CarRecallWatchThe 1986 Buick Lesabre has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (7 reports).
1986 Buick Lesabre recalls
Most common 1986 Buick Lesabre problems
Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
THE MASTER CYLINDER KIT HAS FAILED ON 4 OCCASIONS WITHOUT WARNING, AS THE DRIVER STEPPED ON THE BRAKE IT DID NOT WORK, THE DRIVER HAD TO DEPRESS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK TO GET IT TO STOP. NLM
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING LEFT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE RAN INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON.VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK THERE WERE THREE PEOPLE INJURED IN ACCIDENT, THE BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE TRIUMP I TIRES, TUWSRS, DOT NUMBER 00061298 ONLY HAD 1200 MILES AT TIME OF INCIDENT, CONSUMER HIT A VEHICLE HEAD ON AND THEN ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE SIDE, CONSUMER STATED THE TREAD SEPARATED. *SLC
TIRE TREAD SEPARATION. *AK
BUCKLE TO FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DOESN'T LATCH. SPRING IN BUCKLE IS BROKEN. PART IS COMMONLY USED IN ALL GMC VEHICLES. *AK
CRUISE CONTROL IS ACTIVATING ON ITS OWN WHILE SWITCH IS IN OFF POSITION, CAUSING VEHICLE TO INCREASE IN SPEED UNEXPECTEDLY.
1986 Buick Lesabre questions
Does the 1986 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1986 Buick Lesabre: Vehicle Speed Control; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Buick Lesabre?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (7), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Steering (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Buick Lesabre has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.