NHTSA investigationPE02050
Investigation PE02050: 1996–2000 Buick Lesabre
- Status
- CLOSED
- Opened
- Jun 13, 2002
- Closed
- Oct 22, 2002
- Model years
- 1996–2000
Subject
Engine compartment fires
Component: Engine and engine cooling
An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.
Model years covered
- 2000 Buick Lesabre669 complaints
- 1999 Buick Lesabre209 complaints
- 1998 Buick Lesabre400 complaints
- 1997 Buick Lesabre394 complaints
- 1996 Buick Lesabre98 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.