1999 Buick Lesabre electrical system problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1999 Buick Lesabre — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1999 buick lesabre. Consumer writes in regards to defective ignition switch- anti theft wiring issues. *smd the consumer stated the ignition switch had to be replaced. An examination revealed that one of the anti-theft wires was broken and the second wire had the protective insulation coating…”
filed May 11, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph making a right turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced…”
filed Nov 10, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2017
Electrical System problems in other Lesabre years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Lesabre | 25 | 32% |
| 2004 Lesabre | 66 | 41% |
| 2003 Lesabre | 15 | 9% |
| 2002 Lesabre | 24 | 8% |
| 2001 Lesabre | 38 | 12% |
| 2000 Lesabre | 87 | 13% |
| 1998 Lesabre | 50 | 13% |
| 1997 Lesabre | 42 | 11% |
| 1996 Lesabre | 14 | 14% |
| 1995 Lesabre | 22 | 12% |
| 1994 Lesabre | 24 | 15% |
| 1993 Lesabre | 25 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.