 9% |
| 1999 | 28 | 13% |
| 1998 | 76 | 19% |
| 1997 | 40 | 10% |
| 1996 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 10 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 10% |
| 1990 | 6 | 13% |
| 1989 | 4 | 15% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2004 Buick Lesabre
66 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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