1993 Buick Lesabre power train problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1993 Buick Lesabre — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1993 buick lesabre - the motor-transmission mount failed at the point of accelerating from and intersection. The rear of the mount dropped to the pavement resulting in a complete loss of steering and braking. Diagnosis by the buick dealer making the repair is that this failure is due to rust. The…”
filed Jul 21, 2008
“I just bought a used buick lesaber and it's leaking transmission fluid. The car is a 93 and just bought it in nov. 06. I found out there is a recall on this car. And need to know what my options are to getting this problem fixed. *nm”
filed Dec 19, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine…
990730030A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2001Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt
990730030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1999Information on growling noise in transaxle during first four minutes after start up. *yc
10001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1998Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
577106A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1997Cold start rattle noise. *tw
577106A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1996
Power Train problems in other Lesabre years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Lesabre | 8 | 10% |
| 2004 Lesabre | 12 | 7% |
| 2003 Lesabre | 18 | 11% |
| 2002 Lesabre | 13 | 4% |
| 2001 Lesabre | 31 | 9% |
| 2000 Lesabre | 24 | 4% |
| 1999 Lesabre | 15 | 7% |
| 1998 Lesabre | 20 | 5% |
| 1997 Lesabre | 33 | 8% |
| 1996 Lesabre | 6 | 6% |
| 1995 Lesabre | 8 | 4% |
| 1994 Lesabre | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 Buick Lesabre
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.