2000 BUICK LeSabre Problems & Complaints
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VISIBILITY
226 complaints
THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WAS STUCK AND WOULD NOT COME BACK UP, IT WAS FIXED AND TWO YEARS LATER BROKE AGAIN, AND THE REAR WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DID THE SAME THING. THIS HAPPENED IN THE MIDDLE OF WINTER, IN THE MIDWEST, WITH TEMPERATURES IN THE TEENS. WE HAD TO DUCT-TAPE THE WINDOW CLOSED TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES. I CANNOT BELIEVE THE SAME CAR HAS HAD 3 ISSUES IN 2 YEARS WITH THE WINDOW MECHANISMS! SOMETHING IS TERRIBLY WRONG, AND IT HAS COST OVER $600 TO FIX THE CAR! THE REPAIRS DO NOT LAST. APPARENTLY THE MANUFACTURER USES CHEAP PLASTIC PARTS WHICH BREAK. ARE WE NEVER SUPPOSED TO USE AN ATM OR A DRIVE-THROUGH? IT IS VERY DANGEROUS NOT TO HAVE WINDOWS GO BACK UP, ESPECIALLY IN RAIN, SNOW, AND FREEZING TEMPERATURES. *TR
Jan 15, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW COULD NOT BE CLOSED OR OPENED. THE OTHER THREE WINDOWS FAILED IN THE PAST AND HAD BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 78,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 12/5/12 *CN UPDATED 12/12/2012 *JS
Oct 10, 2012
WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR POWER WINDOW MOTORS. THE FIRST ONE, WE MADE THE MISTAKE OF TAKING IT TO A DEALER AND IT COST AROUND $400-$500. THE OTHERS WE ORDERED THE PART AND REPLACED IT OURSELVES WHICH COST AROUND $100-$150 DEPENDING ON THE WINDOW. NOW, THE ONE WE REPLACED TWO YEARS AGO IS BROKE AGAIN. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. IF A CHILD JUST HAPPENED TO BE IN THE CAR ON THE SIDE THE WINDOW BROKE ON, THERE COULD BE SERIOUS INJURY. GM NEEDS TO RECALL THIS UNLESS THEY WANT A LAWSUIT ON THEIR HANDS! *TR
Aug 27, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND USING THE HEADLIGHTS, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT OPERATE UNLESS THE CONTACT HELD DOWN THE LEVER CONSTANTLY. AFTER RELEASING THE LEVER, ALL OF THE LIGHTS WOULD GO OUT ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Feb 27, 2012
TL* THE DRIVER OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR WINDOWS DROPPED DOWN INTO THEIR DOOR PANELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE WINDOWS WERE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Dec 12, 2011
+ 221 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
56 complaints
ON TWO OCCASIONS SO FAR IN 2018, MY BUICK ENGINE WOULD START ITSELF. ONCE WHEN I CLOSED THE GLOVE BOX AND ANOTHER TIME WHEN I CLOSED THE PASSENGER DOOR. BOTH TIMES THE IGNITION KEY WAS ABSENT AND THE CAR WAS STATIONARY. MY GUESS IS IGNITION SWITCH. [XXX] - MECHANICAL ENGINEER & COLLEGE AUTO INSTRUCTOR. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jul 15, 2018
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS A VEHICLE STARTED TO BACK OUT OF A DRIVEWAY. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO HONK MY HORN, IT WOULD NOT WORK. THIS CREATED A VERY HAZARDOUS CONDITION FOR ME AND THE OCCUPANTS OF THE CAR! I HAVE CHECKED BOTH THE FUSE AND THE HORN RELAY AND FIND NO DEFECTS. THE HORN WORKS ONLY INTERMITTENTLY AT BEST AND IS NOT RELIABLE IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR
Dec 20, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SECURITY AND ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRACKET MODULE AND COALS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 137,000.
Sep 06, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE PARKED, SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHERE THE BATTERY WAS LOCATED. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND HAD THE BATTERY REMOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE BATTERY WAS TESTED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
Feb 23, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000. UPDATED 1/12/16 *CN
Nov 13, 2015
+ 51 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
54 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,940.
May 23, 2011
MY CAR IS BUICK LESABRE 2000 CUSTOM WITH 84K MILES. THE ENGINE EXPLODED WHEN I JUMP START IT. *TR
Oct 20, 2010
ON JUNE 25, 2010 APPROX 8:30 PM OUR 2000 BUICK LESABRE WAS SITTING BY OUR HOUSE, NOT RUNNING, NO KEYS IN IT. WE HEARD A HUGE BANG/BACKFIRE. THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED SINCE 4:00 PM. WE SAW A HUGE AMOUNT OF SMOKE AND FIRE AS HIGH AS THE PORCH DECK ROOF. IMMEDIATELY CALLED 911. THE HOOD WAS BLOWN APART, THE WINDSHIELD BLOWN IN, REAR VIEW MIRROR & VISORS BLOWN OFF. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY TOTALED; EVERYTHING ON THE ENGINE MELTED, RADIATOR GONE, TIRES MELTED & TIRE RIMS LOOK LIKE THEY WERE BLOWN OUTWARD. IT WAS A VERY HUGE EXPLOSION & WE DID FIND THE ODI REPORT EA 02-030 FOR RECALLS #03034 & #03054 FOR EXPLOSIONS/FIRES IN THIS BUICK. THE RECALLS FOR OUR VEHICLE WERE COMPLETED AND DONE IN 2005 FOR THE ABOVE ITEMS OF "FUEL REGULATOR CAUSING DEFECTIVE/LEAKING FUEL REG ASM ETC. OR COOLANT CAUSING IMPROPERLY SEAL THROTTLE BODY" THIS VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS A GOOD RUNNING CAR WITH FEW PROBLEMS AND A CAR SHOULD NOT BLOW UP JUST SITTING STILL, SO OBVIOUSLY THE PROBLEMS WERE NOT SUFFICIENTLY CORRECTED. THE ONLY EVENT BEFORE THIS WAS THAT WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF AT 4:00PM THE PASSENGER DOOR LOCK WAS CLICKED AT THE SAME TIME AND WE HEARD A BIG CLUNK KIND OF SOUND. OUR MECHANICS WHO VIEWED THE VEHICLE AND ALL WHO SAW IT NEVER SAW SOMETHING THAT BAD AND ALL SAID THAT WE WOULD MOST LIKELY HAVE BEEN KILLED IF WE HAD BEEN IN THE CAR WHEN IT BLEW UP. THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTLY STILL SITTING IN THE EXACT SPOT WHERE IT BLEW UP AS REQUESTED BY GMC, BUT IT WILL NEED TO BE MOVED BEFORE SNOW PLOWING AS IT IS 6'6" FROM OUR HOUSE STEPS AND IS A HAZARD TO OUR RESIDENCE. WE TOLD GMAC THAT WE WOULD BE REMOVING IT BEFORE AUG. 30TH, HOWEVER, THEY HAVE NOT INSPECTED IT AS OF YET. OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE INCLUDES MELTED VINYL SIDING ON OUR HOME, DAMAGE TO DECK PAINT, MUCH NEEDING POWER WASHED & DAMAGE TO TAR DRIVEWAY, PLUS SOOT DAMAGE. HAVE MANY PICTURES, IF YOU HAVE E-MAIL ADDRESS. *TR
Aug 28, 2010
2000 BUICK LESABRE HAS A PROBLEM WITH INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING. CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW IF THE CURRENT PROBLEM AND RECALLS FROM 2003, 2004 ARE CONNECTED. *NJ
May 05, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE INSPECTION AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED. ONE WEEK LATER, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE ENGINE AND BEARINGS WERE COATED WITH ANTI-FREEZE AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,305.
Jan 07, 2008
+ 49 more complaints for this component
STEERING
31 complaints
CLUNK WHEN TURNING THEN LOSS OF CONTROL WHEN STEERING, MECHANIC FOUND FRACTURED POWER STEERING RACK.
Sep 01, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, IT OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN A DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT, DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING OVER EIGHT YEARS OLD, THEY WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 79,458.
Sep 09, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. AFTER ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL IN AN UPWARD POSITION WHILE PARKING, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO MOVE AND REMAINED LOCKED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BE READJUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,600.
Feb 05, 2015
STEERING VIBRATION, SHUDDER WHEN TURNING. *TR
Nov 18, 2011
STEERING MAKES A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE THAT CAN BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL DURING PARKING. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS FREQUENTLY. *TR
Jan 12, 2008
+ 26 more complaints for this component
TIRES
30 complaints
COMPLETE TIRE SEPARATION FROM STEEL BELTS OF TIRE CONSTRUCTION WHILE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. TIRE HAD HIGH AMOUNT OF TREAD LIFE REMAINING BEFOREHAND AND THIS HAPPENED WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING. VERY DANGEROUS TO OCCUPANTS AND CAUSED PHYSICAL AND AESTHETIC DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE COST OF THE REPAIR WILL BE AT THIS TIME.
May 27, 2019
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE VEHICLE HAS BRIDGESTONE INSIGNIA SL, SIZE P/205/75/R15 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A STRANGE SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. HE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL AUTO SHOP. A PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE TREAD FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. AS A RESULT, THE TREAD FROM THE TIRE BECAME TRAPPED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, WHICH DAMAGED THE ENGINE AND FUEL PUMP SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED AT THE COST OF $1,900. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE FAILED TIRE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000. UPDATED 05/29/08. *LJ
May 14, 2008
2000 BUICK LESABRE TIRE TREAD CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY CAUSING DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED A VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE TREAD CAME OFF THE TIRE, IT CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FENDER OF THE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT FRONT TIE ROD END WAS LOOSE, WHICH WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER. *JB
Aug 25, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS WITH THE RIGHT REAR TIRE, WHILE TRAVELING IN CLEAR DRY WEATHER, AT 40 MPH. THE SECOND INCIDENT WAS WITH THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WHILE TRAVELING IN DRY CLEAR WEATHER, AT 55 MPH. THE SERVICE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE TREAD SEPARATION MAY BE DUE TO DRY ROT FROM THE VEHICLE SITTING TOO LONG. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT HAS NOT RESPONDED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. UPDATED 8/16/20 - *NM
Jul 28, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE VIBRATED BADLY AT ANY SPEED. THE DEALERSHIP ALIGNED THE FRONT END, BALANCED THE TIRES, AND ROTATED THE TIRES THREE TIMES TO CORRECT THE VIBRATION, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE LEFT FRONT TIRE'S BELT WAS BROKEN AND REPLACED THE TIRE. ON JUNE 10, 2006, THE TREAD ON THE LEFT FRONT TIRE DETACHED AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.
Jul 10, 2006
+ 25 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
27 complaints
BRAKES FAILED BECAUSE BRAKE LINE CORROSION. NO WARNING AT FIRST, THEN THE BRAKE WARNING CAME ON. ALMOST DID NOT STOP AND ALMOST HIT A CAR IN FRONT. *TR
Dec 04, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO FUNCTION NORMALLY ALTHOUGH THE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, BUT THE SOURCE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE FOUND. THE CURRENT MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE WAS 87,000.
Nov 04, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE CONSTANTLY ENGAGED TO SOME DEGREE; THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND THE ROTORS WOULD GET HOT. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED LOOSE NUTS ON THE VACUUM BOOSTER AND EXHAUST FUMES WERE BEING EMITTED INTO THE CABIN. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND REFERENCED RECALL 99V238000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM) BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 43,000.
Nov 09, 2010
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2000 BUICK LESABRE LTD HOME FROM WORK AND HER BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN SHE TRIED TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP, BUT THE BRAKES WERE BARELY THERE. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR HOME WITHOUT INCIDENT, AND I CHECKED IT OUT WHEN SHE GOT HOME. I FOUND THAT THERE WAS ALMOST NO BRAKE FLUID LEFT IN THE RESERVOIR. I TOOK MY OTHER VEHICLE TO THE STORE AND BOUGHT SOME BRAKE FLUID AND REFILLED THE RESERVOIR AND CHECKED UNDER THE VEHICLE FOR LEAKS. I FOUND THAT THE BRAKE LINES HAD ROTTED OUT IN THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE BETWEEN THE REAR WHEELS, DIRECTLY BEHIND THE COMPRESSOR MOTOR FOR THE LOAD LEVELING SHOCKS THAT ARE ON THIS VEHICLE. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL BUICK DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY, AND THEY CONFIRMED WHAT I HAD FOUND, THAT THE REAR BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND ROTTED OUT. I ASKED ABOUT A SAFETY RECALL OR SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS ISSUE BUT THEY SAID THERE WAS NONE. I FOUND IT VERY ODD THAT THERE WAS NO SIGNS OF CORROSION ANYWHERE ELSE ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE OR ON THE BRAKE LINES OTHER THAN DIRECTLY BEHIND THE COMPRESSOR MOTOR FOR THE SHOCKS. THEY REPLACED BOTH REAR BRAKE LINES AT A COST TO ME OF $568.31. *TR
Nov 04, 2010
ON DECEMBER 12, 2009, I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN. AT THAT TIME, MY CAR MADE A LOUD NOISE (MY HUSBAND THOUGHT I RAN OVER A TRASH CAN) THE BRAKES IMMEDIATELY CAME ON AND THE CAR PULLED TO THE RIGHT. I MOVED FORWARD AGAIN AND IMMEDIATELY THE BRAKES CAME ON AGAIN AND PULLED THE RIGHT. THE STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVATED CAME ON. I HAD TO DRIVE VERY SLOW TO GET MY CAR HOME AND THIS HAPPENED THE WHOLE WAY. I WAS VERY CLOSE TO MY HOME. A COMPUTER HAS BEEN PUT ON THE CAR AND THE CODES DON'T MAKE SENSE TO THE MECHANIC. THE CAR WAS THEN TOWED TO THE GARAGE, HAS BEEN THERE SINCE 12/17/09 AND THEY CAN NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT IS GOING ON. IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN OUT ON THE HIGHWAY WE WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. WHAT AUTO CO. WOULD PUT A SYSTEM ON YOUR VEHICLE THAT WOULD THROW YOUR BRAKES ON FOR NO REASON. *TR
Dec 19, 2009
+ 22 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
25 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED A STRONG GASOLINE FUEL ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC TO BE INSPECTED. THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AS THE FUEL LINES BEING DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 155,000. UPDATED 06/18/13*LJ UPDATED 06/21/2013 *JS
Apr 22, 2013
GAS GAUGE SWINGING ERRATICALLY BACK AND FORTH. NOT SURE HOW MUCH GASOLINE I HAVE. *TR
May 15, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD PROVIDE AN INACCURATE INDICATION OF HOW MUCH FUEL WAS ACTUALLY IN THE TANK. THE FAILURE RECURRED FREQUENTLY AND WOULD SHOW THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY WHEN IT WAS NOT AND IT WOULD DISPLAY FULL WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS ACTUALLY EMPTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 116,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 16,000.
May 12, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40-50 MPH, THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE HAD BEGUN FLUCTUATING BETWEEN FUEL LEVEL READINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WOULD NEED TO BE REMOVED TO DETECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 6/8/11 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE GAS GAUGE WAS GIVING FALSE READINGS. UPDATED 06/21/11
May 02, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, FLAMES ERUPTED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE SMALL FLAMES. A CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND DETECTED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V09000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.
Mar 01, 2011
+ 20 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
23 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A SECOND VEHICLE. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED AN INJURED NECK AND BACK THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 205,000.
Nov 18, 2016
THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON WITH NO WARNING. *JS
Sep 25, 2013
MY DASHBOARD STARTED TO SEPARATE FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE AND IS GOING OVER TO PASSENGERS SIDE AIRBAG. HALF WAY THERE NOW.I'M WORRIED ABOUT THE AIRBAG GOING OFF WHEN I'M DRIVING. THE DEALER SAYS IT CANNOT BE FIXED THAT IT NEEDS TO HAVE A WHOLE NEW DASHBOARD PUT IN. I THINK THIS IS HAPPENING TO ALOT OF THE BUICK LESABRES. IT JUST KEEPS GOING LITTLE BY LITTLE EVERYDAY OVER TO THE PASSENGER SIDE AND I'M WORRIED. I DON'T THINK I SHOULD HAVE TO BE THE ONE TO PAY FOR THIS PRODUCT THAT WAS FAULTY IN THE FIRST PLACE. *TR
Aug 09, 2011
DT: GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGERS SIDE, BUT THEY DID NOT INFLATE. NO LIGHTS ON ITHE DASHBOARD. THIS HAPPENED SAT. JULY 16, 2005. HAD NOT CONTACTED BUICK.*AK
Jul 20, 2005
DT: CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN WHICH IT WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG NOR DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK *NM
Jul 08, 2005
+ 18 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
16 complaints
THE VEHICLE'S THROTTLE APPARENTLY BECOMES STUCK OPEN, WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE TO A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND BECOME DIFFICULT TO STOP. IT HAS OCCURRED WHILE THE CAR IS IN PARK OR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP ON CITY STREETS OR WHEN ACCELERATING ON AN INTERSTATE RAMP.
Sep 11, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT AND RESUMED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVEN SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 116,633.
Apr 28, 2014
CAR WON'T ACCELERATE. SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY AND WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, NOTHING HAPPENED FOR A FEW SECONDS. THEN WHEN IT DID RESPOND WE HAD TO FLOOR IT TO GET IT TO 30 MPH. *TR
Nov 15, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASED ACCELERATION UP TO 70 MPH. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED NUMEROUS TIMES WITH EXTENSIVE FORCE AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT DOWN SHIFTED TO A LOWER GEAR, FOLLOWED BY NO RESPONSE. THE SPEED RATE REDUCED BETWEEN 10-15 MPH WHEN THE GEARS WERE SHIFTED INTO THE REVERSE POSITION WHICH ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO STOP PROPERLY WHILE THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR STORAGE DUE TO THE SAFETY ISSUE PERTAINING TO THE ACCELERATION MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 156,000.
Sep 16, 2010
I PLACED THE SHIFT LEVER IN REVERSE AND DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CAR ACCELERATED RAPIDLY. I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL VERY HARD AND HELD IT DOWN. THE CAR ALTERNATELY STOPPED, ACCELERATED, STOPPED, ACCELERATED ETC 3 OR 4 TIMES BEFORE COMING TO A FULL STOP: TOTAL DISTANCE TRAVELED - APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET. I REPEATED THE ABOVE PROCEDURE IN FORWARD GEAR AND GOT THE SAME RESULT. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT THE THROTTLE SYSTEM DID NOT APPEAR STICKY OR OFF-NORMAL. POST INCIDENT, THE THROTTLE APPEARED SLIGHTLY STICKY. APPROXIMATELY 18 MONTHS AGO I REPORTED A STICKY THROTTLE TO MY BUICK DEALER, THEY SERVICED THE THROTTLE SYSTEM AND THE PROBLEM WAS SOLVED. AS STATED ABOVE, THE THROTTLE DID NOT GIVE INDICATION OF A PROBLEM THIS TIME. *TR
Apr 29, 2008
+ 11 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
16 complaints
AT TIMES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SWITCH FROM HIGH BEAM TO LOW BEAM LIGHTS TURN OFF . WHEN THIS HAPPENS THERE IS A CAR COMING OTHER WAY. *TR
May 16, 2014
PULLING BACK THE "SMART STICK" TO CHANGE HEAD BEAMS FROM LO TO HI REQUIRES EFFORT THAT MANY NOT BE ENOUGH SO ... THE HI BEAM BECOMES A "PASSING" HI BEAM. ONCE ACHIEVED TO HI BEAM AND RELEASED, A SECOND PULL BACK OF THE "SMART STICK" AND RELEASING MAY TURN OFF BOTH HI & LO BEAMS ALTOGETHER! SO PULL BACK THE 'SMART STICK' A SECOND TIME AND RELEASE. ALWAYS WORKS THE SECOND ATTEMPT. *TR
Feb 03, 2008
WHEN I USE THE DIMMER SWITCH ON MY HEADLIGHTS TO SWITCH FROM LOW BEAM TO HIGH BEAM ALL OF MY HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AND IT IS COMPLETELY DARK. WHEN I SWITCH BACK TO LOW BEAM THE LIGHTS COME BACK ON. THIS HAPPENS AT VARIOUS TIMES AND NOT EVERYTIME I TRY TO USE THE HIGH BEAMS. SOMETIMES THEY ACTUALLY WORK. *JB
Nov 12, 2004
HEADLIGHT LENSES PRODUCE A THICK FILM. THE DEALER STATES THE LIGHTS ARE MELTING THE PLASTIC.*AK
Dec 02, 2003
VEHICLE FAILED STATE INSPECTION. NEEDED TO REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS SWITCH.*AK
Nov 13, 2003
+ 11 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
16 complaints
TRANSMISSION AFTER WARM UP BECOMES ROUGH WHILE SHIFTING THROUGH GEARS. WHINNING SOUND OCCURS AND SHIFTING THROUGH GEARS IS ROUGH. CAN TEMPORARY CORRECT THE CONDITION BY SIMPLY SHUTTING DOWN ENGINE AND RESTARTING, BUT THIS CAN BE DANGEROUS ON HIGHWAYS....THIS CONDITION STARTED AT 30,000 MILES....BUT AFTER THE 3 YEAR CAR WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK
Jun 15, 2007
FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION MOUNT. *TR
Jun 01, 2007
VACATIONING IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA THE CAR BEGAN TO SHIFT ROUGHLY FROM PARK OR REVERSE TO DRIVE. WITHIN A FEW MILES IT BEGAN TO LURCH WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. I PULLED OFF THE ROADWAY, TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING A RUMBLING NOISE AND FAILED. NO MOVEMENT IN ANY GEAR. *JB
Sep 11, 2006
WE HEARD A NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR. WE TOOK IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD WE NEEDED A BEARING IN THE TRANSMISSION AND THE 4TH CLUTCH. THE CAR ONLY HAS 63,000 MILES. WE HAD THE PARTS REPLACED. *JB
Jul 16, 2006
SUSPECTED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS BEGAN BEFORE THE 36,000 WARRANTY RAN OUT, BUT, SINCE IT COULDN'T BE REPLICATED, I COULDN'T TAKE IT TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. NO PROBLEMS WERE EVER RECOGNIZED BY COMPUTER. THE FIRST TIME WAS WHEN BACKING FROM THE GARAGE, THE CAR LURCHED TO A NEAR STOP AS IF THE BRAKES HAD BEEN APPLIED. I PULLED FORWARD AND WHEN I BACKED UP, NO PROBLEMS WERE ENCOUNTERED. THE NEXT TIME, PROBABLY MONTHS LATER, HAPPENED WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY UNDER VERY LITTLE ACCELERATION. IT FELT AS IF SOMETHING HAD BOUND UP, THEN, FREED UP 2 TIMES. NOTHING WAS NOTED AGAIN FOR MONTHS. SINCE NEW, THE CAR HAS NOT SHIFTED INTO OVERDRIVE UNTIL THE CAR REACHES AN ENGINE TEMPERATURE OF APPROXIMATELY 160 DEGREES. THE NEXT TIME I NOTICED A PROBLEM WAS WHEN TURNING RIGHT INTO A PARKING PLACE. THE CAR MADE A SINGLE LURCH, AS IF APPLYING THE BRAKES QUITE HARD, THEN PROCEEDED INTO THE PARKING PLACE. THAT WAS PROBABLY A MONTH AGO. DURING THE LAST 2 WEEKS I THINK I'VE NOTICED A SLIGHT VIBRATION WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO OVERDRIVE WHEN COMPLETELY WARMED UP. TWO DAYS AGO WHEN LEAVING A STOP LIGHT WITH TRAFFIC, THE CAR FELT LIKE I HIT A SLICK SPOT FOR A FRACTION OF A SECOND AND CONTINUED ON AS NORMAL. I GOT OUT ONTO A U.S. HWY AND WHEN I GOT UP TO ABOUT 55 MPH, I THINK WHEN THE CAR SHIFTED INTO OVERDRIVE IT DOWNSHIFTED ONCE AND THEN AGAIN, RATHER LIKE THE BRAKES WERE BEING APPLIED. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THEN SLOWLY PICKED UP SPEED AGAIN. IT HAPPENED FOR A SECOND TIME. I SLOWLY DROVE TO THE NEXT EXIT AND AFTER STOPPING, HAD TROUBLE GETTING STARTED UP. FINALLY IT MOVED AS IF IT WERE IN ABOUT 3RD GEAR. AFTER THAT TIME, IT IS IN A FORWARD (3RD GEAR) EVEN WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE UP IN PARK AND WHEN IN NEUTRAL. IT HAS NO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE IS A 2000 LESABRE WITH ONLY 53,000 MILES ON IT. IT'S SUNDAY AND I HAVEN'T TAKEN IT TO SEE WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT YET. I'M VERY UPSET ABOUT IT. *JB
Mar 26, 2006
+ 11 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
14 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DUE TO A FLAT TIRE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE INNER TIE ROD BUSHING HAD RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.
Jan 07, 2020
THE UPPER DASHBOARD HAS SEPARATED FROM THE CAR AS IT IS RAISED FROM THE LEFT CORNER TO THE MIDDLE OF THE DASHBOARD, AT THE FRONT OF THE DASHBOARD CLOSEST TO THE WINDSHIELD. IN SOME PLACES IT IS OVER 6 INCHES RAISED. IT CONTINUES TO WORSEN, MOVING OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DASH CLOSER TO THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG TO GO OFF BY MISTAKE. IT HAS ALSO REACHED THE HEIGHT WHERE DRIVER FRONTAL VISION IS BEGINNING TO BE SLIGHTLY IMPAIRED BECAUSE OF THIS DEFECT. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS AN INHERENT PROBLEM WITH THESE DASHBOARDS IN THIS MODEL VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED GM AND THEY HAVE OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN GARAGED AND NOT OUT IN THE SUN MORE THAN USUAL. *TR
Nov 14, 2014
THE DASH PAD STARTED PEELING UP, FROM THE WINDSHIELD SIDE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER, APPROXIMATELY 2007. EVERY YEAR IT CURLED UP MORE & MORE, BY 2013 IT HAD LIFTED ABOUT 3". I CONTACTED BUICK AROUND 2010 ABOUT THIS DEFECT, THEY DID NOTHING. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS DEFECT I HAVE FOUND HUNDREDS OF OTHER BUICK OWNER HAVE HAD THIS SAME ISSUE. THIS CURLING DEFECT CAN PARTICULARLY BLOCK ONE'S FIELD OF VIEW, ESPECIALLY SHORT DRIVERS WHO MAY NOT EVEN BE AWARE THE DASH IS CURLING UP. *TR
Feb 08, 2014
DASH PAD COVER MATERIAL HAS SEPARATED FROM THE DASH PAD BASE. ISSUE IS SEEN ON MANY 2000-2005 BUICK LESABRE AUTOMOBILES. MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT NEEDS A SENIOR BRAND MANAGER TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE FOR A SOLUTION TO THE HIGH NUMBER OF DISSATISFIED OWNERS LIKE ME. I ALSO HAVE A 2002 LESABRE CUSTOM THAT IS DOING THE EXACT SAME THING. I WILL FILE A COMPLAINT ON THAT UNIT AS WELL. *TR
Jul 23, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD STARTED TO DETACH FROM THE WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 93,500. UPDATED 07/22/11
Jun 02, 2011
+ 9 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
11 complaints
REAR AIR-SHOCK COMPRESSOR MALFUNCTION. OUT OF NOWHERE THE REAR OF MY CAR WAS HIGHER THAN NORMAL AND AFTER FINALLY GETTING THE DEALERSHIP TO CHECK IT THEY TOLD ME THAT THE COMPRESSOR WAS JAMMED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS CAR HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING RANDOM MALFUNCTIONS AND BREAKDOWNS IN VARIOUS SYSTEMS SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED AND I'M FORCED TO PAY OUT-OF-POCKET DUE TO THE POOR DESIGN AND QUALITY OF THIS CAR. THE INDIVIDUALS AT THE DEALERSHIP JUST SHRUG IT OFF AND SAY THAT IT HAPPENS BUT REGULAR BREAKDOWNS IN RANDOM PARTS OF A CAR DO NOT "JUST HAPPEN". *TR
Aug 16, 2008
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE COMING A STOP THE FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO DETERMINED THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE OF BAD STEEL IN THE COIL SPRING. THEREFORE, THE COIL SPRING WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP. UPDATED 06/05/2006. *AK
May 19, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE LEFT FRONT DRIVE AXEL HAS FAILED THREE TIMES AND HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURES THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE HEARD NEAR THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AREA, AND A SLIGHT VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS OCCURS UPON DECELERATION. THE STEERING WHEEL FELT STIFF WHILE TURNING LEFT. THERE IS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE AND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE.
Jan 25, 2006
WHEN VEHICLE REACHES SPEEDS OF 66 MPH AND HIGHER ENTIRE VEHICLE VIBRATES. DEALERSHIP HAD SERVICED VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE PART SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK
Sep 23, 2003
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 70MPH THE CAR MADE A LOUD NOISE CAUSING THE DRIVER TO PULL OVER.*JB
Sep 23, 2002
+ 6 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
10 complaints
ENGINE MOUNTS ARE LOOSE AND NEED REPLACEMENT BECAUSE THEY MAKE JERKING SOUNDS WHEN I SPEED UP OR SLOW DOWN MAKING FOR EXTRA MOVEMENTS IN CAR
Nov 26, 2020
I NEED TO REPORT MY 2000 BUICK LESABRE, APPARENTLY HAS AND OIL LEAK. WHILE DRIVING, YOU CAN SMELL OIL LEAKING ON THE EXHAUST PIPES/MANIFOLD SYSTEM. I READ WHERE SOME ENGINES WITH THE 3.8L ENGINES: CHEVY'S, PONTIAC'S, BUICK REGAL'S ARE BEING RECALLED FOR OIL LEAKING FROM VALVE COVER GASKETS (WHEN HARD BRAKING IS APPLIED) ON TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM PARTS AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE, IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.. I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM ON MY 2000 BUICK LESABRE. WITH THE 3.8L ENGINE. I WOULD LIKE FOR THIS TO BE INVESTIGATED ON THESE MODEL BUICK'S 2000 - 2005, FOR OIL LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST SYSTEM. THEY SHOULD BE INCLUDED AS WELL.
Dec 31, 2019
CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING
Jan 06, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING ODOR AND SMOKE. AFTER THE HOOD WAS OPENED, THE CONTACT NOTICED LEAKING ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CONTACT REPLACED THE GASKET. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT DUE TO THE VEHICLE NOT BEING MANUFACTURED AT THE SAME PLANT AS THE DEFECTIVE VEHICLES, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 137,000. UPDATED 08/31/17*LJ *CN
May 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE PARKING IN THE GARAGE, AN ODOR OF HOT BURNING WAX EMITTED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A SMALL OIL LEAK THAT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 183,000.
Feb 06, 2017
+ 5 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7 complaints
THE DASH-PAD HAS SEPARATED... AND CURLED! THE ENTIRE TOP DASH-PAD HAS LIFTED 2 INCHES, DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER'S STEERING WHEEL.....THIS IS CAUSING A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD! VISIBILITY HAS BEEN BLOCKED! I AM AFRAID FOR MY SAFETY! PLEASE INVESTIGATE!
Dec 25, 2016
THE DASHBOARD ON OUR BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM IS SEPARATING FROM THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD THAT COULD EXPOSE THE AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. IT IS ALSO SEPARATING FROM THE AC VENTS. IT IS ALSO CAUSING A HAZARD FOR THE DRIVER'S VISION.
Feb 28, 2012
DASHBOARD IS WRINKLED ABOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND IS PULLING AWAY FROM FRONT NEXT TO WINDSHIELD. IS CONTINUING TO GET WORSE. CONCERNED OF SAFETY THAT AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY WHILE DRIVING.
May 16, 2011
BACK POWER WINDOWS - SOMETHING ON THE CABLE BREAKS AND THE WINDOW FALLS DOWN. NOW THERE IS NO WAY TO KEEP THE WINDOW UP OTHER THAN TO BLOCK IT UP ON THE INSIDE DOOR PANEL WITH A BLOCK OF WOOD. THE FIRST WINDOW FELL A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. THIS WEEK THE SECOND WINDOW FELL. WE HARDLY EVER USE THESE WINDOWS AS THERE IS JUST THE TWO OF US. IT COSTS $600 EACH TO REPAIR. OUR EXTENDED WARRANTY IS OVER. WHAT IS OUR RECOURSE? IS THERE ANY RECALL SO THE MANUFACTURER WOULD FIX THIS? (HAVING TO BLOCK UP WINDOWS IS REALLY A GOOD WAY TO ADVERTISE HOW GREAT OUR CAR IS! WE HAD THOUGHT ABOUT BUYING ANOTHER BUICK, BUT NOW I WONDER.) *TR
Mar 18, 2008
WINDOW REGULATORS ARE JUNK! CONTINUALLY BREAKING! MANUFACTURING DESIGN PROBLEM? *TR
Dec 29, 2007
+ 2 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
5 complaints
THE POWER WINDOW ON THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR POPPED AND QUIT WORKING. THIS IS THE SECOND WINDOW THAT HAS FAILED AND THE CAR HAS 85,000 MILES. THE FIRST FAILURE HAPPENED UNDER WARRANTY. I USE THE REAR WINDOWS VERY RARELY BECAUSE I AM SINGLE AND MY CHILD HAS HIS OWN CAR. THERE ARE JUST TWO OF US AND I USE THE WINDOW FOR VENTILATION ONCE IN A WHILE. A THIRD WINDOW IS GIVING ME PROBLEMS WITH OCCASIONALLY WORKING OR NOT SO I AM SURE IT WILL BE THE NEXT TO GO. I HAVE READ EXTENSIVE PROBLEMS LISTED ON THE INTERNET WITH THIS VERY SOME ISSUE. BUICK SHOULD NOT DEPEND ON PLASTIC AND A PART WITH A POOR HISTORY - THEY ARE ABOVE THAT! *TR
Mar 29, 2008
THE LEFT REAR WINDOW MECHANISM FAILED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RAISE THE WINDOW. THIS MECHANISM WAS REPLACED A YEAR AGO. *TR
Dec 10, 2007
I HAVE OWNED A 2000 BUICK LESABRE FOR 2 1/2 YEARS. I HAVE NOW HAD (3) DOOR WINDOW MOTORS FAIL DURING THIS TIME PERIOD. THE COST FOR REPAIR IS OVER $400 EACH! *NM
Dec 11, 2006
POWER WINDOW ASSEMBLY ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR HAVE TO BE REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME AS THE CABLES BECOME ENTANGLED AND CAUSE THE MECHANISM TO BEND TO THE POINT WHERE IT WILL NO LONGER LIFT THE WINDOW. THIS HAS HAPPENED AN ALL OF THE DOORS (4) AND NOW ON THIS DOOR FOR THE SECOND TIME. IT COSTS A MINIMUM OF $300.00 TO $400.00 TO FOR PARTS AND LABOR TO GET THE WINDOW BACK IN WORKING ORDER. I HAVE NOW SPENT OVER $1200.00 AND AM LOOKING AT ANOTHER $300.00 TO $400.00 FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE ALSO BEEN TOLD BY THE BODY SHOPS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE BUICK LESABRE'S. IT IS NO WONDER GM IS NOT SELLING THE VEHICLES THAT THEY USED TO HERE IN THE STATES. THIS IS TOTALLY DISGUSTING AND FRUSTRATING.*JB
Mar 23, 2006
MULTIPLE WINDOW MOTOR FAILURES ON 2000 BUICK LESABRE. FRONT DRIVERS WINDOW FAILED APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AFTER PURCHASE. RIGHT REAR WINDOW MOTOR FAILED 9/01, FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED 8/02, AND BOTH REAR WINDOW MOTORS FAILED IN 8/03.
Sep 26, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
5 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS DUE TO THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER. BOTH A POLICE AND FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 92,000. THE CONSUMER SENT IN A COPY OF A RECALL. RECALL # 04V090000 UPDATED
Mar 17, 2008
MARCH 30TH, 2007 CAR RAN ROUGH AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON. A BAD ODOR ALSO WAS PERMEATING INTO THE CAR WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. CAR WENT BACK TO THE DEALER ON THE 31ST AND THEY HAD THE CAR UNTIL THE 3RD OF APRIL. I DROVE THE CAR ABOUT TWO MILES AND THE CAR DID EXACTLY WHAT IT WAS DOING BEFORE WHEN I DROPPED IT OFF. I DROPPED THE CAR BACK OFF THE NEXT DAY ON THE 4TH THEY HAD IT UNTIL SATURDAY THE 7TH. THEY SAID THEY CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS AND THAT WAS WHAT WAS WRONG. I DROVE THE CAR AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE UNTIL FRIDAY THE 13TH. I WENT TO START THE CAR IN THE MORNING AND IT WOULDN'T START RIGHT AWAY. WHEN IT DID IT STUNK SO BAD FROM TO MUCH GAS FROM TRYING TO START IT. I RAN IT THAT DAY AND IT RAN ROUGH A FEW TIMES AND DIDN'T CALL THE DEALER. I LOANED MY CAR TO MY BROTHER FRIDAY NIGHT AND I DIDN'T TELL HIM ABOUT THE STARTING PROBLEM OR THE RUNNING ROUGHLY. HE WENT TO START THE CAR AFTER WORK ON SATURDAY MORNING AND IT WOULDN'T START RIGHT AWAY FOR HIM. HE GOT IT GOING AND HE TOLD ME THAT IT RAN ROUGH AND BUCKED AND JERKED. WHEN HE BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO ME IT SAT IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR ABOUT FOUR HOURS. MY WIFE WENT TO START IT AND PUT IT INTO THE GARAGE FOR THE NIGHT AND SHE COULD NOT GET IT TO START SHE HAD TO COME AND GET ME TO GET IT GOING. I CALLED THE DEALER ON MONDAY THE 16TH AND THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IT IN THE NEXT DAY. I DID SO AND THEY SENT IT TO A GARAGE TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. ABOUT 2:00 ON WEDNESDAY THE 18TH I STOPPED TO SEE IF IT WAS FIXED AND THEY SAID IT WAS THAT IT WAS THE SPARK PLUGS AGAIN THE GARAGE DIDN'T PUT PREMIUM PLUGS IN. THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WASHED MY CAR FOR MY INCONVENIENCES. ALSO THE FUEL MILEAGE ON THE CAR WAS 20 MPG WHICH IS EXTREMELY LOW IT SHOULD GET 30-32 MPG. I TOLD THEM THIS ALSO. SO I GOT THE CAR BACK AND TODAY THE 19TH OF APRIL THE CAR IS HAVING PROBLEMS RUNNING PROPERLY. I RETURNED THE CAR AND THEY WONT CALL ME AT ALL. I FEARED MY CHILDREN'S SAFETY IN THIS CAR. *JB
Apr 23, 2007
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, RAN ROUGH WHILE STARTING, HESITATES/SPATTERS. WORSE IN DAMP WEATHER. FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR LEAKED. REPLACED FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. *BF FUEL PRESSURE WAS BLEEDING OFF. *TC
Nov 22, 2004
THE VEHICLE WOULD MISFIRE AND STALL WHEN REACHING HIGH TEMPERATURE. THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO AN INTAKE MANIFOLD DEFECT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT FIX IT BECAUSE OF HIGH MILEAGE. *AK THERE WAS LEAKAGE AROUND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, POOR GAS MILEAGE AND ACCELERATION. *SC *JB
Dec 10, 2003
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL STALL AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS REPLACED FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR DUE TO A LEAK; HOWEVER PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. *AK *SLC
Mar 28, 2001
WHEELS
5 complaints
2000 LESABRE TIRE AND RIM BROKE FROM THE AXLE. *TS THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE R/R QUARTER PANEL, TIRE, RIM, RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR, RIGHT REAR PASSENGER DOOR. *NM
Jun 05, 2006
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS BAD ON MY BUICK AT 63 THOUSAND MILES. *AK
Feb 22, 2005
WHILE DRIVING, THE PASSENGER REAR WHEEL STARTED TO WOBBLE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND NOTICED TWO OF THE LUG NUTS HAD SHEARED OFF. TS *SCC *JB
Nov 26, 2002
THE VEHICLE WANDERS WHILE DRIVING AND IS VERY UNSTABLE, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE 15" WHEEL CONFIGURATION IS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. NLM
Feb 21, 2001
ALUMINUM WHEEL POROUS & TIRE LOST ABOUT 3LBS AIR IN TWO WEEKS. IN ARIZONA IT IS OVER 100 F, 5 MONTHS OF THE YEAR. GAS STATIONS ARE 40 MILES APART. CONSUMER FEELS DEALERS REPAIR WITH SEALANT IS NOT A LONG TERM REPAIR. *ET
Jul 13, 2000
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4 complaints
I started my car in the morning, per my usual routine. After a few seconds, I heard a very loud bang and the car stalled. A few seconds later, there was a large amount of smoke coming from under the hood. I opened the hood to see a large fire had started. My son, who heard the loud bang, came outside and saw the flames from under the hood. He ran into the house, grabbed a fire extinguisher, and attempted to put out the fire. He got the fire out but it was difficult. I had the car looked at by a mechanic and told me that the intake manifold had literally exploded. He has stated that he has never seen anything like this. It appears that the exploding manifold ruptured a fuel line. He told me there was a recall on this vehicle relating to a rupturing manifold and leaking fuel but that my vehicle had already had the recall performed. He thought that the new parts may be defective which is why I am reporting this incident.
May 02, 2022
GAS LINES ARE RUSTY AND LOOK LIKE THEY ARE ABOUT TO LEAK GAS AND ALSO I GOT STUCK ON HIGHWAY BECAUSE GAS GAUGE DID NOT WORK BECAUSE GROUND WIRE TO SENDER WAS BROKEN
Nov 26, 2020
THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES PROPERLY UNTIL IT REACHES THE HALFWAY MARK. IT THEN FLUCTUATES AND IS NOT RELIABLE. THIS COULD LEAD TO RUNNING OUT OF FUEL IN TRAFFIC, IN-CLIMATE CONDITIONS OR IN ISOLATED AREAS WITHOUT INDICATION. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT SEEMS TO BE PREVALENT ON THESE VEHICLES AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED!
Dec 04, 2016
THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ CORRECTLY. IT WILL BOUNCE FROM 1/4 A TANK TO 1/2 A TANK TO FULL. IT IS ALWAYS ALL OVER THE PLACE. THIS IS A SIGN OF A BAD FUEL SENDING UNIT (ITS A SENSOR). THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL FOR THIS, SO I KNOW HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE IN THE CAR, I CAN'T KEEP DUMPING $10/$20 A WEEK. *TR
Jul 22, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FLOOR WAS WET ON THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDES. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V114000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AL SERRA BUICK GMC (LOCATED AT 6201 SAGINAW RD, GRAND BLANC, MI 48439, (810) 202-0226), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,500.
Oct 07, 2019
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON DRY PAVEMENT AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH I HEARD A CHIME AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. THE LIGHT WENT OUT THE NEXT TIME I DROVE THE CAR AND THEN RETURNED. THIS LIGHT SIGNIFIES THAT I HAVE "LOST" THE BENEFIT OF ABS BRAKING ON THIS VEHICLE. THIS CONDITION COULD JEOPARDIZE THE SAFETY OF THE DRIVER AND OCCUPANTS AS BRAKING EFFICIENCY COULD BE DRAMATICALLY REDUCED. *TR
Dec 04, 2016
WHEN BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE, THE BRAKE SYSTEM LOST ALL PRESSURE. UPON INSPECTION, THE REAR BRAKE CROSSOVER LINE WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING AS A RESULT OF CORROSION OVER IT'S ENTIRE LENGTH. *TR
Aug 03, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED AN ELECTRONIC TEST AND ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE EDCM AND A MODULATOR FOR THE ELECTRONIC BRAKING CONTROL MODULE FOR THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO STATED THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V114000: (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: FOUNDATION COMPONENTS), BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,522.
Sep 27, 2012
SEAT BELTS
4 complaints
ALL BUT THE 1 DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELTS WONT LOCK IN PLACE FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PASSENGERS
Jul 02, 2017
WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING, VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. DRIVER'S SIDE RESTRAINT BELT DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, CAUSING INJURIES. *AK *YD
Apr 10, 2002
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IS BUILT INTO BACK OF SEAT, NEXT TO HEADREST. CONSUMER CANNOT SEE INTO A BLIND SPOT, TO GO TO LEFT LANE. CONSUMER S IS TOO SHORT. CONTACT DEALER, NOTHING CAN BE BE DONE.*AK *SLC
Aug 20, 2001
DRIVER, WHO IS 5'10" TALL, HAS SEAT BELT COMING ACROSS HER NECK. IN EVENT OF A CRASH SEATBELT WILL HARM CONSUMER, INSTEAD OF PROTECTING HER. DEALER IS SENDING A SEAT BELT EXTENSION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. THE SEAT BELT EXTENDERS THAT WAS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER CAUSES THE SEAT BELT TO CROSS THE DRIVER'S STOMACH.
Jun 29, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
4 complaints
I HAVE REPLACED ALL 4 WINDOW REGULATORS TWICE. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH, AND IT APPEARS MANY HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. BUICK CLAIMS TO SELL "LUXURY" THIS IS FAR FROM LUXURY AND IS UNSAFE! DRIVING 65MPH AND THE WINDOWS JUST GO DOWN....THEN WON'T GO BACK UP! MY CAR HAD TO SIT OUTSIDE WITH BOTH BACK WINDOWS DOWN! *TR
May 10, 2014
PRESSED POWER WINDOW SWITCH TO LOWER WINDOW AND GLASS FELL INTO DOOR CAVITY. SWITCH BECAME INACTIVE. GLASS WOULD NOT MOVE. *TR
Feb 01, 2013
THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER WINDOWS ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE INTERMITTENTLY SHORTING OUT. CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO WIND THE SIDE WINDOWS UP OR DOWN WHEN NEEDED. ALSO CONSUMER SMELLED ELECTRICAL WIRING BURNING WHEN USING THE WINDOW SWITCHES. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *AK
Feb 08, 2005
WHEN LEFT PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW WAS LET DOWN CONSUMER HEARD A CRACKING NOISE. THE PLASTIC WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE PART. ALSO, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS PART, BUT THEY WERE STILL REPLACING IT WITH THE SAME PART. THE SAME DEFECT ALSO OCCURRED ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER'S WINDOW. THE OUTSIDE TEMP SENSOR FAILED AND AS A RESULT THE INDICATOR READ THE INCORRECT TEMPERATURE. *AK *NLM
Nov 25, 2003
STEERING,SUSPENSION
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE RACK AND PINION BRACKET DETACHED FROM THE FRAME AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED OF THE RACK AND PINION FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 125,000. UPDATED 11/01/12 *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A TURN, BUT THE VEHICLE WENT TOWARD ONCOMING TRAFFIC. UPDATED 11/01/12
Sep 24, 2012
POWER STEERING PROBLEM - WHEN YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, THERE IS AN UNUSUAL NOISE AND YOU CAN FEEL A VIBERATION WHILE PARKED AND WHILE MOVING. I TOOK THIS CAR TO THE DEALER I PURCHED THE CAR FROM ON SEPT. 14, 2001. MR. JAY WAKEFIELD ,GENERAL MANAGER AND MR. TOM BERRY, SERVICE MANAGER ACKNOWLEDGED MY PROBLEM. HOWEVER, BOTH SAID THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BECAUSE IT HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER CARS. SO FAR THEY HAVE NOT FOUND THE SOLUTION. THEY ALSO SAID I WOULD HAVE TO LIVE WITH THE PROBLEM UNTIL THE MFG. NOTIFIES THEM WHAT TO DO. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE CAR IN THIS CONDITION. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN AN ON GOING PROBLEM SINCE I PURCHASED THIS CAR. WAKEFIELD BUICK DID PUT TWO NEW TIRES ON SEVERAL WEEKS AFTER I PURCHASED. THE TIRES CAUSES THE CAR TO VIBERATE WHEN YOU GET UP TO 60 MPH AND UP. I MENTIONED THIS PROBLEM TO JAY WAKEFIELD BUT HE WAS NOT SYMPHETIC WITH MY TIRE PROBLEM. I WILL HAVE TO PUT NEW TIRES ON AT MY EXPENSE. I KNOW SEVERAL PEOPLE THAT HAS BOUGHT BUICK LESABRES AND THEY HAD THE SAME PROBLEM I AM HAVING. AFTER PURCHASING A DIFFRENT BRAND OF TIRE THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY. *AK (TIRESIZE: P215/70R15)
Sep 15, 2001
STEERING IS UNCONTROLLED AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO FLOAT FROM RIGHT TO LEFT, DEALER REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION WHICH IMPROVED THE PROBLEM A LITTLE BIT, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS, POSSIBLY A SUSPENSION OR STEERING PROBLEM. *SLC
Jan 09, 2001
WHEN MAKING A RGHT OR LEFT TURN EXTREME VIBRATION OCCURS IN FRONT END OF VEHICLE. DEALER REPLACED POWER STEERING HOSE WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML
Jun 13, 2000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
4 complaints
POWER WINDOW REGULATOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE FAILED IN DECEMBER 2004. THIS FAILURE WAS PROCEEDED BY SIMILAR FAILURES OF BOTH REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATORS IN JULY 2004. DEALER ADMITTED TO NUMEROUS OCCURRENCES OF THIS SAME FAILURE IN OTHER MAKES OF SAME VEHICLE (2000 BUICK LESABRE) HOWEVER, IN NONE OF PREVIOUS CASES (NOR MINE) DID THE DEALER OFFER REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS ($500/WINDOW).*AK
Dec 31, 2004
I HAVE A 2000 BUICK LLESABRE AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE REGULATOR IN THE RF DOOR AND AM IN THE PROCESS OF HAVE ONE REPLACED IN THE LF DOOR. NEITHER WAS COVERED; THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THIS INDICATES POOR QUALITY CONTROL AND OR DESIGN.
Mar 22, 2004
THE DRIVERS SIDE AND REAR PASSENGER DOOR REGULATOR WENT OUT. CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO ROLL WINDOW UP OR DOWN. TOOK TO BUICK AND THEY REPLACED THE REGULATORS. TS
Jan 03, 2003
AUTOMATIC TRUNK WHEN PUSHING THE BUTTON IT FLIES UP AND THEN IT COMES BACK DOWN HARD ON CONSUMER'S HEAD. COSNUMER SAYS THAT THE TRUNK IS DANGEROUS FOR SOMEONE THAT DOES NOT KNOW IT'S GOING TO DO THAT. DEALER SAYS THAT'S JUST THE WAY THEY ARE MADE THIS YEAR. *AK
Nov 12, 1999
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
4 complaints
STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
Aug 13, 2001
WHILE DRIVING IN THE SNOW THE VEHICLES STABILITRAC DRIVER CONFIDENCE SYSTEM FAILED RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT, THE VEHICLE DID A 180 DEGREE SPIN, THE VEHICLE ENDED UP OFF ROAD AND UP A SNOWBANK, THERE WERE NO INJURIES . NLM
Jul 09, 2001
CONSUMER HAD THE STABILITRAC SYSTEM INSTALLED ON VEHICLE, HOWEVER WHILE DRIVING ON SNOW COVERED ROADS, CONSUMER ATTEMTPED TO CHANGE LANES AND VEHICLE DID A 180 DEGREE SPIN ENDING UP OFF THE ROAD AND UP A SNOWBANK, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE DAMAGES SINCE SYSTEM DID NOT OPERATE AS IT WAS SUPPOSED TO. *SLC
Jul 09, 2001
CONSUMER HAD THE STABILITRAC SYSTEM INSTALLED ON VEHICLE, HOWEVER WHILE DRIVING ON SNOW COVERED ROADS, CONSUMER ATTEMTPED TO CHANGE LANES AND VEHICLE DID A 180 DEGREE SPIN ENDING UP OFF THE ROAD AND UP A SNOWBANK, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE DAMAGES SINCE SYSTEM DID NOT OPERATE AS IT WAS SUPPOSED TO. *SLC
Jun 19, 2001
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3 complaints
WHAT A PITA THIS 2000 LESABRE HAS BEEN. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER BUICK. (THE LEAST IMPACTIVE OF THE FIVE WINDOW FAILURES); ON A LOCAL FREEWAY, I TOUCHED THE RIGHT PASSENGER SWITCH AND THE WINDOW DROPPED OPEN. EVEN THOUGH IT WAS DURING WINTER MONTHS, I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME, OPEN THE DOOR PANEL AND WEDGE THE WINDOW CLOSED (DUCT TAPE). I CANNOT REMEMBER THE DETAILS OF ALL OF THE FAILURES, BUT I AM VERY FORTUNATE THAT MY WIFE WAS NOT DRIVING IN A BAD NEIGHBORHOOD WHEN ANY OF THEM HAPPENED. THE FIRST COUPLE OF THEM OCCURRED DURING THE WARRANTY. I ASKED TO TALK TO THE ZONE PERSON AFTER THE 2ND OCCURRENCE. NO JOY WITH THAT EXPERIENCE. I WAS TOTALLY IGNORED. THANK GOD I HAVE MECHANICAL ABILITIES (DAD). I DISCOVERED THAT I COULD PURCHASE FOR A WHOLE HELL OF A LOT LESS OFF OF THE INTERNET A NEW/REFURB UNIT RATHER THAN PAYING THE EXTORTIONIST RATES OF THE GARAGE. ALL FOUR WINDOWS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, AND THE DRIVERS WINDOW, 2X. THE LAST WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY, AND I TRIED TO OPEN THE DRIVER'S WINDOW. YOU KNOW THE NOISE OF THE SNAP OF THE DEVICE WITHIN THE DOOR PANEL. I ORDERED A NEW OPENER WITHIN AN HOUR. THIS NEVER SHOULD HAPPEN WITH A REPUTABLE MANUFACTURER. *TR
Aug 08, 2014
WHAT A PITA THIS 2000 LESABRE HAS BEEN. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER BUICK. (THE LEAST IMPACTING OF THE FIVE WINDOW FAILURES); ON A LOCAL FREEWAY, I TOUCHED THE RIGHT PASSENGER SWITCH AND THE WINDOW DROPPED OPEN. EVEN THOUGH IT WAS DURING WINTER MONTHS, I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME, OPEN THE DOOR PANEL AND WEDGE THE WINDOW CLOSED (DUCT TAPE). I CANNOT REMEMBER THE DETAILS OF ALL OF THE FAILURES, BUT I AM VERY FORTUNATE THAT MY WIFE WAS NOT DRIVING IN A BAD NEIGHBORHOOD WHEN ANY OF THEM HAPPENED. THE FIRST COUPLE OF THEM OCCURRED DURING THE WARRANTY. I ASKED TO TALK TO THE ZONE PERSON AFTER THE 2ND OCCURRENCE. NO JOY WITH THAT EXPERIENCE. I WAS TOTALLY IGNORED. THANK GOD I HAVE MECHANICAL ABILITIES (DAD). I DISCOVERED THAT I COULD PURCHASE FOR A WHOLE HELL OF A LOT LESS OFF OF THE INTERNET A NEW/REFURB UNIT RATHER THAN PAYING THE EXTORTIONIST RATES OF THE GARAGE. ALL FOUR WINDOWS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, AND THE DRIVERS WINDOW, 2X. THE LAST WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY, AND I TRIED TO OPEN THE DRIVER'S WINDOW. YOU KNOW THE NOISE OF THE SNAP OF THE DEVICE WITHIN THE DOOR PANEL. I ORDERED A NEW OPENER WITHIN AN HOUR. THIS NEVER SHOULD HAPPEN WITH A REPUTABLE MANUFACTURER. *TR
Aug 08, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE REAR WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED, THE REAR WINDSHIELD FRACTURED AND HAD BURNT MARKS ALONG THE FRAME TINTED AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Apr 29, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
3 complaints
I HAVE A 2000 BUICK LESABRE WITH 52000 MILES ON IT. WHEN THE FUEL GAUGE DROPS BELOW 1/2 TANK IT STARTS MOVING ERRATICALLY. IT WILL MOVE UP TO FULL AND THEN DROP DOWN TO 1/4 TANK, JUST MOVES BACK AND FORTH SO BELOW 1/2 TANK I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH FUEL I HAVE. IT ALSO CONFUSES THE FUEL SYSTEM COMPUTER IN THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER SO THAT IS NOT RELIABLE EITHER. I JUST HAVE TO KEEP TRACK OF MY MILEAGE AND BASED ON FUEL ECONOMY I DETERMINE WHEN I NEED TO BUY GAS. I CAN'T FIND ANY RECALL INFORMATION FOR THE 2000 MODEL BUT READ SOME WHERE THAT A LATER YEAR MODEL HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM AND THE ONLY FIX IS TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WHERE THE SENSOR IS LOCATED. THIS IS NOT ONLY FAULTY ENGINEERING IT IS INCOMPETENT ENGINEERING. *JB
Jan 25, 2007
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE DUE TO RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V090000 CONCERNING FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. *AK
Jan 26, 2005
RECALL 04V090 000 CONCERNING FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR: CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE DEALER CHARGED HER $155.16 FOR RECALL REPAIRS. *AK
Oct 28, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND WOULD NOT RESTART. IN ADDITION, THE LOW FUEL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE MECHANIC'S DIAGNOSIS. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED IT WOULD HAPPEN AT ANY SPEED AND HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH FUEL GAUGE. CAR WAS FIXED REPLACED THE ENGINE HARNESS CONNECTOR. UPDATED 11/20/18*JB
Jul 16, 2018
GAS GAUGE DOSE NOT WORK. *TR
May 17, 2010
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
DASH IS SEPARATING CAUSING IT TO PULL APART AT PASSENGER AIRBAG AND GLOVE COMPARTMENT. WORRIED AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY AND HARM SOMEONE OR NOT WORK AT ALL. CAN'T OPEN GLOVE COMPARTMENT ANYMORE.
Jul 19, 2016
DASHBOARD IS BUCKLED ALL THE WAY ACROSS. KEEPS GETTING WORSE AND I'M AFRAID THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WILL DEPLOY CAUSING ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT BUT IT IS MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP WITH THIS MATTER. BUICK REALLY SHOULD CONSIDER A RECALL FOR THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR WORSE YET KILLED. THANKS *TT
Sep 27, 2011
EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
I HAVE A 2000 BUICK LESABRE AND THE REAR WINDOW REGULATORS WERE MADE POORLY AND THE PLASTIC THAT HOLDS THE CABLE IN BROKE, SO FAR ON BOTH BACK DOORS. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM SINCE SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER WANTS OVER 400.00 TO REPAIR THAT WOULD BE OVER 800.00 AND THEY WILL BREAK AGAIN IN TIME DUE TO POOR CONSTRUCTION. I HAVE A PART ORDERED FOR ONE, AND WILL HAVE TO REPAIR THE OTHER WHEN I CAN AFFORD IT. ONE BROKE ON THE 4TH OF SEPT AND THE OTHER WENT THE NEXT DAY. AFTER GOING ONLINE I FOUND THAT THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM FOR BUICK OWNERS. I AM THE 2ND OWNER AND IT LOOKS LIKE THE LEFT SIDE IS NEWER BY THE LOOKS OF THE PLASTIC GEAR THAT THE CABLE ROLLS AROUND IN THE MOTOR, SO THIS COULD BE THE 2ND TIME IT IS REPLACED. *TR
Sep 10, 2008
CONSUMER STATES WHILE VEHICLE WAS UP ON JACK, THE JACK SUDDENLY BROKE AND COLLASPED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOMATION. MR
Oct 10, 2002
VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
THE REAR DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW FAILED. THERE WAS A LOUD POP AND THE WINDOW SLID HALF WAY DOWN AND WOULD NOT GO BACK UP. I TALKED TO MY MECHANIC, AND HE SAID THAT IT WAS A CABLE THAT BROKE. HE KNEW INSTANTLY BECAUSE HE HAD REPLACED MANY OF THEM IN SIMILAR BUICK LESABRES. WE KNOW OF TWO FRIENDS PERSONALLY WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. FOR ONE FRIEND, IT HAPPENED ON MORE THAN ONE WINDOW IN HER CAR. TO GET IT FIXED AT THE DEALERSHIP COST NEARLY $500. IT APPEARS TO US THAT THIS IS A FAULTY PART AND THAT THE AUTO MAKER SHOULD RECALL AND REPAIR IT AT THEIR COST.
Aug 21, 2005
SLOPE OF WINDSHIELD AND COLOR OF DASH, CAUSES SEVERE REFLECTIONS, WHICH AT TIMES CAUSES BLINDNESS.
Dec 09, 1999
INTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
DT: THE DASH LIGHT IN THE CONSUMER'S 2000 BUICK LASABRE WORK INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES THE LIGHT ARE BRIGHT, LOW, OR COMPLETELY OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSTALLED A SENSOR WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING TO THE PROBLEM. *NM *SB
Jun 07, 2005
LIGHT SENSOR FAILED, DASH LIGHT FOR SHIFT INDICATOR FAILED RESULTING IN DRIVER NOT KNOWING WHAT GEAR THEY ARE IN. NLM
Jun 07, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER SAID CODE WAS AN 0741 AND 0743 SHOWING ELECTRICAL OR POSSIBLE TOURQUE CONVERTER. DEALER SAID THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE. HOWEVER IT SHUDDERED UPON HARD ACCELERATION DURING MERGES ONTO FREEWAY OR TURNPIKE RAMPS. THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE WAS ABOUT 3000.00. THE GARAGE FINALLY HAD TO TAKE APART THE TRANSAXLE TO FOR A DIAGNOSTIC.
Jan 15, 2004
TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, FIRST AT 20,000 MILES, AND OTHER AT 36,000 MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK. THE CONSUMER HAS ALSO EXPERIENCED THE ENGINE SKIPPING DUE TO DEFECTIVE WIRES, A FAILURE WITH THE HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER. THE ENGINE BECAME NON-REPAIRABLE AND CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED. *JG
May 13, 2002
SEATS
2 complaints
THE HEATER SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. *JB
Mar 17, 2003
WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER HEAD RESTS VIBRATE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Jan 26, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
TWO COMPLAINTS. ONE-COOLANT LEAKING ON HOT ENGINE PARTS FROM DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD PLENUM. TWO- CAR STALLS ON OCCASION WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES.
Feb 09, 2003
AS CONSUMER PULLED INTO PUBLIC GARAGE, VEHICLE STALLED. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER HOOD. CONSUMER OPENED HOOD AND SAW FLAMES, CLOSED HOOD AND CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT. BY THE TIME FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT OUT FIRE, VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK *SLC
Apr 23, 2001
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
CONSUMER STATED ANOTHER MOTORIST CROSSED HIS PATH FROM A PARKING LOT EXIT AND SEVERLY DAMAGED THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER STATES THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND ALSO THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN HIM PROPERLY, CONSUMER SUFFERED A SEVERE BLOW TO THE CHEST AND A FRACTURED STERNUM.*YD
Jun 25, 2002
I WAS INVOLVED IN A CHAIN REACTION ACCIDENT. I WAS THE 3RD CAR AND BARELY HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS GOING SO SLOWLY THAT THERE WAS NO IMPACT DAMAGE AT ALL, NOT EVEN THE SMALLEST DENT OF THE BUMPER. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, HOWEVER, AND CAUSED $3,800 DAMAGE TO MY CAR INTERIOR. THE DASH BUCKLED AND PUT A HOLE IN MY WINDSHIELD. THE REPORTING POLICEMAN SAID THE AIR BAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED.. THE
Sep 30, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
ON MAY 22 POLICE REPORT NUMBER [XXX] WIFE LOST CONTROL AND REPORTED VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE CHECKED..REPAIRS WERE MADE AND TODAY ON JULY 15 VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME AND ENGINE WAS RACING AND WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. VEHICLE WAS TURNING 4100 RPM AND WOULD NOT IDLE.THE CAR NORMALLY RUNS AT 65 AT 2000 RPMS SO 4100 RPM WOULD BE IN EXCESS OF 100 MPH. CRUISE WAS TAKEN OFF HOWEVER VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SPEED OUT OF CONTROL.ALL ATTEMPTS TO GET VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN FAILED. THE VEHICLE IS IN DRIVEWAY I HAVE NOT REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER YET.DEALER UNAWARE OF ACCIDENT.ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON WET ROADS AND THE ACCELERATOR MAY HAVE STUCK THEN. I KNOW SOMETHING IS WRONG...HELP ME IT MAY SAVE A LIFE. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jul 15, 2001
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY,AT APPROX. 65-70 MPH ON DRY SURFACE WHEN ACCELERATOR CABLE POPPED OUT OF ITS BRACKET, CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO TO FULL THROTTLE AND EXCEED SPEEDS OF 90 MPH. DRIVER STARTED TO APPLY BRAKES , IT TOOK ABOUT1 1/2 TO 2 MILES BEFORE VEHICLE COULD SLOW DOWN, AND THEN SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL. DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE BRAKING , FLAMES STARTED COMING OUT OF FRONT BRAKES. *AK
Feb 14, 2000
SUSPENSION,TIRES
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING AROUND 55-60 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED VIBRATION COMING FROM FRONT END OF VEHICLE, VIBRATION COULD BE FELT THROUGHOUT VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. TIRES WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK
Aug 18, 2000
DEALER WORKED ON FRONT END 3 TIMES. GENERAL REPLACED TIRES. STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM. I DROVE A DIFERENT CAR, SAME TIRES, SAME PROBLEM. DROVE A CAR WITH DIFFERENT SIZE TIRES, WIDER AND 16" CORRECTED THE PROBLEM.ALSO SAME PROBLEM AS ODI ID: 858266 "HORN PROBLEM" DEALER UNABLE TO FIX!!. *AK PROBLEM MAY POSSIBLY BE RELATED TO THE SUSPENSION. *SLC
Apr 14, 2000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
the 2000 Buick Lesabre is a wonderful car basically a tank with the 3800 SERIES II you cant go wrong but the tiny little plastic part holding the throttle cable will dryrot even with a garage kept car under 150k miles please get them replaced I was driving and then the part came off and it got wrapped around the bracket and it took off I melted the breaks I wasn't stopping due to constant gas so I flipped in down into neutral to stop the vehicle from accelerating after i found a spot to pull it off the road but you can also put your foot under the peddle and pull up on it while pressing the breaks if you cant find a safe area while this is happening but i didnt relise it was happning until i hit 65 because the road i was on was a 55 and before i knew it i was going 90 luciky i live out in the rural areas
Dec 20, 2025
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
The plastic pice holding the throttle lines snapped off and my cable went under my bracket and it took off I destroyed the Transmission putting it in neutral to stop the vehicle after I had gotten it stoped the fire from the engine was small I will recommend this car and yes I do want another one but it is a common issue I will recomed this car because the body is made out of steel and they are basicly tanks with the 3800 Series II and it was easy for me to spot what was happening and get ahead of it before it got worse I drove 5 miles with this happening before the engine overheated and caught fire
Jul 28, 2025
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2000 Buick LeSabre. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the front end of the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle at a slower speed. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the tie rod nuts had failed and the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V301000 (Steering). The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they could not repair the vehicle under the recall because the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The contact also stated that the vehicle was experiencing the failure listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V090000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.
Nov 09, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
BRAKE LINES RUSTING EVEN THOUGH I REPLACED THE RUSTY BRAKE LINES BEFORE. THE FIRST TIME THEY ROTTED THROUGH AND I COULD NOT STOP BUT FORTUNATELY I WAS GOING SLOW AND USED EMERGENCY BRAKE.
Nov 26, 2020
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WONT HO IN DRIVE
Oct 13, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I TURN THE IGNITION OVER DIDN'T IT DID NOT EVEN START YET A LOUD WENT BOOM AND UP UNDER THE HOOD WAS BLAZING WITH FIRE THAN MY DOORS LOCKED I COULD NOT GET OUT I HAD TO KICK THE OPPOSITE SIDE AND THEN I GOT OUT I HAD TO CALL SLEEP FIRE RESCUE SQUAD THE FIRE WAS SO BAD IT WAS GOING UP UNDER MY CARPORT AND ALMOST CAUGHT MY ROOF ON FIRE AND ALMOST DID AND DID A LITTLE BIT
Jun 28, 2020
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED INTO PIECES. THE CONTACT CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE COVER AND FUEL FILTER EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V090000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS DONATED. *TR
Jan 02, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
I HAD PROBLEM WITH WINDOWS NOT ROLLING UP AND DOWN. AFTER I TOOK MY BUICK TO PEP BOYS 3325 124TH AVE NW COON RAPIDS MN ELECTRIC MECHANIC FOUND OUT THAT MY WINDOW POWER SWITCH IS DAMAGED AFTER RAIN STORM. LATER I EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE: 1 STRANGE ENGINE NOISE WHILE RUNNING 2 PUSHING FORWARD ONCE RELEASE FOOT FROM BRAKE. PEP BOYS MECHANIC LOOKED AT ALL THESE PROBLEMS AND TOLD ME EVERYTHING LOOKS OK BUT I NEED TO GET ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC DONE WITH PEP BOYS. I GOT SCHEDULE FOR THAT. MEANWHILE I ENDED UP IN CAR TRAFFIC PROBLEM BECAUSE OF FIRE OF MY VEHICLE.
Jul 02, 2018
EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
CPSC: PROGRESSIVE PASSPORT DEVICE PLUGGED IN ODBC READER FOR 2000 BUICK LESABRE. POWER CUT OFF FROM CAR AND BATTERY LIGHT WENT ON WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 25 MPH. *DT THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *JS
Feb 22, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
AS I WAS DRIVING MY BUICK LESABRE 2000 MY WINDOWS LOCK UP ON ME IT WAS A VERY HOT SUMMER SO THE ELECTRICAL WINDOWS WITH NO GO UP AND DOWN. THE ENGINE IS BAD. 1490000 MILES. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS PROBLEMS. THE CAR WIRING IS LOOSE AND CAN BE A DANGEROUS. I TRIED TO PULL WINDOW DOWN AND REPAIR ITS MANUALLY FROZEN WITH NO POWER. MY SEAT ARE UNCOMFORTABLE WITH HARD IRON WIRE.
Oct 11, 2015
STEERING,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE THE BOLTS ON MY REAR BRAKE PAD BROKE IN HALF AND THE CAR WAS UNABLE TO MOVE FORWARD, HAD TO DRIVE MY CAR BACKWARDS HOME LUCKILY I WAS ONLY A BLOCK AWAY FROM HOME. THE 2 FRONT WINDOWS WILL NOT ROLL UP OR DOWN, KEEP HAVING TO REPLACE THE HOSE THAT LEADS TO MY RADIATOR, WHEN I MAKE RIGHT TURNS THE CAR VIBRATES, TWO FRONT SEAT BELTS HAVE STOP LOCKING ALL TOGETHER AND THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY SORT OF CRASH OR ACCIDENT, FRONT DASH IS STARTING TO LIFT CONSIDERABLY. I ADORE MY VEHICLE AND I'M NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING RID OF IT, BUT THERE ARE TOO MANY PROBLEMS TO DEAL WITH ON THIS CAR. *TR
Nov 14, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE I AM DRIVING SPEED OF 40/50/ CAR CUTS OF . THEN IS STALLS TRYING TO START BACK UP. SOME TIME RITE AWAY IT DOES .SOME TIMES IS TAKES AS LONG AS 15 MINS TO 20 MINS TO START BACK UP .ALSO WHEN I STOP BRAKES JERK AS IF MANIFOLD IS MESSING UP .AND THE WINDOWS WONT ROLL UP SOME TIMES. SO PLEASE HELP IS THERE IN DEFECTS OR RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE BUICK 2000 LESABRE?????????? *TR
Aug 26, 2014
SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE DUE TO BROKEN SWAY BAR LINKS RUSTED FRONT RIGHT AND FRONT LEFT. FRONT BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINE BADLY RUSTED BUT NOT LEAKING YET. IF FRONT FUEL LINE LEAKS IT WILL LEAK ONTO ENGINE REAR TO CAUSE FIRE. IF FRONT BRAKE LINE LEAKS I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO STOP CAR. I HAD REPORTED TO NHTSA WHEN MY REAR BRAKE LINES LEAKED PREVENTING ME FROM STOPPING IN 2011 BUT LUCKILY I WAS GOING VERY SLOW. MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FAILED PREVENTING ME FROM OPENING WINDOW,NEEDING REPLACEMENT IN MAY 2014. *TR
Aug 12, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
STARTING EARLY JUNE MY SON CALLED ME TO INFORM ME THAT THE BUICK WAS STALLING OUT ON HIM ALL THE TIME. HE SAID THAT HE COULD BE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND THE CAR WOULD JUST SHUT OFF, CAUSING ALL ELECTRICAL, STEERING, AND BRAKES TO NOT WORK. HE ATTENDS SCHOOL IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA IN THE MOUNTAINS AND THIS WORRIED ME. I HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED AND EACH TIME WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DIFFERENT THINGS AND NOTHING FIXED THE PROBLEM. I HAVE SINCE SWITCHED VEHICLES WITH HIM FOR HIS SAFETY AND HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL BUICK DEALERSHIP TO FIND THAT THE IGNITION CYLINDER IS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE THAT THE IGNITION CYLINDER IS PERIODICALLY LOOSING CONNECTION TO THE KEY WHICH HAS A CHIP IN IT (QUITS TALKING TO), AND SHUTS THE VEHICLE OFF. LIKE AN ALARM FEATURE. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THE LESABRE AND OTHER VEHICLES FOR QUITE A WHILE. IN ORDER TO FIX IT I WILL HAVE TO PURCHASE A NEW IGNITION CYLINDER, POSSIBLY A COUPLE OF KEYS, HAVE THEM SENT TO A LOCKSMITH, GET THEM KEYED TO THE CYLINDER, THEN INSTALL THE NEW IGNITION CYLINDER. YET IT IS NOT ONE OF THE VEHICLES LISTED ON THE GM IGNITION RECALL LIST. HOW CAN SUCH A SAFETY ISSUE GO OVERLOOKED AND ALSO UNREPORTED. THE VEHICLE IS AN EXCELLENT VEHICLE WHILE RUNNING BUT I FEEL THAT GM SHOULD FACE THE FACT AND TAKE OWNERSHIP FOR ALL OF THESE IGNITION FAILURES NOT JUST A FEW MAKES AND MODELS BUT ALL GM MANUFACTURED VEHICLES. THIS IS AN EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE, MY SON SAID HE WAS NEARLY REARENDED WHEN THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF ON HIM A NUMBER OF TIMES AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS WHILE TRYING TO PULL OFF THE ROAD FOR SAFETY. OR HE WAS STUCK HOLDING UP THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC WITH PEOPLE BEEPING AT HIM WHILE HE HAD TO WAIT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD TILL THE CAR WOULD START AGAIN. PRETTY SCARY!!! THANK YOU,! AND PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR THE LITTLE GUY AND HOLD GM RESPONSIBLE. *JS
Jul 07, 2014
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
1 complaint
ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING, SO FAR, ONLY AT LOWER SPEEDS. SOMETIMES, BY PUTTING IN NEUTRAL AND TURNING KEY, ENGINE STARTS AGAIN. OTHER TIMES, IT HAS TO SET FOR A WHILE. PUT NEW BATTERY IN 11/7/2013. PROBLEM PERSISTED. THREE AUTO REPAIR SHOPS, INCLUDING A BUICK DEALERSHIP, HAVE CHECKED IT OUT, BUT IT DOES NOT DIE ON THEM IN THE AMOUNT OF TIME ITS IN THEIR POSSESSION SO I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. TYPICALLY, IT HAPPENS AFTER IT IS DRIVEN AT LEAST 20 MILES. CAME VERY CLOSE TO BEING REAR-ENDED AS I WAS UNABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD ENOUGH TO BE OUT OF THE WAY ON A ROAD WITH HILLS AND BLIND SPOTS. *TR
Mar 06, 2014
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
DASHBOARD PAD SEPARATED AND BUCKLED UP BLOCKING VIEW. THE SEPARATION IS INCREASING AND GROWING TOWARDS THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LOCATION. *TR
Dec 06, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
COULD NOT STOP, BRAKE FLUID LOST, RUSTED REAR BRAKE LINES. DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW DOES NOT GO DOWN AND THEN STARTS WORKING DAY AFTER. FRONT BRAKE LINES ALSO RUSTED AND AM AFRAID I WILL HAVE ACCIDENT IF BRAKES FAIL AGAIN. ONLY REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED. IT LOOKED LIKE BRAKE LINE HAD BEEN RUBBING ON BODY ,MAKING A HOLE IN RUSTED BRAKE LINE. *TR
Nov 19, 2013
STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
DASHBOARD COVER LIFTING AT DRIVER SIDE SIGHT-LINE APPROXIMATELY AT 1 O'CLOCK POSITION (STRAIGHT AHEAD IS 12 O'CLOCK) OVER ABOUT A ONE FOOT WIDTH, WHERE DASHBOARD MEETS WINDSHIELD . HEIGHT OF RISE MAYBE ONLY AN INCH NOW BUT GETTING WORSE. HEADLINER ALSO FALLING FROM OVERHEAD BLOCKING DRIVER'S REARWARD VIEW THROUGH REAR VIEW MIRROR. *TR
Aug 10, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE DASH BOARD BUCKLED. PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE DRIVERS WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE REAR DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE-AGAIN LIGHT BUTTON STUCK ON. *TR
Dec 13, 2012
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION NO LONGER SHIFTS INTO 3RD OR OVERDRIVE. WITH SHIFTER IN OVERDRIVE AND IN STOPPED POSITION ONCE YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE TO BEGIN ACCELERATION THE TORQUE CONVERTER SLAMS TO A STOP AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. TRANSMISSION FLUID FULL AT ALL TIMES, ENGINE WARMED UP. REPEATED STALLING, REPEATED TACHOMETER QUITS. REPEATED ENGINE QUITS WHEN YOU PLACE IN OVERDRIVE FROM NEUTRAL. MUST START MOVEMENT BY PLACING IN LOWER GEARS 1 2 OR 3. THIS TRANSMISSION NEVER SHIFTS OUT OF SECOND GEAR. PUT IT ON CODE ANALYZER AND GOT 2 CODES THAT INDICATED PC SOLENOID TORQUE CONVERTER SOLENOID ISSUES. SEEMS LIKE THESE 2000 BUICKS HAVE RECURRING DEFECTS AND GM WON'T STANDBY THEIR PRODUCT. WHY ON EARTH WOULD A COMPANY THAT DESIGNS CARS EVER PUT A BATTERY UNDER A CAR SEAT. ONE SPARK WITH HYDROGEN GAS UNDER THAT SEAT COULD KILL AN INFANT IN A CAR SEAT IF IT EXPLODED.. COME ON!!! *TR
Jun 29, 2012
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHEN THE CAR WAS PURCHASED THERE WERE NO DASHPAD FLAWS. CAR WAS AND STILL IS GARAGE KEPT. THE DASHPAD HAS BEEN LIFTING ACROSS THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF THE PAD FROM FRONT TO REAR AND EXPOSING THE STRUCTURE UNDERNEATH. THIS INCLUDES THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AREA WHICH THE DASH PAD IS COMPLETLY LIFTED AND NOT SURE IF AIRBAG IS EXPOSED. *TT
Jun 22, 2012
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SEATS
1 complaint
THIS CAR BEGAN TO SHOW SIGNS OF FRONT END WOBBLE A FEW MONTHS AGO. THIS MEANS IT FEELS LIKE THE WHEELS SHAKE FROM SIDE TO SIDE MOSTLY WHEN ACCELERATING FROM 30 TO 45 MPH. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER ABOUT A MONTH AGO BUT HE SAID HE ONLY FELT IT ONE TIME WHILE DRIVING IT SEVERAL BLOCKS AROUND THE DEALERSHIP NEIGHBORHOOD. I TOOK IT TO FIRESTONE IMMEDIATELY AFTER I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY BALANCED THE BRIDGESTONE TIRES AND THE WOBBLE SEEMED TO BE LESSENED. I THEN TOOK IT HOME AND REPLACED THE REAR ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS AS THEY SEEMS TO VIBRATE WHEN WE PUT THE PARKING BRAKE ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS SEEMED TO HELP SMOOTH IT OUT AT THE TIME. THIS IS MY WIFE'S CAR SO SHE DRIVES IT AND IN LESS THAN A MONTH SHE SAID IT IS WOBBLING AGAIN. I DROVE IT AGAIN TONIGHT AND IT IS MUCH WORSE THAN BEFORE SO I BELIEVE THERE IS SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THIS SUSPENSION. THIS CAR HAS BEEN UNDER A WARRANTY FROM WARRANTY WAREHOUSE FOR THE PAST SEVEN YEARS AND WE HAVE HAD SOME REPAIRS MADE AT THE DEALER AND EACH TIME WE ASK THEM TO CHECK THE FRONT END AS IT MADE GRINDING NOISES AND NEVER SEEMED TO HANDLE AS IT SHOULD. EACH TIME THE DEALER SAID IT WAS OK. THIS APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH MANY REPORTS ON THE INTERNET REGARDING FRONT END ISSUES WITH BUICK LESABRES. WE ALSO HAD THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY AND IT HAS NOT WORKED PROPERLY SINCE IT WAS REPAIRED. WE HAVE HAD IT BACK FOR THIS ISSUE AT LEAST THREE TIMES. UPDATED 10/4/11 *CN UPDATED 10/31/11 *BF *TR
Sep 16, 2011
STEERING,SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TWO REAR WINDOWS WERE INOPERATIVE BECAUSE THE REGULATOR FAILED. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THE REGULATOR FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. IN ADDITION, THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND TIE RODS FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000. UPDATED 07/01/09 *BF UPDATED 07/06/09. *JB
Jun 18, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE MECHANISMS THAT ALLOW THE WINDOWS TO GO UP AND DOWN WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE FIRST TWO MECHANISMS WERE REPLACED ON JULY 5, 2007 AND THE THIRD ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2007. THE MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED THE REPLACEMENTS GUARANTEED THE WORK FOR ONE YEAR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 23,176. THE CONSUMER STATED BUICK ONLY PROVIDED FREE OIL CHANGES FOR 1 YEAR AND NEVER REMEDIED THE WINDOW DEFECT. THE DEALER STATED PERFORMED FRONT BRAKE REPAIRS ON VEHICLE. UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
Oct 19, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND MADE A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN THE GEARS WERE SHIFTED. HE SUSPECTED TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND PLANNED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM GAUGE DISPLAYED THE INCORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE TANK AND THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND WHEN PRESSED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,600 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,145.
Sep 10, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
AUTO BATTERY ACID LEAK WHICH HAS EATEN A HOLE IN FLOOR OF CAR IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. BATTERY IS LOCATED IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT UNDER REAR SEAT. ACID LEAKED FROM DAMAGED BATTERY POST OVER PERIOD OF TIME. DUE TO LOCATION OF BATTERY IT IS ONLY CHECKED WHEN CAR FAILS TO START DUE TO BATTERY FAILURE. HOLE IN FLOOR PERMITS CAR EXHAUST GASES TO ENTER PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TR. UPDATED 01/09/08. *LJ UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
Sep 07, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT COMPLAINED THAT THE POWER WINDOWS FAILED. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH HE HEARD A SNAP IN THE DOORS AND THE WINDOWS CAME DOWN, HE TRIED TO POWER THEM BACK UP BUT IT DID NOT WORK . THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS HAPPENED TO ALL FOUR WINDOWS AT DIFFERENT TIMES. *AK THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS REPLACED DUE IT SQUEALING. UPDATED 01/31/07. *JB
Jan 08, 2007
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
CONSUMER IS CONCERNED WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET HAS BEEN REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS. *TS WHEN DOING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPAIR FOR THE SECOND TIME THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT (AND MAYBE THE LEFT) OUTER TIE ROD END WAS LOOSE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIE ROD WAS FIRST REPLACED WHEN THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 18959 MILES ON IT. *NM
Sep 28, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES
1 complaint
7/17/2000: STALLED 2X IN TRAFFIC W/315 MILES ON IT; REPLACED WIRE HARNESS & FUSES; 4/9/02:LEAK-REPLACED UPPER MANIFOLD @ 23,184 MILES 5/3/02: NOISY,UNEVEN-DEFECTIVE TIRES-REPLACED @ 24,161 MILES; 8/20/03: RECALL - HEATING & COOLING @ 39,226 MILES; 10/28/03: RATTLING-CATAL.CONV.ASSEMBLY @42,892 MILES; 7/8/05: MOTOR NOT RUNNING PROPERLY - REPLACED WIRES,COILS,ETC.@ 55,385 MILES 10/28/03: RATTLING-REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER ASSEMBLY; 10/13/04-ECALL. *JB
Sep 19, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
SHORTLY AFTER TAKING DELIVERY OF VEHICLE WHICH HAD 60 MILES ON IT,I NOTICED WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR ACCELERATING WHEN TURNING THE CAR LOST POWER.I WOULD PRESS THE GAS AND IT WOULDN'T GO.TOOK TO PAUL BATT BUICK & SKILL BUICK MANY,MANY TIMES,NEVER FOUND PROBLEM.AT 30K MILES,BUICK SAID I SHOULD CHANGE FLUID & CHECK THE PAN FLUID,WHICH SHOWED NOTHING.PROBLEM STILL OCCURS.THIS COULD BE A HAZARD IF VEHICLE BEHIND ME THINKS I'M MOVING AND CAR SLOWS TO A NEAR STOP W/O BRAKE LIGHTS GOING ON. I HAVE 55K MILES ON IT NOW & PROBLEM STILL OCCURS.NEITHER BUICK OR THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM.SKILL BUICK AND PAUL BATT BUICK WERE LESS THAN HELPFUL.
May 16, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WE OWN A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. IT WAS GIVEN TO US BY MY FATHER IN-LAW WHO PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW IN 2000. BOTH OF US HAVE ALWAYS HAD THE CAR SERVICED AT BUICK DEALERSHIPS FOR ALL MAINTENANCE INCLUDING OIL CHANGES. WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURES, FUEL INJECTOR PROBLEMS AND NOW THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITH ONLY 45,000 MILES. MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING TO THE OFFICE AND THE CAR ALL OF A SUDDEN SLOWED DOWN AND THEN CAME TO A STOP. HE DESCRIBED IT AS SOMEONE SHIFTING THE CAR TO FIRST GEAR FROM FOURTH. HOWEVER, THE CAR IS AN AUTOMATIC. LUCKILY, THERE WAS NO ONE IMMEDIATELY BEHIND HIM SO HE DIDN'T GET HIT.*AK
Mar 05, 2005
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
THE CRUISE CONTROL IN THE CONSUMER'S 2000 BUICK LESABRE FAILED AT 50000 MILES. *NM THERE WAS A STABILITY SYSTEM PROBLEM DUE TO A CORRODED SENSOR WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE INABILITY OF THE INSULATING MATERIAL PROTECTING THE SENSOR. A NEW LEFT FRONT BEARING HUB WAS REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION IN THE PLUG. THE STEERING WHEEL SENSOR ON THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WOULD ABRUPTLY COME TO A STOP THREE TIMES IN 75 FEET JUST AS IF THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THE DRIVER HAD NO CONTROL OF THE SITUATION. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PARTS THAT HAD BEEN UPDATED AND THE LABOR. *SC
Feb 16, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SEATS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING DASH LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED MORE THAN ANY OTHER LIGHT. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE BACK OF SEAT LAID AUTOMATICALLY ON ITS OWN. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. UPON HAVING A FULL TANK OF GAS, THE METER WOULD READ EMPTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *AK THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE DASH, THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD JUMP TO EMPTY, THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD GO TO ZERO, THE HEADLIGHT WOULD GO DIM WHEN THE WEATHER WAS RAINY, THERE WAS A RUMBLE IN THE LEFT FRONT END, A SHIMMY WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND WHEN RAINING, THE DASH LIGHT WOULD GO FROM BRIGHT TO DIM THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS INTERMITTENT, THE RADIO WOULD CUT OUT, THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS INOPERATIVE, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SLIP INTO OVERDRIVE ON SLIGHT ACCELERATION, THE AUTOMATIC DOORS WERE INOPERATIVE, THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WERE INTERMITTENT LOSS OF HEAT WOULD START BLOWING COLD AIR, THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHILE THE FUEL GAUGE MILEAGE WOULD NOT STAY ON, THE ELECTRICAL REMOTE WAS INOPERATIVE, AND THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE ENGINE. *SC
Nov 22, 2004
VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
FAULTY PLASTIC ASSEMBLY IN ALL DOOR WINDOW REGULATORS CAUSING WINDOWS TO DROP, OR UNABLE TO RAISE THEM, ALSO FAULTY ASSEMBLY OF ELECTRIC MOTORS IN DOORS CAUSES BRUSHES TO BURN UP BY ARCING. CARSURVEY.COM HAS THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS LISTED OF BUICK LESABRE WINDOWS FAILING FROM 3,000 MILES UP OR ONE YEAR UP, COST TO REPAIR AVERAGE $400.00 EACH. DISTRACTION CAUSED WHEN WINDOW FALLS DOWN COULD CAUSE A CRASH OR COLLISION. *JB
Oct 16, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND HIT A TREE AND MAILBOX. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD AND BACK INJURIES, AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO A HOSPITAL. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. *AK
Oct 07, 2004
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2000 BUICK LESABRE LTD APPROXIMATELY.(1)MONTH AFTER PURCHASE VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC WHILE COMING TO A STOP OR AT LOW SPEEDS DEALER REPLACED IDLE AIR CONTROL,REPLACED FUEL PUMP RELAY;MANUFACTURER CASE#4032757. 10/23/01REPLACED WATER PUMP;USES OIL;FRONTEND VIBRATES AI 65MPH DATE REPORTED 10/23/01 DEALER DEALER BALANCED TIRES FRONT END STILL VIBRATES TO DATE OF THIS REPORT.I PURCHASED ALL NEW TIRES BUT STILL HAVE SAME PROBLEM WITH FRONT END VIBRATION , COOLANT AT INTAKEMANNORFOLD.REPLACED GASKET,(3)WHEEL ALIGNMENTS,PASSENGER WINDOW INOP REPLACED WINDWO REGULATOR,WATER PUMP REPLACED AGAIN; AT 35684MILEAGE DEALER STATES THAT WHILE CHANGING MY OIL HE FOUND LEFT AND RIGHT TIRE RODS HAVING EXCESSIVE PLAY TIRE RODS REPLACED AFTER I NOTIFIDE MANUFACTURE FILE#F-244217003. *AK
Oct 03, 2004
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THERE IS WATER COMING INTO THE BACK FLOOR BOARD BEHIND DRIVERS SEAT OF MY 2000 BUCIK LESABRE. UNABLE TO FIND WHERE LEAK IS AND NOW I HAVE SMELL I CANNOT GET RID OF. THE WATER IS EVEN THERE WHEN NO RAINFALL PRESENT.*AK
Oct 01, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I AM ON MY 6TH WINDOW ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT. WHY WOULD THEY WANT TO KEEP PUTTING THE SAME DEFECTIVE PARTS BACK INTO YOUR CAR? THE LAST ONE I HAD TO PAY FOR AT $400. THE OTHER 4 WERE UNDER WARRANTY, THE FIRST AT 17,000. NOW, I AM GOING TO NOT HAVE THIS ONE REPAIRED AS I CANNOT AFFORD IT. GUESS WHEN IT'S 125 DEGREES IN MY CAR IN THE SUMMER I'LL JUST HAVE TO OPEN ALL THE DOORS TO COOL IT OFF! CAN'T PUT THE WINDOWS DOWN!*AK
Sep 30, 2004
VISIBILITY,TIRES
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A RUMBLING NOISE. CONSUMER THEN PULLED OVER TO INSPECT THE NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT LEFT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, BUT THE TIRE STILL HELD AIR. CONSUMER TOOK THE TIRE TO A RETAIL STORE AND GOT IT REPLACED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE TREAD SEPARATION WAS UNDETERMINED (CONTINENTAL AMERI GS60). *AK THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WAS INOPERATIVE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REGULATOR. *NM
Jul 26, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,TIRES
1 complaint
FAILURES: REPLACE FAULTY GENERAL TIRES. REPLACE FUEL PUMP 26000 MILES. EPLACE INTAKE MAINIFOLD, EPLACE COIL AND SPARK PLUG WIRES AT 52000 MILES. REPLACE WINDOW REGULATORS (4X'S), REPLACE TRANSMISSION 63000 MILES. *AK REPLACE WHEEL BEARING 74000 MI DRIVEN GENTLY BY A LITTLE SCHOOL TEACHER - WHAT A HUNK OF JUNK
Jun 14, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WEATHER WAS BELOW ZERO (-20 TO -30) FOR SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE AND INCLUDING JANUARY 30, 2004. MY 2000 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM REFUSED TO START TWO DAYS PREVIOUS, SO ON THE EVENING OF JANUARY 29, I POURED A BOTTLE OF ISO-HEET INTO THE GAS TANK AND THEN PLUGGED THE HEADBOLT HEATER IN OVERNIGHT. THE NEXT MORNING (JAN. 30), I GOT INTO THE LESABRE TO START IT TO GO TO WORK. WHEN I TURNED THE KEY, I HEARD A CLICK AND THEN BOOM! IT SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING HAD EXPLODED UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. SMOKE BEGAN ROLLING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I GRABBED MY BELONGINGS AND GOT OUT OF THE CAR QUICKLY. I WAS SHOCKED, BUT NOT HURT. I HEARD A NOISE UNDER THE HOOD LIKE THE DRAFT FROM A FIRE. I CALLED 911 AND STOOD BACK ABOUT 40 FEET FROM THE VEHICLE. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, THERE WERE FLAMES LEAPING OUT 5 FEET HIGH FROM THE SPACE BETWEEN THE HOOD AND THE FENDER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE FIRE MARSHALL INSPECTED THE DAMAGE AFTERWARDS. HE SAID THAT IT APPEARED THAT A FUEL LINE HAD RUPTURED. THAT IS ALL HE SAID. THAT DOES NOT EXPLAIN TO ME WHAT EXPLODED. THE BATTERY ON A 2000 LESABRE IS UNDER THE BACK SEAT, AND IT WAS INTACT AFTER THE FIRE. THE FIRE FIGHTERS HAD REMOVED THE BACK SEAT AND CUT THE BATTERY CABLES, SO I SAW THAT IT WAS OKAY. THE WHOLE ENGINE WAS BURNED UP. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. I LOST TWO DAYS OF WORK MAKING ARRANGEMENTS TO BUY ANOTHER CAR. THE INSURANCE COMPANY ONLY PAID ME $10,998.00 FOR THE LOSS. I HAD TO PAY $2839.56 OUT OF MY OWN POCKET TO PAY OFF THE CAR LOAN. (WORST OF ALL, I HAD TO GO TO MY BROTHER, A CAR SALESMAN, AND BUY A [XXX] FORD! I WANT MY BEAUTIFUL LESABRE BACK!) P.S.: ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS TOTALLY BURNED UP, THE FIREWALL PERFORMED BEAUTIFULLY. AFTER THE FIRE, I WAS ABLE TO ENTER THE CAR AND REMOVE PAPERS FROM THE GLOVE BOX THAT WERE UNTOUCHED BY THE FIRE OR THE HEAT. EXCEPT FOR THE SOOT FROM THE FIRE FIGHTERS' BOOTS AND A SMOKY SMELL, THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WAS OTHERWISE UNHARMED.*AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Apr 23, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
THE FRONT RIGHT BULB SOCKET WAS SO CORRODED IT CAUSED THE BULB TO STOP WORKING. *PH THE RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHT STOPPED WORKING. THE CONSUMER SMELLED ANTI-FREEZE AFTER THE RECALL FOR THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS COMPLETED. *SC *JB
Apr 04, 2004
SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
2000 BLUICK LASEBRA WITH 52000 MILES. BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY UNITS NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF OVER $1000.00 FOR GM PARTS. HORN IS VERY HARD TO INITIATE AND POOR VISABILITY FROM SIDES OF WINDSHIELD.*AK
Mar 03, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
ELECTRONIC SPEED SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL TO FAIL.*AK
Feb 23, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
COOLANT LEAKAGE FROM COOLANT RESEVOIR INTO AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT ENGINE COOLANT DRAWN INTO CYLYNDER HEAD CAN HAVE NUMEROUS RESULTS DAMAGING TO THE OPERATION AND LONGEVITY OF THE ENGINE. FURTHER THE LOSS OF COOLANT FORM THE RESEVOIR CAN RESULT IN INADEQUATE ENGINE COOLING AND HIGH AND DESTRUCTIVE ENGINE TEMPERATURES. WHILE THERE WAS NO OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF COOLANT LOSS BEFORE GMC RECALL TO "TIGHTEN THROTTLE BODY BOLTS", THE LOSS OF COOLANT ACCELERATED AFTER THE UNSUCCESSFUL EFFORT TO ELIMINATE COOLANT LOSS. THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN PRESENT SINCE EARLY IN 2000 MODEL OF THE BUICK LESABERS IS EVIDENCED BY COMPLAINTS AND SERVICE REPORTS. THE RECALL PROGRAM OF SUMMER 2003 WAS AN INADEQUATE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. IN ADDITION TO THIS HISTORY, THE EXISTANCE OF LONG STANDING PROBLEM IS CONFIRMED BY GMC'S RECALL IN THE SUMMER OF 2003. MY COMPLAINT IS HEIGHTENED BY THE FACT THAT BOTH THE DEARLER AND GM REFUSED TO INVESTIGATE THE COOLANT LOSS OBSERVED AFTER THE RECALL AS A PART OF THE RECALL AND USED THE EXPIRY OF MY ORIGINAL WARRANTY AFTER THE RECALL ANNOUNCEMENT AND ALSO AFTER THE COMPLETION OF RECALL SERVICING WITHOUT FULLY CHARGING ME FOR THE INVESTIGATION AND REQUIRED REMEDIAL WORK TO RESOLVE THE COOLANT LEAKAGE MALFUNCTION. DURING MY RESEARCH INTO THIS SITUATION I ENCOUNTERED A "MR GOOD WRENCH" WHO WORKED IN SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF A LARGE BUICK DEALER. WHILE DISCUSSING THE THROTTLE BODY LEAKAGE, HE COMMENTED THE "BUICK HAS AN EVEN BIGGER PROBLEM WITH THE "PLASTIC SECTION OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WHICH IS ENCOUNTERING FREQUENT CRACKING OF THIS SECTION OF THE MANIFOLD RESULTING IN LOSS OF COOLANT AND MAJOR ENGINE OPERATION DIFFICULTIES. SOUNDS TO ME THIS PROBLEM WHICH IS EVEN MORE DAMAGING AND EXPENSIVE TO CONSUMER THAN THE THROTTLE BODY LEAKAGE MERITS AN INVESTIGATION.*AK
Dec 19, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
MULTIPLE DEFECTS WITH TRANSMISSION, CRUISE CONTROL, FUEL SYSTEM, ENGINE COOLING, ETC.*MR VEHICLE LEAKED COOLANT SO THE UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD WERE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER OVER 40-50 MPH. *PH *JB
Aug 27, 2003
STEERING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
VEHICLE'S RIGHT FENDER INSIDE FIBER SPLASH PROTECTOR SHIELD HAD BEEN CUT AWAY. ALSO THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING, THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND STEERING ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. *MR *CB *JB
Aug 07, 2003
STEERING,VISIBILITY,TIRES
1 complaint
TIRES,ROTORS, TIE RODS, POWER WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
Jul 28, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT SHORTED OUT ON BOTH OF THE CONSUMER 2000 BUICK LESABRE'S WHICH RESULTED IN INACCURATE FUEL READING. THE ROTORS AND GASKETS ALSO FAILED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SENDING UNITS ON BOTH VEHICLES. *MR *SCC *NLM
Jun 03, 2003
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TIRES
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VEER INTO A GUARD RAIL. OTHER PROBLEMS ARE AS FOLLOWED: DRIVERS SIDE AND REAR WINDOWS ARE INOPERATIVE, CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH IS INOPERATIVE AND AFTER IT RAINS THERE IS A WATER PUDDLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE FLOOR. *SCC *NLM
Jan 14, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
CONSUMER STATES WHILE THE CAR WAS RUNNING A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. TS PRIOR TO FIRE VEHICLE LOST ELECTRIC POWER AND WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH FLASHED ON. AIR TEMP SENSOR, AIR INTAKE DUCT, INNER AND OUTER AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACED. WASHER RESERVOIR REPLACED. PCM REPGORAMMED. *TT
Jan 07, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ENGINE STARTED TO MAKE A LOUD RAPPING NOISE. DEALER NOTIFED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE AND WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER. THE ENGINE SKIPS DUE TO DEFECTIVE WIRES AND ALL WIRES WERE REPLACED. THE HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKET WERE DEFECTIVE AND WERE REPLACED. THE ENGINE WAS DEFECTIVE AND WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS REQUESTING REFUND. *YH
May 13, 2002
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH COMING TO A STOP. CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE LIKE METAL AGAINST METAL WHEN BRAKING. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A TIE ROD END, BRAKE SHOES, AND ROTORS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB
May 02, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED DUE TO A REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK THE VEHICLE RATTLES IN CENTER DASH AREA. THE VEHICLE INTERMITTANTLY WOULD NOT CRANK. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTANTLY. *YH
Feb 08, 2002
VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
SAFETY BELT ON DRIVER SIDE SOMETIMES FAILS TO LATCH BECAUSE THE LATCH MECHANISM FAILS TO RETURN TO ITS PROPER LOCATION INSIDE THE LATCH HOUSING. I HAVE TO PRESS AND HOLD THE LATCH AND THEN USE A BUTTER KNIFE TO POP THE LATCH BACK OUT SO THAT IT WILL LATCH PROPERLY. THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR POWER WINDOW JUST STARTED SLIDING DOWN THE TRACK ONE DAY AND NOW WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN USING THE SWITCH. I'VE HAD TO SLIDE IT UP INTO PLACE AND THE TAPE IT SHUT WITH PACKAGE SEALING TAPE. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW SOMETIMES FAILS TO GO UP OR DOWN WHEN I PRESS THE WINDOW DOWN BUTTON. THEN LATER IT WILL RESPOND APPROPRIATELY. JOHNSON MOTORS REPLACED THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WINDOW MOTOR LAST YEAR WHEN I TOOK THE CAR IN TO HAVE IT SERVICED AND HAVE SOME SCRATCHES BUFFED OUT THAT HAD BEEN THERE WHEN I ORIGINALLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE WINDOWS ARE A VERY REAL PROBLEM BUT THE SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURE IS A REAL LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION.*AK
Sep 24, 2001
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK (TIRESIZE: P215/70R15)
Aug 04, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE INTERIOR LIGHTS GOING DIM AND THEN BRIGTHEN BACK UP. THE CONTROLS WOULD ALSO GET HOT. I CALL MR. CARL CHIPMAN AT THE GO AUTOMOTIVE AND INFORMED HIM THAT I FELT THAT THERE WAS A SHORTAGE OF SOME KIND. THEY HAD A SUNROOF PUT IN AND I WASN'T SURE IT THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN CAUSE BY THIS TOP. MR. CHIPMAN DID RIDE THE CAR DOWN THE ROAD AND IT DID NOT DO IT WITH HIM. HE STATED THAT THE CONTROLS BEING HOT WAS JUST BECAUSE IT WAS THAT TIME OF YEAR AND THE WEATHER. I TOLD HIM THAT THEY WOULD BE HOT TO THE TOUCH. I WAS ALSO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAT BELT NOT HOOKING AND THEY ORDERED A PIECE AND I TOOK THE CAR IN ON 6/23/99. MR. CHIPMAN TOLD ME TO JUST KEEP AN EYE ON THINGS. THINGS DID NOT GET WORSE UNTIL THE WHOLE CONTROL PANEL STOPPED WORKING ON 7/1/01. MY CAR WAS NEVER PUT ON THE MACHINE AND BUICK IS TELLING ME THAT SINCE I DID NOT HAVE MY CAR SERVICE WITH A DEALER THAT THEY WON'T COVER ANY OF THR BILL. THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT $700.00 TO REPLACE THE CONTROL PANEL BECAUSE IT HAS SHORTED OUT.
Jul 31, 2001
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE,SEATS
1 complaint
FUEL TANK AND SENDING LINES NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO O-RINGS IMPROPERLY FITTED ON FUEL PUMP. IN JULY 2000, VEHICLE WAS MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER A BUMP. FRONT/REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNTS WERE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS. DEALERSHIP PUT A SEALER ON THIS, BUT IT FAILED TO CORRECT DEFECT. *AK THE DEALER HAD REPLACED MOTOR, TRANSMISSION MOUNTS, POWER STEERING LINES, GASKET TO CATALYTIC CONVERTOR AND SWITCH FOR HEATED SEAT. *YH
Apr 10, 2001
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WHEN MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD BINDING NOISE. DEALER HAS LOOKED AT VEHICLE AND CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK WATER PUMP FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. THE A/C FAN FAILED FOUR TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THE FAN FAILURE WAS CONNECTED TO STEERING. *YH
Feb 06, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE HORN BUTTON HAVE TO BE PUSHED IN THE DIRECT CENTER TO ACTUATE THE HORN. IF A PERSON IS NOT AWARE OF THIS THEY MAY NOT ACTIVATE THE HORN WHEN DESIRED. ALSO, ALL POWER WINDOWS ARE SLUGGISH/MOTORS SOUNDS ROUGH AND NOISY DURING OPERATION. *AK
Dec 05, 2000
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WHILE TRAVELING DASHBOARD/ AIR CONDITIONING AND RADIO OVERHEATED. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Jun 02, 2000
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
AT THE FIRST FILLING OF GAS TANK, FUEL CAME OUT OF BAD GASKET AND SPILLED FUEL CAUSING WICKED BAD FUEL SMELL THROUGH OUT INTERIOR OF CAR. HEATER HAS NEVER OPERATED PROPERLY. THE ONLY WAY THAT YOU CAN BE COMFORTABLE IN COLD WEATHER IS TO OPERATE MANUALLY. THE ALTERNATOR HAS ALWAYS HAD A VERY NOTICEABLE AND ANNOYING HUM AT SLOW SPEEDS. THE ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, WITH NO IMPROVEMENTS IN THE NOISES. POWER ASSIST FAILED AND AS A RESULT I LOST ALL BRAKING AND A STRONG ODOR DEVELOPED INSIDE THE CAR. THIS IS OK NOW AND ALONG WITH THE GAS TANK IS THE ONLY THINGS THAT HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.
Mar 29, 2000
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL ABILITY RESULTING IN ACCIDENT,DURING IMPACT NO DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS. YH
Feb 08, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING WHILE DRIVING. ENGINE STALLS WHILE COMING TO A STOP OR IDLES WHILE RUNNING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK
Sep 21, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME OUT & STAYED. WOULD BE RISKING ENGINE SHUT DOWN IF KEPT DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER 6 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR ENGINE PROBLEM. PARTS HAD BEEN REPAIRED, BUT THE PROBLEM WOULD REAPPEAR A FEW DAYS LATER. *AK
Sep 08, 1999
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How many problems does the 2000 BUICK LeSabre have?
The 2000 BUICK LeSabre currently has 698 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2000 BUICK LeSabre?
The most common problems reported for the 2000 BUICK LeSabre are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2000 BUICK LeSabre problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2000 BUICK LeSabre comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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