Recalls ·2003 Buick LeSabre

2003 Buick LeSabre recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Buick LeSabre; the most frequently affected component is air bags — frontal. Owners filed 167 complaints, most often about structure. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2003 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints167
Crashes reported2in stored complaints
Fires reported3in stored complaints

Check your own vehicle by VIN at NHTSA →

Recalls (1)

Air bags — FrontalCampaign 02V222000 · 09 Aug 2002

Problem: Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.

Risk: Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began august 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Structure14 · 35%
Power train7 · 18%
Electrical system6 · 15%
Unknown or other6 · 15%
Air bags5 · 12%
Engine4 · 10%
Service brakes2 · 5%
Steering2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

201413
20159
20162
20172
20182
20194
20203
20211
20221
20231
20241
20251

From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the passenger side dashboard detached, including the air bag housing area. The loosened dashaboard distorted the contact's vision when driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…

Structure · Jul 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 buick lesabre. After crashing into a tree stump, the contact attempted to reverse and move the vehicle forward when it suddenly accelerated independently, causing the contact to crash into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a concussion,…

Vehicle speed control · Nov 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

The dashboard panel is separating at the front where it meets the defroster cowling. The separation is increasing along the front of the dash from driver to passenger side, and is starting to curl up considerably on the driver side. It is unknown how much further the separation/curling will continue, and is beginning…

Structure · Nov 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

2003 buick lesabre dash pad dash pad is buckling from the front, at the windshield edge of the pad. *tr

Structure · Nov 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20005
20022
20031

Related pages

Full specificationsAll model years2003 Buick lineup

Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

Related pages