2005 Buick Lesabre Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2005 Buick Lesabre has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (25 reports).

0Recalls
77Owner complaints
6Crashes reported
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2005 Buick Lesabre recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2005 Buick Lesabre.

Most common 2005 Buick Lesabre problems

Problem areas named in the 77 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System25
Power Train8
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Suspension5
Tires5
Engine5
Air Bags5
Vehicle Speed Control4
Unknown Or Other4
Steering4

What owners report

2025-10-28, Fuel System, Gasoline
The contact owns a 2005 Buick LeSabre. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the fuel gauge sensors failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the fuel gauge sensor failed to provide adequate information regarding the fuel level. The fuel warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, there was an abnormal humming sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the front driver’s side hub bearing had failed to function as intended. The contact had replaced the hub bearing three times. The vehicle was taken t
2022-11-14, Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge false reading. Hard shift's
2021-05-14, Engine
ENGINE INTAKE GASKET FAILURE
2021-01-30, Power Train
THE TRANSMISSION RARELY SLIPS CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. I MUST PULL OVER SHIFT OFF THE VEHICLE AND START IT AGAIN. *TR
2020-02-02, Exterior Lighting
THE HEADLIGHTS JUST STOPPED WORKING. IT IS NOT THE BULB AS THE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN I LOCK OR UNLOCK THE CAR USING THE FOB. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE HEADLIGHTS JUST STOPPED WORKING, THIS WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WITH NO STREET LIGHTS. I JUST HAD THE CAR IN THE SHOP TWO MONTHS AGO FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE HAS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE CAR AND THE HEADLIGHTS. I LOVE THIS CAR BUT I CAN'T DRIVE AT NIGHT AS I HAVE NO LIGHTS AND CAN'T KEEP TAKING IT TO THE SHOP AND PAYING OUT MONEY EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS TO FIX THE SAME PROBLEM.

2005 Buick Lesabre questions

Does the 2005 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2005 Buick Lesabre at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Buick Lesabre?

Based on 77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (25), Power Train (8), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 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.

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