Does the 1997 Buick LeSabre have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1997 Buick LeSabre recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Buick dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Buick LeSabre?

394 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1997 Buick LeSabre recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Buick LeSabre. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Buick been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Buick dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1997 Buick LeSabre recalls, newest first

July 1, 1996NHTSA 96V116000275,811 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system

Summary: A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.
Consequence: This condition can cause a no-start condition and possibly an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module programming. Until the campaign repair is made, the vehicle hood should be shut whenever starting the vehicle to reduce the chance of personal injury.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 5, 1996NHTSA 96V04400015,122 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Summary: These vehicles were assembled with one or more incorrect safety belt and/or safety belt buckle ends. This does not conform with the requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: if an incorrect part is used, the belt may not latch properly, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant should a vehicle crash occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect all front and rear safety belt latch ends and safety belt buckles for correct parts and replace any incorrect parts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 394 complaints about the 1997 Buick LeSabre with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 26
Fires reported: 31
Injuries reported: 24
Deaths reported: 1

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline45
Fuel system44
Service brakes35
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe22
Power train › Automatic transmission21

Other 1997 Buick models

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Buick LeSabre have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 Buick LeSabre recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Buick dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Buick LeSabre?: 394 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.