1994 Buick Lesabre Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (15.8% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints here are 2.1× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 25 · 15.8% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline | 20 · 12.7% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags:frontal | 17 · 10.8% | No official action | — |
| Tires:tread/belt | 10 · 6.3% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 · 5.7% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 8 · 5.1% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 158 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON DASHBOARD. PEDAL BECOMES SOFT, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS REPLACED REAR WHEEL SENSORS. HOWEVER ,IT…”NHTSA complaint 890885 — filed 06/21/2001 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“ABS LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION RENDERING BRAKES INOPERABLE.”NHTSA complaint 884825 — filed 04/02/2001 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“THIS SHOULD NOT BE A PROBLEM WITH A CAR THIS LITTLE AMOUNT OF MILES ON IT. COST WAS NEARLY 1600 DOLLARS TO FIX AND HAVE…”NHTSA complaint 740541 — filed 02/06/2001 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Buick Lesabre?
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues are the most-reported category, cited in 25 of 158 NHTSA complaints (15.8%), followed by engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (20), air bags:frontal (17), tires:tread/belt (10). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1994 Buick Lesabre have?
158 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 26 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, and 21 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 1994 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1994 Buick Lesabre's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
