1988 Buick LeSabre Review

1988 Buick LeSabre is a Wagon 4-dr style car measuring 220.50 in length and 59.30 in height. Made in United States, 1988 Buick LeSabre has 5 trims priced by the manufacturer at 16,040 with just total of 4 recalls in the past 1988 Buick LeSabre. It’s seating 6 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 22.00 gallon. The engine is 5.0L V8 OHV 16V and uses 16 of gasoline in the city and 16 on highways.

Make: Buick
Model: LeSabre
Trims Available: 5
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: WAGON 4-DR
Engine: 5.0L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 6
MSRP: $16,040 USD
MPG: 16 City / 24 HWY
Tires: 225/75R15
Tank Size: 22 gallon

Buick LeSabre 1988 Trims

1988 Buick LeSabre Estate Wagon

Engine: 5.0L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: WAGON 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 16 City / 24 HWY

1988 Buick LeSabre Coupe

Engine: 3.8L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 19 City / 29 HWY

1988 Buick LeSabre Custom

Engine: 3.8L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 19 City / 29 HWY

1988 Buick LeSabre Limited

Engine: 3.8L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 19 City / 29 HWY

1988 Buick LeSabre Limited coupe

Engine: 3.8L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 19 City / 29 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 1G4BR81Y3JA400529
  • 1G4BR81Y1JA400318
  • 1G4BR81Y5JA403092
  • 1G4BR81YXJA405145
  • 1G4BR81Y4JA404668

Safety & Recalls

Recall 06E043000 started on /Date(1148011200000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Recall 88V006000 started on /Date(569653200000-0500)/.

Summary: OWNERS MANUAL DID NOT INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS ON PROPER USAGE OF REAR SEAT SAFETY BELT SYSTEMS.

Consequence: VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 209.

Remedy: FURNISH OWNERS WITH UPDATED OWNERS MANUALS THAT CONTAIN THE OMITTED INSTRUCTIONS.

Recall 88V067000 started on /Date(577425600000-0400)/.

Summary: LOW TORQUE OF THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BOLTS COULD CAUSE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND/OR POOR PEDAL FEEL IF ATTACHMENT LOOSENS.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF BRAKEHYDRAULIC UNIT FROM ITS MOUNTING BRACKET AND RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTIONAND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: REPLACE HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BOLTS.

Recall 89V102000 started on /Date(613972800000-0400)/.

Summary: A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).

Consequence: SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.

FAQ

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With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 1988 Buick LeSabre is its excellent fuel economy. 1988 Buick LeSabre has a 5.0L V8 OHV 16V engine and It gets 16/24 mpg city/highway.

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1988 Buick LeSabre can go 352 miles in the city and 528 on the highways.

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