2003 Buick Lesabre vs 2003 Chevrolet Impala
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Buick Lesabre | 2003 Chevrolet Impala |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 164 | 694 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 448 | 477 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 32 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 32 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,400 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Chevrolet Impala |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 15 | 264 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 103 |
| Engine | 8 | 88 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 80 |
| Structure | 57 | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 54 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 39 |
| Power Train | 18 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 15 |
| Stalling | 5 | 56 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 69 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 21 |
| Overheating | 0 | 18 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 11 |
2003 Buick Lesabre
2003 Chevrolet Impala
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.