What's New for 1992 Buick LeSabre
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 1992
All-new car debuts based on 1991 Park Avenue redesign. ABS is standard on Limited, optional on Custom. Driver airbag is standard. Coupe dropped; all LeSabres are sedans. 3.8-liter V6 gets more power. Theft-deterrent system, power windows, and child-proof rear door locks are standard. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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1992 Buick LeSabre Reliability Rating
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An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Cam Sensor Magnet. The cost to repair the Cam Sensor Magnet is estimated at $40.00 for parts and $247.00 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Pressure Modulator Valve (PMV) and the ABS Relay. The cost to repair the ABS PMV is estimated at $474.00 for parts and $117.00 for labor.The cost to repair the ABS Relay is estimated at $12.00 for parts and $26.00 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Air Conditioning Compressor Control Relay. The cost to repair the A/C Compressor Control Relay is estimated at $20.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor.This vehicle was originally charged with R-12 refrigerant which is no longer being manufactured. The refrigerant is still available, but it is very expensive ($25.00-$50.00 per pound, 2-5 pounds per vehicle). Conversion to the new R-134A refrigerant is possible, at an average cost of about $100-$250 parts and labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder. This failure will prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder is estimated at $50.00 for parts and $97.50 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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4 out of 5 |
Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
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