NHTSA — Vehicle Speed Control Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
60,600 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2003 Buick LeSabre engine problems

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2003 Buick LeSabre Owner Comments

problem #5

Jan 012013

LeSabre

  • 150,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owned a 2003 Buick Lesabre. After crashing into a tree stump, the contact attempted to reverse and move the vehicle forward when it suddenly accelerated independently, causing the contact to crash into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a concussion, foot, chest, neck, back and knee injuries which required medical attention. The middle rear passenger sustained brain and knee injuries which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

- Springfield , PA, USA

problem #4

Feb 272014

LeSabre 6-cyl

  • 130,000 miles
Stopped car in parking lot, turned off engine. Returned to car, started engine and put in reverse. Car took off when throttle body stuck wide open. Car made wide circle's, I tried to stop by pushing on brake pedal, after hitting several cement parking curbs and then striking another car I was able to get car stopped and turned off engine.

- Seqwuim, WA, USA

problem #3

Jul 262013

LeSabre

  • miles
Gas pedal sticks when going forward after using reverse.

- Mt. Airy, NC, USA

problem #2

Apr 292004

LeSabre 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 23,000 miles
While driving, the consumer applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. This caused lost of braking power. The consumer placed both feet on the brake pedal but the vehicle did not stop. Consequently the vehicle collided with another vehicle. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. No injuries were reported. The consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic advised the consumer that a representative would come down to determine the cause of the problem.

- Asheboro, NC, USA

problem #1

Jul 182003

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • miles
Consumer states while traveling 25 mph and without any indication vehicle surged and drove off.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

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