2005 Buick Lesabre Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Buick Lesabre, 6% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 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.
“Passenger side outer tie rod premature bushing joint failure. Excessive wear made it difficult to maintain straight line control of vehicle. Vehicle would wonder back and forth badly, and turns were delayed as a result of the premature wear in the tie rod joint. Mileage when diagnosed, 49505 on july 6,2010. Mileage at completion of repair was 49515 on july 7,2010. Fortunately this early failure of outer tie rod was found before a catastrophic failure occurrence on the freeway. Outer tie rod replace with an after market unit.”
NHTSA complaint #10341856, filed 2010-07, 49,505 miles“Hood moves up and down, due to vibration, happens at 40 MPH. Also, steering vibrates. Taken to dealer, tires changed 2 times. Dealer said nothing else they could do since it was a manufacturing defect. Also called manufacturer, who said the tires should have taken care of the problem. Car was at dealer 6 times dealer has done everything possible to help. But it was still not fix. Dealer said rotation problem- different size tires- changed wheel calibration, and road test under 40 MPH GM representative was working with consumer but they said this was the last step.”
NHTSA complaint #10119503, filed 2005-05, 14,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10011691Jun 6, 2022High speed shake or vibration.
- 10141360May 17, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10190337Oct 1, 2017Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and…
Suspension: 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 2005 Buick Lesabre
25 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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