1981 Buick LeSabre for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 1981 Buick LeSabre for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
What to check when buying the 1981 Buick LeSabre
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83V077000 | 1983-08-19 | vehicle speed control:cables | ACCELERATOR PUMP LEVER RETAINING PIN MAY LOOSEN AFTER REPEATED HEAVY ACCELERATOR PEDAL APPLICATIONS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BECOME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. |
| 81V037000 | 1981-03-23 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM HOSES MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES". THE MATERIAL USED IN THE HOSES WILL NOT PERFORM ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS REGULATION IS STATED AS, "TO REDUCE DEATH AND INJURIES OCCURRING AS A RESULT OF BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE FROM... |
| 80V125000 | 1980-09-25 | service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages | THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH A BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT BRACKET WHICH WAS DESIGNED FOR USE IN DIESEL ENGINE VEHICLES. THE INCORRECT BRACKET MAY CAUSE THE SERVICE BRAKES TO REMAIN PARTIALLY APPLIED, RESULTING IN BRAKE OVERHEATING AND REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 1981 Buick LeSabre
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1981 Buick LeSabre for sale by us right now. This page puts the 1981 Buick LeSabre in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
What the figures tell you
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
Who rents the LeSabre
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Room inside
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk.
Try before you buy
Drive the LeSabre on your commute before you commit to it. If the LeSabre is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent the LeSabre for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Year and trim
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 1981 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
The cost of driving it
A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Over to you
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1981 Buick LeSabre from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1981 Buick LeSabre for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1981 Buick LeSabre
Does CarmaCars sell the 1981 Buick LeSabre?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1981 Buick LeSabre before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1981 Buick LeSabre have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.