Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2005 Buick LeSabre. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the fuel gauge sensors failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the fuel gauge sensor failed to provide adequate information regarding the fuel level. The fuel warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, there was an abnormal humming sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the front driver's side hub bearing had failed to function as intended. The contact had replaced the hub bearing three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,647.
Bridgestone insignia se200/p215/70r/15 originally bought 4 of these at Firestone have had 2 replaced and yesterday 2 more and Firestone said they don't make insignias anymore.....?? Wonder why because they are defective!!!!!! Had 7/32 tread left on them and worst was 6/32 and had 30,000 miles on them and rotated every other oil change as scheduled!warranty made me pay 165.00 for 2 new affinity touring tires......no deal that's for sure!!!!mechanic found a bulge in tire sidewall. Now have to go back tomorrow as all 4 tires are shaking uncontrollably even the new ones!! Belts were separated too on insignias shame on b'stone for all the tread left to have manuf. Such a poor tire!!!!!!! 2005 Buick Lesabre dot#wbm3e201711 . 183,000 miles on car now but all highway mileage.
Drove to the store, transmission was hard shifting and then wouldn't hardly move at all. Almost got hit three x!! Very tramatized. How is it that on just one of many web pages 400 people had this problem 140 complained about it! that's just one website! how has this problem not been fixed and recalled?
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Buick Lesabre equipped with copper mastercraft mc440 tires, size: 225/60/r16 (na). Upon inspection, it was discovered that the front passenger side tire experienced a bubble on the sidewall. The tire was sent back to the manufacturer who indicated that the bubble was caused by an impact. The contact indicated that there was nothing on the tire that would confirm the bubble was caused by an impact. The dot number and VIN were not provided. The vehicle failure mileage was 86,000 and the tire failure mileage was 3,000.
While attempting to pull out of driveway consumer's wife heard a loud noise. She thought that consumer ran over something, but instead it was a tire. Consumer took the tire to a tire repair shop, and was told that the tire blewout from the inside sidewall and could not be repaired. Consumer thought that the defective tire was a recalled tire.
On May 2, 2026, I received a letter by mail from Kumho Tires regarding a set of tires that I purchased, in December 2023; DOT # 2222 and 2223, size, 225/60 R16 98T. In their letter they state that tires with DOT #'s ranging from 0421-0523 were recalled. They go on to state the following: tires ranging with DOT #'s 0421-0523 were "non compliant" and "it is possible that an affected tire could fail in a manner that may lead to a loss of control that could increase the risk of a crash without warning". They then concluded by stating I was entitled to a full refund given that I responded to their letter in 180 days, which I did. However, despite various attempts to contact Kumho tires, I have been unsuccessful in obtaining a refund from them or Tire Choice, which is the company I received the tires from, directly.
Two kumho tires were installed in August 2015 at 178,000 miles. In August of 2016 at 190,000 miles vehicle began to vibrate. Returned to tire dealer and was told one of the tire was separating and needed replaced. Tires have 12,000 miles on them. No reason to believe the other one will not do the same thing. Made in china.
I have been trying to contact your department since nov. Of last year via the us mail system. Each time my letter has been returned. First reason was "not at dot headquarters", the second reason given was "insufficient information"..the address I have been given by folks answering your phone number was "national highway traffic safety administration 400-7th street washington, dc 20590" after the second return I visited my post office to inquire about the return of undelivered mail. The answer given, to my surprise, was that the us postal department does not have a listing for you at that address. In their eyes, you are not there. Got to be a problem somewhere. So I ask again, what is your official mailing address? My event is too long to be fully described in this format as there is as much as 10 incidents relating to single topic. …
Frequently asked questions
Which Buick Lesabre years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2000 (41), 1997 (17), 2002 (14), 1995 (10) and 2004 (10) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 6% of all complaints for the 2000.
Is there a recall for Buick Lesabre wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for any Buick Lesabre model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Buick Lesabre wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 57,000 miles; 60% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the tread/belt (36 mentions), followed by the lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (5).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.