Buick LeSabre seventh generation

Buick LeSabre seventh generation
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The Buick LeSabre seventh generation (1992–1999): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 5 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: H-body

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–5,080–5,100 mm
Width–1,902 mm
Height–1,412–1,420 mm
Wheelbase–2,814 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight–1,561 kg
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)481 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)3,087 L EPA–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

1,820 complaints for model years 1992–1999. 136 crashes · 148 fires · 127 injuries · 3 deaths

  • Engine 433
  • Brakes 167
  • Airbags 120
  • Electrical system 89
  • Fuel system 88
  • Transmission and drivetrain 77

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 5 versions of the Buick LeSabre seventh generation

United States 4 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1998–1999CLKUP3.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1996–1997(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP3.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1993–1995(FFS), CLKUP · (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP3.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1992(FFS), CLKUP3.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km

Canada 1 version

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1995–1999Full-size3.8 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.4–12.1 L/100 km 5-cycle262–278 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.