Buick Lesabre towing capacity by year
The Buick Lesabre has tow data across 14 model years, from 1991 through 2004. The most recent 2004 Buick Lesabre carries a maximum tow rating of 1,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 1998 model year at 3,000 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Buick Lesabre page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Buick Lesabre max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Buick Lesabre, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Buick Lesabre years (2000–2004)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Buick Lesabre | 2 | 1,000 |
| 2003 Buick Lesabre | 2 | 1,000 |
| 2002 Buick Lesabre | 2 | 1,000 |
| 2001 Buick Lesabre | 2 | 1,000 |
| 2000 Buick Lesabre | 2 | 1,000 |
Older Buick Lesabre years (1991–1999)
Earlier model years for the Buick Lesabre, going back to 1991. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Buick Lesabre | 2 | 1,000 |
| 1998 Buick Lesabre | 2 | 3,000 |
| 1997 Buick Lesabre | 2 | 3,000 |
| 1996 Buick Lesabre | 2 | 1,000 |
| 1995 Buick Lesabre | 2 | 3,000 |
| 1994 Buick Lesabre | 2 | 3,000 |
| 1993 Buick Lesabre | 3 | 3,000 |
| 1992 Buick Lesabre | 2 | 3,000 |
| 1991 Buick Lesabre | 1 | 2,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.