The 1989 Buick Lesabre has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,661 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.
VEHICLES MAY HAVE DISCREPANT WELDS IN THE LEFT REAR ROCKER PANEL WHICH CAN CAUSE DEFORMATION OF THE PANEL.
INCREASED DEFORMATION OF THE LEFT REAR ROCKER PANELCAN CAUSE THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE NOT TO ACHIEVE THE LOAD REQUIREDBY FMVSS NO. 210.
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT KIT.
FUEL ROLLOVER VALVE ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH VEHICLE BECOMES INVERTEDMISSING VALVE COULD ALLOW FUEL SPILLAGE IN EXCESS OF AMOUNT ALLOWED BY FMVSS 301WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
REPLACE FUEL SENDER AND PUMP ASSEMBLY.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“While driving on I-485s approx 45 miles drivers side tire blew out. There was tires tread only ripped in a circle around whitewall area of a kumho touring 795 size 205-75r-14 tire was serviced by dealer who I purchased tires with a warranty have not had the tires for a year they gave me free tire…”
“Fuel line pressure feeder at lh side rusted through the plastic bracket in front of rear wheel frame rail in august 2005. Pool of gas 3 inches in diameter under the car in closed garage overnight. Both rear brake lines rusted through the same spot in january 2006. Lost brakes while driving in…”
“Fuel line pressure feeder at lh side rusted through the plastic bracket in front of rear wheel frame rail in august 2005. Pool of gas 3 inches in diameter under the car in closed garage overnight. Both rear brake lines rusted through the same spot in january 2006. Lost brakes while driving in…”
“1989 buick lesabre engine compartment caught on fire. *ts *jb”
“Treads separated on two front tires after only 14,582 miles. *ak”
“While making a left turn, everything locked up on vehicle. Could not turn steering wheel nor turn vehicle off with the key. Dealer contacted. Nlm dealer found and replaced tcc solenoid and all 3 gear switches in transmission failed. *tt”
“While making a left turn, everything locked up on vehicle. Could not turn steering wheel nor turn vehicle off with the key. Dealer contacted. Nlm dealer found and replaced tcc solenoid and all 3 gear switches in transmission failed. *tt”
“While traveling at highway speed of 55 mph, vehicle hydroplaned, came down into a concrete pillar onto guardrail on passenger's side, and bounced off into the medium strip. Insurance notified. *ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 Buick Lesabre as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.