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Buick LeSabre repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (18%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (6%)

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Buick LeSabre repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (39%)

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Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Buick LeSabre 4dr Sedan

205-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick LeSabre in Alabama, United States
- Mar 2014
Mar 2014

137000 mi

US $500
Adjustments made but was advised that transmission needs to be replaced, given repair quote for $3200.00. Now looking to replace this vehicle. 

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2004 Buick LeSabre 4dr Sedan

205-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick LeSabre in Florida, United States
Jun 2015 - May 2021
Jul 2015

85000 mi

US $1200
Lower Intake manifold gaskets, valve cover gaskets, random water leaks fixed. General maint - spark plugs/wires, coolant flush, oil change, etc. 
Oct 2017

115000 mi

US $850
Compressor and associated parts 
Dec 2017

118000 mi

US $250
Both front windows stopped working. Needed new window motors 
Jan 2018

143000 mi

US $600
Lower control arms (bushings) 
Nov 2018

134000 mi

US $900
rusty brake lines  and lower control arms 
Buick LeSabre in Montana, United States
Dec 2017 - Oct 2018
May 2018

124169 mi
Had a transmission fluid leak. Had to wait until next morning to take car in for repair. They found nothing wrong with it and topped off power steering fluid. No charges for looking at vehicle. 
Oct 2018

127827 mi

US $201
Replaced Brake Rotors with Bosch QuietCast Brake Rotors, 3 years limited warranty. 
Buick LeSabre in Illinois, United States
May 2020 - Jun 2022
Jun 2020

126000 mi

US $180
battery couldn't recharge. had to replace 

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2003 Buick LeSabre 4dr Sedan

205-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick LeSabre in New York, United States
Jun 2017 - Sep 2019
Jun 2018

63000 mi

US $500
AC was down a pound of refrigerant after 15 years of use. The system was evacuated and recharged. rear air shocks & front struts replaced 
Aug 2019

70000 mi

US $430
tire valve stem leaking and replaced rotors and pads worn out 
Buick LeSabre in Tennessee, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018

159000 mi

US $15
Hold down bracket holding rear passenger brake line just behind front passenger tire broke allowing brake line to rub and rupture line over time. Went to pull a part. Pulled brake line and hold downs. Replaced all very easily. Did have problem bleeding lines, but only because I missed tightening up one fitting allowing air into system. 
Buick LeSabre in Alabama, United States
- Mar 2012
Jan 2006

24396 mi

US $212
Replaced battery. 
Mar 2006

27493 mi

US $517
Replaced ignition module. 
Jan 2007

33000 mi

US $282
Replaced intake manifold gasket. 
Sep 2010

62738 mi

US $349
Replace front motor mount. 
Oct 2010

63175 mi
Replaced catalytic converter and muffer. Under emissions warranty. 
Mar 2012

72000 mi
Diagnosed failing body control module. Could not tell which one until it failed again. Car unsafe to drive. We did not repair, left car at dealer and traded it in. 
Buick LeSabre in Ontario, Canada
- May 2010
Sep 2009

45880 mi

C $1734
Rebuild trans. after torque convertor solenoids wore into the inner case & caused the trans. to feel like the car had a engine miss. took out the splines on the shaft for 4th gear. New parts have an up-date to stop this. 

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2001 Buick LeSabre 4dr Sedan

205-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick LeSabre in Georgia, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017

212000 mi

US $350
MAF Sensor and cabling 
Buick LeSabre in Washington, United States
Jul 2017 - Jun 2019
Jan 2018

239100 mi

US $60
Water pump bearings were worn. Replaced water pump & coolant. Replaced warped rotors. Rotors were warped because I (owner) overtightened. 

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1997 Buick LeSabre 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Buick in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Apr 2021

85000 mi

US $137
Inspection 
Aug 2021

86000 mi

US $390
Compressor failed need to be replaced 
Jun 2022

96000 mi

US $400
Ac compressor, dryer, replaced. 
Buick in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2014

93000 mi
Break pads worn, needed replacing 

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