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1975 Buick LeSabre

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1975 LeSabre.

The 1975 Buick LeSabre, introduced as a full‑size sedan under the LeSabre nameplate, sits early in a lineage whose documented complaint record begins in 1990 and spans through 2006; within that window the model year 2000 recorded the highest tally of 698 complaints, while the later 2006 year saw the lowest count at just three. This contrast highlights a broader reliability trajectory that researchers can use as a benchmark when evaluating the earlier 1975 iteration, suggesting that the foundational engineering of the LeSabre evolved toward markedly fewer reported issues by the turn of the millennium.

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Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length226.8 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height53.9 in
Wheelbase124 in
Curb weight4566 lb

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the LeSabre of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

12.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 12.20 sec — 1977 Sport Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1977Sport Coupe 5.7L V812.20 sec18.40 sec170 hpRWD

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

74V217000Wheels:Hubcap/CoverReported 14/11/1974

Remedy:

75V142000WheelsReported 28/07/1975

Remedy:

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific LeSabre. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 1975 LeSabre have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.