CarRecallWatchThe 1987 Buick Lesabre has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 fires, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (15 reports).
1987 Buick Lesabre recalls
Most common 1987 Buick Lesabre problems
Problem areas named in the 40 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 15 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
THE VEHICLE STALLED MANY TIMES WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AND THE DEALER FIXED THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON CAME ON RIGHT AFTER EACH SERVICE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. *YH
THIS SAME COMPONENT FAILED ON A 1985 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY AT 135000 MILES. *AK
WHEEL COLUMN LOOSE -- EXCESSIVE PLAY AND STEERING WHEEL MOVEMENT MADE STEERING DIFFICULT AS WHEEL MOVED UP AND DOWN AND ROCKED AT AN ANGLE TO THE LEFT. DEALER CONTACTED AND GM CONTACTED--NEITHER CONSIDERED THIS A SAFETY CONCERN. WHEN I HIT MY BRAKES MY BODY WOULD MOVE FORWARD TOWARD THE WINDSHIELD BECAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN WAS NOT SECURE. I WAS FORCED TO COVER 100% COST OF THE REPAIR. THE DEALER HAD TO DROP THE ENGINE AND PUT A NEW BOLT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUM IN THE ENGINE AREA. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN. THIS WAS REPAIRED IN APPROXIMATELY 1996. ABOUT 18 MONTHS LATER, THE STEERING COLUMN STARTED TO DO THE SAME THING, BUT TO A LESSER DEGREE. BECAUSE OF MY W
ENGINE STALLED IN TRAFFIC DUE TO FUEL INJECTION FAILURE. YH
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 40MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. WHEN VEHICLE FREED UP CONSUMER LOST CONTROL, CROSSING THE CENTER LINE, BRINGING VEHICLE BACK BEFORE RUNNING INTO A DITCH AND FLIPPING OVER ON TOP. *AK
1987 Buick Lesabre questions
Does the 1987 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1987 Buick Lesabre: Vehicle Speed Control; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Buick Lesabre?
Based on 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (15), Electrical System (8), Engine And Engine Cooling (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 1987 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.