10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,000 miles

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problem #3

Aug 191998

LeSabre

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owned a 1997 Buick Lesabre. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the rear driver side seat belt webbing tightened independently around the child's body. The occupant sustained a fractured back and torn spine. In addition, there was injury to the abdomen. The injuries required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Mahomet, IL, USA

problem #2

Jan 121997

LeSabre

  • miles
When riding in the vehicle and trying to get the seat belts to stay around the consumer, the front and the rear seat belt straps are too short to be pulled out and to go around the consumer.

- Santa Ann, CA, USA

problem #1

Jul 191997

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Seat belt failed.

- Arcadia, CA, USA