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.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 226.8 in |
| Overall width | 79.9 in |
| Overall height | 53.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 124 in |
| Curb weight | 4566 lb |
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.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Sport Coupe 5.7L V8 | 12.20 sec | 18.40 sec | 170 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.