1991 Buick LeSabre Custom review from North America
"Comfortable death trap"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brakes.
Lines gone three times in three years.
Blower Motor.
Struts and bearings.
Front Wheel Bearing.
Rear Wheel Bearing.
A/C Compressor.
Rear Wheel Cylinder.
Alternator.
Gas lines.
Gas tank.
Sending unit very questionable. Reads a quarter full when empty.
General comments?
I have never had such an unreliable car in all my life. A constant headache from day one.
The engine is strong though. One plus.
I am sure this car was OK in its prime, but this is ridiculas. I've owned cars twenty years old that did not fail like this. Every week a new problem.
I just had the brake lines done for the second time. Now brake cylinders failing. Almost crashed due to third brake line failure in three years. First time on highway at 100 km per hour. Lucky to have survived. This car is a curse from hell.
This is the second time I have posted this review. Mysteriously it never shows up on the site. Kind of like they only want to hear glowing reviews about all cars. Well this is a 100% lemon. I've driven GM all my life. That is over. Toyota will be my next choice. All cars are subject to failure, but this LeSabre is a death trap. I could not in good conscience sell it to anyone. It must be in the junk yard.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 212000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 248000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Pontiac Catalina |
| Date of Entry | 15th October, 2007 |


