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Feb 8, 2022 Unknown Or Other Fire

Turned the key in ignition just past click and heard a loud bang in engine under hood. I looked under the car and seen flames. Within 18 minutes the whole car was in totally on fire. The volunteer fire department came and put it out. We did a search on the internet and discovered we are not the only...

Feb 8, 2022 Unknown Or Other Fire

Turned the key in ignition just past click and heard a loud bang in engine under hood. I looked under the car and seen flames. Within 18 minutes the whole car was in totally on fire. The volunteer fire department came and put it out. We did a search on the internet and discovered we are not the only...

Oct 22, 2021 Engine Fire 191,900 mi

The contact owned a 2001 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled upon the depression of the accelerator without warning. The contact stated that a black smoke began to emit from the engine as he was able to pull into an independent mechanic shop. The conta...

Oct 22, 2021 Engine Fire 191,900 mi

The contact owned a 2001 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled upon the depression of the accelerator without warning. The contact stated that a black smoke began to emit from the engine as he was able to pull into an independent mechanic shop. The conta...

Mar 9, 2021 Engine Fire 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, HE SAW SMOKE EMERGING FROM THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE WAS UP IN FLAMES. THERE WAS NO CRASH OR INJURIES DUE TO THE FIRE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS...

Mar 9, 2021 Engine Fire 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, HE SAW SMOKE EMERGING FROM THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE WAS UP IN FLAMES. THERE WAS NO CRASH OR INJURIES DUE TO THE FIRE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS...

Jan 19, 2021 Engine Fire 133,060 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HER HUSBAND TURNED THE IGNITION ON, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD POPPING NOISE THAT WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACTS HUSBAND NOTICED SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND WHEN HE LIFT THE HOOD, IT WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. T...

Jan 19, 2021 Engine Fire 133,060 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HER HUSBAND TURNED THE IGNITION ON, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD POPPING NOISE THAT WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACTS HUSBAND NOTICED SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND WHEN HE LIFT THE HOOD, IT WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. T...

Apr 24, 2020 Engine Fire 131,348 mi

TL* THE CONTACT'S FATHER OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 WEEKS, WHEN HIS FATHER WAS ATTEMPTING TO JUMP START THE BATTERY WHEN ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT AND HIS FATHER...

Apr 24, 2020 Engine Fire 131,348 mi

TL* THE CONTACT'S FATHER OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 WEEKS, WHEN HIS FATHER WAS ATTEMPTING TO JUMP START THE BATTERY WHEN ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT AND HIS FATHER...

Feb 22, 2019 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FIRE IGNITED WITHOUT WARNING UNDER THE HOOD AFTER THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE HOOD WAS OPENED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE COVER FOR THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND FUEL SYSTEM HAD FLOWN OFF. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED ON IT...

Feb 22, 2019 Engine Fire 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FIRE IGNITED WITHOUT WARNING UNDER THE HOOD AFTER THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE HOOD WAS OPENED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE COVER FOR THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND FUEL SYSTEM HAD FLOWN OFF. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED ON IT...

Feb 22, 2019 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FIRE IGNITED WITHOUT WARNING UNDER THE HOOD AFTER THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE HOOD WAS OPENED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE COVER FOR THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND FUEL SYSTEM HAD FLOWN OFF. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED ON IT...

Feb 22, 2019 Engine Fire 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FIRE IGNITED WITHOUT WARNING UNDER THE HOOD AFTER THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE HOOD WAS OPENED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE COVER FOR THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND FUEL SYSTEM HAD FLOWN OFF. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED ON IT...

Jan 7, 2018 Engine Fire 103,297 mi

THE CAR WAS OFF AND PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY. WHEN THE KEY WAS PUT IN THE IGNITION AND TURNED ON, A LARGE EXPLOSION UNDER THE HOOD OCCURRED. THE CAR WAS IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF AND SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AFTER OPENING THE HOOD, SAW THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE SO PUT IT OUT WITH A F...

Jan 7, 2018 Engine Fire 103,297 mi

THE CAR WAS OFF AND PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY. WHEN THE KEY WAS PUT IN THE IGNITION AND TURNED ON, A LARGE EXPLOSION UNDER THE HOOD OCCURRED. THE CAR WAS IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF AND SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AFTER OPENING THE HOOD, SAW THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE SO PUT IT OUT WITH A F...

Oct 25, 2017 Engine Fire 203,000 mi

THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION IS EQUIPPED WITH THE 3800 SERIES ENGINE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE STARTING THE ENGINE. FAMILY MEMBER OWNED A 2003 CHEVY IMPALA WITH IDENTICAL ENGINE WHICH CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE HE WAS DRIVING HOME FOR WORK. GM SETTLED WITH THEM FOR A RECALL THAT WAS PLACED ON THE ENGIN...

Oct 25, 2017 Engine Fire 203,000 mi

THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION IS EQUIPPED WITH THE 3800 SERIES ENGINE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE STARTING THE ENGINE. FAMILY MEMBER OWNED A 2003 CHEVY IMPALA WITH IDENTICAL ENGINE WHICH CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE HE WAS DRIVING HOME FOR WORK. GM SETTLED WITH THEM FOR A RECALL THAT WAS PLACED ON THE ENGIN...

Jun 26, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 190,000 mi

I BOUGHT A CAR ON JUNE 17TH I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR SO I TOLD THE WOMAN I BOUGHT IT FROM I WANTED IT INSPECTED BEFORE I MADE A DECISION TO BUY IT TO MAKE SURE IT WAS SAFE SHE BROUGHT IT TO HER INSPECTION STATION IN IT GOT IN INSPECTION STICKER STATING THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NOT...

Jun 26, 2017 Steering 190,000 mi

I BOUGHT A CAR ON JUNE 17TH I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR SO I TOLD THE WOMAN I BOUGHT IT FROM I WANTED IT INSPECTED BEFORE I MADE A DECISION TO BUY IT TO MAKE SURE IT WAS SAFE SHE BROUGHT IT TO HER INSPECTION STATION IN IT GOT IN INSPECTION STICKER STATING THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NOT...

Jun 26, 2017 Suspension 190,000 mi

I BOUGHT A CAR ON JUNE 17TH I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR SO I TOLD THE WOMAN I BOUGHT IT FROM I WANTED IT INSPECTED BEFORE I MADE A DECISION TO BUY IT TO MAKE SURE IT WAS SAFE SHE BROUGHT IT TO HER INSPECTION STATION IN IT GOT IN INSPECTION STICKER STATING THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NOT...

Jun 26, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 190,000 mi

I BOUGHT A CAR ON JUNE 17TH I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR SO I TOLD THE WOMAN I BOUGHT IT FROM I WANTED IT INSPECTED BEFORE I MADE A DECISION TO BUY IT TO MAKE SURE IT WAS SAFE SHE BROUGHT IT TO HER INSPECTION STATION IN IT GOT IN INSPECTION STICKER STATING THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NOT...

Jun 26, 2017 Steering 190,000 mi

I BOUGHT A CAR ON JUNE 17TH I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR SO I TOLD THE WOMAN I BOUGHT IT FROM I WANTED IT INSPECTED BEFORE I MADE A DECISION TO BUY IT TO MAKE SURE IT WAS SAFE SHE BROUGHT IT TO HER INSPECTION STATION IN IT GOT IN INSPECTION STICKER STATING THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NOT...

Jun 26, 2017 Suspension 190,000 mi

I BOUGHT A CAR ON JUNE 17TH I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR SO I TOLD THE WOMAN I BOUGHT IT FROM I WANTED IT INSPECTED BEFORE I MADE A DECISION TO BUY IT TO MAKE SURE IT WAS SAFE SHE BROUGHT IT TO HER INSPECTION STATION IN IT GOT IN INSPECTION STICKER STATING THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NOT...

Mar 26, 2017 Engine Fire 145,000 mi

I WENT OUT TO START THE CAR TO GO TO WORK AND I HEARD A BACKFIRE, MY HUSBAND CAME OUT WONDERING WHAT THAT BANG WAS. SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM THE HOOD. HE POPPED THE HOOD TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND FLAMES CAME SHOOTING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. HE CLOSED THE HOOD TO SMOTHER THE FIRE, WE HAD...

Mar 26, 2017 Engine Fire 145,000 mi

I WENT OUT TO START THE CAR TO GO TO WORK AND I HEARD A BACKFIRE, MY HUSBAND CAME OUT WONDERING WHAT THAT BANG WAS. SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM THE HOOD. HE POPPED THE HOOD TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND FLAMES CAME SHOOTING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. HE CLOSED THE HOOD TO SMOTHER THE FIRE, WE HAD...

Jan 9, 2017 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. WHEN THE CONTACT INSERTED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION TO START THE VEHICLE IT MADE A POPPING SOUND AND SMOKE APPEARED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. MOMENTARILY THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. ...

Jan 9, 2017 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. WHEN THE CONTACT INSERTED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION TO START THE VEHICLE IT MADE A POPPING SOUND AND SMOKE APPEARED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. MOMENTARILY THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. ...

Jan 8, 2017 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

REAR WINDOW FALLS DOWN. KNOWN PROBLEM IN BUCKS. VERY COSTLY TEMPORARY FIX AS WINDOW WILL NOT STAY UP FOR LONG AND WILL FALL DOWN AGAIN. MY DAUGHTER HAD TO DRIVE THE CAR HOME FROM SCHOOL IN 10 DEGREE WEATHER AFTER THE WINDOW FELL DOWN. BUICK AND GOVERNMENT PROTECTION AGENCY SHOULD BE ASHAMED.

Jan 8, 2017 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

REAR WINDOW FALLS DOWN. KNOWN PROBLEM IN BUCKS. VERY COSTLY TEMPORARY FIX AS WINDOW WILL NOT STAY UP FOR LONG AND WILL FALL DOWN AGAIN. MY DAUGHTER HAD TO DRIVE THE CAR HOME FROM SCHOOL IN 10 DEGREE WEATHER AFTER THE WINDOW FELL DOWN. BUICK AND GOVERNMENT PROTECTION AGENCY SHOULD BE ASHAMED.

Dec 13, 2016 Air Bags 206,889 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED, THE AIR BAG SENSOR WARNING LIGHT SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 206,889.

Dec 13, 2016 Air Bags 206,889 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED, THE AIR BAG SENSOR WARNING LIGHT SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 206,889.

Nov 4, 2016 Engine Fire 144,000 mi

THERE WAS AN OIL SMELL WHILE MY CAR WAS RUNNING AND THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DEFROST STOPPED WORKING. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO MY MECHANIC. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A LOT OF OIL LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE AND IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE IT UNTIL THIS LEAK WAS FIXED. I LEFT THE CAR AT HIS SHOP ...

Nov 4, 2016 Engine Fire 144,000 mi

THERE WAS AN OIL SMELL WHILE MY CAR WAS RUNNING AND THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DEFROST STOPPED WORKING. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO MY MECHANIC. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A LOT OF OIL LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE AND IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE IT UNTIL THIS LEAK WAS FIXED. I LEFT THE CAR AT HIS SHOP ...

Jul 8, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 167,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING. SEVERE HESITATION AND LOSS OF POWER. I HAVE REPLACED THE 3 IGNITION COILS, THE IGNITION MODULE, NEW SPARK PLUGS, AND A WIRE SET. I HAVE BEEN READING ALOT ABOUT FIRES ON THIS SITE. YESTERDAY 7/7/16 WHEN I CAME HOME THERE WAS A LOUD WEERING SOUND, AND ONCE I TURNED OFF T...

Jul 8, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 167,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING. SEVERE HESITATION AND LOSS OF POWER. I HAVE REPLACED THE 3 IGNITION COILS, THE IGNITION MODULE, NEW SPARK PLUGS, AND A WIRE SET. I HAVE BEEN READING ALOT ABOUT FIRES ON THIS SITE. YESTERDAY 7/7/16 WHEN I CAME HOME THERE WAS A LOUD WEERING SOUND, AND ONCE I TURNED OFF T...

Apr 15, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND SENDER BECAUSE OF ERRATIC LEVELS 6 MONTHS LATER SAME PROBLEM ARROSE

Apr 15, 2016 Unknown Or Other

DASH PEELING UP AT WINDSHIELD ON DRIVERS SIDE ABOUT HALF WAY TO PASSENGERS SIDE

Apr 15, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND SENDER BECAUSE OF ERRATIC LEVELS 6 MONTHS LATER SAME PROBLEM ARROSE

Apr 15, 2016 Unknown Or Other

DASH PEELING UP AT WINDSHIELD ON DRIVERS SIDE ABOUT HALF WAY TO PASSENGERS SIDE

Feb 18, 2016 Engine Fire 250,000 mi

OUR BUICK HAD BEEN RUNNING FINE, BUT WENT TO MOVE IT ONE MORNING. WITH A COLD ENGINE, AS SOON AS WE HIT THE STARTER, THE ENGINE EXPLODED VERY LOUDLY AND STARTED BURNING. AFTER THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ENTIRE INTAKE MANIFOLD, ALONG WITH THE FUEL LINES HAD EXPLODED IN MANY PIEC...

Feb 18, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 250,000 mi

OUR BUICK HAD BEEN RUNNING FINE, BUT WENT TO MOVE IT ONE MORNING. WITH A COLD ENGINE, AS SOON AS WE HIT THE STARTER, THE ENGINE EXPLODED VERY LOUDLY AND STARTED BURNING. AFTER THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ENTIRE INTAKE MANIFOLD, ALONG WITH THE FUEL LINES HAD EXPLODED IN MANY PIEC...

Feb 18, 2016 Engine Fire 250,000 mi

OUR BUICK HAD BEEN RUNNING FINE, BUT WENT TO MOVE IT ONE MORNING. WITH A COLD ENGINE, AS SOON AS WE HIT THE STARTER, THE ENGINE EXPLODED VERY LOUDLY AND STARTED BURNING. AFTER THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ENTIRE INTAKE MANIFOLD, ALONG WITH THE FUEL LINES HAD EXPLODED IN MANY PIEC...

Feb 18, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 250,000 mi

OUR BUICK HAD BEEN RUNNING FINE, BUT WENT TO MOVE IT ONE MORNING. WITH A COLD ENGINE, AS SOON AS WE HIT THE STARTER, THE ENGINE EXPLODED VERY LOUDLY AND STARTED BURNING. AFTER THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ENTIRE INTAKE MANIFOLD, ALONG WITH THE FUEL LINES HAD EXPLODED IN MANY PIEC...

Feb 2, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MANIFOLD FAILED A...

Feb 2, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MANIFOLD FAILED A...

Feb 2, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MANIFOLD FAILED A...

Feb 2, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MANIFOLD FAILED A...

Jan 29, 2016 Structure 167,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS LIFTING INDEPENDENTLY AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY WHEN TURNED IN EITHER DIRECTION. IN ADDITION, THE HEADLINER WAS TEARING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. T...

Jan 29, 2016 Steering 167,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS LIFTING INDEPENDENTLY AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY WHEN TURNED IN EITHER DIRECTION. IN ADDITION, THE HEADLINER WAS TEARING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. T...

Jan 29, 2016 Structure 167,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS LIFTING INDEPENDENTLY AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY WHEN TURNED IN EITHER DIRECTION. IN ADDITION, THE HEADLINER WAS TEARING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. T...

Jan 29, 2016 Steering 167,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS LIFTING INDEPENDENTLY AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY WHEN TURNED IN EITHER DIRECTION. IN ADDITION, THE HEADLINER WAS TEARING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. T...

Jan 24, 2016 Unknown Or Other Fire 9,999,999 mi

MY DAUGHTER, SON-IN-LAW, AND GRANDSON STOPPED AT MY MOTHER'S HOUSE FOR JUST A FEW MIN. THEN THEY WERE GOING TO DRIVE ON TO MY HOUSE. WE ALL LIVE WITHIN 5 MILES OF EACH OTHER. THEY WERE ALL INSIDE MY MOM'S HOUSE WHEN THEY HEARD AND EXPLOSION. AFTER LOOKING OUTSIDE, THEY SEEN THE CAR ON FIRE. THEY...

Jan 24, 2016 Unknown Or Other Fire 9,999,999 mi

MY DAUGHTER, SON-IN-LAW, AND GRANDSON STOPPED AT MY MOTHER'S HOUSE FOR JUST A FEW MIN. THEN THEY WERE GOING TO DRIVE ON TO MY HOUSE. WE ALL LIVE WITHIN 5 MILES OF EACH OTHER. THEY WERE ALL INSIDE MY MOM'S HOUSE WHEN THEY HEARD AND EXPLOSION. AFTER LOOKING OUTSIDE, THEY SEEN THE CAR ON FIRE. THEY...

Nov 12, 2015 Electrical System 102,000 mi

CAR HAS TWICE SHUTOFF DURING DRIVING. LAST TIME IN MIDDLE OF TURN, SON RAN OFF ROAD BECAUSE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED. IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY GM RECALL FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH, BUT SYMPTOMS ARE IDENTICAL. DEALER HAS NO IDEA HOW TO REPAIR EXCEPT TO 'TRY' THINGS. PROBLEM IS, IF GUESS IS WRONG A...

Nov 12, 2015 Power Train 102,000 mi

CAR HAS TWICE SHUTOFF DURING DRIVING. LAST TIME IN MIDDLE OF TURN, SON RAN OFF ROAD BECAUSE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED. IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY GM RECALL FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH, BUT SYMPTOMS ARE IDENTICAL. DEALER HAS NO IDEA HOW TO REPAIR EXCEPT TO 'TRY' THINGS. PROBLEM IS, IF GUESS IS WRONG A...

Nov 12, 2015 Steering 102,000 mi

CAR HAS TWICE SHUTOFF DURING DRIVING. LAST TIME IN MIDDLE OF TURN, SON RAN OFF ROAD BECAUSE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED. IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY GM RECALL FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH, BUT SYMPTOMS ARE IDENTICAL. DEALER HAS NO IDEA HOW TO REPAIR EXCEPT TO 'TRY' THINGS. PROBLEM IS, IF GUESS IS WRONG A...

Nov 12, 2015 Electrical System 102,000 mi

CAR HAS TWICE SHUTOFF DURING DRIVING. LAST TIME IN MIDDLE OF TURN, SON RAN OFF ROAD BECAUSE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED. IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY GM RECALL FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH, BUT SYMPTOMS ARE IDENTICAL. DEALER HAS NO IDEA HOW TO REPAIR EXCEPT TO 'TRY' THINGS. PROBLEM IS, IF GUESS IS WRONG A...

Nov 12, 2015 Power Train 102,000 mi

CAR HAS TWICE SHUTOFF DURING DRIVING. LAST TIME IN MIDDLE OF TURN, SON RAN OFF ROAD BECAUSE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED. IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY GM RECALL FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH, BUT SYMPTOMS ARE IDENTICAL. DEALER HAS NO IDEA HOW TO REPAIR EXCEPT TO 'TRY' THINGS. PROBLEM IS, IF GUESS IS WRONG A...

Nov 12, 2015 Steering 102,000 mi

CAR HAS TWICE SHUTOFF DURING DRIVING. LAST TIME IN MIDDLE OF TURN, SON RAN OFF ROAD BECAUSE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED. IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY GM RECALL FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH, BUT SYMPTOMS ARE IDENTICAL. DEALER HAS NO IDEA HOW TO REPAIR EXCEPT TO 'TRY' THINGS. PROBLEM IS, IF GUESS IS WRONG A...

Aug 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

THE DASH PAD IS PEELING AND WARPING AND I FOUND A SITE THAT TOLD ME TO REPORT IT HERE AS A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH SEVERAL YEARS OF THE LESABRE.

Aug 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

THE DASH PAD IS PEELING AND WARPING AND I FOUND A SITE THAT TOLD ME TO REPORT IT HERE AS A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH SEVERAL YEARS OF THE LESABRE.

Aug 14, 2015 Engine 137,463 mi

THE GAS HAND SAID IT WAS FULL, WHEN I DROVE OFF THE PARKING LOT.. I DIDN'T GET OFF THE ROAD, WHEN THE CAR RAN OUT OF GAS. CARS BLOWING HORNS.

Aug 14, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 137,463 mi

THE GAS HAND SAID IT WAS FULL, WHEN I DROVE OFF THE PARKING LOT.. I DIDN'T GET OFF THE ROAD, WHEN THE CAR RAN OUT OF GAS. CARS BLOWING HORNS.

Aug 14, 2015 Unknown Or Other 137,463 mi

THE GAS HAND SAID IT WAS FULL, WHEN I DROVE OFF THE PARKING LOT.. I DIDN'T GET OFF THE ROAD, WHEN THE CAR RAN OUT OF GAS. CARS BLOWING HORNS.

Aug 14, 2015 Engine 137,463 mi

THE GAS HAND SAID IT WAS FULL, WHEN I DROVE OFF THE PARKING LOT.. I DIDN'T GET OFF THE ROAD, WHEN THE CAR RAN OUT OF GAS. CARS BLOWING HORNS.

Aug 14, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 137,463 mi

THE GAS HAND SAID IT WAS FULL, WHEN I DROVE OFF THE PARKING LOT.. I DIDN'T GET OFF THE ROAD, WHEN THE CAR RAN OUT OF GAS. CARS BLOWING HORNS.

Aug 14, 2015 Unknown Or Other 137,463 mi

THE GAS HAND SAID IT WAS FULL, WHEN I DROVE OFF THE PARKING LOT.. I DIDN'T GET OFF THE ROAD, WHEN THE CAR RAN OUT OF GAS. CARS BLOWING HORNS.

Jun 21, 2015 Electrical System 100,000 mi

SEVERAL TIMES BEGINNING IN APPROXIMATELY MARCH 2015, MY CAR BEGAN TO STALL WHILE AT SIGNAL. ONE TIME THE CAR QUIT WHILE DRIVING. THE IGNITION DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, SOMETIMES IT WILL TURN THE CAR OVER TO START, OTHER TIMES IT WILL NOT. I DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE RECALL. I PURCHASED MY BUICK AT A ...

Jun 21, 2015 Electrical System 100,000 mi

SEVERAL TIMES BEGINNING IN APPROXIMATELY MARCH 2015, MY CAR BEGAN TO STALL WHILE AT SIGNAL. ONE TIME THE CAR QUIT WHILE DRIVING. THE IGNITION DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, SOMETIMES IT WILL TURN THE CAR OVER TO START, OTHER TIMES IT WILL NOT. I DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE RECALL. I PURCHASED MY BUICK AT A ...

May 24, 2015 Engine 72,000 mi

ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF UPON EXELLERATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 - 55MPH. AND BECAME MORE FREQUENT OVER TIME AT LOWER SPEEDS. WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE AFTER SITTING A COUPLE OF MINUTES FROM THE START OF THE PROBLEM. BUT OVER TIME, IT BECAME MORE FREQUENT AND HARDER TO RESTART WITH EACH INCIDE...

May 24, 2015 Engine 72,000 mi

ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF UPON EXELLERATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 - 55MPH. AND BECAME MORE FREQUENT OVER TIME AT LOWER SPEEDS. WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE AFTER SITTING A COUPLE OF MINUTES FROM THE START OF THE PROBLEM. BUT OVER TIME, IT BECAME MORE FREQUENT AND HARDER TO RESTART WITH EACH INCIDE...

May 20, 2015 Air Bags

THE DASH BOARD IS MELTING AWAY AN IT HAS LIFTED UP THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAD AN I THINK THATS A SAFEY HAZARD CAUSE IF I WAS TO GET INTO A FINDER BENDER OR A BAD CAR WRECK THE PASSENGER AIR WILL NOT COME OUT. AN I HAVE SEEN THIS PROBLEM ON OTHER MAKE AN MODELS JUST LIKE MINES

May 20, 2015 Air Bags

THE DASH BOARD IS MELTING AWAY AN IT HAS LIFTED UP THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAD AN I THINK THATS A SAFEY HAZARD CAUSE IF I WAS TO GET INTO A FINDER BENDER OR A BAD CAR WRECK THE PASSENGER AIR WILL NOT COME OUT. AN I HAVE SEEN THIS PROBLEM ON OTHER MAKE AN MODELS JUST LIKE MINES

May 13, 2015 Air Bags 70,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR POWER WINDOW MOTORS, THE DASH IS COMING APART AND IS RAISED BLOCKING SOME VISIBILITY AND POTENTIALLY AFFECTING THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN AN ACCIDENT. IN ADDITION, IT SEEMS TO ME THAT BRAKING VIBRATION / PULSATION HAS BEEN A PROBLEM ON ALL FIVE OF MY BUICK LESABRES

May 13, 2015 Electrical System 70,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR POWER WINDOW MOTORS, THE DASH IS COMING APART AND IS RAISED BLOCKING SOME VISIBILITY AND POTENTIALLY AFFECTING THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN AN ACCIDENT. IN ADDITION, IT SEEMS TO ME THAT BRAKING VIBRATION / PULSATION HAS BEEN A PROBLEM ON ALL FIVE OF MY BUICK LESABRES

May 13, 2015 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR POWER WINDOW MOTORS, THE DASH IS COMING APART AND IS RAISED BLOCKING SOME VISIBILITY AND POTENTIALLY AFFECTING THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN AN ACCIDENT. IN ADDITION, IT SEEMS TO ME THAT BRAKING VIBRATION / PULSATION HAS BEEN A PROBLEM ON ALL FIVE OF MY BUICK LESABRES

May 13, 2015 Air Bags 70,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR POWER WINDOW MOTORS, THE DASH IS COMING APART AND IS RAISED BLOCKING SOME VISIBILITY AND POTENTIALLY AFFECTING THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN AN ACCIDENT. IN ADDITION, IT SEEMS TO ME THAT BRAKING VIBRATION / PULSATION HAS BEEN A PROBLEM ON ALL FIVE OF MY BUICK LESABRES

May 13, 2015 Electrical System 70,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR POWER WINDOW MOTORS, THE DASH IS COMING APART AND IS RAISED BLOCKING SOME VISIBILITY AND POTENTIALLY AFFECTING THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN AN ACCIDENT. IN ADDITION, IT SEEMS TO ME THAT BRAKING VIBRATION / PULSATION HAS BEEN A PROBLEM ON ALL FIVE OF MY BUICK LESABRES

May 13, 2015 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR POWER WINDOW MOTORS, THE DASH IS COMING APART AND IS RAISED BLOCKING SOME VISIBILITY AND POTENTIALLY AFFECTING THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN AN ACCIDENT. IN ADDITION, IT SEEMS TO ME THAT BRAKING VIBRATION / PULSATION HAS BEEN A PROBLEM ON ALL FIVE OF MY BUICK LESABRES

Apr 14, 2015 Structure

THE DASH BOARD PEELED UP. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IS IN THE AREA WHERE PARTS ARE LOOSE. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY REPORTS OF THIS PROBLEM IN THE BUICK LASABRE. I AM VERY CONCERNED THE PASSENGER AIRBAG CANNOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED WITH THE DASH SITUATION. THE DATE HAS BEEN ESTIMATED AS THE ORIGINAL OWNER I...

Apr 14, 2015 Structure

THE DASH BOARD PEELED UP. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IS IN THE AREA WHERE PARTS ARE LOOSE. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY REPORTS OF THIS PROBLEM IN THE BUICK LASABRE. I AM VERY CONCERNED THE PASSENGER AIRBAG CANNOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED WITH THE DASH SITUATION. THE DATE HAS BEEN ESTIMATED AS THE ORIGINAL OWNER I...

Mar 24, 2015 Electrical System 65,000 mi

ALL 4 WINDOWS HAVE FAILED. ONE OF THEM TWICE! MY DASHBOARD IS SEPARATING EXACTLY THE SAME WAY MANY OTHERS HAVE DESCRIBED THEIRS. I INITIALLY HAD MAJOR BATTERY ISSUES (BATTERY IS LOCATED UNDER BACK SEAT ON DRIVER'S SIDE - HOW WEIRD IS THAT?). I WOULD DRIVE MY CAR TO THE STORE, COME OUT, AND IT WOULD ...

Mar 24, 2015 Structure 65,000 mi

ALL 4 WINDOWS HAVE FAILED. ONE OF THEM TWICE! MY DASHBOARD IS SEPARATING EXACTLY THE SAME WAY MANY OTHERS HAVE DESCRIBED THEIRS. I INITIALLY HAD MAJOR BATTERY ISSUES (BATTERY IS LOCATED UNDER BACK SEAT ON DRIVER'S SIDE - HOW WEIRD IS THAT?). I WOULD DRIVE MY CAR TO THE STORE, COME OUT, AND IT WOULD ...

Mar 24, 2015 Visibility/wiper 65,000 mi

ALL 4 WINDOWS HAVE FAILED. ONE OF THEM TWICE! MY DASHBOARD IS SEPARATING EXACTLY THE SAME WAY MANY OTHERS HAVE DESCRIBED THEIRS. I INITIALLY HAD MAJOR BATTERY ISSUES (BATTERY IS LOCATED UNDER BACK SEAT ON DRIVER'S SIDE - HOW WEIRD IS THAT?). I WOULD DRIVE MY CAR TO THE STORE, COME OUT, AND IT WOULD ...

Mar 24, 2015 Electrical System 65,000 mi

ALL 4 WINDOWS HAVE FAILED. ONE OF THEM TWICE! MY DASHBOARD IS SEPARATING EXACTLY THE SAME WAY MANY OTHERS HAVE DESCRIBED THEIRS. I INITIALLY HAD MAJOR BATTERY ISSUES (BATTERY IS LOCATED UNDER BACK SEAT ON DRIVER'S SIDE - HOW WEIRD IS THAT?). I WOULD DRIVE MY CAR TO THE STORE, COME OUT, AND IT WOULD ...

Mar 24, 2015 Structure 65,000 mi

ALL 4 WINDOWS HAVE FAILED. ONE OF THEM TWICE! MY DASHBOARD IS SEPARATING EXACTLY THE SAME WAY MANY OTHERS HAVE DESCRIBED THEIRS. I INITIALLY HAD MAJOR BATTERY ISSUES (BATTERY IS LOCATED UNDER BACK SEAT ON DRIVER'S SIDE - HOW WEIRD IS THAT?). I WOULD DRIVE MY CAR TO THE STORE, COME OUT, AND IT WOULD ...

Mar 24, 2015 Visibility/wiper 65,000 mi

ALL 4 WINDOWS HAVE FAILED. ONE OF THEM TWICE! MY DASHBOARD IS SEPARATING EXACTLY THE SAME WAY MANY OTHERS HAVE DESCRIBED THEIRS. I INITIALLY HAD MAJOR BATTERY ISSUES (BATTERY IS LOCATED UNDER BACK SEAT ON DRIVER'S SIDE - HOW WEIRD IS THAT?). I WOULD DRIVE MY CAR TO THE STORE, COME OUT, AND IT WOULD ...

Mar 6, 2015 Engine Fire 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE IGNITION WAS TURNED ON, A LOUD NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND SMOKE STARTED TO EMERGE FROM THE ENGINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAI...

Mar 6, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 147,000 mi

I TRY TO START THE CAR AND THE CAR WOULDN'T START AND THEN I TRIED TO START THE CAR AGAIN THEN I HEARD A BIG LOUD SOUND FROM THE ENGINE A BOOB SOUND. I NOTICE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE HOOD. MY BROTHER WAS OUTSIDE WHEN THE LOUD SOUND WENT OFF. MY BROTHER AND I MOVE THE OTHER VEHICLES OUT OF THE WAY ...

Mar 6, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 147,000 mi

I TRY TO START THE CAR AND THE CAR WOULDN'T START AND THEN I TRIED TO START THE CAR AGAIN THEN I HEARD A BIG LOUD SOUND FROM THE ENGINE A BOOB SOUND. I NOTICE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE HOOD. MY BROTHER WAS OUTSIDE WHEN THE LOUD SOUND WENT OFF. MY BROTHER AND I MOVE THE OTHER VEHICLES OUT OF THE WAY ...

Mar 6, 2015 Engine Fire 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE IGNITION WAS TURNED ON, A LOUD NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND SMOKE STARTED TO EMERGE FROM THE ENGINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAI...

Mar 6, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 147,000 mi

I TRY TO START THE CAR AND THE CAR WOULDN'T START AND THEN I TRIED TO START THE CAR AGAIN THEN I HEARD A BIG LOUD SOUND FROM THE ENGINE A BOOB SOUND. I NOTICE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE HOOD. MY BROTHER WAS OUTSIDE WHEN THE LOUD SOUND WENT OFF. MY BROTHER AND I MOVE THE OTHER VEHICLES OUT OF THE WAY ...

Mar 6, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 147,000 mi

I TRY TO START THE CAR AND THE CAR WOULDN'T START AND THEN I TRIED TO START THE CAR AGAIN THEN I HEARD A BIG LOUD SOUND FROM THE ENGINE A BOOB SOUND. I NOTICE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE HOOD. MY BROTHER WAS OUTSIDE WHEN THE LOUD SOUND WENT OFF. MY BROTHER AND I MOVE THE OTHER VEHICLES OUT OF THE WAY ...

Feb 26, 2015 Structure

2001 BUICK LASABRE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DASH BOARD SEPARATION PROBLEM. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DASHBOARD CAME APART ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND CURLED UP ABOUT FOUR INCHES. THE DASHBOARD SEPARATION HAS SINCE MOVED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE BY THE FRONT AIR BAG. *JB

Feb 26, 2015 Structure

2001 BUICK LASABRE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DASH BOARD SEPARATION PROBLEM. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DASHBOARD CAME APART ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND CURLED UP ABOUT FOUR INCHES. THE DASHBOARD SEPARATION HAS SINCE MOVED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE BY THE FRONT AIR BAG. *JB

Jan 15, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION AND FIRE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL REGULATOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFA...

Jan 15, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION AND FIRE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL REGULATOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFA...

Dec 6, 2014 Air Bags 75,000 mi

FRONT / TOP OF DASHBOARD SEPARATING AND DELAMINATING FROM THE INTERIOR CABIN OF VEHICLE AND EXPENDING TO A POINT WERE THE ONE PIECE EXPOSING OPEN VOID SPACE AND SETTING OFF SENSORS ON AIR BAGS BY PINCHING AND SENDING A MESSAGE THAT THE AIR BAGS ARE DEFECTIVE. I HAVE S...

Dec 6, 2014 Structure 75,000 mi

FRONT / TOP OF DASHBOARD SEPARATING AND DELAMINATING FROM THE INTERIOR CABIN OF VEHICLE AND EXPENDING TO A POINT WERE THE ONE PIECE EXPOSING OPEN VOID SPACE AND SETTING OFF SENSORS ON AIR BAGS BY PINCHING AND SENDING A MESSAGE THAT THE AIR BAGS ARE DEFECTIVE. I HAVE S...

Dec 6, 2014 Air Bags 75,000 mi

FRONT / TOP OF DASHBOARD SEPARATING AND DELAMINATING FROM THE INTERIOR CABIN OF VEHICLE AND EXPENDING TO A POINT WERE THE ONE PIECE EXPOSING OPEN VOID SPACE AND SETTING OFF SENSORS ON AIR BAGS BY PINCHING AND SENDING A MESSAGE THAT THE AIR BAGS ARE DEFECTIVE. I HAVE S...

Dec 6, 2014 Structure 75,000 mi

FRONT / TOP OF DASHBOARD SEPARATING AND DELAMINATING FROM THE INTERIOR CABIN OF VEHICLE AND EXPENDING TO A POINT WERE THE ONE PIECE EXPOSING OPEN VOID SPACE AND SETTING OFF SENSORS ON AIR BAGS BY PINCHING AND SENDING A MESSAGE THAT THE AIR BAGS ARE DEFECTIVE. I HAVE S...

Nov 19, 2014 Engine Fire 240,000 mi

ENGINE OF MY 2001 BUICK LE SABRE, V6, 3800 ENGINE, CAUGHT FIRE AFTER AN OIL CHANGE AND SHORT DRIVE HOME. AUTHORIZED MECHANIC DIAGNOSED IT AS ENGINE OIL LEAKED OUT OF GASKET AND ON TOP OF EXHAUST MANIFOLD, TRIGGERING A FIRE THAT QUICKLY MELTED THE PLASTIC WIRE HARNESS COVER AND STARTED BURNING THROUG...

Nov 19, 2014 Engine Fire 240,000 mi

ENGINE OF MY 2001 BUICK LE SABRE, V6, 3800 ENGINE, CAUGHT FIRE AFTER AN OIL CHANGE AND SHORT DRIVE HOME. AUTHORIZED MECHANIC DIAGNOSED IT AS ENGINE OIL LEAKED OUT OF GASKET AND ON TOP OF EXHAUST MANIFOLD, TRIGGERING A FIRE THAT QUICKLY MELTED THE PLASTIC WIRE HARNESS COVER AND STARTED BURNING THROUG...

Nov 10, 2014 Unknown Or Other 154,000 mi

ALL POWER WINDOWS HAVE FAILED.

Nov 10, 2014 Unknown Or Other 154,000 mi

ALL POWER WINDOWS HAVE FAILED.

Sep 30, 2014 Steering

2001 BUICK LESABRE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE TIRES . *TGW ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT WERE REPLACED. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE SEPARATED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 04/08/15*JB UPDATED 04/19/16*LJ...

Sep 30, 2014 Electrical System

2001 BUICK LESABRE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE TIRES . *TGW ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT WERE REPLACED. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE SEPARATED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 04/08/15*JB UPDATED 04/19/16*LJ...

Sep 30, 2014 Tires

2001 BUICK LESABRE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE TIRES . *TGW ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT WERE REPLACED. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE SEPARATED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 04/08/15*JB UPDATED 04/19/16*LJ...

Sep 30, 2014 Steering

2001 BUICK LESABRE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE TIRES . *TGW ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT WERE REPLACED. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE SEPARATED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 04/08/15*JB UPDATED 04/19/16*LJ...

Sep 30, 2014 Electrical System

2001 BUICK LESABRE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE TIRES . *TGW ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT WERE REPLACED. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE SEPARATED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 04/08/15*JB UPDATED 04/19/16*LJ...

Sep 30, 2014 Tires

2001 BUICK LESABRE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE TIRES . *TGW ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT WERE REPLACED. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE SEPARATED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 04/08/15*JB UPDATED 04/19/16*LJ...

Aug 21, 2014 Electrical System 63,000 mi

WHEN I TRY TO START SOME TIMES IT WONT START I HAVE TO PLAY WITH THE KEY FOR 10 MIN I DON'T GET ANY POWER AT ALL I CAN HERE THE FUEL PUMP TURN ON AND NOTHING HAPPENS THEN STARTS I PLAY WITH IT STARTS RIGHT UP THEN THE OTHER THING I NOTICE IS WHEN IT RAINS IT MAKES AN AWFUL SQUEALING NOISE. *TR

Aug 21, 2014 Electrical System 63,000 mi

WHEN I TRY TO START SOME TIMES IT WONT START I HAVE TO PLAY WITH THE KEY FOR 10 MIN I DON'T GET ANY POWER AT ALL I CAN HERE THE FUEL PUMP TURN ON AND NOTHING HAPPENS THEN STARTS I PLAY WITH IT STARTS RIGHT UP THEN THE OTHER THING I NOTICE IS WHEN IT RAINS IT MAKES AN AWFUL SQUEALING NOISE. *TR

Aug 16, 2014 Visibility/wiper

ONE DAY I NOTICED A SMALL SEPARATION OF THE DASH BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL. OVER TIME THE SEPARATION GREW AND GREW UNTIL ITS UP SEVERAL INCHES RIGHT IN MY SIGHT LINE AND HAS SPREAD ALMOST THE LENGTH OF THE DASH TO PASSENGER SIDE CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION OF THE AIRBAG BEING EXPOSED. THERE IS A ...

Aug 16, 2014 Visibility/wiper

ONE DAY I NOTICED A SMALL SEPARATION OF THE DASH BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL. OVER TIME THE SEPARATION GREW AND GREW UNTIL ITS UP SEVERAL INCHES RIGHT IN MY SIGHT LINE AND HAS SPREAD ALMOST THE LENGTH OF THE DASH TO PASSENGER SIDE CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION OF THE AIRBAG BEING EXPOSED. THERE IS A ...

Aug 15, 2014 Engine 123,092 mi

CAR WENT INTO CRUISE CONTROL ON ITS OWN AND WOULD NOT DIS-ENGAGE. FOUND OUT THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE CLIP BROKE. LUCKILY WE WERE ABLE TO STOP THE CAR AND NO ONE WAS HURT. *TR

Aug 15, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 123,092 mi

CAR WENT INTO CRUISE CONTROL ON ITS OWN AND WOULD NOT DIS-ENGAGE. FOUND OUT THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE CLIP BROKE. LUCKILY WE WERE ABLE TO STOP THE CAR AND NO ONE WAS HURT. *TR

Aug 15, 2014 Engine 123,092 mi

CAR WENT INTO CRUISE CONTROL ON ITS OWN AND WOULD NOT DIS-ENGAGE. FOUND OUT THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE CLIP BROKE. LUCKILY WE WERE ABLE TO STOP THE CAR AND NO ONE WAS HURT. *TR

Aug 15, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 123,092 mi

CAR WENT INTO CRUISE CONTROL ON ITS OWN AND WOULD NOT DIS-ENGAGE. FOUND OUT THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE CLIP BROKE. LUCKILY WE WERE ABLE TO STOP THE CAR AND NO ONE WAS HURT. *TR

Aug 1, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 88,592 mi

FUEL GAUGE BECAME ERRATIC AND NO LONGER REFLECTED THE ACTUAL AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE TANK NOTE: I HAVE TWO 2001 BUICK LESABRES. MY OTHER ONE (VIN [XXX]) DEVELOPED THE SAME PROBLEM AROUND DECEMBER 2012 - MILEAGE: 64,447. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 ...

Aug 1, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 88,592 mi

FUEL GAUGE BECAME ERRATIC AND NO LONGER REFLECTED THE ACTUAL AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE TANK NOTE: I HAVE TWO 2001 BUICK LESABRES. MY OTHER ONE (VIN [XXX]) DEVELOPED THE SAME PROBLEM AROUND DECEMBER 2012 - MILEAGE: 64,447. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 ...

Jul 16, 2014 Engine 109,243 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE PARTS ...

Jul 16, 2014 Engine 109,243 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE PARTS ...

Jul 15, 2014 Engine 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Jul 15, 2014 Engine 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Jul 2, 2014 Seats 67,055 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT IMMEDIATELY BECAME ABNORMALLY HOT WHEN THE SEAT WARMER WAS ACTIVATED. THE TEMPERATURE BEGAN TO DECREASE AND THEN THE SEAT WARMER SHUT OFF; HOWEVER, THE HEAT SEAT INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ...

Jul 2, 2014 Structure 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD DETACHED FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE WIRING UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD WAS EXPOSED AND THE DIRECTIONAL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES WERE SHIFTED TOWARDS THE WINDSHIELD. A LOCAL MECHANIC STATED ...

Jul 2, 2014 Visibility 66,386 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED TO CLOSE OR OPEN THE SIDE WINDOWS IN THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRE...

Jul 2, 2014 Seats 67,055 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT IMMEDIATELY BECAME ABNORMALLY HOT WHEN THE SEAT WARMER WAS ACTIVATED. THE TEMPERATURE BEGAN TO DECREASE AND THEN THE SEAT WARMER SHUT OFF; HOWEVER, THE HEAT SEAT INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ...

Jul 2, 2014 Structure 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD DETACHED FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE WIRING UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD WAS EXPOSED AND THE DIRECTIONAL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES WERE SHIFTED TOWARDS THE WINDSHIELD. A LOCAL MECHANIC STATED ...

Jul 2, 2014 Visibility 66,386 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED TO CLOSE OR OPEN THE SIDE WINDOWS IN THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRE...

Jun 10, 2014 Power Train 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS DISCOVERED LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THERE WAS A TEAR IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LINE CAUSED BY THE LINE MAKING CONTACT WITH THE INNER F...

Jun 10, 2014 Power Train 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS DISCOVERED LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THERE WAS A TEAR IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LINE CAUSED BY THE LINE MAKING CONTACT WITH THE INNER F...

Jun 9, 2014 Air Bags 75,000 mi

DASHBOARD TOP IS SEPARATING AND BUCKLING IN AREA BETWEEN STEERING WHEEL AND WINDSHIELD. IT STARTED SLOWLY WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR AND HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE WITH TIME. WHILE RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM, I FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE. I'M WORRIED THAT AS THE DASHBOARD SEPARATION GETS W...

Jun 9, 2014 Electrical System 75,000 mi

DASHBOARD TOP IS SEPARATING AND BUCKLING IN AREA BETWEEN STEERING WHEEL AND WINDSHIELD. IT STARTED SLOWLY WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR AND HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE WITH TIME. WHILE RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM, I FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE. I'M WORRIED THAT AS THE DASHBOARD SEPARATION GETS W...

Jun 9, 2014 Structure 75,000 mi

DASHBOARD TOP IS SEPARATING AND BUCKLING IN AREA BETWEEN STEERING WHEEL AND WINDSHIELD. IT STARTED SLOWLY WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR AND HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE WITH TIME. WHILE RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM, I FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE. I'M WORRIED THAT AS THE DASHBOARD SEPARATION GETS W...

Jun 9, 2014 Air Bags 75,000 mi

DASHBOARD TOP IS SEPARATING AND BUCKLING IN AREA BETWEEN STEERING WHEEL AND WINDSHIELD. IT STARTED SLOWLY WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR AND HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE WITH TIME. WHILE RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM, I FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE. I'M WORRIED THAT AS THE DASHBOARD SEPARATION GETS W...

Jun 9, 2014 Electrical System 75,000 mi

DASHBOARD TOP IS SEPARATING AND BUCKLING IN AREA BETWEEN STEERING WHEEL AND WINDSHIELD. IT STARTED SLOWLY WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR AND HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE WITH TIME. WHILE RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM, I FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE. I'M WORRIED THAT AS THE DASHBOARD SEPARATION GETS W...

Jun 9, 2014 Structure 75,000 mi

DASHBOARD TOP IS SEPARATING AND BUCKLING IN AREA BETWEEN STEERING WHEEL AND WINDSHIELD. IT STARTED SLOWLY WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR AND HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE WITH TIME. WHILE RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM, I FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE. I'M WORRIED THAT AS THE DASHBOARD SEPARATION GETS W...

Mar 25, 2014 Structure 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TOP PORTION OF THE DASHBOARD PAD DETACHED COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. ..UPDATED 08/11/14 *BF UPDATED 08/19/2014 *JS

Mar 25, 2014 Structure 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TOP PORTION OF THE DASHBOARD PAD DETACHED COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. ..UPDATED 08/11/14 *BF UPDATED 08/19/2014 *JS

Feb 23, 2014 Steering 160,000 mi

HANKOOK OPTIMO H727 TIRES WERE INSTALLED ALL THE WAY AROUND IN MID 2012. AFTER ABOUT 15,000 MILES, THE CAR BEGAN TO WOBBLE/VIBRATE NOTICEABLY AT SPEEDS OVER ABOUT 45 MPH. TIRES HAD BEEN REGULARLY ROTATED, AND THAT HAS BEEN DONE ON A REGULAR BASIS SINCE THE WOBBLE BEGAN. AT THE LAST ROTATION, THE ...

Feb 23, 2014 Suspension 160,000 mi

HANKOOK OPTIMO H727 TIRES WERE INSTALLED ALL THE WAY AROUND IN MID 2012. AFTER ABOUT 15,000 MILES, THE CAR BEGAN TO WOBBLE/VIBRATE NOTICEABLY AT SPEEDS OVER ABOUT 45 MPH. TIRES HAD BEEN REGULARLY ROTATED, AND THAT HAS BEEN DONE ON A REGULAR BASIS SINCE THE WOBBLE BEGAN. AT THE LAST ROTATION, THE ...

Feb 23, 2014 Steering 160,000 mi

HANKOOK OPTIMO H727 TIRES WERE INSTALLED ALL THE WAY AROUND IN MID 2012. AFTER ABOUT 15,000 MILES, THE CAR BEGAN TO WOBBLE/VIBRATE NOTICEABLY AT SPEEDS OVER ABOUT 45 MPH. TIRES HAD BEEN REGULARLY ROTATED, AND THAT HAS BEEN DONE ON A REGULAR BASIS SINCE THE WOBBLE BEGAN. AT THE LAST ROTATION, THE ...

Feb 23, 2014 Suspension 160,000 mi

HANKOOK OPTIMO H727 TIRES WERE INSTALLED ALL THE WAY AROUND IN MID 2012. AFTER ABOUT 15,000 MILES, THE CAR BEGAN TO WOBBLE/VIBRATE NOTICEABLY AT SPEEDS OVER ABOUT 45 MPH. TIRES HAD BEEN REGULARLY ROTATED, AND THAT HAS BEEN DONE ON A REGULAR BASIS SINCE THE WOBBLE BEGAN. AT THE LAST ROTATION, THE ...

Feb 9, 2014 Electrical System Fire 88,404 mi

BATTERY WOULD NOT HOLD CHARGE. HAD A NEW COMPUTER PUT IN. DID NOT HELP. HAD A NEW ALTERNATOR INSTALLED. DID NOT HELP. CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER ABOUT A YEAR OF TRYING TO FIND THE CAUSE. FIRE MARSHALL SAID THE FUSE BOX SHORTED AND CAUGHT THE INSULATION ON FIRE WHICH BURNED THE FUEL LINE INTO. CAR IS N...

Feb 9, 2014 Electrical System Fire 88,404 mi

BATTERY WOULD NOT HOLD CHARGE. HAD A NEW COMPUTER PUT IN. DID NOT HELP. HAD A NEW ALTERNATOR INSTALLED. DID NOT HELP. CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER ABOUT A YEAR OF TRYING TO FIND THE CAUSE. FIRE MARSHALL SAID THE FUSE BOX SHORTED AND CAUGHT THE INSULATION ON FIRE WHICH BURNED THE FUEL LINE INTO. CAR IS N...

Dec 31, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 176,000 mi

MY ENGINE WAS SMOKING AND SMELLED OF BURNING OIL. WENT TOBA MECHANIC AND SAID MY VALVE IS LEAKING OIL ALL OVER MY ENGINE FOR SOME REASON. THIS ENGINE I'VE READ IS PRONE TO ENGINE FIRES. THIS MAYBE A DEFECTIVE ENGINE IN THE BUICK AS WELL. *TR

Dec 31, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 176,000 mi

MY ENGINE WAS SMOKING AND SMELLED OF BURNING OIL. WENT TOBA MECHANIC AND SAID MY VALVE IS LEAKING OIL ALL OVER MY ENGINE FOR SOME REASON. THIS ENGINE I'VE READ IS PRONE TO ENGINE FIRES. THIS MAYBE A DEFECTIVE ENGINE IN THE BUICK AS WELL. *TR

Dec 30, 2013 Air Bags 13,000 mi

THE DASH PAD ON MY 2001 BUICK LE SABRE HAS SEPARATED AND BUCKLED UP APPROXIMATELY SIX INCHES IN HEIGHT AND MOSTLY IN FRONT OF MY STEERING WHEEL, HOWEVER IT IS LIFTED 3/4 OF THE WAY ACROSS THE ENTIRE DASH. IT IS NOW OPEN IN THE FRONT ALONG WHERE IT MEETS THE WINDSHIELD. IT HAS LIFTED ALMOST ALL THE W...

Dec 30, 2013 Structure 13,000 mi

THE DASH PAD ON MY 2001 BUICK LE SABRE HAS SEPARATED AND BUCKLED UP APPROXIMATELY SIX INCHES IN HEIGHT AND MOSTLY IN FRONT OF MY STEERING WHEEL, HOWEVER IT IS LIFTED 3/4 OF THE WAY ACROSS THE ENTIRE DASH. IT IS NOW OPEN IN THE FRONT ALONG WHERE IT MEETS THE WINDSHIELD. IT HAS LIFTED ALMOST ALL THE W...

Dec 30, 2013 Air Bags 13,000 mi

THE DASH PAD ON MY 2001 BUICK LE SABRE HAS SEPARATED AND BUCKLED UP APPROXIMATELY SIX INCHES IN HEIGHT AND MOSTLY IN FRONT OF MY STEERING WHEEL, HOWEVER IT IS LIFTED 3/4 OF THE WAY ACROSS THE ENTIRE DASH. IT IS NOW OPEN IN THE FRONT ALONG WHERE IT MEETS THE WINDSHIELD. IT HAS LIFTED ALMOST ALL THE W...

Dec 30, 2013 Structure 13,000 mi

THE DASH PAD ON MY 2001 BUICK LE SABRE HAS SEPARATED AND BUCKLED UP APPROXIMATELY SIX INCHES IN HEIGHT AND MOSTLY IN FRONT OF MY STEERING WHEEL, HOWEVER IT IS LIFTED 3/4 OF THE WAY ACROSS THE ENTIRE DASH. IT IS NOW OPEN IN THE FRONT ALONG WHERE IT MEETS THE WINDSHIELD. IT HAS LIFTED ALMOST ALL THE W...

Dec 2, 2013 Structure 71,000 mi

THE DASH BOARD IS SEPERATING AT THE SEAMS ALL THE WAY TO THE AIR BAGS. IT MAY LEAD TO POSSIBLE AIR BAG DEPLOYEMENT ON PASSENGER SIDE. PLEASE FIX THIS COULD LEAD TO A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT I COMMUNTE ON A DAILY BASIS WITH MY TWO SON 6 AND 10. PLEASE DO A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE SOMEONE COULD BE SERIOU...

Dec 2, 2013 Air Bags 71,000 mi

THE DASH BOARD IS SEPERATING AT THE SEAMS ALL THE WAY TO THE AIR BAGS. IT MAY LEAD TO POSSIBLE AIR BAG DEPLOYEMENT ON PASSENGER SIDE. PLEASE FIX THIS COULD LEAD TO A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT I COMMUNTE ON A DAILY BASIS WITH MY TWO SON 6 AND 10. PLEASE DO A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE SOMEONE COULD BE SERIOU...

Dec 2, 2013 Electrical System 71,000 mi

THE DASH BOARD IS SEPERATING AT THE SEAMS ALL THE WAY TO THE AIR BAGS. IT MAY LEAD TO POSSIBLE AIR BAG DEPLOYEMENT ON PASSENGER SIDE. PLEASE FIX THIS COULD LEAD TO A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT I COMMUNTE ON A DAILY BASIS WITH MY TWO SON 6 AND 10. PLEASE DO A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE SOMEONE COULD BE SERIOU...

Dec 2, 2013 Structure 71,000 mi

THE DASH BOARD IS SEPERATING AT THE SEAMS ALL THE WAY TO THE AIR BAGS. IT MAY LEAD TO POSSIBLE AIR BAG DEPLOYEMENT ON PASSENGER SIDE. PLEASE FIX THIS COULD LEAD TO A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT I COMMUNTE ON A DAILY BASIS WITH MY TWO SON 6 AND 10. PLEASE DO A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE SOMEONE COULD BE SERIOU...

Dec 2, 2013 Air Bags 71,000 mi

THE DASH BOARD IS SEPERATING AT THE SEAMS ALL THE WAY TO THE AIR BAGS. IT MAY LEAD TO POSSIBLE AIR BAG DEPLOYEMENT ON PASSENGER SIDE. PLEASE FIX THIS COULD LEAD TO A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT I COMMUNTE ON A DAILY BASIS WITH MY TWO SON 6 AND 10. PLEASE DO A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE SOMEONE COULD BE SERIOU...

Dec 2, 2013 Electrical System 71,000 mi

THE DASH BOARD IS SEPERATING AT THE SEAMS ALL THE WAY TO THE AIR BAGS. IT MAY LEAD TO POSSIBLE AIR BAG DEPLOYEMENT ON PASSENGER SIDE. PLEASE FIX THIS COULD LEAD TO A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT I COMMUNTE ON A DAILY BASIS WITH MY TWO SON 6 AND 10. PLEASE DO A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE SOMEONE COULD BE SERIOU...

Sep 7, 2013 Air Bags 30,000 mi

THE DASH BOARD IS SEPERATING AT THE SEAMS ALL THE WAY TO THE AIR BAGS. IT MAY LEAD TO POSSIBLE AIR BAG DEPLOYEMENT ON PASSENGER SIDE.

Sep 7, 2013 Air Bags 30,000 mi

THE DASH BOARD IS SEPERATING AT THE SEAMS ALL THE WAY TO THE AIR BAGS. IT MAY LEAD TO POSSIBLE AIR BAG DEPLOYEMENT ON PASSENGER SIDE.

Sep 1, 2013 Structure

NOTICED WHEN I FIRST GOT THE CAR IN 2009 WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A USED DEALERSHIP. A SMALL PIECE OF THE DASH WAS PEELING UP. DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT AT THE TIME BUT DASH HAS PRETTY MUCH LIFTED FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE ALMOST ALL THE WAY TO THE PASSENGERS SIDE. A LITTLE WORRIED THAT THE PASSENGERS A...

Sep 1, 2013 Structure

NOTICED WHEN I FIRST GOT THE CAR IN 2009 WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A USED DEALERSHIP. A SMALL PIECE OF THE DASH WAS PEELING UP. DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT AT THE TIME BUT DASH HAS PRETTY MUCH LIFTED FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE ALMOST ALL THE WAY TO THE PASSENGERS SIDE. A LITTLE WORRIED THAT THE PASSENGERS A...

Aug 23, 2013 Structure

THE INTERIOR FRONT DASHBOARD HAS CURLED UP STARTING FROM THE FRONT WINDSHIELD EXTENDING ACROSS TO THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. UPON RESEARCHING THIS I HAVE FOUND THAT MOST 2001 BUICK LESABRES HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. GENERAL MOTORS HAS NOT RECTIFIED THIS PROBLEM WITH ANY RECALL OR RECOURSE. FROM MY UNDE...

Aug 23, 2013 Structure

THE INTERIOR FRONT DASHBOARD HAS CURLED UP STARTING FROM THE FRONT WINDSHIELD EXTENDING ACROSS TO THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. UPON RESEARCHING THIS I HAVE FOUND THAT MOST 2001 BUICK LESABRES HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. GENERAL MOTORS HAS NOT RECTIFIED THIS PROBLEM WITH ANY RECALL OR RECOURSE. FROM MY UNDE...

May 16, 2013 Air Bags Crash 104,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONT END ACCIDENT WITH AN SUV AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

May 16, 2013 Air Bags Crash 104,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONT END ACCIDENT WITH AN SUV AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

May 15, 2013 Electrical System 214,000 mi

REAR WINDOW REGULATOR HAVE MALFUNCTIONED FOR 3RD TIME IN BOTH REAR WINDOWS. OIL LEAKING FROM VALVE/HEADS CAUSING SMOKE UNDER HOOD. DOOR CONTROLS SHORTED OUT,AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS CAUSING DOORS TO LOCK AND UNLOCK WITHOUT CAUSE AND SWITCHING FROM DRIVER1 TO DRIVER2 AND BACK WHILE DRIVING. *TR

May 15, 2013 Engine 214,000 mi

REAR WINDOW REGULATOR HAVE MALFUNCTIONED FOR 3RD TIME IN BOTH REAR WINDOWS. OIL LEAKING FROM VALVE/HEADS CAUSING SMOKE UNDER HOOD. DOOR CONTROLS SHORTED OUT,AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS CAUSING DOORS TO LOCK AND UNLOCK WITHOUT CAUSE AND SWITCHING FROM DRIVER1 TO DRIVER2 AND BACK WHILE DRIVING. *TR

May 15, 2013 Power Train 214,000 mi

REAR WINDOW REGULATOR HAVE MALFUNCTIONED FOR 3RD TIME IN BOTH REAR WINDOWS. OIL LEAKING FROM VALVE/HEADS CAUSING SMOKE UNDER HOOD. DOOR CONTROLS SHORTED OUT,AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS CAUSING DOORS TO LOCK AND UNLOCK WITHOUT CAUSE AND SWITCHING FROM DRIVER1 TO DRIVER2 AND BACK WHILE DRIVING. *TR

May 15, 2013 Visibility 214,000 mi

REAR WINDOW REGULATOR HAVE MALFUNCTIONED FOR 3RD TIME IN BOTH REAR WINDOWS. OIL LEAKING FROM VALVE/HEADS CAUSING SMOKE UNDER HOOD. DOOR CONTROLS SHORTED OUT,AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS CAUSING DOORS TO LOCK AND UNLOCK WITHOUT CAUSE AND SWITCHING FROM DRIVER1 TO DRIVER2 AND BACK WHILE DRIVING. *TR

May 15, 2013 Electrical System 214,000 mi

REAR WINDOW REGULATOR HAVE MALFUNCTIONED FOR 3RD TIME IN BOTH REAR WINDOWS. OIL LEAKING FROM VALVE/HEADS CAUSING SMOKE UNDER HOOD. DOOR CONTROLS SHORTED OUT,AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS CAUSING DOORS TO LOCK AND UNLOCK WITHOUT CAUSE AND SWITCHING FROM DRIVER1 TO DRIVER2 AND BACK WHILE DRIVING. *TR

May 15, 2013 Engine 214,000 mi

REAR WINDOW REGULATOR HAVE MALFUNCTIONED FOR 3RD TIME IN BOTH REAR WINDOWS. OIL LEAKING FROM VALVE/HEADS CAUSING SMOKE UNDER HOOD. DOOR CONTROLS SHORTED OUT,AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS CAUSING DOORS TO LOCK AND UNLOCK WITHOUT CAUSE AND SWITCHING FROM DRIVER1 TO DRIVER2 AND BACK WHILE DRIVING. *TR

May 15, 2013 Power Train 214,000 mi

REAR WINDOW REGULATOR HAVE MALFUNCTIONED FOR 3RD TIME IN BOTH REAR WINDOWS. OIL LEAKING FROM VALVE/HEADS CAUSING SMOKE UNDER HOOD. DOOR CONTROLS SHORTED OUT,AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS CAUSING DOORS TO LOCK AND UNLOCK WITHOUT CAUSE AND SWITCHING FROM DRIVER1 TO DRIVER2 AND BACK WHILE DRIVING. *TR

May 15, 2013 Visibility 214,000 mi

REAR WINDOW REGULATOR HAVE MALFUNCTIONED FOR 3RD TIME IN BOTH REAR WINDOWS. OIL LEAKING FROM VALVE/HEADS CAUSING SMOKE UNDER HOOD. DOOR CONTROLS SHORTED OUT,AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS CAUSING DOORS TO LOCK AND UNLOCK WITHOUT CAUSE AND SWITCHING FROM DRIVER1 TO DRIVER2 AND BACK WHILE DRIVING. *TR

May 13, 2013 Structure 117,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD BETWEEN THE AIR VENT AND THE STEERING WHEEL UNDERNEATH THE WINDSHIELD IS CURLING UP AND COMING OFF. FROM MY RESEARCH, PRETTY MUCH ALL THE '01 THROUGH '05 BUICKS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND GM IS NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THIS WILL ONLY GET WORSE AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE PASSANG...

May 13, 2013 Structure 117,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD BETWEEN THE AIR VENT AND THE STEERING WHEEL UNDERNEATH THE WINDSHIELD IS CURLING UP AND COMING OFF. FROM MY RESEARCH, PRETTY MUCH ALL THE '01 THROUGH '05 BUICKS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND GM IS NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THIS WILL ONLY GET WORSE AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE PASSANG...

Jan 23, 2013 Electrical System 50,000 mi

THE WINDOWS OF THIS CAR ARE UNDEPENDABLE. IN CASE OF ACCIDENT DEFECTIVE MOTORS REGULATORS DO NOT WORK. ALL FOUR WINDOWS ARE A PROBLEM. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS YOU WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT BY A WINDOW IF NEED BE. THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH MANY OF THE BUICK LESABRE 2001. BUICK MANUFACTURING WILL NOT A...

Jan 23, 2013 Visibility 50,000 mi

THE WINDOWS OF THIS CAR ARE UNDEPENDABLE. IN CASE OF ACCIDENT DEFECTIVE MOTORS REGULATORS DO NOT WORK. ALL FOUR WINDOWS ARE A PROBLEM. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS YOU WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT BY A WINDOW IF NEED BE. THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH MANY OF THE BUICK LESABRE 2001. BUICK MANUFACTURING WILL NOT A...

Jan 23, 2013 Electrical System 50,000 mi

THE WINDOWS OF THIS CAR ARE UNDEPENDABLE. IN CASE OF ACCIDENT DEFECTIVE MOTORS REGULATORS DO NOT WORK. ALL FOUR WINDOWS ARE A PROBLEM. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS YOU WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT BY A WINDOW IF NEED BE. THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH MANY OF THE BUICK LESABRE 2001. BUICK MANUFACTURING WILL NOT A...

Jan 23, 2013 Visibility 50,000 mi

THE WINDOWS OF THIS CAR ARE UNDEPENDABLE. IN CASE OF ACCIDENT DEFECTIVE MOTORS REGULATORS DO NOT WORK. ALL FOUR WINDOWS ARE A PROBLEM. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS YOU WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT BY A WINDOW IF NEED BE. THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH MANY OF THE BUICK LESABRE 2001. BUICK MANUFACTURING WILL NOT A...

Nov 22, 2012 Air Bags Crash 107,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AT 45 MILES PER HOUR WHEN MY BUICKS AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO GOOD REASON AND CAUSED ME TO REAR END A FELLOW EMPLOYEE AT A LIGHT. I WAS DUMBFOUNDED BY THE ACCIDENT AND WAS WONDERING WHAT HAPPENED BECAUSE I RECALLED NO RED LIGHT OR SEEING BRAKE LIGHTS. I AM SO HAPPY THAT MY...

Nov 22, 2012 Air Bags Crash 107,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AT 45 MILES PER HOUR WHEN MY BUICKS AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO GOOD REASON AND CAUSED ME TO REAR END A FELLOW EMPLOYEE AT A LIGHT. I WAS DUMBFOUNDED BY THE ACCIDENT AND WAS WONDERING WHAT HAPPENED BECAUSE I RECALLED NO RED LIGHT OR SEEING BRAKE LIGHTS. I AM SO HAPPY THAT MY...

Sep 24, 2012 Structure 69,500 mi

I HAVE A 2001 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM IN WHICH THE DASHBOARD HAS COME LOOSE FROM THE WINDOW MOLDING AND HAS BUCKLED UP HALF WAY ACROSS THE DASHBOARD. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT IF IT GOES ALL THE WAY ACROSS IT CAN CAUSE THE AIRBAG(S) TO DEPLOY POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY. OTHER THAN THIS THE CAR IS IN EXCE...

Sep 24, 2012 Structure 69,500 mi

I HAVE A 2001 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM IN WHICH THE DASHBOARD HAS COME LOOSE FROM THE WINDOW MOLDING AND HAS BUCKLED UP HALF WAY ACROSS THE DASHBOARD. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT IF IT GOES ALL THE WAY ACROSS IT CAN CAUSE THE AIRBAG(S) TO DEPLOY POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY. OTHER THAN THIS THE CAR IS IN EXCE...

Sep 18, 2012 Structure

THIS COMPLAINT IS IN REGARDS TO THE DASHBOARD. I PURCHASED THE CAR ABOUT FOUR YEARS AGO. INITIALLY THERE WERE NOT PROBLEMS. AS THE YEARS PROGRESSED, I NOTICED A STEADY SEPARATION OF THE DASHBOARD AND IT STARTED FORMING A VERY VISIBLE HUMP. I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND DISCOVERED I WAS NOT ALON...

Sep 18, 2012 Structure

THIS COMPLAINT IS IN REGARDS TO THE DASHBOARD. I PURCHASED THE CAR ABOUT FOUR YEARS AGO. INITIALLY THERE WERE NOT PROBLEMS. AS THE YEARS PROGRESSED, I NOTICED A STEADY SEPARATION OF THE DASHBOARD AND IT STARTED FORMING A VERY VISIBLE HUMP. I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND DISCOVERED I WAS NOT ALON...

Aug 19, 2012 Structure 47,850 mi

WINDOW REGULATORS FAIL DUE TO POOR DESIGN ON PART OF MANUFACTUER. WINDOW IS STUCK IN A DOWN POSTION. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Aug 19, 2012 Visibility 47,850 mi

WINDOW REGULATORS FAIL DUE TO POOR DESIGN ON PART OF MANUFACTUER. WINDOW IS STUCK IN A DOWN POSTION. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Aug 19, 2012 Structure 47,850 mi

WINDOW REGULATORS FAIL DUE TO POOR DESIGN ON PART OF MANUFACTUER. WINDOW IS STUCK IN A DOWN POSTION. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Aug 19, 2012 Visibility 47,850 mi

WINDOW REGULATORS FAIL DUE TO POOR DESIGN ON PART OF MANUFACTUER. WINDOW IS STUCK IN A DOWN POSTION. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Aug 7, 2012 Structure

THE DASH BOARD COVER IS SEPARATING OR "CRUMPLED" I AM CONCERNED THIS CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY IF IT SEPARATES TOO FAR. THE DEALER SAYS THAT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY THAT I PURCHASED. DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BEFORE SOMETHING IS DONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM? I HAVE SEE...

Aug 7, 2012 Structure

THE DASH BOARD COVER IS SEPARATING OR "CRUMPLED" I AM CONCERNED THIS CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY IF IT SEPARATES TOO FAR. THE DEALER SAYS THAT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY THAT I PURCHASED. DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BEFORE SOMETHING IS DONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM? I HAVE SEE...

Aug 6, 2012 Power Train 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAD BEGUN SEPARATING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE HEAT AND TEMPERATURE CHANGES, WHICH DETERIORATED THE MATERIAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR A...

Aug 6, 2012 Visibility 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAD BEGUN SEPARATING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE HEAT AND TEMPERATURE CHANGES, WHICH DETERIORATED THE MATERIAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR A...

Aug 6, 2012 Structure 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAD BEGUN SEPARATING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE HEAT AND TEMPERATURE CHANGES, WHICH DETERIORATED THE MATERIAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR A...

Aug 6, 2012 Power Train 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAD BEGUN SEPARATING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE HEAT AND TEMPERATURE CHANGES, WHICH DETERIORATED THE MATERIAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR A...

Aug 6, 2012 Visibility 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAD BEGUN SEPARATING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE HEAT AND TEMPERATURE CHANGES, WHICH DETERIORATED THE MATERIAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR A...

Aug 6, 2012 Structure 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAD BEGUN SEPARATING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE HEAT AND TEMPERATURE CHANGES, WHICH DETERIORATED THE MATERIAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR A...

Jun 13, 2012 Structure 53,134 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT WAS ENTERING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE DASHBOARD DETACHED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAD DETACHED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE ...

Jun 13, 2012 Structure 53,134 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT WAS ENTERING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE DASHBOARD DETACHED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAD DETACHED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE ...

Jun 11, 2012 Structure 65,000 mi

IN AUGUST OF 2011 THE DASH PANEL OF MY BUICK LESABRE STARTED TO PULL AWAY FROM THE WINDSHIELD HIDER MOULDING AND A LUMP STARTED TO APPEAR IN BACK OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND MOVE TOWARD THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I AM WORRIED THAT IT WILL AFFECT THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM WHICH IS UNDER THE D...

Jun 11, 2012 Structure 65,000 mi

IN AUGUST OF 2011 THE DASH PANEL OF MY BUICK LESABRE STARTED TO PULL AWAY FROM THE WINDSHIELD HIDER MOULDING AND A LUMP STARTED TO APPEAR IN BACK OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND MOVE TOWARD THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I AM WORRIED THAT IT WILL AFFECT THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM WHICH IS UNDER THE D...

May 28, 2012 Structure 15,000 mi

MY PARENTS PURCHASED A 2001 BUICK LESABRE FROM THE DEALERSHIP NEW. BOTH PARENTS (FATHER NOW DECEASED) RETIRED AND MOVED TO FLORIDA IN 2001, AND VERY RARELY DROVE THE VEHICLE. MY FATHER PASSED AWAY IN FEBRUARY OF THIS YEAR (2012) AND MY MOTHER ASKED ME IF I WANTED THE CAR. I DROVE TO FLORIDA TO PICK ...

May 28, 2012 Air Bags 15,000 mi

MY PARENTS PURCHASED A 2001 BUICK LESABRE FROM THE DEALERSHIP NEW. BOTH PARENTS (FATHER NOW DECEASED) RETIRED AND MOVED TO FLORIDA IN 2001, AND VERY RARELY DROVE THE VEHICLE. MY FATHER PASSED AWAY IN FEBRUARY OF THIS YEAR (2012) AND MY MOTHER ASKED ME IF I WANTED THE CAR. I DROVE TO FLORIDA TO PICK ...

May 28, 2012 Structure 15,000 mi

MY PARENTS PURCHASED A 2001 BUICK LESABRE FROM THE DEALERSHIP NEW. BOTH PARENTS (FATHER NOW DECEASED) RETIRED AND MOVED TO FLORIDA IN 2001, AND VERY RARELY DROVE THE VEHICLE. MY FATHER PASSED AWAY IN FEBRUARY OF THIS YEAR (2012) AND MY MOTHER ASKED ME IF I WANTED THE CAR. I DROVE TO FLORIDA TO PICK ...

May 28, 2012 Air Bags 15,000 mi

MY PARENTS PURCHASED A 2001 BUICK LESABRE FROM THE DEALERSHIP NEW. BOTH PARENTS (FATHER NOW DECEASED) RETIRED AND MOVED TO FLORIDA IN 2001, AND VERY RARELY DROVE THE VEHICLE. MY FATHER PASSED AWAY IN FEBRUARY OF THIS YEAR (2012) AND MY MOTHER ASKED ME IF I WANTED THE CAR. I DROVE TO FLORIDA TO PICK ...

May 26, 2012 Structure 108,000 mi

THE DASH PAD UNDER THE WINDSHIELD IS STARTING TO BUCKLE AND SEPARATE FROM THE METAL CLAMPS. THIS SEPARATION IS CONTINUALLY GROWING AND MOVING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE DASH PANEL TO THE PASSENGER SIDE WHERE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IS LOCATED. WITH THIS MOVEMENT AND CHANGE I AM CONCERNED THA...

May 26, 2012 Air Bags 108,000 mi

THE DASH PAD UNDER THE WINDSHIELD IS STARTING TO BUCKLE AND SEPARATE FROM THE METAL CLAMPS. THIS SEPARATION IS CONTINUALLY GROWING AND MOVING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE DASH PANEL TO THE PASSENGER SIDE WHERE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IS LOCATED. WITH THIS MOVEMENT AND CHANGE I AM CONCERNED THA...

May 26, 2012 Structure 108,000 mi

THE DASH PAD UNDER THE WINDSHIELD IS STARTING TO BUCKLE AND SEPARATE FROM THE METAL CLAMPS. THIS SEPARATION IS CONTINUALLY GROWING AND MOVING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE DASH PANEL TO THE PASSENGER SIDE WHERE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IS LOCATED. WITH THIS MOVEMENT AND CHANGE I AM CONCERNED THA...

May 26, 2012 Air Bags 108,000 mi

THE DASH PAD UNDER THE WINDSHIELD IS STARTING TO BUCKLE AND SEPARATE FROM THE METAL CLAMPS. THIS SEPARATION IS CONTINUALLY GROWING AND MOVING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE DASH PANEL TO THE PASSENGER SIDE WHERE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IS LOCATED. WITH THIS MOVEMENT AND CHANGE I AM CONCERNED THA...

Apr 26, 2012 Electrical System 112,000 mi

PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP JULY 2011. ONE WEEK LATER LEFT REAR PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT FUNCTION. FEBRUARY 2012 RIGHT REAR WINDOW FAILED. APRIL 2012 LEFT REAR WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN. FORTUNATELY, IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. SO FAR, THE WINDOWS HAVE COST ME $735.00 IN LESS THAN A YEAR. CATA...

Apr 26, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 112,000 mi

PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP JULY 2011. ONE WEEK LATER LEFT REAR PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT FUNCTION. FEBRUARY 2012 RIGHT REAR WINDOW FAILED. APRIL 2012 LEFT REAR WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN. FORTUNATELY, IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. SO FAR, THE WINDOWS HAVE COST ME $735.00 IN LESS THAN A YEAR. CATA...

Apr 26, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 112,000 mi

PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP JULY 2011. ONE WEEK LATER LEFT REAR PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT FUNCTION. FEBRUARY 2012 RIGHT REAR WINDOW FAILED. APRIL 2012 LEFT REAR WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN. FORTUNATELY, IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. SO FAR, THE WINDOWS HAVE COST ME $735.00 IN LESS THAN A YEAR. CATA...

Apr 26, 2012 Visibility 112,000 mi

PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP JULY 2011. ONE WEEK LATER LEFT REAR PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT FUNCTION. FEBRUARY 2012 RIGHT REAR WINDOW FAILED. APRIL 2012 LEFT REAR WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN. FORTUNATELY, IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. SO FAR, THE WINDOWS HAVE COST ME $735.00 IN LESS THAN A YEAR. CATA...

Apr 26, 2012 Electrical System 112,000 mi

PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP JULY 2011. ONE WEEK LATER LEFT REAR PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT FUNCTION. FEBRUARY 2012 RIGHT REAR WINDOW FAILED. APRIL 2012 LEFT REAR WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN. FORTUNATELY, IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. SO FAR, THE WINDOWS HAVE COST ME $735.00 IN LESS THAN A YEAR. CATA...

Apr 26, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 112,000 mi

PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP JULY 2011. ONE WEEK LATER LEFT REAR PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT FUNCTION. FEBRUARY 2012 RIGHT REAR WINDOW FAILED. APRIL 2012 LEFT REAR WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN. FORTUNATELY, IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. SO FAR, THE WINDOWS HAVE COST ME $735.00 IN LESS THAN A YEAR. CATA...

Apr 26, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 112,000 mi

PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP JULY 2011. ONE WEEK LATER LEFT REAR PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT FUNCTION. FEBRUARY 2012 RIGHT REAR WINDOW FAILED. APRIL 2012 LEFT REAR WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN. FORTUNATELY, IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. SO FAR, THE WINDOWS HAVE COST ME $735.00 IN LESS THAN A YEAR. CATA...

Apr 26, 2012 Visibility 112,000 mi

PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP JULY 2011. ONE WEEK LATER LEFT REAR PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT FUNCTION. FEBRUARY 2012 RIGHT REAR WINDOW FAILED. APRIL 2012 LEFT REAR WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN. FORTUNATELY, IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. SO FAR, THE WINDOWS HAVE COST ME $735.00 IN LESS THAN A YEAR. CATA...

Mar 21, 2012 Structure 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS DELAMINATING NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000. UPDATED 05/10...

Mar 21, 2012 Structure 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS DELAMINATING NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000. UPDATED 05/10...

Mar 9, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT COOLING FLUIDS WERE LEAKING OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED UNDER AN EARLIER MANUFACTURER'S R...

Mar 9, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT COOLING FLUIDS WERE LEAKING OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED UNDER AN EARLIER MANUFACTURER'S R...

Feb 27, 2012 Structure

THE DASH PAD ON MY 2001 LESABRE, WHICH MY ELDERLY MOTHER PREVIOUSLY OWNED AND MAINTAINED WELL, HAS BUCKLED AND PULLED UP FROM THE DASH BOARD RIGHT ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. IT HAS PULLED OUT OF THE DEFROST PANEL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND CURLS UP AND IS BECOMING AN OBSTRUCTION TO MY VIEW. I AM UNAB...

Feb 27, 2012 Air Bags

THE DASH PAD ON MY 2001 LESABRE, WHICH MY ELDERLY MOTHER PREVIOUSLY OWNED AND MAINTAINED WELL, HAS BUCKLED AND PULLED UP FROM THE DASH BOARD RIGHT ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. IT HAS PULLED OUT OF THE DEFROST PANEL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND CURLS UP AND IS BECOMING AN OBSTRUCTION TO MY VIEW. I AM UNAB...

Feb 27, 2012 Structure

THE DASH PAD ON MY 2001 LESABRE, WHICH MY ELDERLY MOTHER PREVIOUSLY OWNED AND MAINTAINED WELL, HAS BUCKLED AND PULLED UP FROM THE DASH BOARD RIGHT ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. IT HAS PULLED OUT OF THE DEFROST PANEL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND CURLS UP AND IS BECOMING AN OBSTRUCTION TO MY VIEW. I AM UNAB...

Feb 27, 2012 Air Bags

THE DASH PAD ON MY 2001 LESABRE, WHICH MY ELDERLY MOTHER PREVIOUSLY OWNED AND MAINTAINED WELL, HAS BUCKLED AND PULLED UP FROM THE DASH BOARD RIGHT ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. IT HAS PULLED OUT OF THE DEFROST PANEL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND CURLS UP AND IS BECOMING AN OBSTRUCTION TO MY VIEW. I AM UNAB...

Feb 15, 2012 Visibility 110,000 mi

ANOTHER VERY COMMON DEFECT WITH MULTIPLE YEAR BUICKS BESIDES THE WINDOW REGULATORS THAT BUICK REFUSES TO ADMIT FAULT AND REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THEM. THIS IS ABOUT THE DASH COVERING PULLING AWAY FROM THE WINDSHIELD AND LIKELY CAUSE AIR BAG TO DISCHARGE AND SOON WILL OBSTRUCT VISION THROUGH THE...

Feb 15, 2012 Structure 110,000 mi

ANOTHER VERY COMMON DEFECT WITH MULTIPLE YEAR BUICKS BESIDES THE WINDOW REGULATORS THAT BUICK REFUSES TO ADMIT FAULT AND REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THEM. THIS IS ABOUT THE DASH COVERING PULLING AWAY FROM THE WINDSHIELD AND LIKELY CAUSE AIR BAG TO DISCHARGE AND SOON WILL OBSTRUCT VISION THROUGH THE...

Feb 15, 2012 Steering 110,000 mi

ANOTHER VERY COMMON DEFECT WITH MULTIPLE YEAR BUICKS BESIDES THE WINDOW REGULATORS THAT BUICK REFUSES TO ADMIT FAULT AND REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THEM. THIS IS ABOUT THE DASH COVERING PULLING AWAY FROM THE WINDSHIELD AND LIKELY CAUSE AIR BAG TO DISCHARGE AND SOON WILL OBSTRUCT VISION THROUGH THE...

Feb 15, 2012 Suspension 110,000 mi

ANOTHER VERY COMMON DEFECT WITH MULTIPLE YEAR BUICKS BESIDES THE WINDOW REGULATORS THAT BUICK REFUSES TO ADMIT FAULT AND REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THEM. THIS IS ABOUT THE DASH COVERING PULLING AWAY FROM THE WINDSHIELD AND LIKELY CAUSE AIR BAG TO DISCHARGE AND SOON WILL OBSTRUCT VISION THROUGH THE...

Feb 15, 2012 Visibility 110,000 mi

ANOTHER VERY COMMON DEFECT WITH MULTIPLE YEAR BUICKS BESIDES THE WINDOW REGULATORS THAT BUICK REFUSES TO ADMIT FAULT AND REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THEM. THIS IS ABOUT THE DASH COVERING PULLING AWAY FROM THE WINDSHIELD AND LIKELY CAUSE AIR BAG TO DISCHARGE AND SOON WILL OBSTRUCT VISION THROUGH THE...

Feb 15, 2012 Structure 110,000 mi

ANOTHER VERY COMMON DEFECT WITH MULTIPLE YEAR BUICKS BESIDES THE WINDOW REGULATORS THAT BUICK REFUSES TO ADMIT FAULT AND REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THEM. THIS IS ABOUT THE DASH COVERING PULLING AWAY FROM THE WINDSHIELD AND LIKELY CAUSE AIR BAG TO DISCHARGE AND SOON WILL OBSTRUCT VISION THROUGH THE...

Feb 15, 2012 Steering 110,000 mi

ANOTHER VERY COMMON DEFECT WITH MULTIPLE YEAR BUICKS BESIDES THE WINDOW REGULATORS THAT BUICK REFUSES TO ADMIT FAULT AND REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THEM. THIS IS ABOUT THE DASH COVERING PULLING AWAY FROM THE WINDSHIELD AND LIKELY CAUSE AIR BAG TO DISCHARGE AND SOON WILL OBSTRUCT VISION THROUGH THE...

Feb 15, 2012 Suspension 110,000 mi

ANOTHER VERY COMMON DEFECT WITH MULTIPLE YEAR BUICKS BESIDES THE WINDOW REGULATORS THAT BUICK REFUSES TO ADMIT FAULT AND REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THEM. THIS IS ABOUT THE DASH COVERING PULLING AWAY FROM THE WINDSHIELD AND LIKELY CAUSE AIR BAG TO DISCHARGE AND SOON WILL OBSTRUCT VISION THROUGH THE...

Jan 15, 2012 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

IN JUST A FEW WEEKS THE DASH BUCKLED UP ALMOST SIX INCHES BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE WINDSHIELD. CONTACTED GM/BUICK AND THEY GOT THE LOCAL DEALER ON THE PHONE WITH US. NEITHER WOULD DO A THING EXCEPT GIVE ME A QUOTE OF $1000 FOR REPLACEMENT. AFTER CHECKING SEVERAL FORUMS ON THIS ISS...

Jan 15, 2012 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

IN JUST A FEW WEEKS THE DASH BUCKLED UP ALMOST SIX INCHES BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE WINDSHIELD. CONTACTED GM/BUICK AND THEY GOT THE LOCAL DEALER ON THE PHONE WITH US. NEITHER WOULD DO A THING EXCEPT GIVE ME A QUOTE OF $1000 FOR REPLACEMENT. AFTER CHECKING SEVERAL FORUMS ON THIS ISS...

Dec 12, 2011 Visibility

TL* THE DRIVER OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN THE REAR DRIVER'S WINDOW DROPPED DOWN INTO ITS DOOR PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE F...

Dec 12, 2011 Visibility

TL* THE DRIVER OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN THE REAR DRIVER'S WINDOW DROPPED DOWN INTO ITS DOOR PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE F...

Sep 14, 2011 Steering

DASH MAT SEPARATION BULGE IN FRONT OF STEERING WHEEL MOVING TOWARD PASS AIRBAG. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 Air Bags

DASH MAT SEPARATION BULGE IN FRONT OF STEERING WHEEL MOVING TOWARD PASS AIRBAG. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 Steering

DASH MAT SEPARATION BULGE IN FRONT OF STEERING WHEEL MOVING TOWARD PASS AIRBAG. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 Air Bags

DASH MAT SEPARATION BULGE IN FRONT OF STEERING WHEEL MOVING TOWARD PASS AIRBAG. *KB

Sep 13, 2011 Visibility

2001 BUICK LESABRE. CONSUMER STATES ALL FOUR WINDOW MECHANISMS FAILED IN RAPID SUCCESSION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A PLASTIC HOOK. HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED IT WAS DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. *JB

Sep 13, 2011 Visibility

2001 BUICK LESABRE. CONSUMER STATES ALL FOUR WINDOW MECHANISMS FAILED IN RAPID SUCCESSION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A PLASTIC HOOK. HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED IT WAS DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. *JB

Sep 13, 2011 Visibility

2001 BUICK LESABRE. CONSUMER STATES ALL FOUR WINDOW MECHANISMS FAILED IN RAPID SUCCESSION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A PLASTIC HOOK. HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED IT WAS DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. *JB

Sep 13, 2011 Visibility

2001 BUICK LESABRE. CONSUMER STATES ALL FOUR WINDOW MECHANISMS FAILED IN RAPID SUCCESSION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A PLASTIC HOOK. HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED IT WAS DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. *JB

Sep 10, 2011 Structure

THE BACK OF THE FRONT DASHBOARD HAS BEEN PEELING UP NEARLY SINCE I BOUGHT IT. IT IS PEELED AWAY ALL ACROSS THE FRONT WHERE IT CONNECTS NEAR THE WINDOW. I FOUND SOME INFORMATION THAT SAID IT CAN CAUSE A HAZARD IF IT PEELS TO THE PASSENGER SIDE BECAUSE IT CAN CAUSE THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. IT'S AN EXPEN...

Sep 10, 2011 Structure

THE BACK OF THE FRONT DASHBOARD HAS BEEN PEELING UP NEARLY SINCE I BOUGHT IT. IT IS PEELED AWAY ALL ACROSS THE FRONT WHERE IT CONNECTS NEAR THE WINDOW. I FOUND SOME INFORMATION THAT SAID IT CAN CAUSE A HAZARD IF IT PEELS TO THE PASSENGER SIDE BECAUSE IT CAN CAUSE THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. IT'S AN EXPEN...

Aug 16, 2011 Equipment 60,000 mi

I LEFT MY WINDOW OPEN FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES DURING A RAIN STORM AND THE LEFT SIDE BUTTONS ON MY STEERING WHEEL CONTROLLING MUSIC ONLY WORKS PRESSING THE BOTTOM OF THE SWITCHES. THE TOP OF THE SWITCHES HAVE NO RESULT: THERFORE I LOST MY SCANNING THE STATIONS AS WELL AS SEEK DOWNWARDS. NOW 2 MONTHS ...

Aug 16, 2011 Electrical System 60,000 mi

I LEFT MY WINDOW OPEN FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES DURING A RAIN STORM AND THE LEFT SIDE BUTTONS ON MY STEERING WHEEL CONTROLLING MUSIC ONLY WORKS PRESSING THE BOTTOM OF THE SWITCHES. THE TOP OF THE SWITCHES HAVE NO RESULT: THERFORE I LOST MY SCANNING THE STATIONS AS WELL AS SEEK DOWNWARDS. NOW 2 MONTHS ...

Aug 16, 2011 Electrical System 65,000 mi

REAR WINDOW DOES NOT WORK, MOTOR IS GOOD, SWITCHES ARE GOOD, REGULATOR IS GOOD. WHAT GM IS TELLING ME IS THAT THE DOOR MODULE HAS LOST ITS PROGRAM AND I NEED TO GO TO THEM TO RESET THIS AT A COST OF $125. THEY DON'T KNOW WHY IT COULD HAVE LOST THE PROGRAM, BUT IT IS QUITE POPULAR. JUST COME IN AN...

Aug 16, 2011 Equipment 60,000 mi

I LEFT MY WINDOW OPEN FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES DURING A RAIN STORM AND THE LEFT SIDE BUTTONS ON MY STEERING WHEEL CONTROLLING MUSIC ONLY WORKS PRESSING THE BOTTOM OF THE SWITCHES. THE TOP OF THE SWITCHES HAVE NO RESULT: THERFORE I LOST MY SCANNING THE STATIONS AS WELL AS SEEK DOWNWARDS. NOW 2 MONTHS ...

Aug 16, 2011 Electrical System 60,000 mi

I LEFT MY WINDOW OPEN FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES DURING A RAIN STORM AND THE LEFT SIDE BUTTONS ON MY STEERING WHEEL CONTROLLING MUSIC ONLY WORKS PRESSING THE BOTTOM OF THE SWITCHES. THE TOP OF THE SWITCHES HAVE NO RESULT: THERFORE I LOST MY SCANNING THE STATIONS AS WELL AS SEEK DOWNWARDS. NOW 2 MONTHS ...

Aug 16, 2011 Electrical System 65,000 mi

REAR WINDOW DOES NOT WORK, MOTOR IS GOOD, SWITCHES ARE GOOD, REGULATOR IS GOOD. WHAT GM IS TELLING ME IS THAT THE DOOR MODULE HAS LOST ITS PROGRAM AND I NEED TO GO TO THEM TO RESET THIS AT A COST OF $125. THEY DON'T KNOW WHY IT COULD HAVE LOST THE PROGRAM, BUT IT IS QUITE POPULAR. JUST COME IN AN...

Jul 27, 2011 Structure 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STARTED TO DETACH FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DASHBOARD, OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE...

Jul 27, 2011 Structure 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STARTED TO DETACH FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DASHBOARD, OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE...

Jul 23, 2011 Air Bags 40,000 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE VIN [XXX] DASH PAD HAS BEEN PEELING UPWARD TOWARD WINDSHIELD. STARTED IN FRONT OF STEERING WHEEL AND HAS MIGRATED ACROSS TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. ALSO PEELING APART ON CORNERS AND ABOVE GLOVE BOX. AS THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS WORSENED, THERE IS A NOISE THAT I SUSPECT IS COMING FROM THE...

Jul 23, 2011 Structure 40,000 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE VIN [XXX] DASH PAD HAS BEEN PEELING UPWARD TOWARD WINDSHIELD. STARTED IN FRONT OF STEERING WHEEL AND HAS MIGRATED ACROSS TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. ALSO PEELING APART ON CORNERS AND ABOVE GLOVE BOX. AS THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS WORSENED, THERE IS A NOISE THAT I SUSPECT IS COMING FROM THE...

Jul 23, 2011 Air Bags 40,000 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE VIN [XXX] DASH PAD HAS BEEN PEELING UPWARD TOWARD WINDSHIELD. STARTED IN FRONT OF STEERING WHEEL AND HAS MIGRATED ACROSS TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. ALSO PEELING APART ON CORNERS AND ABOVE GLOVE BOX. AS THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS WORSENED, THERE IS A NOISE THAT I SUSPECT IS COMING FROM THE...

Jul 23, 2011 Structure 40,000 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE VIN [XXX] DASH PAD HAS BEEN PEELING UPWARD TOWARD WINDSHIELD. STARTED IN FRONT OF STEERING WHEEL AND HAS MIGRATED ACROSS TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. ALSO PEELING APART ON CORNERS AND ABOVE GLOVE BOX. AS THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS WORSENED, THERE IS A NOISE THAT I SUSPECT IS COMING FROM THE...

Jul 16, 2011 Visibility

WE HAVE HAD ALL 4 OF OUR WINDOW REGULATORS REPLACED ON OUR 2001 BUICK LESABRE WITHIN A MONTH OF EACH OTHER. THE WINDOWS FALL DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY. IT HAS COST US $200 EACH TO HAVE THEM REPLACED. I PERSONALLY WILL NEVER OWN ANOTHER BUICK IF THIS IS THE WAY GM HANDLES THINGS. ALSO, THE DASHBOARD SKIN HAS...

Jul 16, 2011 Visibility

WE HAVE HAD ALL 4 OF OUR WINDOW REGULATORS REPLACED ON OUR 2001 BUICK LESABRE WITHIN A MONTH OF EACH OTHER. THE WINDOWS FALL DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY. IT HAS COST US $200 EACH TO HAVE THEM REPLACED. I PERSONALLY WILL NEVER OWN ANOTHER BUICK IF THIS IS THE WAY GM HANDLES THINGS. ALSO, THE DASHBOARD SKIN HAS...

Jul 10, 2011 Visibility 49,500 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED 'DASH MAT' HAS SEPARATED AND BUCKLED IN FRONT OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSING A VISIBILITY ISSUE AND IS SEEMS TO CONTINUE TO BE SEPARATING TOWARDS THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG - BASED ON MY ONLINE RESEARCH IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE AMONGST 2000 - 2005 LESABRE OW...

Jul 10, 2011 Structure 49,500 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED 'DASH MAT' HAS SEPARATED AND BUCKLED IN FRONT OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSING A VISIBILITY ISSUE AND IS SEEMS TO CONTINUE TO BE SEPARATING TOWARDS THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG - BASED ON MY ONLINE RESEARCH IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE AMONGST 2000 - 2005 LESABRE OW...

Jul 10, 2011 Visibility 49,500 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED 'DASH MAT' HAS SEPARATED AND BUCKLED IN FRONT OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSING A VISIBILITY ISSUE AND IS SEEMS TO CONTINUE TO BE SEPARATING TOWARDS THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG - BASED ON MY ONLINE RESEARCH IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE AMONGST 2000 - 2005 LESABRE OW...

Jul 10, 2011 Structure 49,500 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED 'DASH MAT' HAS SEPARATED AND BUCKLED IN FRONT OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSING A VISIBILITY ISSUE AND IS SEEMS TO CONTINUE TO BE SEPARATING TOWARDS THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG - BASED ON MY ONLINE RESEARCH IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE AMONGST 2000 - 2005 LESABRE OW...

Jun 14, 2011 Structure 92,000 mi

DASH PANEL COVER SEPARATING AND BUCKLING IN FRONT OF DRIVER'S STEERING WHEEL GM WILL NOT REPLACE AND I FEEL IT COULD CAUSE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS LATER. HAVE READ ONLINE OTHER DRIVERS HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT CAUSING AIRBAG TO DEPLOY ON PASSAGE SIDE IF IT SEPARATES ALL THE WAY ACROSS DASH. *TR

Jun 14, 2011 Structure 92,000 mi

DASH PANEL COVER SEPARATING AND BUCKLING IN FRONT OF DRIVER'S STEERING WHEEL GM WILL NOT REPLACE AND I FEEL IT COULD CAUSE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS LATER. HAVE READ ONLINE OTHER DRIVERS HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT CAUSING AIRBAG TO DEPLOY ON PASSAGE SIDE IF IT SEPARATES ALL THE WAY ACROSS DASH. *TR

May 25, 2011 Structure 60,000 mi

2001 BUICK LASABRE DASH IS PEELING UP BETWEEN STEERING WHEEL AND WINDSHIELD. STARTED PEELING UP WITHIN A FEW YEARS OF CAR BEING MANUFACTURER'S. PER LOCAL DEALERSHIP, BUICK WILL NOT COVER EXPENSE TO REPAIR. THIS HAS BECOME A REAL SAFETY ISSUE AS YOU CAN BARELY SEE OVER THE DASH AS IT IS STICKING U...

May 25, 2011 Structure 60,000 mi

2001 BUICK LASABRE DASH IS PEELING UP BETWEEN STEERING WHEEL AND WINDSHIELD. STARTED PEELING UP WITHIN A FEW YEARS OF CAR BEING MANUFACTURER'S. PER LOCAL DEALERSHIP, BUICK WILL NOT COVER EXPENSE TO REPAIR. THIS HAS BECOME A REAL SAFETY ISSUE AS YOU CAN BARELY SEE OVER THE DASH AS IT IS STICKING U...

May 14, 2011 Structure 110,000 mi

THE DASH COVERING HAS BEGUN SHRINKING OR PULLING AWAY FROM THE WINDSHIELD FOR SOME TIME NOW. DON' KNOW IF THIS WILL ULTIMATELY COMPROMISE THE AIR BAG SYSTEM OR NOT. IT IS JUST PLAIN SHODDY WORKMANSHIP. MY 1991 LESABRE INTERIOR HELD UP MUCH BETTER THAN THIS 2001. *TR

May 14, 2011 Structure 110,000 mi

THE DASH COVERING HAS BEGUN SHRINKING OR PULLING AWAY FROM THE WINDSHIELD FOR SOME TIME NOW. DON' KNOW IF THIS WILL ULTIMATELY COMPROMISE THE AIR BAG SYSTEM OR NOT. IT IS JUST PLAIN SHODDY WORKMANSHIP. MY 1991 LESABRE INTERIOR HELD UP MUCH BETTER THAN THIS 2001. *TR

May 6, 2011 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

THE LEATHER COVERING ON THE DASH DETACHED FROM THE DASHBOARD AT THE WINDSHIELD ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE CAR. OUR CONCERN IS; IF THE CAR IS IN A CRASH WILL THE AIRBAG OR IMPACT CAUSE THE REMAINDER OF THE DASH TO DETACH AND CAUSE ADDITIONAL INJURY TO THE PASSENGERS. BUICK CLAIMS THERE IS NO SAFETY ...

May 6, 2011 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

THE LEATHER COVERING ON THE DASH DETACHED FROM THE DASHBOARD AT THE WINDSHIELD ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE CAR. OUR CONCERN IS; IF THE CAR IS IN A CRASH WILL THE AIRBAG OR IMPACT CAUSE THE REMAINDER OF THE DASH TO DETACH AND CAUSE ADDITIONAL INJURY TO THE PASSENGERS. BUICK CLAIMS THERE IS NO SAFETY ...

Apr 29, 2011 Structure 121,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A LOUD NOISE WAS EXHIBITED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE LEATHER DASHBOARD FRACTURED ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT A SAFETY CONCERN BUT THE CONTACT WAS CONC...

Apr 29, 2011 Structure 121,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A LOUD NOISE WAS EXHIBITED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE LEATHER DASHBOARD FRACTURED ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT A SAFETY CONCERN BUT THE CONTACT WAS CONC...

Apr 12, 2011 Structure

THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2001 BUICK LESABRE IS BUCKLING BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR

Apr 12, 2011 Structure

THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2001 BUICK LESABRE IS BUCKLING BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR

Mar 30, 2011 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED THE STRUCTURE TO THE DASHBOARD WAS BEGINNING TO FRACTURE AND SEEMED TO BE PULLING FROM ITS HOUSING. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 150,000. THE VIN WAS UNAV...

Mar 30, 2011 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED THE STRUCTURE TO THE DASHBOARD WAS BEGINNING TO FRACTURE AND SEEMED TO BE PULLING FROM ITS HOUSING. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 150,000. THE VIN WAS UNAV...

Mar 16, 2011 Structure 65,000 mi

THE DASH PAD ON MY 2001 BUICK LESABRE IS COMING APART FROM THE DASH. IT CAUSES A DECREASE IN MY VIEW AND I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO CAUSE THIS. *TR

Mar 16, 2011 Unknown Or Other

IN DECEMBER 2010 I HAD MY 2001 BUICK LESABRE REPAIRED AT SCHEPEL BUICK IN MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA. THEY REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS AND THE THERMOSTAT BECAUSE OF THE COOLANT LEAKING. I JUST FOUND OUT THE GM KNEW OF THIS PROBLEM WITH THE DEX COOLANT FOR A LONG TIME AND DIDN'T LET ANYONE KNOW...

Mar 16, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN DECEMBER 2010 I HAD MY 2001 BUICK LESABRE REPAIRED AT SCHEPEL BUICK IN MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA. THEY REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS AND THE THERMOSTAT BECAUSE OF THE COOLANT LEAKING. I JUST FOUND OUT THE GM KNEW OF THIS PROBLEM WITH THE DEX COOLANT FOR A LONG TIME AND DIDN'T LET ANYONE KNOW...

Mar 16, 2011 Structure 65,000 mi

THE DASH PAD ON MY 2001 BUICK LESABRE IS COMING APART FROM THE DASH. IT CAUSES A DECREASE IN MY VIEW AND I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO CAUSE THIS. *TR

Mar 16, 2011 Unknown Or Other

IN DECEMBER 2010 I HAD MY 2001 BUICK LESABRE REPAIRED AT SCHEPEL BUICK IN MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA. THEY REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS AND THE THERMOSTAT BECAUSE OF THE COOLANT LEAKING. I JUST FOUND OUT THE GM KNEW OF THIS PROBLEM WITH THE DEX COOLANT FOR A LONG TIME AND DIDN'T LET ANYONE KNOW...

Mar 16, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN DECEMBER 2010 I HAD MY 2001 BUICK LESABRE REPAIRED AT SCHEPEL BUICK IN MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA. THEY REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS AND THE THERMOSTAT BECAUSE OF THE COOLANT LEAKING. I JUST FOUND OUT THE GM KNEW OF THIS PROBLEM WITH THE DEX COOLANT FOR A LONG TIME AND DIDN'T LET ANYONE KNOW...

Feb 28, 2011 Unknown Or Other

THE DASH BOARD IS SEPARATING OR "BUCKING UP", WHICH CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY IF IT SEPARATES TOO FAR. THE DEALER SAYS THAT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY THAT I PURCHASED. DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BEFORE SOMETHING IS DONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM? I HAVE SEEN OTHER BUICK LES...

Feb 28, 2011 Unknown Or Other

THE DASH BOARD IS SEPARATING OR "BUCKING UP", WHICH CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY IF IT SEPARATES TOO FAR. THE DEALER SAYS THAT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY THAT I PURCHASED. DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BEFORE SOMETHING IS DONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM? I HAVE SEEN OTHER BUICK LES...

Feb 8, 2011 Structure

DASH ON 2001 BUICK LESABRE HAS SEPARATED, STARTING ON DRIVERS SIDE AND GOING ACROSS TO PASSENGER SIDE. I AM CONCERNED IT CAN CAUSE AIRBAG TO INFLATE CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. LOCAL DEALER SAID IT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED FOR APPROX. $1000.00.& 2 BODY SHOPS REFUSED TO REPAIR. ANOTHER SHOP WILL REPLACE F...

Feb 8, 2011 Structure

DASH ON 2001 BUICK LESABRE HAS SEPARATED, STARTING ON DRIVERS SIDE AND GOING ACROSS TO PASSENGER SIDE. I AM CONCERNED IT CAN CAUSE AIRBAG TO INFLATE CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. LOCAL DEALER SAID IT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED FOR APPROX. $1000.00.& 2 BODY SHOPS REFUSED TO REPAIR. ANOTHER SHOP WILL REPLACE F...

Jan 20, 2011 Seats Fire 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE PASSENGER SIDE HEATED SEAT WAS ACTIVE, HE SMELLED SMOKE AND NOTICED THAT THE SEAT HAD CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT CALLED NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROX...

Jan 20, 2011 Seats Fire 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE PASSENGER SIDE HEATED SEAT WAS ACTIVE, HE SMELLED SMOKE AND NOTICED THAT THE SEAT HAD CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT CALLED NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROX...

Jan 2, 2011 Steering 65,000 mi

ON MY 2001 LESABRE LIMITED, THE DASHPAD CAME PULLED LOOSE AND STARTED BUNCHING UP IN FRONT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. GM IS NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. IF IT CAUSES AIRBAG DEPLOY OR A SUDDEN BLOCK OF THE DRIVER'S VIEW, A SERIOUS ACCIDENT MAY FOLLOW. *TR

Jan 2, 2011 Structure 65,000 mi

ON MY 2001 LESABRE LIMITED, THE DASHPAD CAME PULLED LOOSE AND STARTED BUNCHING UP IN FRONT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. GM IS NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. IF IT CAUSES AIRBAG DEPLOY OR A SUDDEN BLOCK OF THE DRIVER'S VIEW, A SERIOUS ACCIDENT MAY FOLLOW. *TR

Jan 2, 2011 Steering 65,000 mi

ON MY 2001 LESABRE LIMITED, THE DASHPAD CAME PULLED LOOSE AND STARTED BUNCHING UP IN FRONT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. GM IS NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. IF IT CAUSES AIRBAG DEPLOY OR A SUDDEN BLOCK OF THE DRIVER'S VIEW, A SERIOUS ACCIDENT MAY FOLLOW. *TR

Jan 2, 2011 Structure 65,000 mi

ON MY 2001 LESABRE LIMITED, THE DASHPAD CAME PULLED LOOSE AND STARTED BUNCHING UP IN FRONT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. GM IS NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. IF IT CAUSES AIRBAG DEPLOY OR A SUDDEN BLOCK OF THE DRIVER'S VIEW, A SERIOUS ACCIDENT MAY FOLLOW. *TR

Nov 27, 2010 Structure 106,000 mi

EARLIER THIS SUMMER, JUNE OR JULY, I TOOK MY LESABRE IN TO MY DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR USED (IN 2006) BECAUSE MY DASH HAD BEEN SEPARATING FOR QUITE SOME TIME. I THOUGHT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN SOME SORT OF RECALL OR TECHNICAL BULLETIN FOR THE DASH PROBLEM, ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THEY HAD NEVER S...

Nov 27, 2010 Structure 106,000 mi

EARLIER THIS SUMMER, JUNE OR JULY, I TOOK MY LESABRE IN TO MY DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR USED (IN 2006) BECAUSE MY DASH HAD BEEN SEPARATING FOR QUITE SOME TIME. I THOUGHT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN SOME SORT OF RECALL OR TECHNICAL BULLETIN FOR THE DASH PROBLEM, ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THEY HAD NEVER S...

Nov 8, 2010 Structure 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEATHER INTERIOR OF THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED AND THE HEATER WAS CAUSING THE LEATHER TO FRACTURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000...

Nov 8, 2010 Structure 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEATHER INTERIOR OF THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED AND THE HEATER WAS CAUSING THE LEATHER TO FRACTURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000...

Oct 28, 2010 Structure 91,000 mi

THE DASHCOVER HAS COME UNGLUED AND BUCKLING UP. THERE IS CONCERN THAT THIS MAY INTERFERE WITH PROPER OPERATION OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. *TR

Oct 28, 2010 Structure 91,000 mi

THE DASHCOVER HAS COME UNGLUED AND BUCKLING UP. THERE IS CONCERN THAT THIS MAY INTERFERE WITH PROPER OPERATION OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. *TR

Oct 26, 2010 Visibility

WE ARE BEYOND THREE REPLACEMENTS ON WINDOW REGULATORS FOR OUR 2001 BUICK LESABRE IN 2010 ALONE AND WE'VE LEARNED SOME PEOPLE HAVE REPLACED 4-6 WITHIN A SHORT SPAN OF TIME. *TR

Oct 26, 2010 Visibility

WE ARE BEYOND THREE REPLACEMENTS ON WINDOW REGULATORS FOR OUR 2001 BUICK LESABRE IN 2010 ALONE AND WE'VE LEARNED SOME PEOPLE HAVE REPLACED 4-6 WITHIN A SHORT SPAN OF TIME. *TR

Sep 15, 2010 Air Bags 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LASABRE. WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAD APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE AIRBAG MODULE WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER THE CONTACT WAS STILL EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE. WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH...

Sep 15, 2010 Air Bags 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LASABRE. WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAD APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE AIRBAG MODULE WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER THE CONTACT WAS STILL EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE. WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH...

Sep 12, 2010 Visibility 101,000 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE REAR WINDOW ASSEMBLY FAILED ON BOTH SIDES, COST $400 EACH TO FIX. *TR

Sep 12, 2010 Visibility 101,000 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE REAR WINDOW ASSEMBLY FAILED ON BOTH SIDES, COST $400 EACH TO FIX. *TR

Aug 29, 2010 Visibility 50,000 mi

REAR WINDOWS FAILED WITHIN 2 DAYS OF EACH OTHER. RARELY USED WINDOWS. *TR

Aug 29, 2010 Visibility 50,000 mi

REAR WINDOWS FAILED WITHIN 2 DAYS OF EACH OTHER. RARELY USED WINDOWS. *TR

Aug 17, 2010 Visibility 55,000 mi

MY 2001 BUICK LASABRE, ALL FOUR POWER WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE FAILED IN A 2-3 YEAR TIME, VEHICLEEHAD 55,000 WHEN FAILURES OCCURRED, FAILURE WAS IN THE CONNECTION OF OF THE CABLE ATTACHMENT TO THE WINDOW LIFT REGULATOR. PLASTIC RETAINERS HAD SPLIT ALLOWING CABLE TO PULL LOOSE. WINDOWS CANNOT BE OPERAT...

Aug 17, 2010 Visibility 55,000 mi

MY 2001 BUICK LASABRE, ALL FOUR POWER WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE FAILED IN A 2-3 YEAR TIME, VEHICLEEHAD 55,000 WHEN FAILURES OCCURRED, FAILURE WAS IN THE CONNECTION OF OF THE CABLE ATTACHMENT TO THE WINDOW LIFT REGULATOR. PLASTIC RETAINERS HAD SPLIT ALLOWING CABLE TO PULL LOOSE. WINDOWS CANNOT BE OPERAT...

Aug 15, 2010 Visibility 84,745 mi

HAD TO REPLACE RR WINDOW REGULATOR, WINDOW WOULD NOT OPERATE. THIS IS THE SECOND REGULATOR THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED (LR WINDOW). I WAS TOLD BY ONE OF THE EMOLOYEES THAT SHE HAD 3 WINDOW REGULATORS TO GO BAD. JUST ABOUT EVERYONE I TALKED TO HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH THE 2001 MODEL. *TR

Aug 15, 2010 Visibility 84,745 mi

HAD TO REPLACE RR WINDOW REGULATOR, WINDOW WOULD NOT OPERATE. THIS IS THE SECOND REGULATOR THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED (LR WINDOW). I WAS TOLD BY ONE OF THE EMOLOYEES THAT SHE HAD 3 WINDOW REGULATORS TO GO BAD. JUST ABOUT EVERYONE I TALKED TO HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH THE 2001 MODEL. *TR

Jul 26, 2010 Fuel System, Other Fire 98,000 mi

I THINK THIS IS AN ONGOING SAFETY ISSUE THAT HAS APPEARED IN PREVIOUS MODEL YEARS (GM RECALL NO. 03054B. SEE CAMPAIGN 03V-473). THIS RECALL ADDRESSES THE EXACT PROBLEM THAT HAS OCCURRED WITH MY 2001 BUICK LESABRE. I CALLED GM TO SEE IF THERE WAS COVERAGE FOR IT AND THEY TOLD ME NOT AT THIS TIME. THI...

Jul 26, 2010 Fuel System, Other Fire 98,000 mi

I THINK THIS IS AN ONGOING SAFETY ISSUE THAT HAS APPEARED IN PREVIOUS MODEL YEARS (GM RECALL NO. 03054B. SEE CAMPAIGN 03V-473). THIS RECALL ADDRESSES THE EXACT PROBLEM THAT HAS OCCURRED WITH MY 2001 BUICK LESABRE. I CALLED GM TO SEE IF THERE WAS COVERAGE FOR IT AND THEY TOLD ME NOT AT THIS TIME. THI...

Jul 12, 2010 Wheels 28,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CENTER OF THE WHEELS HAD A TIGHT FIT OVER THE CENTER AXLE AND IF THE WHEELS WERE NOT TAKEN OFF FREQUENTLY, RUST WOULD FORM. HE STATED THAT THE WHEELS HAD TO BE FORCED OFF OF THE VEHICLE SINCE THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH "FREE PLAY" TO S...

Jul 12, 2010 Wheels 28,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CENTER OF THE WHEELS HAD A TIGHT FIT OVER THE CENTER AXLE AND IF THE WHEELS WERE NOT TAKEN OFF FREQUENTLY, RUST WOULD FORM. HE STATED THAT THE WHEELS HAD TO BE FORCED OFF OF THE VEHICLE SINCE THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH "FREE PLAY" TO S...

Jul 5, 2010 Visibility

ON BUICK LESABRE, I HAVE HAD DEFECTS ON MY BACK WINDOWS. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE PARTS AS THE WINDOWS FALL DOWN AND THEY WILL NOT GO BACK UP. IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED TO MY MOTHER'S BUICK LESABRE. *TR

Jul 5, 2010 Visibility

ON BUICK LESABRE, I HAVE HAD DEFECTS ON MY BACK WINDOWS. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE PARTS AS THE WINDOWS FALL DOWN AND THEY WILL NOT GO BACK UP. IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED TO MY MOTHER'S BUICK LESABRE. *TR

May 24, 2010 Air Bags Crash 34,863 mi

CAR WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND FIRST THEN FORCED INTO THE CAR IN FRONT. THIS RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO BOTH FRONT AND REAR. THE IMPACT TO THE FRONT FAILED TO ACTIVATE EITHER DRIVER OR PASSENGER AIRBAG ,YET CAUSED ENOUGH DAMAGE TO INDICATE A FORCE BEYOND THE ACTIVATION POINT WAS RECEIVED. *TR

May 24, 2010 Air Bags Crash 34,863 mi

CAR WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND FIRST THEN FORCED INTO THE CAR IN FRONT. THIS RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO BOTH FRONT AND REAR. THE IMPACT TO THE FRONT FAILED TO ACTIVATE EITHER DRIVER OR PASSENGER AIRBAG ,YET CAUSED ENOUGH DAMAGE TO INDICATE A FORCE BEYOND THE ACTIVATION POINT WAS RECEIVED. *TR

May 6, 2010 Air Bags

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH UNDER NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT AN INVESTIGATOR WOULD EXAMINE THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. SM

May 6, 2010 Air Bags

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH UNDER NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT AN INVESTIGATOR WOULD EXAMINE THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. SM

Apr 21, 2010 Visibility 51,230 mi

DEFECTIVE WINDOW REGULATOR. WILL NOT POWER WINDOW BACK UP AFTER IT IS POWERED DOWN. GM SHOULD BE FORCED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM WITH A REDESIGN OF CHEAP PLASTIC PART CAUSING THE PROBLEM AND THEN ISSUE A RECALL. THIS IS A $400 REPAIR FOR EACH WINDOW AND ALL FOUR WINDOWS ARE LIKELY TO FAIL WEATHER THEY...

Apr 21, 2010 Visibility 51,230 mi

DEFECTIVE WINDOW REGULATOR. WILL NOT POWER WINDOW BACK UP AFTER IT IS POWERED DOWN. GM SHOULD BE FORCED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM WITH A REDESIGN OF CHEAP PLASTIC PART CAUSING THE PROBLEM AND THEN ISSUE A RECALL. THIS IS A $400 REPAIR FOR EACH WINDOW AND ALL FOUR WINDOWS ARE LIKELY TO FAIL WEATHER THEY...

Feb 6, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 74,000 mi

2000-2005 BUICK LESABRE WINDOW ACTUATORS THOUSANDS OF POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUES: HTTP://WWW.CARSURVEY.ORG/REVIEWS/BUICK/LESABRE/R52823/COMMENTS/PAGE-2/ HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/BUICK/LESABRE/2001/WINDOWS_WINDSHIELD/POWER_WINDOW_STOPPED_WORKING.SHTML ...

Feb 6, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 74,000 mi

2000-2005 BUICK LESABRE WINDOW ACTUATORS THOUSANDS OF POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUES: HTTP://WWW.CARSURVEY.ORG/REVIEWS/BUICK/LESABRE/R52823/COMMENTS/PAGE-2/ HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/BUICK/LESABRE/2001/WINDOWS_WINDSHIELD/POWER_WINDOW_STOPPED_WORKING.SHTML ...

Jan 2, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,649 mi

FUEL LEAKING FROM REAR OF ENGINE FUEL LINE. MY WIFE NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL IN OUR GARAGE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO OUR LOCAL BUICK/GMC DEALER IN LAS VEGAS, NV. THE DEALER IDENTIFIED A "REAR FEED FUEL LINE LEAKING, SEAL WORN INTERNALLY". UPON INQUIRY THERE IS A "NATIONAL BACKORDER" FOR THE FUEL ...

Jan 2, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,649 mi

FUEL LEAKING FROM REAR OF ENGINE FUEL LINE. MY WIFE NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL IN OUR GARAGE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO OUR LOCAL BUICK/GMC DEALER IN LAS VEGAS, NV. THE DEALER IDENTIFIED A "REAR FEED FUEL LINE LEAKING, SEAL WORN INTERNALLY". UPON INQUIRY THERE IS A "NATIONAL BACKORDER" FOR THE FUEL ...

Nov 17, 2009 Visibility

2007 THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER WINDOW KEPT ON GOING DOWN ON ITS OWN. HAD A MECHANIC RIP OUT FLOOR BOARD AND FOUND A DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL HARNESS, WIRE EXPOSED CAUSING GROUND OUT. HE LEARNED THIS FROM A GM MECHANIC WHO SAID IT WAS A KNOW ISSUE. PROBLEM WAS FIXED. 2009 NOW THE SAME WINDOW WENT DOWN...

Nov 17, 2009 Electrical System

2007 THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER WINDOW KEPT ON GOING DOWN ON ITS OWN. HAD A MECHANIC RIP OUT FLOOR BOARD AND FOUND A DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL HARNESS, WIRE EXPOSED CAUSING GROUND OUT. HE LEARNED THIS FROM A GM MECHANIC WHO SAID IT WAS A KNOW ISSUE. PROBLEM WAS FIXED. 2009 NOW THE SAME WINDOW WENT DOWN...

Nov 17, 2009 Visibility

2007 THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER WINDOW KEPT ON GOING DOWN ON ITS OWN. HAD A MECHANIC RIP OUT FLOOR BOARD AND FOUND A DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL HARNESS, WIRE EXPOSED CAUSING GROUND OUT. HE LEARNED THIS FROM A GM MECHANIC WHO SAID IT WAS A KNOW ISSUE. PROBLEM WAS FIXED. 2009 NOW THE SAME WINDOW WENT DOWN...

Nov 17, 2009 Electrical System

2007 THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER WINDOW KEPT ON GOING DOWN ON ITS OWN. HAD A MECHANIC RIP OUT FLOOR BOARD AND FOUND A DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL HARNESS, WIRE EXPOSED CAUSING GROUND OUT. HE LEARNED THIS FROM A GM MECHANIC WHO SAID IT WAS A KNOW ISSUE. PROBLEM WAS FIXED. 2009 NOW THE SAME WINDOW WENT DOWN...

Aug 9, 2009 Visibility

2001 BUICK LASABRE ALL FOUR WINDOWS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THREE WINDOWS THREE MONTHS APART. I'M NOW DRIVING WITH THE FOURTH WINDOW TO BE REPLACED. I UNDERSTAND THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE CHEAP PLASTIC USED. IT COULD CAUSE A REAL SERIOUS PROBLEM,THE GLASS CRACKS,BE HAPPY IT DOESN'T HIT YOU OR A ...

Aug 9, 2009 Visibility

2001 BUICK LASABRE ALL FOUR WINDOWS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THREE WINDOWS THREE MONTHS APART. I'M NOW DRIVING WITH THE FOURTH WINDOW TO BE REPLACED. I UNDERSTAND THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE CHEAP PLASTIC USED. IT COULD CAUSE A REAL SERIOUS PROBLEM,THE GLASS CRACKS,BE HAPPY IT DOESN'T HIT YOU OR A ...

May 27, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

OIL LEAK ON 2001 BUICK LESABRE. NOT ONLY WAS LEAKING FROM SENDING UNIT, BUT FROM VALVE COVERS. OBVIOUSLY IS LEAKING ON ENGINE, AS I SMELL HOT OIL AND AT TIMES SEE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT HOOD. A RECALL: EA07008 NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA07008 HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR VARIOUS GM MODELS INCLUD...

May 27, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

OIL LEAK ON 2001 BUICK LESABRE. NOT ONLY WAS LEAKING FROM SENDING UNIT, BUT FROM VALVE COVERS. OBVIOUSLY IS LEAKING ON ENGINE, AS I SMELL HOT OIL AND AT TIMES SEE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT HOOD. A RECALL: EA07008 NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA07008 HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR VARIOUS GM MODELS INCLUD...

May 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

ENGINE: OIL LEAKING SOMEWHERE, AS SMELL THE HOT OIL AND SOMETIMES SMOKE COMES OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. LOCAL SERVICE DETERMINED MAIN LEAK WAS OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT AND ADDITIONAL LEAK FROM VALVE COVERS. REPAIR COST FOR JUST OIL SENDING UNIT: $167. THE COST ESTIMATE FOR VALVE COVERS: ~$300. DECIDE...

May 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

ENGINE: OIL LEAKING SOMEWHERE, AS SMELL THE HOT OIL AND SOMETIMES SMOKE COMES OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. LOCAL SERVICE DETERMINED MAIN LEAK WAS OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT AND ADDITIONAL LEAK FROM VALVE COVERS. REPAIR COST FOR JUST OIL SENDING UNIT: $167. THE COST ESTIMATE FOR VALVE COVERS: ~$300. DECIDE...

Apr 27, 2009 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHTS COME ON FOR WEEKS AT A TIME, THEN GO BACK OFF. MY MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD COST A LOT OF MONEY JUST TO GET IT CHECKED. *TR

Apr 27, 2009 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHTS COME ON FOR WEEKS AT A TIME, THEN GO BACK OFF. MY MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD COST A LOT OF MONEY JUST TO GET IT CHECKED. *TR

Apr 20, 2009 Visibility

THE POWER WINDOWS HAVE ALL FAILED, THE REGULATOR AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY IN ITS ENTIRETY IS REPLACED. I THINK IT'S RIDICULOUS THAT THE FAILED PART RATHER THAN THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY IS REPLACED. *TR

Apr 20, 2009 Visibility

THE POWER WINDOWS HAVE ALL FAILED, THE REGULATOR AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY IN ITS ENTIRETY IS REPLACED. I THINK IT'S RIDICULOUS THAT THE FAILED PART RATHER THAN THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY IS REPLACED. *TR

Apr 15, 2009 Power Train 55,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPAIRED IN 2006 WINDOW SWITCHES REPLACED IN TWO WINDOWS 2007 NOW I HAVE A COOLANT LEAK. *TR

Apr 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPAIRED IN 2006 WINDOW SWITCHES REPLACED IN TWO WINDOWS 2007 NOW I HAVE A COOLANT LEAK. *TR

Apr 15, 2009 Visibility 55,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPAIRED IN 2006 WINDOW SWITCHES REPLACED IN TWO WINDOWS 2007 NOW I HAVE A COOLANT LEAK. *TR

Apr 15, 2009 Power Train 55,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPAIRED IN 2006 WINDOW SWITCHES REPLACED IN TWO WINDOWS 2007 NOW I HAVE A COOLANT LEAK. *TR

Apr 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPAIRED IN 2006 WINDOW SWITCHES REPLACED IN TWO WINDOWS 2007 NOW I HAVE A COOLANT LEAK. *TR

Apr 15, 2009 Visibility 55,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPAIRED IN 2006 WINDOW SWITCHES REPLACED IN TWO WINDOWS 2007 NOW I HAVE A COOLANT LEAK. *TR

Mar 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,071 mi

I AM TRYING TO GET INFORMATION ON A RECALL FOR MY 2001 BUICK LESABRE. I SPOKE WITH BUICK AND THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THERE WAS A RECALL FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS, BUT APPARENTLY BEING THE SECOND OWNER OF THE VEHICLE I WAS NOT NOTIFIED. I AM NOW HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE MOTOR. I ...

Mar 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,071 mi

I AM TRYING TO GET INFORMATION ON A RECALL FOR MY 2001 BUICK LESABRE. I SPOKE WITH BUICK AND THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THERE WAS A RECALL FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS, BUT APPARENTLY BEING THE SECOND OWNER OF THE VEHICLE I WAS NOT NOTIFIED. I AM NOW HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE MOTOR. I ...

Nov 26, 2008 Visibility 73,000 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE WITH THE PROBLEMS OF FAILING POWER REGULATORS. HAVE HAD TWO DIE IN LESS THEN A MONTH. FRONT AND REAR DRIVERS SIDE....REAR ONE HARDLY EVER USED, BUT WAS THE FIRST TO FAIL. *TR

Nov 26, 2008 Visibility 73,000 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE WITH THE PROBLEMS OF FAILING POWER REGULATORS. HAVE HAD TWO DIE IN LESS THEN A MONTH. FRONT AND REAR DRIVERS SIDE....REAR ONE HARDLY EVER USED, BUT WAS THE FIRST TO FAIL. *TR

Nov 18, 2008 Visibility 33,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WAS IN THE DOWN POSITION, THE MECHANISM AND MOTOR FAILED. THE WINDOW WAS UNABLE TO BE CLOSED. A REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE WINDOW MOTOR. A MONTH LATER, WHILE THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WAS IN THE DOWN POSITION, THE ...

Nov 18, 2008 Visibility 33,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WAS IN THE DOWN POSITION, THE MECHANISM AND MOTOR FAILED. THE WINDOW WAS UNABLE TO BE CLOSED. A REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE WINDOW MOTOR. A MONTH LATER, WHILE THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WAS IN THE DOWN POSITION, THE ...

Nov 13, 2008 Electrical System 59,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE LEFT REAR WINDOW REGULATOR WAS NOT WORKING. THE PREVIOUS OWNER SAID SHE HAD A MECHANIC "FIX" IT SO IT WOULD NOT FALL DOWN, AS DEALER WANTED $500. SHE ALSO SAID SHE HAD REPLACED THE RIGHT PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATOR. SINCE I HAVE HAD IT (ABOUT A YEAR), THE RIGHT REA...

Nov 13, 2008 Electrical System 59,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE LEFT REAR WINDOW REGULATOR WAS NOT WORKING. THE PREVIOUS OWNER SAID SHE HAD A MECHANIC "FIX" IT SO IT WOULD NOT FALL DOWN, AS DEALER WANTED $500. SHE ALSO SAID SHE HAD REPLACED THE RIGHT PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATOR. SINCE I HAVE HAD IT (ABOUT A YEAR), THE RIGHT REA...

Nov 9, 2008 Electrical System

I BOUGHT MY 2001 LESABRE NEW AND HAVE HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE HEAT IN THE RADIO AND CRUISE CONTROLS AND SYSTEM BOTH IN THE DASH AND ON THE STEERING WHEEL. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN EXCESSIVELY HOT. WHEN I ASKED ABOUT THIS HEAT IN THE CONTROLS AT THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS SIMPLY INFORMED THAT NOTHING COULD BE ...

Nov 9, 2008 Electrical System

I BOUGHT MY 2001 LESABRE NEW AND HAVE HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE HEAT IN THE RADIO AND CRUISE CONTROLS AND SYSTEM BOTH IN THE DASH AND ON THE STEERING WHEEL. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN EXCESSIVELY HOT. WHEN I ASKED ABOUT THIS HEAT IN THE CONTROLS AT THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS SIMPLY INFORMED THAT NOTHING COULD BE ...

Oct 25, 2008 Visibility 50,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE WINDOW REGULATOR JUST WENT OUT. I HAD IT REPAIRED AT THE DEALERSHIP COSTING 450. I THEN DID RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. HAVING TO REPLACE THE REGULATOR AT 50,000 IS RIDICULOUS. IT IS A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR WHEN I SHOULD EXPECT TO RE...

Oct 25, 2008 Visibility 50,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE WINDOW REGULATOR JUST WENT OUT. I HAD IT REPAIRED AT THE DEALERSHIP COSTING 450. I THEN DID RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. HAVING TO REPLACE THE REGULATOR AT 50,000 IS RIDICULOUS. IT IS A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR WHEN I SHOULD EXPECT TO RE...

Oct 10, 2008 Electrical System 24,000 mi

JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN FLORIDA AND DROVE IT BACK TO MASSACHUSETTS. WHILE TUNING IN THE RADIO, I NOTICED THAT THE RADIO/CASSETTE AREA WAS "HOT", VERY HOT....I SHUT THE RADIO OFF AND CONTINUED TO MONITOR THE RADIO SECTION BY FEELING IT. IT STAYED HOT! THE RADIO COMPONENTS ON THE STEERING WHEEL...

Oct 10, 2008 Electrical System 24,000 mi

JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN FLORIDA AND DROVE IT BACK TO MASSACHUSETTS. WHILE TUNING IN THE RADIO, I NOTICED THAT THE RADIO/CASSETTE AREA WAS "HOT", VERY HOT....I SHUT THE RADIO OFF AND CONTINUED TO MONITOR THE RADIO SECTION BY FEELING IT. IT STAYED HOT! THE RADIO COMPONENTS ON THE STEERING WHEEL...

Oct 4, 2008 Visibility 45,000 mi

ALL FOUR WINDOW REGULATORS ON MY BUICK LESABRE LTD. HAVE FAILED A LEAST ONCE. BOUGHT NEW IN 2001. NOW RIGHT FRONT WINDOW IS INTERMITTENT. MAY WORK MAY NOT? THESE PARTS ARE MADE IN KOREA. SO MUCH FOR OUTSOURCING. ALL 2000 TO 2005 BUICKS HAVE DEFECTIVE WINDOW REGULATORS & NEED TO BE RECALLED. COST $5...

Oct 4, 2008 Visibility 45,000 mi

ALL FOUR WINDOW REGULATORS ON MY BUICK LESABRE LTD. HAVE FAILED A LEAST ONCE. BOUGHT NEW IN 2001. NOW RIGHT FRONT WINDOW IS INTERMITTENT. MAY WORK MAY NOT? THESE PARTS ARE MADE IN KOREA. SO MUCH FOR OUTSOURCING. ALL 2000 TO 2005 BUICKS HAVE DEFECTIVE WINDOW REGULATORS & NEED TO BE RECALLED. COST $5...

Sep 9, 2008 Visibility 139,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR POWER WINDOW IN MY 2001 BUICK LESABRE BROKE. AFTER RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM, THERE SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL BUICK LESABRES FROM 2000 AND 2001. THIS IS THE FIRST, BUT I DOUBT IT WILL BE THE LAST. *TR

Sep 9, 2008 Visibility 139,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR POWER WINDOW IN MY 2001 BUICK LESABRE BROKE. AFTER RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM, THERE SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL BUICK LESABRES FROM 2000 AND 2001. THIS IS THE FIRST, BUT I DOUBT IT WILL BE THE LAST. *TR

Aug 28, 2008 Visibility 53,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 2 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT OPERATE. AFTERWARDS, THE WINDOW WENT DOWN AND WOULD NOT ROLL BACK UP. THE WINDOW WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 53,000. UPDATED 10/30/08. *LJ UPDATED 10/30...

Aug 28, 2008 Visibility 53,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 2 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT OPERATE. AFTERWARDS, THE WINDOW WENT DOWN AND WOULD NOT ROLL BACK UP. THE WINDOW WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 53,000. UPDATED 10/30/08. *LJ UPDATED 10/30...

Aug 15, 2008 Visibility 42,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. THE WINDOWS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE SEPARATE TIMES AND NOW THE FOURTH WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. T...

Aug 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. THE WINDOWS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE SEPARATE TIMES AND NOW THE FOURTH WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. T...

Aug 15, 2008 Visibility 42,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. THE WINDOWS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE SEPARATE TIMES AND NOW THE FOURTH WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. T...

Aug 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. THE WINDOWS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE SEPARATE TIMES AND NOW THE FOURTH WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. T...

Aug 5, 2008 Visibility 57,345 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED. LEFT REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED TO RETURN WINDOW TO A CLOSED POSITION. TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE WAS 99 DEGREES F. COULD NOT SECURE VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE PREVALENT AMONG THIS FAMILY OF GM VEHICLES. REPAIR COSTS ARE EXORBITANT WHEN THE FAULT ...

Aug 5, 2008 Visibility 57,345 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED. LEFT REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED TO RETURN WINDOW TO A CLOSED POSITION. TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE WAS 99 DEGREES F. COULD NOT SECURE VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE PREVALENT AMONG THIS FAMILY OF GM VEHICLES. REPAIR COSTS ARE EXORBITANT WHEN THE FAULT ...

Jul 19, 2008 Visibility 28,000 mi

POWER WINDOWS ON 2001 BUICK LESABRE KEEP FAILING. I GO TO ROLL A WINDOW DOWN, I HEAR A "CRUNCHING" NOISE, AND THE WINDOW WILL NOT EITHER GO BACK UP, OR IT GOES HALFWAY UP AND STOPS. I HAVE REPLACED 3 WINDOWS TO DATE ON A CAR THAT ONLY HAS 28,000 MILES ON IT. IT COSTS 400-600 TO REPLACE EACH WINDO...

Jul 19, 2008 Visibility 28,000 mi

POWER WINDOWS ON 2001 BUICK LESABRE KEEP FAILING. I GO TO ROLL A WINDOW DOWN, I HEAR A "CRUNCHING" NOISE, AND THE WINDOW WILL NOT EITHER GO BACK UP, OR IT GOES HALFWAY UP AND STOPS. I HAVE REPLACED 3 WINDOWS TO DATE ON A CAR THAT ONLY HAS 28,000 MILES ON IT. IT COSTS 400-600 TO REPLACE EACH WINDO...

Jul 11, 2008 Fuel System, Other

EVER SINCE I GOT MY CAR, A 2001 BUICK LESABRE, IN APPROX 2006 I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE GAS GAGE, I CAN'T TRUST IT, IT GOES UP AND DOWN, I HAVE SEEN ON THE NET THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 11, 2008 Fuel System, Other

EVER SINCE I GOT MY CAR, A 2001 BUICK LESABRE, IN APPROX 2006 I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE GAS GAGE, I CAN'T TRUST IT, IT GOES UP AND DOWN, I HAVE SEEN ON THE NET THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Jun 6, 2008 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS WILL NOT ROLL UP AND WHEN PUSHED UP CONTINUE TO ROLL BACK DOWN. THIS HAS BEEN REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES. THERE IS ENOUGH COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS DEFECT THAT THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL AND THE SOURCE OF THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE SOLVED INSTEAD OF SAYING THAT IT CANNOT BE REPAIRED TO LAST. I THINK...

Jun 6, 2008 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS WILL NOT ROLL UP AND WHEN PUSHED UP CONTINUE TO ROLL BACK DOWN. THIS HAS BEEN REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES. THERE IS ENOUGH COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS DEFECT THAT THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL AND THE SOURCE OF THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE SOLVED INSTEAD OF SAYING THAT IT CANNOT BE REPAIRED TO LAST. I THINK...

May 23, 2008 Visibility 58,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WINDOW REGULATOR MALFUNCTIONED. MY DAUGHTER WAS IN HER CHILD SEAT AND IT WAS POURING RAIN. I HAD TO PULL OVER, MANUALLY PULL THE WINDOW UP AND FROM THERE I HAD TO GET A NEW WINDOW REGULATOR ONLINE AND INSTALL IT MYSELF. I'VE READ ABOUT NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS WITH THE BUICK LE...

May 23, 2008 Visibility 58,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WINDOW REGULATOR MALFUNCTIONED. MY DAUGHTER WAS IN HER CHILD SEAT AND IT WAS POURING RAIN. I HAD TO PULL OVER, MANUALLY PULL THE WINDOW UP AND FROM THERE I HAD TO GET A NEW WINDOW REGULATOR ONLINE AND INSTALL IT MYSELF. I'VE READ ABOUT NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS WITH THE BUICK LE...

May 22, 2008 Visibility 66,892 mi

I HAVE A 2001 BUICK LASABRE THAT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE WINDOW REGULATOR IN TWO WINDOWS AND NOW THE THIRD WINDOW IS BROKEN. IN JULY 2006 THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WINDOW QUIT WORKING, AND IN APRIL 2007 THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER WINDOW QUIT WORKING. EACH OF THESE WINDOWS COST OVER $500 TO REPAIR. ...

May 22, 2008 Visibility 66,892 mi

I HAVE A 2001 BUICK LASABRE THAT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE WINDOW REGULATOR IN TWO WINDOWS AND NOW THE THIRD WINDOW IS BROKEN. IN JULY 2006 THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WINDOW QUIT WORKING, AND IN APRIL 2007 THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER WINDOW QUIT WORKING. EACH OF THESE WINDOWS COST OVER $500 TO REPAIR. ...

May 2, 2008 Visibility 62,945 mi

THE RIGHT FRONT WINDOW JUST FAILED TO ROLL UP. WHEN I CHECKED THE INTERNET I SAW THAT THE REGULATOR ON THE WINDOWS OF THE BUICK 2001 WERE DEFECTIVE SO THAT THERE WERE MANY, MANY REPORTS THAT THE WINDOW REGULATORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT APPROX. $400 PER WINDOW. BUICK REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. ...

May 2, 2008 Visibility 62,945 mi

THE RIGHT FRONT WINDOW JUST FAILED TO ROLL UP. WHEN I CHECKED THE INTERNET I SAW THAT THE REGULATOR ON THE WINDOWS OF THE BUICK 2001 WERE DEFECTIVE SO THAT THERE WERE MANY, MANY REPORTS THAT THE WINDOW REGULATORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT APPROX. $400 PER WINDOW. BUICK REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. ...

May 2, 2008 Visibility 62,945 mi

THE RIGHT FRONT WINDOW JUST FAILED TO ROLL UP. WHEN I CHECKED THE INTERNET I SAW THAT THE REGULATOR ON THE WINDOWS OF THE BUICK 2001 WERE DEFECTIVE SO THAT THERE WERE MANY, MANY REPORTS THAT THE WINDOW REGULATORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT APPROX. $400 PER WINDOW. BUICK REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. ...

May 2, 2008 Visibility 62,945 mi

THE RIGHT FRONT WINDOW JUST FAILED TO ROLL UP. WHEN I CHECKED THE INTERNET I SAW THAT THE REGULATOR ON THE WINDOWS OF THE BUICK 2001 WERE DEFECTIVE SO THAT THERE WERE MANY, MANY REPORTS THAT THE WINDOW REGULATORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT APPROX. $400 PER WINDOW. BUICK REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. ...

May 1, 2008 Exterior Lighting 35,771 mi

WHEN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS DEPRESSED, IT STAYS IN! IE., IT DOES NOT POP BACK OUT LIKE IT SHOULD. EVERY TIME I LEAVE THE CAR, IT TAKES 20 MINUTES FOR THE HEADLIGHT TO GO OUT AUTOMATICALLY. NOTE: I TRIED TO CHECK ON RECALLS ON YOUR WEB SITE, BUT IT DOES NOT SHOW LESABRE AS ONE OF THE MODELS OF ...

May 1, 2008 Exterior Lighting 35,771 mi

WHEN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS DEPRESSED, IT STAYS IN! IE., IT DOES NOT POP BACK OUT LIKE IT SHOULD. EVERY TIME I LEAVE THE CAR, IT TAKES 20 MINUTES FOR THE HEADLIGHT TO GO OUT AUTOMATICALLY. NOTE: I TRIED TO CHECK ON RECALLS ON YOUR WEB SITE, BUT IT DOES NOT SHOW LESABRE AS ONE OF THE MODELS OF ...

Apr 18, 2008 Visibility 42,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO DOWN. I AM ASSUMING THE MOTOR IS DEFECTIVE. *TR

Apr 18, 2008 Visibility 42,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO DOWN. I AM ASSUMING THE MOTOR IS DEFECTIVE. *TR

Mar 30, 2008 Visibility 80,990 mi

LIKE DOZENS OF OTHERS REPORTING ON CARSURVEY.ORG MY 2001 (2000-2005) BUICK LE SABRE POWER WINDOWS ARE DEFECTIVE. A PLASTIC PART BREAKS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY INCLUDING MOTOR. DEALERS CHARGE $500 PLUS LABOR FOR EACH UNIT. I HAD A DEALER REPLACE THE RIGHT REAR ...

Mar 30, 2008 Visibility 80,990 mi

LIKE DOZENS OF OTHERS REPORTING ON CARSURVEY.ORG MY 2001 (2000-2005) BUICK LE SABRE POWER WINDOWS ARE DEFECTIVE. A PLASTIC PART BREAKS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY INCLUDING MOTOR. DEALERS CHARGE $500 PLUS LABOR FOR EACH UNIT. I HAD A DEALER REPLACE THE RIGHT REAR ...

Mar 27, 2008 Visibility

BOTH REAR WINDOWS FAILED TO GO UP. ONE WINDOW BROKE LAST SPRING AND THE OTHER BROKE SHORTLY THEREAFTER. WE INQUIRED FROM A LOCAL DEALER THE COST TO HAVE THE REGULATORS REPAIRED AND WERE TOLD THE PRICE WOULD BE APPROX. $400 PER WINDOW THEREFORE WE HAVE NOT HAD THEM REPAIRED. THE FRONT PASSENGER WI...

Mar 27, 2008 Visibility

BOTH REAR WINDOWS FAILED TO GO UP. ONE WINDOW BROKE LAST SPRING AND THE OTHER BROKE SHORTLY THEREAFTER. WE INQUIRED FROM A LOCAL DEALER THE COST TO HAVE THE REGULATORS REPAIRED AND WERE TOLD THE PRICE WOULD BE APPROX. $400 PER WINDOW THEREFORE WE HAVE NOT HAD THEM REPAIRED. THE FRONT PASSENGER WI...

Mar 2, 2008 Steering

STEERING WAS INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT OVER A NUMBER OF MONTHS. BUICK DEALERSHIP CHECKED AND FOUND THE POWER STEERING UNIT WAS LEAKING. POWER STEERING UNIT WAS REPLACED AT COST OF $869. *TR

Mar 2, 2008 Steering

STEERING WAS INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT OVER A NUMBER OF MONTHS. BUICK DEALERSHIP CHECKED AND FOUND THE POWER STEERING UNIT WAS LEAKING. POWER STEERING UNIT WAS REPLACED AT COST OF $869. *TR

Jan 2, 2008 Visibility

3RD INCIDENT OF ELECTRONIC WINDOW FAILURE -- BOTH BACK SEAT WINDOWS MOTORS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER WINDOW BROKE 12/31/07. THE CAR HAS 36,304 MILES ON IT. THIS IS IN ADDITION TO THE CRUISE CONTROL BREAKING AT LESS THAN 18,000 MILES.*CN

Jan 2, 2008 Visibility

3RD INCIDENT OF ELECTRONIC WINDOW FAILURE -- BOTH BACK SEAT WINDOWS MOTORS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER WINDOW BROKE 12/31/07. THE CAR HAS 36,304 MILES ON IT. THIS IS IN ADDITION TO THE CRUISE CONTROL BREAKING AT LESS THAN 18,000 MILES.*CN

Dec 3, 2007 Visibility

MY LEFT REAR WINDOW IN MY 2001 BUICK LESABRE MADE A LOUD NOISE AND THEN SLID DOWN AND WILL NO LONGER RAISE UP. BECAUSE I CANNOT KEEP THE WINDOW UP, THIS HAS BECOME DISTRACTING AND HAS LED TO WATER GETTING IN THE CAR IN BAD WEATHER, WHICH COULD LEAD TO MOLD AND HEALTH PROBLEMS. *TR

Dec 3, 2007 Visibility

MY LEFT REAR WINDOW IN MY 2001 BUICK LESABRE MADE A LOUD NOISE AND THEN SLID DOWN AND WILL NO LONGER RAISE UP. BECAUSE I CANNOT KEEP THE WINDOW UP, THIS HAS BECOME DISTRACTING AND HAS LED TO WATER GETTING IN THE CAR IN BAD WEATHER, WHICH COULD LEAD TO MOLD AND HEALTH PROBLEMS. *TR

Nov 14, 2007 Visibility 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, BEGINNING ON DECEMBER 6, 2006, THE WINDOW SUDDENLY DROPPED WHEN IT WAS BEING ROLLED UP. ON EACH OCCASION, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACING THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR. THE FIRST RE...

Nov 14, 2007 Visibility 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, BEGINNING ON DECEMBER 6, 2006, THE WINDOW SUDDENLY DROPPED WHEN IT WAS BEING ROLLED UP. ON EACH OCCASION, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACING THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR. THE FIRST RE...

Nov 13, 2007 Visibility 39,271 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO CLOSE AFTER THEY WERE OPENED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR CAUSED THE FAILURE AND HE MADE THE REPAIR. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR LATER, THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE D...

Nov 13, 2007 Visibility 39,271 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO CLOSE AFTER THEY WERE OPENED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR CAUSED THE FAILURE AND HE MADE THE REPAIR. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR LATER, THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE D...

Nov 10, 2007 Visibility 97,000 mi

NOTICED DRIVER SIDE REAR WINDOW WAS DOWN ON THURSDAY 11/1/07. TRIED TO CLOSE IT, BUT CONTROL DIDN'T WORK AND WINDOW KEPT SLIDING DOWN INTO THE DOOR. WAS ABLE TO PULL UP AND TAPE SHUT UNTIL REPAIR. ON SUNDAY 11/4/07 THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW WAS DOWN AND WOULDN'T GO UP. THE REAR WINDOWS ARE NEVER L...

Nov 10, 2007 Visibility 97,000 mi

NOTICED DRIVER SIDE REAR WINDOW WAS DOWN ON THURSDAY 11/1/07. TRIED TO CLOSE IT, BUT CONTROL DIDN'T WORK AND WINDOW KEPT SLIDING DOWN INTO THE DOOR. WAS ABLE TO PULL UP AND TAPE SHUT UNTIL REPAIR. ON SUNDAY 11/4/07 THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW WAS DOWN AND WOULDN'T GO UP. THE REAR WINDOWS ARE NEVER L...

Nov 7, 2007 Visibility 57,415 mi

BACK REAR WINDOW ON DRIVERS SIDE OF BUICK LASABEL 2001 JUST DROPPED DOWN WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEMS. I WAS TOLD BY MECHANICS AND OTHER INDIVIDUAL WHO HAVE BUICKS THAT THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH BUICKS AND THAT THIS IS NOT AN ODD OCCURRENCE. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT I HAD ...

Nov 7, 2007 Visibility 57,415 mi

BACK REAR WINDOW ON DRIVERS SIDE OF BUICK LASABEL 2001 JUST DROPPED DOWN WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEMS. I WAS TOLD BY MECHANICS AND OTHER INDIVIDUAL WHO HAVE BUICKS THAT THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH BUICKS AND THAT THIS IS NOT AN ODD OCCURRENCE. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT I HAD ...

Sep 30, 2007 Visibility

THIS COMPLAINT RELATES TO THE WINDOW PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH BUICK LESABRES -- THE FACT THE WINDOW MECHANISM FAILS, IN OUR CASE BOTH REAR WINDOWS, AND MUST BE REPLACED AT COSTS GREATER THAN $400. WE HAD 34,00 MILES ON THE CAR AT TIME OF 1ST FAILURE. ALSO, OUR CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AT 17,000 MILES...

Sep 30, 2007 Visibility

THIS COMPLAINT RELATES TO THE WINDOW PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH BUICK LESABRES -- THE FACT THE WINDOW MECHANISM FAILS, IN OUR CASE BOTH REAR WINDOWS, AND MUST BE REPLACED AT COSTS GREATER THAN $400. WE HAD 34,00 MILES ON THE CAR AT TIME OF 1ST FAILURE. ALSO, OUR CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AT 17,000 MILES...

Sep 19, 2007 Visibility 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THREE POWER WINDOWS FAILED AND WERE REPAIRED AT HIS EXPENSE. THE REPAIR COSTS FOR EACH WINDOW RANGED FROM $450 TO $500. ON JUNE 1, 2006, THE CONTACT OPENED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW AND IT WOULD NOT CLOSE. ON JULY 1, 2006, THE ...

Sep 19, 2007 Visibility 20,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE DRIVER SIDE REAR AND FRONT PASSENGER POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO CLOSE AFTER THEY WERE OPENED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AND REPLACED THE REGULATORS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,500 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 21,000.

Sep 19, 2007 Visibility 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THREE POWER WINDOWS FAILED AND WERE REPAIRED AT HIS EXPENSE. THE REPAIR COSTS FOR EACH WINDOW RANGED FROM $450 TO $500. ON JUNE 1, 2006, THE CONTACT OPENED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW AND IT WOULD NOT CLOSE. ON JULY 1, 2006, THE ...

Sep 19, 2007 Visibility 20,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE DRIVER SIDE REAR AND FRONT PASSENGER POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO CLOSE AFTER THEY WERE OPENED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AND REPLACED THE REGULATORS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,500 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 21,000.

Sep 12, 2007 Visibility 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE CONTACT SUDDENLY HEARD A SLIDING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE LOOKED BACK AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WINDOW SLID DOWN AND WAS UNABLE TO ROLL BACK UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STA...

Sep 12, 2007 Visibility 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE CONTACT SUDDENLY HEARD A SLIDING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE LOOKED BACK AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WINDOW SLID DOWN AND WAS UNABLE TO ROLL BACK UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STA...

Sep 11, 2007 Visibility 40,000 mi

BOTH REAR WINDOWS HAVE SLID DOWN FOR NO REASON, AND WILL NOT GO BACK UP ON MY 2001 BUICK LESABRE, I HAVE CHECKED WITH THE BUICK GARAGE, AND THEY WANT OVER $1500. TO REPAIR THEM. THIS HAPPENED WHEN THERE WAS ONLY 42,000 MILES ON THE CAR. *JB UPDATED 01-16-08. *KB THE CONSUMER HAS NOT HAD THE WINDO...

Sep 11, 2007 Visibility 40,000 mi

BOTH REAR WINDOWS HAVE SLID DOWN FOR NO REASON, AND WILL NOT GO BACK UP ON MY 2001 BUICK LESABRE, I HAVE CHECKED WITH THE BUICK GARAGE, AND THEY WANT OVER $1500. TO REPAIR THEM. THIS HAPPENED WHEN THERE WAS ONLY 42,000 MILES ON THE CAR. *JB UPDATED 01-16-08. *KB THE CONSUMER HAS NOT HAD THE WINDO...

Sep 5, 2007 Structure 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS SEPARATING FROM THE WINDSHIELD. THE FAILURE BEGAN TWO YEARS AGO AT THE DRIVER SIDE AND HAS NOW EXTENDED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE DASHBOARD IS ALSO BUCKLING, CRUMBLING, AND WARPED. THE WEATHER MAY BE A FACTOR. ...

Sep 5, 2007 Structure 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS SEPARATING FROM THE WINDSHIELD. THE FAILURE BEGAN TWO YEARS AGO AT THE DRIVER SIDE AND HAS NOW EXTENDED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE DASHBOARD IS ALSO BUCKLING, CRUMBLING, AND WARPED. THE WEATHER MAY BE A FACTOR. ...

Sep 4, 2007 Visibility

2001 BUICK LESABRE REAR WINDOW FELL WHEN ROLLED DOWN. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE REAR WINDOW FELL WHEN HE TRIED TO ROLL IT DOWN. MECHANIC TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE POWER WINDOWS WERE BROKEN. *KB

Sep 4, 2007 Visibility

2001 BUICK LESABRE REAR WINDOW FELL WHEN ROLLED DOWN. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE REAR WINDOW FELL WHEN HE TRIED TO ROLL IT DOWN. MECHANIC TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE POWER WINDOWS WERE BROKEN. *KB

Aug 28, 2007 Visibility 45,104 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATORS THAT ALLOW THE WINDOWS TO ROLL UP AND DOWN HAVE FAILED. THE FIRST THREE REGULATORS WERE REPLACED ON APRIL 2, 2004 AND THE LAST ONE WAS REPLACED ON OCTOBER 8, 2004. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT REFUS...

Aug 28, 2007 Visibility 45,104 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATORS THAT ALLOW THE WINDOWS TO ROLL UP AND DOWN HAVE FAILED. THE FIRST THREE REGULATORS WERE REPLACED ON APRIL 2, 2004 AND THE LAST ONE WAS REPLACED ON OCTOBER 8, 2004. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT REFUS...

Aug 27, 2007 Seats Fire 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A HOLE WAS BURNED IN THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT THE SIZE OF A DIME. HE THEN NOTICED THAT THE PANTS HE WORE THAT NIGHT HAD A HOLE THE SIZE OF A PENCIL ERASER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE HEATING ELEMENT SHOR...

Aug 27, 2007 Seats Fire 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A HOLE WAS BURNED IN THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT THE SIZE OF A DIME. HE THEN NOTICED THAT THE PANTS HE WORE THAT NIGHT HAD A HOLE THE SIZE OF A PENCIL ERASER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE HEATING ELEMENT SHOR...

Aug 24, 2007 Visibility 114,500 mi

THE BACK WINDOWS IN A 2001 BUICK LESABRE WONT GO UP AND SLIP DOWN AND I HAVE RESEARCHED HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS AND I KNOW THERE MUST BE THOUSANDS. THE WIRES GET TANGLED AND THE PLASTIC PARTS BREAK AND CANNOT HOLD THE PRESSURE .THIS IS A SERIOUS FLAW ON THE POWER WINDOWS AND MUST BECOME A NATION WIDE...

Aug 24, 2007 Visibility 114,500 mi

THE BACK WINDOWS IN A 2001 BUICK LESABRE WONT GO UP AND SLIP DOWN AND I HAVE RESEARCHED HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS AND I KNOW THERE MUST BE THOUSANDS. THE WIRES GET TANGLED AND THE PLASTIC PARTS BREAK AND CANNOT HOLD THE PRESSURE .THIS IS A SERIOUS FLAW ON THE POWER WINDOWS AND MUST BECOME A NATION WIDE...

Aug 24, 2007 Visibility 114,500 mi

THE BACK WINDOWS IN A 2001 BUICK LESABRE WONT GO UP AND SLIP DOWN AND I HAVE RESEARCHED HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS AND I KNOW THERE MUST BE THOUSANDS. THE WIRES GET TANGLED AND THE PLASTIC PARTS BREAK AND CANNOT HOLD THE PRESSURE .THIS IS A SERIOUS FLAW ON THE POWER WINDOWS AND MUST BECOME A NATION WIDE...

Aug 24, 2007 Visibility 114,500 mi

THE BACK WINDOWS IN A 2001 BUICK LESABRE WONT GO UP AND SLIP DOWN AND I HAVE RESEARCHED HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS AND I KNOW THERE MUST BE THOUSANDS. THE WIRES GET TANGLED AND THE PLASTIC PARTS BREAK AND CANNOT HOLD THE PRESSURE .THIS IS A SERIOUS FLAW ON THE POWER WINDOWS AND MUST BECOME A NATION WIDE...

Aug 16, 2007 Visibility 113,000 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE. I TOO HAVE HAD 3 REGULATOR FAILURES. 2 WERE COVERED UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY PLAN. THE 3RD JUST OCCURRED. WHY HASN'T' THERE BEEN A RECALL?? *JB

Aug 16, 2007 Visibility 113,000 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE. I TOO HAVE HAD 3 REGULATOR FAILURES. 2 WERE COVERED UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY PLAN. THE 3RD JUST OCCURRED. WHY HASN'T' THERE BEEN A RECALL?? *JB

Aug 2, 2007 Visibility

I OWN A 2001 BUICK LESABRE AND BOTH THE BACK WINDOWS HAVE FALLEN DOWN INTO DOOR. *TR

Aug 2, 2007 Visibility

I OWN A 2001 BUICK LESABRE AND BOTH THE BACK WINDOWS HAVE FALLEN DOWN INTO DOOR. *TR

Jul 19, 2007 Visibility

WINDOW REGULATORS ON 2000-2001 BUICKS ARE FAULTY. I HAVE HAD TWO GO OUT AND THE COST IS $450 PER WINDOW. MANY MANY PEOPLE I TALK TO HAVE THE SAME THING HAPPEN WITH THEIR BUICK'S. EVEN THE REPAIR SHOP LAUGHS ABOUT IT AND SAYS THEY ARE JUNK. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ISSUED. THE WINDOWS GO DOWN AND S...

Jul 19, 2007 Visibility

WINDOW REGULATORS ON 2000-2001 BUICKS ARE FAULTY. I HAVE HAD TWO GO OUT AND THE COST IS $450 PER WINDOW. MANY MANY PEOPLE I TALK TO HAVE THE SAME THING HAPPEN WITH THEIR BUICK'S. EVEN THE REPAIR SHOP LAUGHS ABOUT IT AND SAYS THEY ARE JUNK. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ISSUED. THE WINDOWS GO DOWN AND S...

Jul 16, 2007 Visibility 60,000 mi

I OWN TWO 2001 BUICKS - A CENTURY AND A LE SABRE. OVER THE PAST TEN MONTHS, THREE POWER WINDOWS ON THE CENTURY HAVE FAILED, AND TWO IN THE LESABRE. MOST SIMPLY OPENED BY THEMSELVES, WHILE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AND NO LONGER RESPONDED TO THE CONTROLS. SEVERAL WERE STUCK HALFWAY DOWN AND DID NOT GO UP ...

Jul 16, 2007 Visibility 60,000 mi

I OWN TWO 2001 BUICKS - A CENTURY AND A LE SABRE. OVER THE PAST TEN MONTHS, THREE POWER WINDOWS ON THE CENTURY HAVE FAILED, AND TWO IN THE LESABRE. MOST SIMPLY OPENED BY THEMSELVES, WHILE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AND NO LONGER RESPONDED TO THE CONTROLS. SEVERAL WERE STUCK HALFWAY DOWN AND DID NOT GO UP ...

Jun 20, 2007 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE 2001 BUICK LESABRE HOME THE CAR BEGAN TO MAKE A HIGH PITCH WHINE AND GRINDING NOISE. AT THE SAME TIME THE CAR WOULD NOT GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO TRANSMISSION SHOP, AND I LEARNED THAT THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. I WAS TOLD IT WAS METAL FATIGUE, AND WHE...

Jun 20, 2007 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE 2001 BUICK LESABRE HOME THE CAR BEGAN TO MAKE A HIGH PITCH WHINE AND GRINDING NOISE. AT THE SAME TIME THE CAR WOULD NOT GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO TRANSMISSION SHOP, AND I LEARNED THAT THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. I WAS TOLD IT WAS METAL FATIGUE, AND WHE...

Jun 4, 2007 Visibility 36,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. WHEN THE CONTACT CLICKS THE WINDOW SWITCH, THE WINDOWS ROLL DOWN BUT FAIL TO ROLL UP. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 73,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.

Jun 4, 2007 Visibility 36,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. WHEN THE CONTACT CLICKS THE WINDOW SWITCH, THE WINDOWS ROLL DOWN BUT FAIL TO ROLL UP. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 73,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.

May 25, 2007 Electrical System 36,000 mi

WINDOW MOTORS ON ALL FOUR DOORS HAVE QUIT WORKING OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS. WE HAVE THREE REPLACED AND NOW TWO MORE ARE BROKEN FOR A GRAND TOTAL OF FIVE WINDOW MOTORS. LOCAL DEALER HAS BECOME USELESS ON THIS MATTER AND NEITHER GM NOR THE BUICK DIVISION HAVE RESPONDED TO MULTIPLE INQUIRIES. WE HAVE A...

May 25, 2007 Electrical System 36,000 mi

WINDOW MOTORS ON ALL FOUR DOORS HAVE QUIT WORKING OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS. WE HAVE THREE REPLACED AND NOW TWO MORE ARE BROKEN FOR A GRAND TOTAL OF FIVE WINDOW MOTORS. LOCAL DEALER HAS BECOME USELESS ON THIS MATTER AND NEITHER GM NOR THE BUICK DIVISION HAVE RESPONDED TO MULTIPLE INQUIRIES. WE HAVE A...

May 22, 2007 Visibility 88,604 mi

POWER WINDOW DOES NOT GO UP AT 88,000 MILES. THIS IS THE 3RD WINDOW TO BREAK, WITH EACH REPAIR COSTING APPROXIMATELY $400. BOTH REAR WINDOWS BROKE, WHICH ARE HARDLY USED. *AK

May 22, 2007 Visibility 88,604 mi

POWER WINDOW DOES NOT GO UP AT 88,000 MILES. THIS IS THE 3RD WINDOW TO BREAK, WITH EACH REPAIR COSTING APPROXIMATELY $400. BOTH REAR WINDOWS BROKE, WHICH ARE HARDLY USED. *AK

Apr 26, 2007 Power Train 112,000 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE/TRANSMISSION TORE UP 2007/I HAVE TALKED WITH SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD MY CAR SERVICED REGULARLY/COMPLETE SERVICE EVERYTIME/ALL FLUIDS. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE IT REBUILT AT A COST OF $1200.00. A CAR SUCH AS THIS IS NOT ...

Apr 26, 2007 Power Train 112,000 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE/TRANSMISSION TORE UP 2007/I HAVE TALKED WITH SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD MY CAR SERVICED REGULARLY/COMPLETE SERVICE EVERYTIME/ALL FLUIDS. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE IT REBUILT AT A COST OF $1200.00. A CAR SUCH AS THIS IS NOT ...

Apr 2, 2007 Seat Belts 17,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 25 MPH THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WHICH WAS MADE OF PLASTIC SPLIT IN HALF WHEN HE TURNED HIS BODY AROUND TO VIEW TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY A DEALER/MECHANIC. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000. *AK

Apr 2, 2007 Seat Belts 17,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 25 MPH THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WHICH WAS MADE OF PLASTIC SPLIT IN HALF WHEN HE TURNED HIS BODY AROUND TO VIEW TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY A DEALER/MECHANIC. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000. *AK

Mar 27, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

THROTTLE VALVE PLATE STICKING. THE GAS PEDAL HAS TO BE STEPPED ON HARD WHEN YOU FIRST START UP AFTER SETTING A WHILE. I'M TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE UNIT USES ON MANY OF THEIR VEHICLES MINE IS ON A 2001 BUICK LESABRE WITH A 3800 ENGINE. WALDECKER PONTIAC, BRIGHTON, MI TOLD ME THIS IT...

Mar 27, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

THROTTLE VALVE PLATE STICKING. THE GAS PEDAL HAS TO BE STEPPED ON HARD WHEN YOU FIRST START UP AFTER SETTING A WHILE. I'M TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE UNIT USES ON MANY OF THEIR VEHICLES MINE IS ON A 2001 BUICK LESABRE WITH A 3800 ENGINE. WALDECKER PONTIAC, BRIGHTON, MI TOLD ME THIS IT...

Mar 27, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

THROTTLE VALVE PLATE STICKING. THE GAS PEDAL HAS TO BE STEPPED ON HARD WHEN YOU FIRST START UP AFTER SETTING A WHILE. I'M TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE UNIT USES ON MANY OF THEIR VEHICLES MINE IS ON A 2001 BUICK LESABRE WITH A 3800 ENGINE. WALDECKER PONTIAC, BRIGHTON, MI TOLD ME THIS IT...

Mar 27, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

THROTTLE VALVE PLATE STICKING. THE GAS PEDAL HAS TO BE STEPPED ON HARD WHEN YOU FIRST START UP AFTER SETTING A WHILE. I'M TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE UNIT USES ON MANY OF THEIR VEHICLES MINE IS ON A 2001 BUICK LESABRE WITH A 3800 ENGINE. WALDECKER PONTIAC, BRIGHTON, MI TOLD ME THIS IT...

Mar 23, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE'S ACCELERATION DECREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO REGAIN NORMAL ACCELERATION SEVERAL MOMENTS AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD BEEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND BACKFIRED WHILE IN MOTI...

Mar 23, 2007 Steering

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE'S ACCELERATION DECREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO REGAIN NORMAL ACCELERATION SEVERAL MOMENTS AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD BEEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND BACKFIRED WHILE IN MOTI...

Mar 23, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE'S ACCELERATION DECREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO REGAIN NORMAL ACCELERATION SEVERAL MOMENTS AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD BEEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND BACKFIRED WHILE IN MOTI...

Mar 23, 2007 Steering

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE'S ACCELERATION DECREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO REGAIN NORMAL ACCELERATION SEVERAL MOMENTS AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD BEEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND BACKFIRED WHILE IN MOTI...

Mar 18, 2007 Visibility 25,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 BUICK LE-SABRE. I HAVE HAD TWO POWER WINDOW REGULATERS FAIL AND IT WOULD HAVE COST ABOUT $500 EACH HAD I NOT HAD EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE CAR HAD ABOUT 25,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS NOT A COMMON PROBLEM. WHILE STANDING THERE, ANOTHER SERVICE REP. WAS TALKING TO A CUSTOMER A...

Mar 18, 2007 Visibility 25,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 BUICK LE-SABRE. I HAVE HAD TWO POWER WINDOW REGULATERS FAIL AND IT WOULD HAVE COST ABOUT $500 EACH HAD I NOT HAD EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE CAR HAD ABOUT 25,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS NOT A COMMON PROBLEM. WHILE STANDING THERE, ANOTHER SERVICE REP. WAS TALKING TO A CUSTOMER A...

Mar 1, 2007 Visibility 20,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LE-SABRE WITH A CURRENT ODOMETER READING OF 38000 MILES. THE CONTACT EXPLAINED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS TO REPLACE WINDOW REGULATORS OF THREE OF THE WINDOWS. THE FIRST REPAIR WAS OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. THE...

Mar 1, 2007 Equipment 20,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LE-SABRE WITH A CURRENT ODOMETER READING OF 38000 MILES. THE CONTACT EXPLAINED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS TO REPLACE WINDOW REGULATORS OF THREE OF THE WINDOWS. THE FIRST REPAIR WAS OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. THE...

Mar 1, 2007 Steering 20,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LE-SABRE WITH A CURRENT ODOMETER READING OF 38000 MILES. THE CONTACT EXPLAINED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS TO REPLACE WINDOW REGULATORS OF THREE OF THE WINDOWS. THE FIRST REPAIR WAS OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. THE...

Mar 1, 2007 Visibility 20,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LE-SABRE WITH A CURRENT ODOMETER READING OF 38000 MILES. THE CONTACT EXPLAINED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS TO REPLACE WINDOW REGULATORS OF THREE OF THE WINDOWS. THE FIRST REPAIR WAS OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. THE...

Mar 1, 2007 Equipment 20,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LE-SABRE WITH A CURRENT ODOMETER READING OF 38000 MILES. THE CONTACT EXPLAINED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS TO REPLACE WINDOW REGULATORS OF THREE OF THE WINDOWS. THE FIRST REPAIR WAS OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. THE...

Mar 1, 2007 Steering 20,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LE-SABRE WITH A CURRENT ODOMETER READING OF 38000 MILES. THE CONTACT EXPLAINED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS TO REPLACE WINDOW REGULATORS OF THREE OF THE WINDOWS. THE FIRST REPAIR WAS OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. THE...

Feb 27, 2007 Visibility 82,000 mi

THIS IS THE 25TH REPORT OF WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE ON 2001 BUICK LESABRE SEDANS. THIS WELL DOCUMENTED FACTORY DEFECT COSTS $400-$500 PER WINDOW TO REPLACE WITH THE SAME DEFECTIVE PART. THIS IS MY SECOND REAR WINDOW FAILURE ON THIS VEHICLE (BOTH REAR). TWO MORE WINDOWS TO GO TOTALING $1,600 (X MILL...

Feb 27, 2007 Visibility 82,000 mi

THIS IS THE 25TH REPORT OF WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE ON 2001 BUICK LESABRE SEDANS. THIS WELL DOCUMENTED FACTORY DEFECT COSTS $400-$500 PER WINDOW TO REPLACE WITH THE SAME DEFECTIVE PART. THIS IS MY SECOND REAR WINDOW FAILURE ON THIS VEHICLE (BOTH REAR). TWO MORE WINDOWS TO GO TOTALING $1,600 (X MILL...

Feb 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LA SABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL 03034 ON AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LEACHMAN BUICK IN BOWLING GREEN THE FIST WEEK OF FEBRUARY 2007 FOR SAFETY REPAIR, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE STATUS FOR THE ...

Feb 16, 2007 Power Train

2001 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED THAT HAD A SOLENOID IN THE TRANSMISSION FAIL**NAR**CC THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID IN THE RANSMISSION FAILED. *NM

Feb 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK LA SABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL 03034 ON AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LEACHMAN BUICK IN BOWLING GREEN THE FIST WEEK OF FEBRUARY 2007 FOR SAFETY REPAIR, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE STATUS FOR THE ...

Feb 16, 2007 Power Train

2001 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED THAT HAD A SOLENOID IN THE TRANSMISSION FAIL**NAR**CC THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID IN THE RANSMISSION FAILED. *NM

Feb 13, 2007 Visibility 30,000 mi

1. LOWERED ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW FOR VISIBILITY, WINDOW WAS SNOW COVERED 2.WINDOW WOULD NOT GO BACK UP, PUTTING REAR PASSENGER AT RISK FROM EXTERIOR DEBRIS. 3. ORDERED NEW REGULATOR. OLD REGULATOR WILL BE AVAILABLE. *NM

Feb 13, 2007 Visibility 30,000 mi

1. LOWERED ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW FOR VISIBILITY, WINDOW WAS SNOW COVERED 2.WINDOW WOULD NOT GO BACK UP, PUTTING REAR PASSENGER AT RISK FROM EXTERIOR DEBRIS. 3. ORDERED NEW REGULATOR. OLD REGULATOR WILL BE AVAILABLE. *NM

Jan 28, 2007 Tires 40,150 mi

I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO CONTACT YOUR DEPARTMENT SINCE NOV. OF LAST YEAR VIA THE US MAIL SYSTEM. EACH TIME MY LETTER HAS BEEN RETURNED. FIRST REASON WAS "NOT AT DOT HEADQUARTERS", THE SECOND REASON GIVEN WAS "INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION"..THE ADDRESS I HAVE BEEN GIVEN BY FOLKS ANSWERING YOUR PHONE NUMBER...

Jan 28, 2007 Tires 40,150 mi

I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO CONTACT YOUR DEPARTMENT SINCE NOV. OF LAST YEAR VIA THE US MAIL SYSTEM. EACH TIME MY LETTER HAS BEEN RETURNED. FIRST REASON WAS "NOT AT DOT HEADQUARTERS", THE SECOND REASON GIVEN WAS "INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION"..THE ADDRESS I HAVE BEEN GIVEN BY FOLKS ANSWERING YOUR PHONE NUMBER...

Nov 10, 2006 Visibility 72,300 mi

I OWN A 2001 BUICK LESABRE THAT HAS 72000 MILES ON IT. IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS BOTH REAR WINDOWS HAVE FALLEN DOWN WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. WE HAVE NO SMALL CHILDREN AND THE WINDOWS ARE USED EXTREMELY INFREQUENTLY. HAVE RESEARCHED THIS EQUIPMENT FAILURE ON THE INTERNET AND IT IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM THAT BU...

Nov 10, 2006 Visibility 72,300 mi

I OWN A 2001 BUICK LESABRE THAT HAS 72000 MILES ON IT. IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS BOTH REAR WINDOWS HAVE FALLEN DOWN WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. WE HAVE NO SMALL CHILDREN AND THE WINDOWS ARE USED EXTREMELY INFREQUENTLY. HAVE RESEARCHED THIS EQUIPMENT FAILURE ON THE INTERNET AND IT IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM THAT BU...

Nov 7, 2006 Visibility 132,526 mi

THE WINDOWS KEEP FALLING DOWN. THEY HAVE BEEN REPAIRED SEVEN TIMES AND THE SAME PIECE KEEPS BREAKING. NOW I ONLY HAVE ONE WINDOW THAT WORKS. *NM

Nov 7, 2006 Visibility 132,526 mi

THE WINDOWS KEEP FALLING DOWN. THEY HAVE BEEN REPAIRED SEVEN TIMES AND THE SAME PIECE KEEPS BREAKING. NOW I ONLY HAVE ONE WINDOW THAT WORKS. *NM

Oct 11, 2006 Visibility 75,000 mi

ALL FOUR OF MY WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED OVER A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS. MOST OF THE WINDOWS WERE RARELY USED. THESE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURES SEEM TO BE COMMON IN CERTAIN YEARS AND MODELS OF BUICK. THE PARTS AND LABOR TO REPAIR THE REGULATORS ARE VERY RIDICULOUS. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL ITEM OR...

Oct 11, 2006 Visibility 75,000 mi

ALL FOUR OF MY WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED OVER A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS. MOST OF THE WINDOWS WERE RARELY USED. THESE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURES SEEM TO BE COMMON IN CERTAIN YEARS AND MODELS OF BUICK. THE PARTS AND LABOR TO REPAIR THE REGULATORS ARE VERY RIDICULOUS. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL ITEM OR...

Oct 9, 2006 Visibility

THIS IS THE SECOND POSTING THAT I HAVE MADE IN AS LITTLE AS 4 WEEKS REGARDING REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR. I REPLACED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR APPROXIMATELY 4 WEEKS AGO AND NOW THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE REAR REGULATOR HAS FALLEN VICTIM TO THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THE PART IS WIT...

Oct 9, 2006 Visibility

THIS IS THE SECOND POSTING THAT I HAVE MADE IN AS LITTLE AS 4 WEEKS REGARDING REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR. I REPLACED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR APPROXIMATELY 4 WEEKS AGO AND NOW THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE REAR REGULATOR HAS FALLEN VICTIM TO THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THE PART IS WIT...

Oct 2, 2006 Visibility

REAR LEFT HAND SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR HAS FAILED ON OUR 2001 BUICK LESABRE--WE HAVE RESEARCHED AND FOUND THAT MANY OTHER LESABRE OWNERS HAVE HAD TO REPEATEDLY REPLACE SAME WINDOW REGULATOR (ON ALL 4 AND OFTEN MORE THAN ONCE) AND THE COST IS VERY HIGH TO DO SO. IT IS THE OPINION OF ALL THESE OWNERS AN...

Oct 2, 2006 Visibility

REAR LEFT HAND SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR HAS FAILED ON OUR 2001 BUICK LESABRE--WE HAVE RESEARCHED AND FOUND THAT MANY OTHER LESABRE OWNERS HAVE HAD TO REPEATEDLY REPLACE SAME WINDOW REGULATOR (ON ALL 4 AND OFTEN MORE THAN ONCE) AND THE COST IS VERY HIGH TO DO SO. IT IS THE OPINION OF ALL THESE OWNERS AN...

Sep 27, 2006 Visibility

MY BACK RIGHT POWER WINDOW ON MY 2001 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM DOES NOT ROLL UP. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE BACK LEFT WINDOW AT A COST OF $600-WHAT A RIP OFF BY BUICK-THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL-I HAVE READ 100'S OF COMMENTS REGARDING THIS SAME PROBLEM AND BUICK TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY--THIS SHOULD BE A RE...

Sep 27, 2006 Visibility

MY BACK RIGHT POWER WINDOW ON MY 2001 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM DOES NOT ROLL UP. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE BACK LEFT WINDOW AT A COST OF $600-WHAT A RIP OFF BY BUICK-THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL-I HAVE READ 100'S OF COMMENTS REGARDING THIS SAME PROBLEM AND BUICK TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY--THIS SHOULD BE A RE...

Sep 21, 2006 Steering

2001 BUICK LESABRE TIRE DEVELOPED A SLOW LEAK. UPON INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF THE LEAK MECHANIC NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH THE TIE RODS. *KB A NAIL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE TIRE. *JB

Sep 21, 2006 Steering

2001 BUICK LESABRE TIRE DEVELOPED A SLOW LEAK. UPON INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF THE LEAK MECHANIC NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH THE TIE RODS. *KB A NAIL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE TIRE. *JB

Sep 17, 2006 Visibility

BACK SEAT WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE WHILE TAKING CHILD TO PEDIATRICIAN DURING HAILSTORM. WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL UP AND I COULDN'T PULL IT UP. *JB

Sep 17, 2006 Visibility

BACK SEAT WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE WHILE TAKING CHILD TO PEDIATRICIAN DURING HAILSTORM. WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL UP AND I COULDN'T PULL IT UP. *JB

Sep 11, 2006 Visibility 42,000 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE (42K MILES) THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR AND MOTOR FAILED WITH THE WINDOW IN THE DOWN POSITION. THE DEALERSHIP WANTED TO CHARGE $330 FOR THE PART. I DECIDED TO FIX ON MY OWN BY ORDERING THE PART ONLINE FOR $100. I INSPECTED THE ORIGINAL AND NOTED THE USE OF PLASTIC TO ...

Sep 11, 2006 Visibility 42,000 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE (42K MILES) THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR AND MOTOR FAILED WITH THE WINDOW IN THE DOWN POSITION. THE DEALERSHIP WANTED TO CHARGE $330 FOR THE PART. I DECIDED TO FIX ON MY OWN BY ORDERING THE PART ONLINE FOR $100. I INSPECTED THE ORIGINAL AND NOTED THE USE OF PLASTIC TO ...

Aug 31, 2006 Visibility 64,000 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE, WINDOW REGULATOR ON FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR DRIVERS SIDE BROKE, CAUSING WINDOW GLASS TO DROP RAPIDLY. ON INSPECTION SAME PIECE BROKE ON BOTH, THE TOP PLASTIC GUIDE FOR THE REGULATOR MOTOR CABLE. INSTALLED AN AFTERMARKET PART AFTER FINDING OUT BUICK REPLACES REGULATOR WITH IDEN...

Aug 31, 2006 Visibility 64,000 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE, WINDOW REGULATOR ON FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR DRIVERS SIDE BROKE, CAUSING WINDOW GLASS TO DROP RAPIDLY. ON INSPECTION SAME PIECE BROKE ON BOTH, THE TOP PLASTIC GUIDE FOR THE REGULATOR MOTOR CABLE. INSTALLED AN AFTERMARKET PART AFTER FINDING OUT BUICK REPLACES REGULATOR WITH IDEN...

Jul 17, 2006 Unknown Or Other 12,700 mi

DASH PAD "MELTED" ACCORDING TO DEALER. COST OVER $800.00 TO REPLACE, ALTHOUGH VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY. *JB

Jul 17, 2006 Unknown Or Other 12,700 mi

DASH PAD "MELTED" ACCORDING TO DEALER. COST OVER $800.00 TO REPLACE, ALTHOUGH VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY. *JB

May 18, 2006 Visibility 45,051 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED BOTH REAR POWER WINDOWS WOULD NOT ROLL UP AND FAILED TO PROPERLY OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER AND THE POWER WINDOW MOTORS WERE REPLACED ON EACH REAR WINDOW WHICH CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 06/16/06. *JB

May 18, 2006 Visibility 45,051 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED BOTH REAR POWER WINDOWS WOULD NOT ROLL UP AND FAILED TO PROPERLY OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER AND THE POWER WINDOW MOTORS WERE REPLACED ON EACH REAR WINDOW WHICH CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 06/16/06. *JB

Apr 30, 2006 Seats 60,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 65000 MILES AFTER HAVING ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED ONCE. INITIALLY EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY TRIED TO BLAME ME FOR THE FAILURE BUT AFTER DEALER DISASSEMBLED TRANSMISSION FOR INSPECTION IT WAS COVERED. ALSO, HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD, RADIO ...

Apr 30, 2006 Electrical System 60,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 65000 MILES AFTER HAVING ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED ONCE. INITIALLY EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY TRIED TO BLAME ME FOR THE FAILURE BUT AFTER DEALER DISASSEMBLED TRANSMISSION FOR INSPECTION IT WAS COVERED. ALSO, HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD, RADIO ...

Apr 30, 2006 Power Train 60,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 65000 MILES AFTER HAVING ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED ONCE. INITIALLY EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY TRIED TO BLAME ME FOR THE FAILURE BUT AFTER DEALER DISASSEMBLED TRANSMISSION FOR INSPECTION IT WAS COVERED. ALSO, HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD, RADIO ...

Apr 30, 2006 Interior Lighting 60,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 65000 MILES AFTER HAVING ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED ONCE. INITIALLY EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY TRIED TO BLAME ME FOR THE FAILURE BUT AFTER DEALER DISASSEMBLED TRANSMISSION FOR INSPECTION IT WAS COVERED. ALSO, HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD, RADIO ...

Apr 30, 2006 Seats 60,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 65000 MILES AFTER HAVING ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED ONCE. INITIALLY EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY TRIED TO BLAME ME FOR THE FAILURE BUT AFTER DEALER DISASSEMBLED TRANSMISSION FOR INSPECTION IT WAS COVERED. ALSO, HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD, RADIO ...

Apr 30, 2006 Electrical System 60,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 65000 MILES AFTER HAVING ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED ONCE. INITIALLY EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY TRIED TO BLAME ME FOR THE FAILURE BUT AFTER DEALER DISASSEMBLED TRANSMISSION FOR INSPECTION IT WAS COVERED. ALSO, HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD, RADIO ...

Apr 30, 2006 Power Train 60,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 65000 MILES AFTER HAVING ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED ONCE. INITIALLY EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY TRIED TO BLAME ME FOR THE FAILURE BUT AFTER DEALER DISASSEMBLED TRANSMISSION FOR INSPECTION IT WAS COVERED. ALSO, HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD, RADIO ...

Apr 30, 2006 Interior Lighting 60,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 65000 MILES AFTER HAVING ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED ONCE. INITIALLY EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY TRIED TO BLAME ME FOR THE FAILURE BUT AFTER DEALER DISASSEMBLED TRANSMISSION FOR INSPECTION IT WAS COVERED. ALSO, HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD, RADIO ...

Apr 7, 2006 Electrical System 9,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IDLING AND EVENTUALLY FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FIVE OR SIX TIMES BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT START. ONCE A YEAR, FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS, THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR WERE REPLACED. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START AND ...

Apr 7, 2006 Electrical System 9,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IDLING AND EVENTUALLY FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FIVE OR SIX TIMES BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT START. ONCE A YEAR, FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS, THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR WERE REPLACED. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START AND ...

Apr 7, 2006 Electrical System 9,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IDLING AND EVENTUALLY FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FIVE OR SIX TIMES BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT START. ONCE A YEAR, FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS, THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR WERE REPLACED. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START AND ...

Apr 7, 2006 Electrical System 9,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IDLING AND EVENTUALLY FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FIVE OR SIX TIMES BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT START. ONCE A YEAR, FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS, THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR WERE REPLACED. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START AND ...

Mar 27, 2006 Power Train 39,559 mi

2001 LESABRE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. *TS ***NAR***

Mar 27, 2006 Power Train 39,559 mi

2001 LESABRE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. *TS ***NAR***

Mar 23, 2006 Visibility 57,330 mi

I FOUND THE REAR DRIVER'S WINDOW OPENED ON MY 2001 BUICK LASABRE AND I TRIED TO CLOSE USING THE ELECTRIC CONTROLS - IT WOULD NOT CLOSE. I ORIGINALLY THOUGHT VANDALISM BECAUSE I RARELY USE THAT WINDOW. I COULD PULL THE WINDOW UP WITH MY HANDS BUT IT WOULD SLIDE DOWN. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE WINDOW...

Mar 23, 2006 Visibility 57,330 mi

I FOUND THE REAR DRIVER'S WINDOW OPENED ON MY 2001 BUICK LASABRE AND I TRIED TO CLOSE USING THE ELECTRIC CONTROLS - IT WOULD NOT CLOSE. I ORIGINALLY THOUGHT VANDALISM BECAUSE I RARELY USE THAT WINDOW. I COULD PULL THE WINDOW UP WITH MY HANDS BUT IT WOULD SLIDE DOWN. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE WINDOW...

Mar 16, 2006 Electrical System 57,300 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR BRAKE, HAZARD WARNING AND SIGNAL LIGHTS ARE INOPERABLE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS ALERTED BUT NO APPOINTMENT HAS BEEN MADE.

Mar 16, 2006 Electrical System 57,300 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR BRAKE, HAZARD WARNING AND SIGNAL LIGHTS ARE INOPERABLE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS ALERTED BUT NO APPOINTMENT HAS BEEN MADE.

Jan 5, 2006 Visibility 18,300 mi

WITHIN A PERIOD OF ONE MONTH I HAD THREE WINDOW FAILURES CAUSE BY A PLASTIC PART BREAKING LEAVING THE WINDOWS IN A DOWN POSITION AND UNABLE TO RAISE THEM. IT APPEARS THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND REQUIRES REPLACING THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY AT APPROXIMATELY $500 A WINDOW. THE PART SHOULD NOT BE PLAS...

Jan 5, 2006 Visibility 18,300 mi

WITHIN A PERIOD OF ONE MONTH I HAD THREE WINDOW FAILURES CAUSE BY A PLASTIC PART BREAKING LEAVING THE WINDOWS IN A DOWN POSITION AND UNABLE TO RAISE THEM. IT APPEARS THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND REQUIRES REPLACING THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY AT APPROXIMATELY $500 A WINDOW. THE PART SHOULD NOT BE PLAS...

Dec 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,336 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ENGINE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. REPAIRS WERE MADE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK UPDATED 01/11/06. *JB

Dec 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,336 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ENGINE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. REPAIRS WERE MADE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK UPDATED 01/11/06. *JB

Dec 3, 2005 Visibility 78,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC WINDOW REGULATORS ARE POORLY MADE AND SUBJECT TO FAILURE EVEN WITH LITTLE USE OF THE WINDOWS. *JB

Dec 3, 2005 Visibility 78,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC WINDOW REGULATORS ARE POORLY MADE AND SUBJECT TO FAILURE EVEN WITH LITTLE USE OF THE WINDOWS. *JB

Nov 16, 2005 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT 2001 BUICK LESABRE LIGHTS MALFUNCTION. *TS (11/16/05) THE LIGHTS WOULD GO DIM. *SC

Nov 16, 2005 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT 2001 BUICK LESABRE LIGHTS MALFUNCTION. *TS (11/16/05) THE LIGHTS WOULD GO DIM. *SC

Nov 1, 2005 Visibility

BUICK LESABRE 2001. POWER CONTROL FOR WINDOWS AND DOORS. DEFECT IN THE POWER CONTROL FOR WINDOWS. CANNOT GET WINDOWS TO GO BACK UP ON RIGHT AND LEFT REAR WINDOWS. WAS REPAIRED 1 TIME IN 2002 BY DEALERSHIP WEISNER BUICK. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT CORRECTED BECAUSE IT STARTED DOING IT AGAIN. THE CAR I...

Nov 1, 2005 Visibility

BUICK LESABRE 2001. POWER CONTROL FOR WINDOWS AND DOORS. DEFECT IN THE POWER CONTROL FOR WINDOWS. CANNOT GET WINDOWS TO GO BACK UP ON RIGHT AND LEFT REAR WINDOWS. WAS REPAIRED 1 TIME IN 2002 BY DEALERSHIP WEISNER BUICK. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT CORRECTED BECAUSE IT STARTED DOING IT AGAIN. THE CAR I...

Oct 25, 2005 Air Bags 72,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITHOUT INCIDENT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER, WHO SUGGESTED RESETTING THE AIRBAG. THE DEALER RESET THE AIRBAG, AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT LATER ILLUMINATED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE AIRBAG WAS NOT W...

Oct 25, 2005 Air Bags 72,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITHOUT INCIDENT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER, WHO SUGGESTED RESETTING THE AIRBAG. THE DEALER RESET THE AIRBAG, AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT LATER ILLUMINATED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE AIRBAG WAS NOT W...

Sep 29, 2005 Visibility 94,000 mi

EARLIER TODAY I REPORTED PROBLEM WITH BOTH MY 2001 BUICK LESABRE REAR WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONING WHEN REGULATORS FAILED CAUSING WINDOWS TO DROP OPEN AND STAY THAT WAY. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND 21 OR 29 OWNERS OF 2000-2001 LESABRES IN ONE ONLINE SURVEY REPORTED ONE OR MORE WINDOWS DROPPING OPEN...

Sep 29, 2005 Visibility 94,000 mi

EARLIER TODAY I REPORTED PROBLEM WITH BOTH MY 2001 BUICK LESABRE REAR WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONING WHEN REGULATORS FAILED CAUSING WINDOWS TO DROP OPEN AND STAY THAT WAY. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND 21 OR 29 OWNERS OF 2000-2001 LESABRES IN ONE ONLINE SURVEY REPORTED ONE OR MORE WINDOWS DROPPING OPEN...

Sep 28, 2005 Visibility 94,000 mi

ALL FOUR WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED, AND WHEN THE TWO REAR REGULATORS FAILED THE WINDOWS DROPPED INTO OPEN POSITION AND COULD NOT BE RAISED. THIS EXPOSED THE PASSENGERS TO PUBLIC SAFETY RISKS AND THE ELEMENTS AND AT SPEED COULD DISTRACT A DRIVER AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. AT WWW.CARSURVEY.ORG, 21 OUT O...

Sep 28, 2005 Visibility 94,000 mi

ALL FOUR WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED, AND WHEN THE TWO REAR REGULATORS FAILED THE WINDOWS DROPPED INTO OPEN POSITION AND COULD NOT BE RAISED. THIS EXPOSED THE PASSENGERS TO PUBLIC SAFETY RISKS AND THE ELEMENTS AND AT SPEED COULD DISTRACT A DRIVER AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. AT WWW.CARSURVEY.ORG, 21 OUT O...

Sep 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 27,072 mi

CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF SWITCH FAILURE. *NM

Sep 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 27,072 mi

CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF SWITCH FAILURE. *NM

Aug 17, 2005 Fuel System, Other

DT: 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE AND IT HAS FAILED AGAIN. THIS CAUSED AN ODOR IN THE CABIN. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT SURE WHY THIS HAPPENED. THEY JUST REPLACED IT. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED GMC YET.*AK

Aug 17, 2005 Fuel System, Other

DT: 2001 BUICK LESABRE. THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE AND IT HAS FAILED AGAIN. THIS CAUSED AN ODOR IN THE CABIN. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT SURE WHY THIS HAPPENED. THEY JUST REPLACED IT. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED GMC YET.*AK

Aug 2, 2005 Visibility 54,000 mi

DT: CALLER STATED REAR PASSENGER WINDOW FELL OUT. THE CABLE SNAPPED ,AND COULD NOT ROLL THE WINDOW UP. DEALER SAID THEY BROKE ALL THE TIME. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK

Aug 2, 2005 Visibility 54,000 mi

DT: CALLER STATED REAR PASSENGER WINDOW FELL OUT. THE CABLE SNAPPED ,AND COULD NOT ROLL THE WINDOW UP. DEALER SAID THEY BROKE ALL THE TIME. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK

Jul 22, 2005 Electrical System 5,800 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE WONT START, CANT ROLL WINDOWS WHEN YOU PUT THE KEY IN THE INGNITON SAID DRIVER UNKOWN, LIGHTS COME ON, BUT RADIO WONT, PLAY , GOOD BATTERY HAD IT TESTED. WONT JUMP START NOR CAN YOU LOCK CAR WITH KEY BUT SYTEM SECURITY LIGHT IS ON WHEN DOORS ARE SHUT NO INTERIOR LIGHT COMES...

Jul 22, 2005 Electrical System 5,800 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE WONT START, CANT ROLL WINDOWS WHEN YOU PUT THE KEY IN THE INGNITON SAID DRIVER UNKOWN, LIGHTS COME ON, BUT RADIO WONT, PLAY , GOOD BATTERY HAD IT TESTED. WONT JUMP START NOR CAN YOU LOCK CAR WITH KEY BUT SYTEM SECURITY LIGHT IS ON WHEN DOORS ARE SHUT NO INTERIOR LIGHT COMES...

Jun 21, 2005 Unknown Or Other 52,000 mi

IN JAN. 2005 THE BATTERY POSTS CORRODED OFF AND ACID LEAKED ONTO FLOOR CAUSING A HOLE....GM REPLACED BATTERY....NOW I HAVE BOTH REAR WINDOWS FALL DOWN AND I HAD TO WIRE THEM UP FROM INSIDE THE DOOR PANEL TO KEEP THEM UP. NO RESPONSE FROM GM. THEN THE LEFT FRONT WINDOW FELL AND I DID SAME THING TO IT...

Jun 21, 2005 Unknown Or Other 52,000 mi

IN JAN. 2005 THE BATTERY POSTS CORRODED OFF AND ACID LEAKED ONTO FLOOR CAUSING A HOLE....GM REPLACED BATTERY....NOW I HAVE BOTH REAR WINDOWS FALL DOWN AND I HAD TO WIRE THEM UP FROM INSIDE THE DOOR PANEL TO KEEP THEM UP. NO RESPONSE FROM GM. THEN THE LEFT FRONT WINDOW FELL AND I DID SAME THING TO IT...

Jun 3, 2005 Power Train 8,276 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT SET, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD NO REVERSE ABILITY, WATER LEAKING FROM THE COOLANT PUMP, SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THERE WAS A WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM AROUND THE WI...

Jun 3, 2005 Steering 8,276 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT SET, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD NO REVERSE ABILITY, WATER LEAKING FROM THE COOLANT PUMP, SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THERE WAS A WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM AROUND THE WI...

Jun 3, 2005 Visibility 8,276 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT SET, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD NO REVERSE ABILITY, WATER LEAKING FROM THE COOLANT PUMP, SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THERE WAS A WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM AROUND THE WI...

Jun 3, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 8,276 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT SET, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD NO REVERSE ABILITY, WATER LEAKING FROM THE COOLANT PUMP, SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THERE WAS A WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM AROUND THE WI...

Jun 3, 2005 Structure 8,276 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT SET, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD NO REVERSE ABILITY, WATER LEAKING FROM THE COOLANT PUMP, SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THERE WAS A WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM AROUND THE WI...

Jun 3, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 8,276 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT SET, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD NO REVERSE ABILITY, WATER LEAKING FROM THE COOLANT PUMP, SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THERE WAS A WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM AROUND THE WI...

Jun 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,276 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT SET, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD NO REVERSE ABILITY, WATER LEAKING FROM THE COOLANT PUMP, SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THERE WAS A WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM AROUND THE WI...

Jun 3, 2005 Exterior Lighting 8,276 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT SET, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD NO REVERSE ABILITY, WATER LEAKING FROM THE COOLANT PUMP, SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THERE WAS A WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM AROUND THE WI...

Jun 3, 2005 Electrical System 8,276 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT SET, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD NO REVERSE ABILITY, WATER LEAKING FROM THE COOLANT PUMP, SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THERE WAS A WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM AROUND THE WI...

Jun 3, 2005 Power Train 8,276 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT SET, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD NO REVERSE ABILITY, WATER LEAKING FROM THE COOLANT PUMP, SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THERE WAS A WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM AROUND THE WI...

Jun 3, 2005 Steering 8,276 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT SET, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD NO REVERSE ABILITY, WATER LEAKING FROM THE COOLANT PUMP, SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THERE WAS A WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM AROUND THE WI...

Jun 3, 2005 Visibility 8,276 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT SET, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD NO REVERSE ABILITY, WATER LEAKING FROM THE COOLANT PUMP, SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THERE WAS A WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM AROUND THE WI...

Jun 3, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 8,276 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT SET, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD NO REVERSE ABILITY, WATER LEAKING FROM THE COOLANT PUMP, SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THERE WAS A WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM AROUND THE WI...

Jun 3, 2005 Structure 8,276 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT SET, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD NO REVERSE ABILITY, WATER LEAKING FROM THE COOLANT PUMP, SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THERE WAS A WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM AROUND THE WI...

Jun 3, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 8,276 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT SET, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD NO REVERSE ABILITY, WATER LEAKING FROM THE COOLANT PUMP, SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THERE WAS A WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM AROUND THE WI...

Jun 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,276 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT SET, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD NO REVERSE ABILITY, WATER LEAKING FROM THE COOLANT PUMP, SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THERE WAS A WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM AROUND THE WI...

Jun 3, 2005 Exterior Lighting 8,276 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT SET, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD NO REVERSE ABILITY, WATER LEAKING FROM THE COOLANT PUMP, SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THERE WAS A WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM AROUND THE WI...

Jun 3, 2005 Electrical System 8,276 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT SET, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD NO REVERSE ABILITY, WATER LEAKING FROM THE COOLANT PUMP, SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THERE WAS A WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM AROUND THE WI...

May 6, 2005 Visibility

2001 BUICK LESABRE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER WINDOWS.*MR SHORTLY AFTER THE 36-MONTH WARRANTY EXPIRED THE REAR POWER WINDOW WOULD GO DOWN AND NOT GO BACK UP. BUICK AGREED TO FIX IT FREE ONE TIME. THEY WOULD NOT REIMBURSE FOR THE FIRST WINDOW FAILURE, WHICH IS VERY UNFAIR AS THE WINDOW ELE...

May 6, 2005 Visibility

2001 BUICK LESABRE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER WINDOWS.*MR SHORTLY AFTER THE 36-MONTH WARRANTY EXPIRED THE REAR POWER WINDOW WOULD GO DOWN AND NOT GO BACK UP. BUICK AGREED TO FIX IT FREE ONE TIME. THEY WOULD NOT REIMBURSE FOR THE FIRST WINDOW FAILURE, WHICH IS VERY UNFAIR AS THE WINDOW ELE...

Apr 29, 2005 Visibility 44,000 mi

ELECTRIC WINDOW MOTOR HAS GONE OUT ON 3 OF MY 4 WINDOWS WITHIN 30 DAYS. LSO, TIE ROD ENDS HAD TO BE REPLACED ON WITHIN SAME TIME FRAME. *AK

Apr 29, 2005 Steering 44,000 mi

ELECTRIC WINDOW MOTOR HAS GONE OUT ON 3 OF MY 4 WINDOWS WITHIN 30 DAYS. LSO, TIE ROD ENDS HAD TO BE REPLACED ON WITHIN SAME TIME FRAME. *AK

Apr 29, 2005 Visibility 44,000 mi

ELECTRIC WINDOW MOTOR HAS GONE OUT ON 3 OF MY 4 WINDOWS WITHIN 30 DAYS. LSO, TIE ROD ENDS HAD TO BE REPLACED ON WITHIN SAME TIME FRAME. *AK

Apr 29, 2005 Steering 44,000 mi

ELECTRIC WINDOW MOTOR HAS GONE OUT ON 3 OF MY 4 WINDOWS WITHIN 30 DAYS. LSO, TIE ROD ENDS HAD TO BE REPLACED ON WITHIN SAME TIME FRAME. *AK

Apr 11, 2005 Electrical System 22,837 mi

BETWEEN 5/24/02 AND 3/14/05 VEHICLE LOSES COMPLETE ELECTRICAL POWER. FIVE TRIPS TO DEALER HAS FAILED TO IDENTIFY OR CORRECT PROBLEM I CALLED THE GM CUSTOMER SERVICE REP ON 3/30/05. SHE STATED THAT GM DOESN'T RECOGNIZETHIS ISSUE AS BEING A PROBLEM. SHE SUGGESTED I TAKE THE KEY OUT OF IGNITION AS...

Apr 11, 2005 Electrical System 22,837 mi

BETWEEN 5/24/02 AND 3/14/05 VEHICLE LOSES COMPLETE ELECTRICAL POWER. FIVE TRIPS TO DEALER HAS FAILED TO IDENTIFY OR CORRECT PROBLEM I CALLED THE GM CUSTOMER SERVICE REP ON 3/30/05. SHE STATED THAT GM DOESN'T RECOGNIZETHIS ISSUE AS BEING A PROBLEM. SHE SUGGESTED I TAKE THE KEY OUT OF IGNITION AS...

Mar 31, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR IN FOR OIL CHANGE. DEALER SERVICE RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT OF UPPER PLENUM AND GASKET. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH BUICK ENGINES.

Mar 31, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR IN FOR OIL CHANGE. DEALER SERVICE RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT OF UPPER PLENUM AND GASKET. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH BUICK ENGINES.

Mar 31, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR IN FOR OIL CHANGE. DEALER SERVICE RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT OF UPPER PLENUM AND GASKET. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH BUICK ENGINES.

Mar 31, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR IN FOR OIL CHANGE. DEALER SERVICE RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT OF UPPER PLENUM AND GASKET. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH BUICK ENGINES.

Mar 31, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR IN FOR OIL CHANGE. DEALER SERVICE RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT OF UPPER PLENUM AND GASKET. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH BUICK ENGINES.

Mar 31, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR IN FOR OIL CHANGE. DEALER SERVICE RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT OF UPPER PLENUM AND GASKET. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH BUICK ENGINES.

Mar 2, 2005 Visibility 125,000 mi

THE WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ROLL THE REAR RIGHT WINDOW DOWN. THE REGULATOR BROKE BECAUSE THE PLASTIC SPOOL THAT THE STEEL CABLE GOES AROUND WEARS AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME. THIS COULD BE AVOIDED IF THE SPOOL WAS MADE OF METAL. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR ON...

Mar 2, 2005 Visibility 125,000 mi

THE WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ROLL THE REAR RIGHT WINDOW DOWN. THE REGULATOR BROKE BECAUSE THE PLASTIC SPOOL THAT THE STEEL CABLE GOES AROUND WEARS AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME. THIS COULD BE AVOIDED IF THE SPOOL WAS MADE OF METAL. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR ON...

Jan 2, 2005 Power Train 52,000 mi

ON MY 2001 BUICK LESABRE, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. SINCE WE HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, THEY ARE REPLACING IT WITH A USED TRANSMISSION, WHICH IS A CONCERN SINCE I DO NOT KNOW HOW MANY MILES IT WILL HAVE ON IT. IN ANY EVENT, I DO NOT THINK A TRANSMISSION SHOULD GO OUT AT 50,000 MILES, AND SINCE IT ...

Jan 2, 2005 Power Train 52,000 mi

ON MY 2001 BUICK LESABRE, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. SINCE WE HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, THEY ARE REPLACING IT WITH A USED TRANSMISSION, WHICH IS A CONCERN SINCE I DO NOT KNOW HOW MANY MILES IT WILL HAVE ON IT. IN ANY EVENT, I DO NOT THINK A TRANSMISSION SHOULD GO OUT AT 50,000 MILES, AND SINCE IT ...

Dec 22, 2004 Wheels 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH. THE ALUMINUM RIM EXPLODED. HOWEVER, THE TIRE WAS NOT DAMAGED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Dec 22, 2004 Wheels 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH. THE ALUMINUM RIM EXPLODED. HOWEVER, THE TIRE WAS NOT DAMAGED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Dec 3, 2004 Visibility 50,200 mi

LEFT WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED DURING A STRORM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. INFORMED DEALER THAT WIRING WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE 25704865 ARM, WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE TRANSMISSION MOTOR SHAFT STRIPPED THE THREADS. THIS PART WAS REPLACED, NOT THE WIRING. *AK

Dec 3, 2004 Power Train 50,200 mi

LEFT WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED DURING A STRORM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. INFORMED DEALER THAT WIRING WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE 25704865 ARM, WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE TRANSMISSION MOTOR SHAFT STRIPPED THE THREADS. THIS PART WAS REPLACED, NOT THE WIRING. *AK

Dec 3, 2004 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS RUNNING BUT TRANSMISSION FAILED TO CHANGE GEARS WHILE SHIFTING. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR CARRIAGE BAN, AND THE SUN GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED INSIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Dec 3, 2004 Visibility 50,200 mi

LEFT WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED DURING A STRORM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. INFORMED DEALER THAT WIRING WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE 25704865 ARM, WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE TRANSMISSION MOTOR SHAFT STRIPPED THE THREADS. THIS PART WAS REPLACED, NOT THE WIRING. *AK

Dec 3, 2004 Power Train 50,200 mi

LEFT WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED DURING A STRORM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. INFORMED DEALER THAT WIRING WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE 25704865 ARM, WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE TRANSMISSION MOTOR SHAFT STRIPPED THE THREADS. THIS PART WAS REPLACED, NOT THE WIRING. *AK

Dec 3, 2004 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS RUNNING BUT TRANSMISSION FAILED TO CHANGE GEARS WHILE SHIFTING. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR CARRIAGE BAN, AND THE SUN GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED INSIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Nov 28, 2004 Visibility 60,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD 2 BUICK LESABRES AND BOTH HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOW REGULATORS. THE WINDOW GETS STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION AND WE ARE UNABLE TO RAISE THE WINDOW. WE HAVE HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW REGULATOR TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM.*AK

Nov 28, 2004 Visibility 60,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD 2 BUICK LESABRES AND BOTH HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOW REGULATORS. THE WINDOW GETS STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION AND WE ARE UNABLE TO RAISE THE WINDOW. WE HAVE HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW REGULATOR TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM.*AK

Nov 19, 2004 Steering 33,675 mi

RIGHT OUTTER TIE ROD END FORND TO BE LOOSE. DEALER DESCRIBED AS "UNSAFE". VEHICLE MIALEAGE 33675.*AK

Nov 19, 2004 Steering 33,675 mi

RIGHT OUTTER TIE ROD END FORND TO BE LOOSE. DEALER DESCRIBED AS "UNSAFE". VEHICLE MIALEAGE 33675.*AK

Nov 10, 2004 Fuel System, Other 60,000 mi

THE KEYS TURNED IN THE IGNITION BUT VEHICLE WOULDN'T START. THERE WAS A GAS SMELL. ALSO, ENGINE FELT LIKE IS WAS FLOODING. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Nov 10, 2004 Fuel System, Other 60,000 mi

THE KEYS TURNED IN THE IGNITION BUT VEHICLE WOULDN'T START. THERE WAS A GAS SMELL. ALSO, ENGINE FELT LIKE IS WAS FLOODING. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Nov 8, 2004 Visibility

WITHIN A ONE WEEK PERIOD, BOTH OF THE POWER WINDOWS COLLAPSED ON MY MOTHER '01 BUICK LESABRE. I HAD TO MANUALLY PULL UP THE GLASS AND TAPE IT IN THE "UP" POSITION. EVEN SO, THE INTERIOR BECAME VERY WET WHEN IT RAINED A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER. TWO OF MY FRIENDS ALSO OWN BUICKS, ALBEIT CENTURY'S, AND...

Nov 8, 2004 Visibility

WITHIN A ONE WEEK PERIOD, BOTH OF THE POWER WINDOWS COLLAPSED ON MY MOTHER '01 BUICK LESABRE. I HAD TO MANUALLY PULL UP THE GLASS AND TAPE IT IN THE "UP" POSITION. EVEN SO, THE INTERIOR BECAME VERY WET WHEN IT RAINED A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER. TWO OF MY FRIENDS ALSO OWN BUICKS, ALBEIT CENTURY'S, AND...

Oct 27, 2004 Power Train 25,561 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A TRANSMISSION NOISE, IT STARTED AS A BEARING NOISE AND CONTINUALLY BECAME LOUDER. *BF THE NOSIE PROGRESSED TO A GROWLING NOSIE WHILE IN 4TH GEAR AND IN REVERSE. THE PROBELM WAS DETERMINED TO BE THE PLANETARY SUN GEAR ASSEMBLY. *JB

Oct 27, 2004 Power Train 25,561 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A TRANSMISSION NOISE, IT STARTED AS A BEARING NOISE AND CONTINUALLY BECAME LOUDER. *BF THE NOSIE PROGRESSED TO A GROWLING NOSIE WHILE IN 4TH GEAR AND IN REVERSE. THE PROBELM WAS DETERMINED TO BE THE PLANETARY SUN GEAR ASSEMBLY. *JB

Oct 22, 2004 Power Train

THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION STARTED MAKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. *NM THE BEARING NOISE HAD CONTINUALLY GOTTEN LOUDER EVENTUALLY PROGRESSING TO A GROWLING NOISE IN 4TH GEAR AND WHILE BACKING IN REVERSE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC

Oct 22, 2004 Power Train

THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION STARTED MAKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. *NM THE BEARING NOISE HAD CONTINUALLY GOTTEN LOUDER EVENTUALLY PROGRESSING TO A GROWLING NOISE IN 4TH GEAR AND WHILE BACKING IN REVERSE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC

Oct 13, 2004 Suspension 48,000 mi

THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED BALL JOINT PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE OWNER REPLACED THE BALL JOINTS WHICH WERE PURCHASED FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SELF SEALED BALL JOINTS WOULD REMEDY THIS DEFECT. HOWEVER, WHEN THE NEW BALL JOINTS ARRIVED FROM THE MANUFACTURER, THE OW...

Oct 13, 2004 Suspension 48,000 mi

THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED BALL JOINT PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE OWNER REPLACED THE BALL JOINTS WHICH WERE PURCHASED FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SELF SEALED BALL JOINTS WOULD REMEDY THIS DEFECT. HOWEVER, WHEN THE NEW BALL JOINTS ARRIVED FROM THE MANUFACTURER, THE OW...

Oct 13, 2004 Suspension 48,000 mi

THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED BALL JOINT PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE OWNER REPLACED THE BALL JOINTS WHICH WERE PURCHASED FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SELF SEALED BALL JOINTS WOULD REMEDY THIS DEFECT. HOWEVER, WHEN THE NEW BALL JOINTS ARRIVED FROM THE MANUFACTURER, THE OW...

Oct 13, 2004 Suspension 48,000 mi

THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED BALL JOINT PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE OWNER REPLACED THE BALL JOINTS WHICH WERE PURCHASED FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SELF SEALED BALL JOINTS WOULD REMEDY THIS DEFECT. HOWEVER, WHEN THE NEW BALL JOINTS ARRIVED FROM THE MANUFACTURER, THE OW...

Sep 14, 2004 Steering 28,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT TIE RODS BECAUSE THEY WERE LOOSE. ONE ON THE LEFT WAS REPLACED AT 28,000 MILES, AND THE OTHER WAS REPLACED AT 49,000 MILES. ONE OF THE TIE RODS REPLACED WAS ON WARRANTY. BUT, CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR THE SECOND ONE. THIS WAS NOT NORMAL ...

Sep 14, 2004 Steering 28,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT TIE RODS BECAUSE THEY WERE LOOSE. ONE ON THE LEFT WAS REPLACED AT 28,000 MILES, AND THE OTHER WAS REPLACED AT 49,000 MILES. ONE OF THE TIE RODS REPLACED WAS ON WARRANTY. BUT, CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR THE SECOND ONE. THIS WAS NOT NORMAL ...

Sep 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 64,000 mi

THE REAR BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE . *AK *JB

Sep 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 64,000 mi

THE REAR BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE . *AK *JB

Sep 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 64,000 mi

THE REAR BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE . *AK *JB

Sep 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 64,000 mi

THE REAR BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE . *AK *JB

Aug 24, 2004 Power Train 50,962 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE CAR STOPPED. WAS ABLE TO PULL TO SIDE OF ROAD. THE TRANSMISSION WAS THE RESULT OF A "DEFECTIVE BEARING THT CAME APART IN THE FINAL DRIVE OF THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSING METAL CONTAMINATION THORUGHOUT THE TRANSAXLE." THIS WAS THE ANALYSIS OF AUS...

Aug 24, 2004 Power Train 50,962 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE CAR STOPPED. WAS ABLE TO PULL TO SIDE OF ROAD. THE TRANSMISSION WAS THE RESULT OF A "DEFECTIVE BEARING THT CAME APART IN THE FINAL DRIVE OF THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSING METAL CONTAMINATION THORUGHOUT THE TRANSAXLE." THIS WAS THE ANALYSIS OF AUS...

Aug 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND MECHANIC INDICATED DETERMINED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED AND CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAKSINSIDE THE ENGINE. *AK

Aug 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND MECHANIC INDICATED DETERMINED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED AND CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAKSINSIDE THE ENGINE. *AK

Aug 10, 2004 Electrical System 46,000 mi

OPERATING MECHANISMS ON THE REAR WINDOW BROKE CAUSING THE WINDOW TO GO DOWN AND STAY DOWN. WE HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE MECHANISM. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE OTHER REAR WINDOW DID THE SAME THING. I THINK THE CABLES ARE DEFECTIVE. IS THERE A RECALL ON THE MECHANISMS? WE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE AN IDLER PUL...

Aug 10, 2004 Visibility 46,000 mi

OPERATING MECHANISMS ON THE REAR WINDOW BROKE CAUSING THE WINDOW TO GO DOWN AND STAY DOWN. WE HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE MECHANISM. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE OTHER REAR WINDOW DID THE SAME THING. I THINK THE CABLES ARE DEFECTIVE. IS THERE A RECALL ON THE MECHANISMS? WE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE AN IDLER PUL...

Aug 10, 2004 Electrical System 46,000 mi

OPERATING MECHANISMS ON THE REAR WINDOW BROKE CAUSING THE WINDOW TO GO DOWN AND STAY DOWN. WE HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE MECHANISM. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE OTHER REAR WINDOW DID THE SAME THING. I THINK THE CABLES ARE DEFECTIVE. IS THERE A RECALL ON THE MECHANISMS? WE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE AN IDLER PUL...

Aug 10, 2004 Visibility 46,000 mi

OPERATING MECHANISMS ON THE REAR WINDOW BROKE CAUSING THE WINDOW TO GO DOWN AND STAY DOWN. WE HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE MECHANISM. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE OTHER REAR WINDOW DID THE SAME THING. I THINK THE CABLES ARE DEFECTIVE. IS THERE A RECALL ON THE MECHANISMS? WE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE AN IDLER PUL...

Aug 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,500 mi

ROTORS WERE BADLY RUSTED BEFORE CAR HAD 30000 MILES ON IT CAUSING POOR BRAKING AND EXTREME VIBRATION OF CAR WHILE DRIVING. NEEDED TO REPLACE ALL ROTORS AND BRAKES AT 30000 MILE CHECK UP. LEARNED THAT GM HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH RUSTY ROTORS DUE TO ELIMINATION OF CHROMIUM IN THE IRON ALLOYS DURING MANU...

Aug 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,500 mi

ROTORS WERE BADLY RUSTED BEFORE CAR HAD 30000 MILES ON IT CAUSING POOR BRAKING AND EXTREME VIBRATION OF CAR WHILE DRIVING. NEEDED TO REPLACE ALL ROTORS AND BRAKES AT 30000 MILE CHECK UP. LEARNED THAT GM HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH RUSTY ROTORS DUE TO ELIMINATION OF CHROMIUM IN THE IRON ALLOYS DURING MANU...

Aug 5, 2004 Visibility 18,886 mi

WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. *AK THE LEFT FRONT WINDOW WAS INOPERA...

Aug 5, 2004 Steering 18,886 mi

WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. *AK THE LEFT FRONT WINDOW WAS INOPERA...

Aug 5, 2004 Visibility 18,886 mi

WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. *AK THE LEFT FRONT WINDOW WAS INOPERA...

Aug 5, 2004 Steering 18,886 mi

WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. *AK THE LEFT FRONT WINDOW WAS INOPERA...

Jul 23, 2004 Power Train

VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED. *MR THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT MOVE FORWARD IN GEAR AND MADE A RATTLING NOISE. *SC *JB

Jul 23, 2004 Power Train

VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED. *MR THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT MOVE FORWARD IN GEAR AND MADE A RATTLING NOISE. *SC *JB

Jul 19, 2004 Suspension

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS ALLOWS THE VEHICLE'S REAR WHEELS TO LEAVE THE PAVEMENT.*MR WHILE DRIVING 60-70 MPH AND HITTING ROUGH OR UNEVEN PAVEMENT, THE REAR OF THE CAR SEEMED TO SKID OUT OF CONTROL LIKE IT WAS HITTING A PATCH OF ICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO FOUND FLUID IN TH...

Jul 19, 2004 Suspension

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS ALLOWS THE VEHICLE'S REAR WHEELS TO LEAVE THE PAVEMENT.*MR WHILE DRIVING 60-70 MPH AND HITTING ROUGH OR UNEVEN PAVEMENT, THE REAR OF THE CAR SEEMED TO SKID OUT OF CONTROL LIKE IT WAS HITTING A PATCH OF ICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO FOUND FLUID IN TH...

Jul 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,000 mi

FRONT INNER BARAKE PADS FRICTION MATERIAL CAME LOOSE FROM BACKING PLATE, IMPEDING BRAKE OPERATION. *AK

Jul 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,000 mi

FRONT INNER BARAKE PADS FRICTION MATERIAL CAME LOOSE FROM BACKING PLATE, IMPEDING BRAKE OPERATION. *AK

Jul 7, 2004 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK

Jul 7, 2004 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK

Jun 14, 2004 Air Bags 38,000 mi

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS RENDERED THE AIR BAGS INOPERATIVE. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED, BUT NO FAILURE CODE WAS FOUND. *AK AFTER TWO TRIES, THE DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM IN THE SYSTEM. *SC *JB

Jun 14, 2004 Air Bags 38,000 mi

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS RENDERED THE AIR BAGS INOPERATIVE. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED, BUT NO FAILURE CODE WAS FOUND. *AK AFTER TWO TRIES, THE DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM IN THE SYSTEM. *SC *JB

May 29, 2004 Visibility 25,000 mi

4 WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED IN ONE YEAR ON MY 2001 BUICK LASABRE GM DENIES ANY PROBLEMS. *LA

May 29, 2004 Visibility 25,000 mi

4 WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED IN ONE YEAR ON MY 2001 BUICK LASABRE GM DENIES ANY PROBLEMS. *LA

May 11, 2004 Steering 12,409 mi

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP DUE TO THE RACK AND PINION FAILURE. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK FIRST FAIKURE OCCURRED WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH, VEHICLE HAS 12,409 MILES ON IT. SECOND FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN CONS...

May 11, 2004 Steering

VEHICLE'S RIGHT TIE ROD ENDS BROKE WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH. *MR THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THE TIE ROD ENDS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS A YEAR OLD, HOWEVER IN APRIL OF 2004 THE TIE ROD BUSTED LOOSE, BOTH INNER AND OUTER ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE MECHANIC STATED THE TIE RODS WERE MADE...

May 11, 2004 Steering 12,409 mi

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP DUE TO THE RACK AND PINION FAILURE. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK FIRST FAIKURE OCCURRED WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH, VEHICLE HAS 12,409 MILES ON IT. SECOND FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN CONS...

May 11, 2004 Steering

VEHICLE'S RIGHT TIE ROD ENDS BROKE WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH. *MR THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THE TIE ROD ENDS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS A YEAR OLD, HOWEVER IN APRIL OF 2004 THE TIE ROD BUSTED LOOSE, BOTH INNER AND OUTER ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE MECHANIC STATED THE TIE RODS WERE MADE...

Apr 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. A FEW DAYS LATER THE SAME EXACT THING OCCURRED. EACH TIME, AFTER A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE CRAN...

Apr 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. A FEW DAYS LATER THE SAME EXACT THING OCCURRED. EACH TIME, AFTER A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE CRAN...

Mar 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,900 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN ABS BRAKE PROBLEM. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES CONSUMER FELT PULSATION IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT REAR BRAKES WERE AFFECTED. *AK

Mar 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,900 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN ABS BRAKE PROBLEM. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES CONSUMER FELT PULSATION IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT REAR BRAKES WERE AFFECTED. *AK

Mar 17, 2004 Suspension 15,000 mi

THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WANDERED INTO OTHER LANES OF TRAFFIC AND ALSO BOUNCED. THE DEALER AGREED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM BUT INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIO...

Mar 17, 2004 Suspension 15,000 mi

THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WANDERED INTO OTHER LANES OF TRAFFIC AND ALSO BOUNCED. THE DEALER AGREED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM BUT INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIO...

Jan 23, 2004 Suspension

VEHICLE DANCED SIDEWAYS WHEN IT WENT OVER BUMPS. *PH THIS WOULD OCCUR AT BOTH HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS. *SC *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Suspension

VEHICLE DANCED SIDEWAYS WHEN IT WENT OVER BUMPS. *PH THIS WOULD OCCUR AT BOTH HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS. *SC *JB

Jan 20, 2004 Unknown Or Other

BATTERY ACID LEAKED OUT OF THE POSITIVE TERMINAL ONTO THE FLOOR PAN. *PH (NAR) *CB

Jan 20, 2004 Unknown Or Other

BATTERY ACID LEAKED OUT OF THE POSITIVE TERMINAL ONTO THE FLOOR PAN. *PH (NAR) *CB

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

TECHNICIAN INDICATED THE ORIGINAL ANTIFREEZE WHICH GM USED IN THE BUICK LESABRE DAMAGED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE HEAD GASKET. BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FUMES FROM THE TOXIC ANTIFREEZE CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO EXPERIENCE NAUSEOUSNESS AND DIZZINESS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *MR

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

TECHNICIAN INDICATED THE ORIGINAL ANTIFREEZE WHICH GM USED IN THE BUICK LESABRE DAMAGED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE HEAD GASKET. BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FUMES FROM THE TOXIC ANTIFREEZE CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO EXPERIENCE NAUSEOUSNESS AND DIZZINESS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *MR

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

TECHNICIAN INDICATED THE ORIGINAL ANTIFREEZE WHICH GM USED IN THE BUICK LESABRE DAMAGED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE HEAD GASKET. BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FUMES FROM THE TOXIC ANTIFREEZE CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO EXPERIENCE NAUSEOUSNESS AND DIZZINESS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *MR

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

TECHNICIAN INDICATED THE ORIGINAL ANTIFREEZE WHICH GM USED IN THE BUICK LESABRE DAMAGED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE HEAD GASKET. BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FUMES FROM THE TOXIC ANTIFREEZE CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO EXPERIENCE NAUSEOUSNESS AND DIZZINESS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *MR

Jan 14, 2004 Parking Brake

WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS PRESSED DOWN IT POPS BACK UP. *AK

Jan 14, 2004 Parking Brake

WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS PRESSED DOWN IT POPS BACK UP. *AK

Dec 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAKS COOLANT. DEALER SAID IT NEEDED AN INTAKE VALVE REBUILD KIT, APPROX. $600. *AK

Dec 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAKS COOLANT. DEALER SAID IT NEEDED AN INTAKE VALVE REBUILD KIT, APPROX. $600. *AK

Dec 10, 2003 Steering 39,420 mi

THE LEFT AND RIGHT TIE ROD WORE BADLY AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO WANDER WHILE DRIVING. *AK *NLM CONSUMER NOTICED VEHICLE WAS HANDLING RIGHT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GET NEW TIRES AND LEARNED THE TIE RODS WERE DEFECTIVE. *PH

Dec 10, 2003 Steering 39,420 mi

THE LEFT AND RIGHT TIE ROD WORE BADLY AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO WANDER WHILE DRIVING. *AK *NLM CONSUMER NOTICED VEHICLE WAS HANDLING RIGHT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GET NEW TIRES AND LEARNED THE TIE RODS WERE DEFECTIVE. *PH

Nov 20, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

I AM REPORTING WHAT I CONSIDER TO BE A SAFETY DEFECT IN THE 2001 BUICK LASABRE. TONIGHT MY HUSBAND'S BUICK LASABRE WAS PARKED ON AN UPHILL SLOPE. HE POPPED THE TRUNK AND IT WENT UP WHEN HE POPPED IT (AS IT IS SUPPOSED TO DO). HOWEVER, AS I THEN WENT TO PUT A PACKAGE WITHIN THE TRUNK, THE TRUNK LI...

Nov 20, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

I AM REPORTING WHAT I CONSIDER TO BE A SAFETY DEFECT IN THE 2001 BUICK LASABRE. TONIGHT MY HUSBAND'S BUICK LASABRE WAS PARKED ON AN UPHILL SLOPE. HE POPPED THE TRUNK AND IT WENT UP WHEN HE POPPED IT (AS IT IS SUPPOSED TO DO). HOWEVER, AS I THEN WENT TO PUT A PACKAGE WITHIN THE TRUNK, THE TRUNK LI...

Nov 3, 2003 Power Train 37,869 mi

VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THE DEALER DISCOVERED METAL DEBRIS IN TRANSMISSION PAN. DEALER CLEANED PARTS, REPLACED SUN GEAR AND CARRIERS. RECONDITIONED TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY.*AK

Nov 3, 2003 Power Train 37,869 mi

VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THE DEALER DISCOVERED METAL DEBRIS IN TRANSMISSION PAN. DEALER CLEANED PARTS, REPLACED SUN GEAR AND CARRIERS. RECONDITIONED TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY.*AK

Oct 3, 2003 Steering

THE CONSUMER REPORTED MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS WITH THE VEHICLE. 1)THE TIE ROD ON THE RIGHT SIDE SHIMMIED WHEN VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT A SPEED OF 60 MPH OR MORE. 2. WHEEL BEARINGS WERE MAKING A HUMMING SOUND WHEN DRIVEN AT 30 MPH. 3. THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND IN THE BRAKES WHEN BRAKING AT ANY ...

Oct 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER REPORTED MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS WITH THE VEHICLE. 1)THE TIE ROD ON THE RIGHT SIDE SHIMMIED WHEN VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT A SPEED OF 60 MPH OR MORE. 2. WHEEL BEARINGS WERE MAKING A HUMMING SOUND WHEN DRIVEN AT 30 MPH. 3. THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND IN THE BRAKES WHEN BRAKING AT ANY ...

Oct 3, 2003 Suspension

THE CONSUMER REPORTED MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS WITH THE VEHICLE. 1)THE TIE ROD ON THE RIGHT SIDE SHIMMIED WHEN VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT A SPEED OF 60 MPH OR MORE. 2. WHEEL BEARINGS WERE MAKING A HUMMING SOUND WHEN DRIVEN AT 30 MPH. 3. THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND IN THE BRAKES WHEN BRAKING AT ANY ...

Oct 3, 2003 Steering

THE CONSUMER REPORTED MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS WITH THE VEHICLE. 1)THE TIE ROD ON THE RIGHT SIDE SHIMMIED WHEN VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT A SPEED OF 60 MPH OR MORE. 2. WHEEL BEARINGS WERE MAKING A HUMMING SOUND WHEN DRIVEN AT 30 MPH. 3. THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND IN THE BRAKES WHEN BRAKING AT ANY ...

Oct 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER REPORTED MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS WITH THE VEHICLE. 1)THE TIE ROD ON THE RIGHT SIDE SHIMMIED WHEN VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT A SPEED OF 60 MPH OR MORE. 2. WHEEL BEARINGS WERE MAKING A HUMMING SOUND WHEN DRIVEN AT 30 MPH. 3. THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND IN THE BRAKES WHEN BRAKING AT ANY ...

Oct 3, 2003 Suspension

THE CONSUMER REPORTED MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS WITH THE VEHICLE. 1)THE TIE ROD ON THE RIGHT SIDE SHIMMIED WHEN VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT A SPEED OF 60 MPH OR MORE. 2. WHEEL BEARINGS WERE MAKING A HUMMING SOUND WHEN DRIVEN AT 30 MPH. 3. THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND IN THE BRAKES WHEN BRAKING AT ANY ...

Sep 23, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS INVOLVING 2001 BUICK LESABRE. *MR THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THIS OCCURRED WHILE BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACES AND AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. THE CRUISE CONTROL HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE. THE SOLENOID VALVE WAS REPLACED IN THE TRANSMISSION, HOWEVER IT DID NOT RESO...

Sep 23, 2003 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS INVOLVING 2001 BUICK LESABRE. *MR THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THIS OCCURRED WHILE BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACES AND AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. THE CRUISE CONTROL HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE. THE SOLENOID VALVE WAS REPLACED IN THE TRANSMISSION, HOWEVER IT DID NOT RESO...

Sep 23, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS INVOLVING 2001 BUICK LESABRE. *MR THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THIS OCCURRED WHILE BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACES AND AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. THE CRUISE CONTROL HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE. THE SOLENOID VALVE WAS REPLACED IN THE TRANSMISSION, HOWEVER IT DID NOT RESO...

Sep 23, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS INVOLVING 2001 BUICK LESABRE. *MR THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THIS OCCURRED WHILE BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACES AND AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. THE CRUISE CONTROL HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE. THE SOLENOID VALVE WAS REPLACED IN THE TRANSMISSION, HOWEVER IT DID NOT RESO...

Sep 23, 2003 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS INVOLVING 2001 BUICK LESABRE. *MR THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THIS OCCURRED WHILE BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACES AND AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. THE CRUISE CONTROL HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE. THE SOLENOID VALVE WAS REPLACED IN THE TRANSMISSION, HOWEVER IT DID NOT RESO...

Sep 23, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS INVOLVING 2001 BUICK LESABRE. *MR THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THIS OCCURRED WHILE BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACES AND AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. THE CRUISE CONTROL HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE. THE SOLENOID VALVE WAS REPLACED IN THE TRANSMISSION, HOWEVER IT DID NOT RESO...

Jul 31, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE TIRE ROD SNAPED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *PH

Jul 31, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT BRAKE ROTORS ARE WEARING. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE A HEAVY VIBRATION AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *PH

Jul 31, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE TIRE ROD SNAPED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *PH

Jul 31, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT BRAKE ROTORS ARE WEARING. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE A HEAVY VIBRATION AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *PH

Jul 23, 2003 Steering 12,200 mi

LTR FM DENIS TWOMEY INQUIRING IF BUICK (TSB) NO. 02-02-008, CORRECT OUTER TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT PART USAGE IS IN EFFECT. TSB# 02-02-32-008. DURING A NYC VEHICLE INSPECTION, THE TIE RODS WERE FOUND TO BE LOOSE. *SCC *CB *JB

Jul 23, 2003 Steering 12,200 mi

LTR FM DENIS TWOMEY INQUIRING IF BUICK (TSB) NO. 02-02-008, CORRECT OUTER TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT PART USAGE IS IN EFFECT. TSB# 02-02-32-008. DURING A NYC VEHICLE INSPECTION, THE TIE RODS WERE FOUND TO BE LOOSE. *SCC *CB *JB

Jul 18, 2003 Steering 38,308 mi

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO A TIRE SHOP CENTER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE. THEY INDICATED THE TIE RODS WERE NOT GOOD. THE CONSUMER THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE LEFT AND RIGHT TIE RODS.*AK . THE FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE.*TS *JB

Jul 18, 2003 Suspension 38,308 mi

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO A TIRE SHOP CENTER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE. THEY INDICATED THE TIE RODS WERE NOT GOOD. THE CONSUMER THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE LEFT AND RIGHT TIE RODS.*AK . THE FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE.*TS *JB

Jul 18, 2003 Steering 38,308 mi

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO A TIRE SHOP CENTER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE. THEY INDICATED THE TIE RODS WERE NOT GOOD. THE CONSUMER THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE LEFT AND RIGHT TIE RODS.*AK . THE FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE.*TS *JB

Jul 18, 2003 Suspension 38,308 mi

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO A TIRE SHOP CENTER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE. THEY INDICATED THE TIE RODS WERE NOT GOOD. THE CONSUMER THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE LEFT AND RIGHT TIE RODS.*AK . THE FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE.*TS *JB

Jul 6, 2003 Electrical System 12,145 mi

VOLT LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, "CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM" NOTICE WAS DISPLAYED. CAR BEGAN TO STALL. JUST MADE IT TO NEAREST GM (CHEVY) DEALER BARLOW CHEVROLET INC RT 130 & FAIRVIEW ST,DELRAN, NJ 08075. HAD TO WAIT 3 HOURS WHILE NEW ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR WAS LOCATED AND INSTALLED.*AK

Jul 6, 2003 Electrical System 12,145 mi

VOLT LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, "CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM" NOTICE WAS DISPLAYED. CAR BEGAN TO STALL. JUST MADE IT TO NEAREST GM (CHEVY) DEALER BARLOW CHEVROLET INC RT 130 & FAIRVIEW ST,DELRAN, NJ 08075. HAD TO WAIT 3 HOURS WHILE NEW ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR WAS LOCATED AND INSTALLED.*AK

Jun 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,156 mi

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM. ALSO THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE SHOP, AND THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. *AK PH *JB

Jun 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,156 mi

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM. ALSO THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE SHOP, AND THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. *AK PH *JB

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WAS USING MORE OIL THAN USUAL. *TT THE CHANGE ENGINE OIL LIGHT HAD COME ON 300 MILES SHORT OF THE 3K MILES TO TRAVEL, WHEN THE CONSUMER TESTED THE OIL, IT WAS 1QT LOW. AT THE END OF THE COMPUTER TEST, THE MILEAGE WAS 14650K MILES. WHEN THE OIL WAS CHECKED AT 829 ADDITIONAL MILES ...

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WAS USING MORE OIL THAN USUAL. *TT THE CHANGE ENGINE OIL LIGHT HAD COME ON 300 MILES SHORT OF THE 3K MILES TO TRAVEL, WHEN THE CONSUMER TESTED THE OIL, IT WAS 1QT LOW. AT THE END OF THE COMPUTER TEST, THE MILEAGE WAS 14650K MILES. WHEN THE OIL WAS CHECKED AT 829 ADDITIONAL MILES ...

Jun 20, 2003 Steering 12,180 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE HAS LOOSE TIE ROD ENDS. *MR TSB 02 02 32 008 WAS ISSUED TO CORRECT OUTER OUTER TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT PART. THE VEHICLE HAD LOOSE TIE ROD ENDS DURING INSPECTION. (THE TIE RODS HAD WORN AND WAS REPLACED) *SCC *JB

Jun 20, 2003 Steering 12,180 mi

2001 BUICK LESABRE HAS LOOSE TIE ROD ENDS. *MR TSB 02 02 32 008 WAS ISSUED TO CORRECT OUTER OUTER TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT PART. THE VEHICLE HAD LOOSE TIE ROD ENDS DURING INSPECTION. (THE TIE RODS HAD WORN AND WAS REPLACED) *SCC *JB

Jun 16, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS ARE WEARING OUT AND WHEN APPLIED VEHICLE WILL HAVE A HEAVY VIBRATION AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 16, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS ARE WEARING OUT AND WHEN APPLIED VEHICLE WILL HAVE A HEAVY VIBRATION AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

THE VEHICLE USED A QUART OF OIL BETWEEN EVERY OIL CHANGE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *SCC *JB

Jun 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

THE VEHICLE USED A QUART OF OIL BETWEEN EVERY OIL CHANGE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *SCC *JB

May 27, 2003 Power Train 7,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED ONCE AT 7000 MILES AND FAILED AGAIN AT 23,000 MILES. BOTH REPAIRS WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *MR *TS *NLM

May 27, 2003 Power Train 7,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED ONCE AT 7000 MILES AND FAILED AGAIN AT 23,000 MILES. BOTH REPAIRS WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *MR *TS *NLM

May 8, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, THEY HAD BEEN FIXED 4 TIMES IN THE LAST TWO YEARS. THE DEALER CHANGED THE BULB AND DETERMINED THERE WERE NO OTHER PROBLEMS. *JB

May 8, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, THEY HAD BEEN FIXED 4 TIMES IN THE LAST TWO YEARS. THE DEALER CHANGED THE BULB AND DETERMINED THERE WERE NO OTHER PROBLEMS. *JB

May 6, 2003 Suspension

THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING SNAPPED WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO WOBBLE AND MADE THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *JB

May 6, 2003 Suspension

THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING SNAPPED WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO WOBBLE AND MADE THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *JB

Apr 18, 2003 Air Bags 22,069 mi

BUICK LOST THE BBB DECISION AND DID NOT PERFORM WITHIN THE 40 DAYS ALLOTTED TO REPLACE THE CAR. THE CAR HAS MULTIPLE SAFETY DEFECTS (AIR BAG, TRANSMISSION, BRAKING) THAT THE BBB SAID COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. THEY WANT TO BUY BACK THE CAR AND INSPECT IT SO IT CAN BE RESOLD. *NLM

Apr 18, 2003 Fuel System, Other 22,069 mi

BUICK LOST THE BBB DECISION AND DID NOT PERFORM WITHIN THE 40 DAYS ALLOTTED TO REPLACE THE CAR. THE CAR HAS MULTIPLE SAFETY DEFECTS (AIR BAG, TRANSMISSION, BRAKING) THAT THE BBB SAID COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. THEY WANT TO BUY BACK THE CAR AND INSPECT IT SO IT CAN BE RESOLD. *NLM

Apr 18, 2003 Power Train 22,069 mi

BUICK LOST THE BBB DECISION AND DID NOT PERFORM WITHIN THE 40 DAYS ALLOTTED TO REPLACE THE CAR. THE CAR HAS MULTIPLE SAFETY DEFECTS (AIR BAG, TRANSMISSION, BRAKING) THAT THE BBB SAID COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. THEY WANT TO BUY BACK THE CAR AND INSPECT IT SO IT CAN BE RESOLD. *NLM

Apr 18, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 22,069 mi

BUICK LOST THE BBB DECISION AND DID NOT PERFORM WITHIN THE 40 DAYS ALLOTTED TO REPLACE THE CAR. THE CAR HAS MULTIPLE SAFETY DEFECTS (AIR BAG, TRANSMISSION, BRAKING) THAT THE BBB SAID COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. THEY WANT TO BUY BACK THE CAR AND INSPECT IT SO IT CAN BE RESOLD. *NLM

Apr 18, 2003 Electrical System 22,069 mi

BUICK LOST THE BBB DECISION AND DID NOT PERFORM WITHIN THE 40 DAYS ALLOTTED TO REPLACE THE CAR. THE CAR HAS MULTIPLE SAFETY DEFECTS (AIR BAG, TRANSMISSION, BRAKING) THAT THE BBB SAID COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. THEY WANT TO BUY BACK THE CAR AND INSPECT IT SO IT CAN BE RESOLD. *NLM

Apr 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,069 mi

BUICK LOST THE BBB DECISION AND DID NOT PERFORM WITHIN THE 40 DAYS ALLOTTED TO REPLACE THE CAR. THE CAR HAS MULTIPLE SAFETY DEFECTS (AIR BAG, TRANSMISSION, BRAKING) THAT THE BBB SAID COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. THEY WANT TO BUY BACK THE CAR AND INSPECT IT SO IT CAN BE RESOLD. *NLM

Apr 18, 2003 Air Bags 22,069 mi

BUICK LOST THE BBB DECISION AND DID NOT PERFORM WITHIN THE 40 DAYS ALLOTTED TO REPLACE THE CAR. THE CAR HAS MULTIPLE SAFETY DEFECTS (AIR BAG, TRANSMISSION, BRAKING) THAT THE BBB SAID COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. THEY WANT TO BUY BACK THE CAR AND INSPECT IT SO IT CAN BE RESOLD. *NLM

Apr 18, 2003 Fuel System, Other 22,069 mi

BUICK LOST THE BBB DECISION AND DID NOT PERFORM WITHIN THE 40 DAYS ALLOTTED TO REPLACE THE CAR. THE CAR HAS MULTIPLE SAFETY DEFECTS (AIR BAG, TRANSMISSION, BRAKING) THAT THE BBB SAID COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. THEY WANT TO BUY BACK THE CAR AND INSPECT IT SO IT CAN BE RESOLD. *NLM

Apr 18, 2003 Power Train 22,069 mi

BUICK LOST THE BBB DECISION AND DID NOT PERFORM WITHIN THE 40 DAYS ALLOTTED TO REPLACE THE CAR. THE CAR HAS MULTIPLE SAFETY DEFECTS (AIR BAG, TRANSMISSION, BRAKING) THAT THE BBB SAID COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. THEY WANT TO BUY BACK THE CAR AND INSPECT IT SO IT CAN BE RESOLD. *NLM

Apr 18, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 22,069 mi

BUICK LOST THE BBB DECISION AND DID NOT PERFORM WITHIN THE 40 DAYS ALLOTTED TO REPLACE THE CAR. THE CAR HAS MULTIPLE SAFETY DEFECTS (AIR BAG, TRANSMISSION, BRAKING) THAT THE BBB SAID COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. THEY WANT TO BUY BACK THE CAR AND INSPECT IT SO IT CAN BE RESOLD. *NLM

Apr 18, 2003 Electrical System 22,069 mi

BUICK LOST THE BBB DECISION AND DID NOT PERFORM WITHIN THE 40 DAYS ALLOTTED TO REPLACE THE CAR. THE CAR HAS MULTIPLE SAFETY DEFECTS (AIR BAG, TRANSMISSION, BRAKING) THAT THE BBB SAID COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. THEY WANT TO BUY BACK THE CAR AND INSPECT IT SO IT CAN BE RESOLD. *NLM

Apr 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,069 mi

BUICK LOST THE BBB DECISION AND DID NOT PERFORM WITHIN THE 40 DAYS ALLOTTED TO REPLACE THE CAR. THE CAR HAS MULTIPLE SAFETY DEFECTS (AIR BAG, TRANSMISSION, BRAKING) THAT THE BBB SAID COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. THEY WANT TO BUY BACK THE CAR AND INSPECT IT SO IT CAN BE RESOLD. *NLM

Mar 28, 2003 Power Train 7,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 7000 MILES, AND AGAIN AT 26,000 MILES. *JB....*AK

Mar 28, 2003 Power Train 7,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 7000 MILES, AND AGAIN AT 26,000 MILES. *JB....*AK

Mar 13, 2003 Wheels 10,301 mi

DURING ROUTINE SERVICE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE 3 HOLD DOWN BOLTS WERE MISSING ON THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL. *TT *JB

Mar 13, 2003 Wheels 10,301 mi

DURING ROUTINE SERVICE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE 3 HOLD DOWN BOLTS WERE MISSING ON THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL. *TT *JB

Feb 3, 2003 Structure

CONSUMER WOULD TOUCH THE DOOR AND RECEIVE A STATIC ELECTRICAL SHOCK. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM WHICH THE MECHANIC CAN NOT CORRECT. PH

Feb 3, 2003 Structure

CONSUMER WOULD TOUCH THE DOOR AND RECEIVE A STATIC ELECTRICAL SHOCK. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM WHICH THE MECHANIC CAN NOT CORRECT. PH

Feb 2, 2003 Power Train 33,831 mi

2/9/2001 PURCHASED BUICK LESABRE 1/19/2003 TRANSMISSION SHIFTED ITSELF FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE WHEN EXITING OWNERS GARAGE. 34,000 MILES ON CAR 1/27/2003 ADVISED BY BUICK DEALER THAT TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPLACED WITH A NEW TRANSMISSION. RETURNED TO OWNER AT THIS TIME. 1/28/2003 "NEW" TRANSMISSI...

Feb 2, 2003 Power Train 33,831 mi

2/9/2001 PURCHASED BUICK LESABRE 1/19/2003 TRANSMISSION SHIFTED ITSELF FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE WHEN EXITING OWNERS GARAGE. 34,000 MILES ON CAR 1/27/2003 ADVISED BY BUICK DEALER THAT TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPLACED WITH A NEW TRANSMISSION. RETURNED TO OWNER AT THIS TIME. 1/28/2003 "NEW" TRANSMISSI...

Jan 23, 2003 Equipment 6,278 mi

THE CONSUMER'S TIRE JACK IS BROKEN. SCC

Jan 23, 2003 Equipment 6,278 mi

THE CONSUMER'S TIRE JACK IS BROKEN. SCC

Jan 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN COASTING CONSUMER CAN HEAR A LOUD WINDING NOISE WHICH CAUSES A DISTRACTION. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH

Jan 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN COASTING CONSUMER CAN HEAR A LOUD WINDING NOISE WHICH CAUSES A DISTRACTION. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH

Dec 28, 2002 Power Train 40,610 mi

POWER TRAIN - TRANSMISSION. 3.8 LITER ENGINE, TRANSMISSION GEAR FAILURE AT 40,610 ACTUAL MILES ON THE ODOMETER, RESULTING $2,993.00 REPAIRS AT BUD AND RAY'S TRANSMISSION, 237 WEST LAKETON AVENUE, MUSKEGON, MI 49441. ENGINE NUMBER [XXX]. I NOTED THAT THERE ARE A FEW OTHER COMPLAINTS, ON THE RECA...

Dec 28, 2002 Power Train 40,610 mi

POWER TRAIN - TRANSMISSION. 3.8 LITER ENGINE, TRANSMISSION GEAR FAILURE AT 40,610 ACTUAL MILES ON THE ODOMETER, RESULTING $2,993.00 REPAIRS AT BUD AND RAY'S TRANSMISSION, 237 WEST LAKETON AVENUE, MUSKEGON, MI 49441. ENGINE NUMBER [XXX]. I NOTED THAT THERE ARE A FEW OTHER COMPLAINTS, ON THE RECA...

Dec 23, 2002 Seats Crash

CONSUMER STATES WAS HIT FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEATS SHOOK BACK AND FORTH EXCESSIVELY CAUSING OCCUPANTS TO HIT HEADS ON ROOF OF VEHICLE. COLLISION WAS VERY MINOR AND SEATS SHOULD NOT HAVE MOVED. TS

Dec 23, 2002 Seats Crash

CONSUMER STATES WAS HIT FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEATS SHOOK BACK AND FORTH EXCESSIVELY CAUSING OCCUPANTS TO HIT HEADS ON ROOF OF VEHICLE. COLLISION WAS VERY MINOR AND SEATS SHOULD NOT HAVE MOVED. TS

Dec 11, 2002 Air Bags

THE HORN DOESN'T SOUND FOR ME AND DEALER SAYS IT CAN NOT BE ADJUSTED BECAUSE OF AIR BAG IN STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE ARTHRITIC HANDS AND CAN NOT PUSH THE HORN HARD ENOUGH OR IN THE CORRECT SPOT TO USE IT IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. DEALER SAID THEY HAVE HAD OTHER COMPLAINTS FROM OWNERS ABOUT THIS PROBLE...

Dec 11, 2002 Air Bags

THE HORN DOESN'T SOUND FOR ME AND DEALER SAYS IT CAN NOT BE ADJUSTED BECAUSE OF AIR BAG IN STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE ARTHRITIC HANDS AND CAN NOT PUSH THE HORN HARD ENOUGH OR IN THE CORRECT SPOT TO USE IT IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. DEALER SAID THEY HAVE HAD OTHER COMPLAINTS FROM OWNERS ABOUT THIS PROBLE...

Nov 28, 2002 Power Train

VARIOUS BUICK DEALERS HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL IN CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. DT

Nov 28, 2002 Power Train

VARIOUS BUICK DEALERS HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL IN CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. DT

Nov 20, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HIT AT 30MPH IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Nov 20, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HIT AT 30MPH IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Oct 1, 2002 Electrical System

IN AN EMERGENCY IT IS VERY HARD TO LOCATED THE POSITION OF THE HORN. CONSUMER HAS HAD MANY CLOSE CALLS, WHERE SOMEONE WAS ABOUT TO BACK INTO HIM AND HE WAS NOT ABLE TO SOUND THE HORN IN TIME. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE HORN IS OF POOR DESIGN. *NLM THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HORN ALSO REQUIRES...

Oct 1, 2002 Electrical System

IN AN EMERGENCY IT IS VERY HARD TO LOCATED THE POSITION OF THE HORN. CONSUMER HAS HAD MANY CLOSE CALLS, WHERE SOMEONE WAS ABOUT TO BACK INTO HIM AND HE WAS NOT ABLE TO SOUND THE HORN IN TIME. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE HORN IS OF POOR DESIGN. *NLM THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HORN ALSO REQUIRES...

Sep 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF WITH OUT ANY NOTICE. CONTACTED DEALER. NLM

Sep 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF WITH OUT ANY NOTICE. CONTACTED DEALER. NLM

Sep 10, 2002 Seats

WHILE MAKING A SUDDEN STOP, CONSUMER NOTICED DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED FORWARD WHILE TURNING CORNERS. CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE, SEAT MOVING SIDE TO SIDE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS A HARSH DOWN SHIFT WHEN MERGING ON TO A FREEWAY OR GOIND UP A HILL. SHIFTS DOWN TO...

Sep 10, 2002 Power Train

WHILE MAKING A SUDDEN STOP, CONSUMER NOTICED DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED FORWARD WHILE TURNING CORNERS. CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE, SEAT MOVING SIDE TO SIDE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS A HARSH DOWN SHIFT WHEN MERGING ON TO A FREEWAY OR GOIND UP A HILL. SHIFTS DOWN TO...

Sep 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE MAKING A SUDDEN STOP, CONSUMER NOTICED DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED FORWARD WHILE TURNING CORNERS. CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE, SEAT MOVING SIDE TO SIDE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS A HARSH DOWN SHIFT WHEN MERGING ON TO A FREEWAY OR GOIND UP A HILL. SHIFTS DOWN TO...

Sep 10, 2002 Steering

WHILE MAKING A SUDDEN STOP, CONSUMER NOTICED DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED FORWARD WHILE TURNING CORNERS. CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE, SEAT MOVING SIDE TO SIDE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS A HARSH DOWN SHIFT WHEN MERGING ON TO A FREEWAY OR GOIND UP A HILL. SHIFTS DOWN TO...

Sep 10, 2002 Steering

WHILE MAKING A SUDDEN STOP, CONSUMER NOTICED DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED FORWARD WHILE TURNING CORNERS. CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE, SEAT MOVING SIDE TO SIDE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS A HARSH DOWN SHIFT WHEN MERGING ON TO A FREEWAY OR GOIND UP A HILL. SHIFTS DOWN TO...

Sep 10, 2002 Seats

WHILE MAKING A SUDDEN STOP, CONSUMER NOTICED DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED FORWARD WHILE TURNING CORNERS. CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE, SEAT MOVING SIDE TO SIDE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS A HARSH DOWN SHIFT WHEN MERGING ON TO A FREEWAY OR GOIND UP A HILL. SHIFTS DOWN TO...

Sep 10, 2002 Power Train

WHILE MAKING A SUDDEN STOP, CONSUMER NOTICED DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED FORWARD WHILE TURNING CORNERS. CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE, SEAT MOVING SIDE TO SIDE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS A HARSH DOWN SHIFT WHEN MERGING ON TO A FREEWAY OR GOIND UP A HILL. SHIFTS DOWN TO...

Sep 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE MAKING A SUDDEN STOP, CONSUMER NOTICED DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED FORWARD WHILE TURNING CORNERS. CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE, SEAT MOVING SIDE TO SIDE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS A HARSH DOWN SHIFT WHEN MERGING ON TO A FREEWAY OR GOIND UP A HILL. SHIFTS DOWN TO...

Sep 10, 2002 Steering

WHILE MAKING A SUDDEN STOP, CONSUMER NOTICED DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED FORWARD WHILE TURNING CORNERS. CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE, SEAT MOVING SIDE TO SIDE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS A HARSH DOWN SHIFT WHEN MERGING ON TO A FREEWAY OR GOIND UP A HILL. SHIFTS DOWN TO...

Sep 10, 2002 Steering

WHILE MAKING A SUDDEN STOP, CONSUMER NOTICED DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED FORWARD WHILE TURNING CORNERS. CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE, SEAT MOVING SIDE TO SIDE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS A HARSH DOWN SHIFT WHEN MERGING ON TO A FREEWAY OR GOIND UP A HILL. SHIFTS DOWN TO...

Sep 7, 2002 Electrical System

CAR FAILED TO START AND UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. REVERSED KEY AND CAR STARTED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, CAR DID NOT START BUT WAS ABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. REVERSED KEY AND CAR STARTED. I'M CONCERNED AS TO DEFECT IN IGNITION THAT MIGHT FAIL AT A FUTURE DATE.*AK

Sep 7, 2002 Electrical System

CAR FAILED TO START AND UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. REVERSED KEY AND CAR STARTED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, CAR DID NOT START BUT WAS ABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. REVERSED KEY AND CAR STARTED. I'M CONCERNED AS TO DEFECT IN IGNITION THAT MIGHT FAIL AT A FUTURE DATE.*AK

Aug 30, 2002 Power Train

WHEN ACCELERATING VEHICLE WILL HAVE A HARSH DOWNSHIFT, CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO GO INTO SECOND GEAR, BUT GO BACK INTO FIRST GEAR.CONTACTED DEALER.CANNOT FIX PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR ROTORS WERE HANGING UP, MAKE NOISE, PULSATE, AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT END VIBRATES, THE DOOR ASSEMBLY IS MISALIGNED, STICKS OUT, AND NOISY, THE TIRE WAS CHANGED BUT FAILED BALANCE AND THERES A VIBRATION, THE ENGINE STUMBLES/STALLS,...

Aug 30, 2002 Suspension

THE REAR ROTORS WERE HANGING UP, MAKE NOISE, PULSATE, AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT END VIBRATES, THE DOOR ASSEMBLY IS MISALIGNED, STICKS OUT, AND NOISY, THE TIRE WAS CHANGED BUT FAILED BALANCE AND THERES A VIBRATION, THE ENGINE STUMBLES/STALLS,...

Aug 30, 2002 Equipment

THE REAR ROTORS WERE HANGING UP, MAKE NOISE, PULSATE, AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT END VIBRATES, THE DOOR ASSEMBLY IS MISALIGNED, STICKS OUT, AND NOISY, THE TIRE WAS CHANGED BUT FAILED BALANCE AND THERES A VIBRATION, THE ENGINE STUMBLES/STALLS,...

Aug 30, 2002 Wheels

THE REAR ROTORS WERE HANGING UP, MAKE NOISE, PULSATE, AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT END VIBRATES, THE DOOR ASSEMBLY IS MISALIGNED, STICKS OUT, AND NOISY, THE TIRE WAS CHANGED BUT FAILED BALANCE AND THERES A VIBRATION, THE ENGINE STUMBLES/STALLS,...

Aug 30, 2002 Visibility

THE REAR ROTORS WERE HANGING UP, MAKE NOISE, PULSATE, AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT END VIBRATES, THE DOOR ASSEMBLY IS MISALIGNED, STICKS OUT, AND NOISY, THE TIRE WAS CHANGED BUT FAILED BALANCE AND THERES A VIBRATION, THE ENGINE STUMBLES/STALLS,...

Aug 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE REAR ROTORS WERE HANGING UP, MAKE NOISE, PULSATE, AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT END VIBRATES, THE DOOR ASSEMBLY IS MISALIGNED, STICKS OUT, AND NOISY, THE TIRE WAS CHANGED BUT FAILED BALANCE AND THERES A VIBRATION, THE ENGINE STUMBLES/STALLS,...

Aug 30, 2002 Steering

THE REAR ROTORS WERE HANGING UP, MAKE NOISE, PULSATE, AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT END VIBRATES, THE DOOR ASSEMBLY IS MISALIGNED, STICKS OUT, AND NOISY, THE TIRE WAS CHANGED BUT FAILED BALANCE AND THERES A VIBRATION, THE ENGINE STUMBLES/STALLS,...

Aug 30, 2002 Structure

THE REAR ROTORS WERE HANGING UP, MAKE NOISE, PULSATE, AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT END VIBRATES, THE DOOR ASSEMBLY IS MISALIGNED, STICKS OUT, AND NOISY, THE TIRE WAS CHANGED BUT FAILED BALANCE AND THERES A VIBRATION, THE ENGINE STUMBLES/STALLS,...

Aug 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE REAR ROTORS WERE HANGING UP, MAKE NOISE, PULSATE, AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT END VIBRATES, THE DOOR ASSEMBLY IS MISALIGNED, STICKS OUT, AND NOISY, THE TIRE WAS CHANGED BUT FAILED BALANCE AND THERES A VIBRATION, THE ENGINE STUMBLES/STALLS,...

Aug 30, 2002 Equipment

THE REAR ROTORS WERE HANGING UP, MAKE NOISE, PULSATE, AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT END VIBRATES, THE DOOR ASSEMBLY IS MISALIGNED, STICKS OUT, AND NOISY, THE TIRE WAS CHANGED BUT FAILED BALANCE AND THERES A VIBRATION, THE ENGINE STUMBLES/STALLS,...

Aug 30, 2002 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SEAT WILL LURCH FORWARD WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND WILL LURCH BACKWARDS WHEN STOPPING OR APPLYING THE BRAKES. *AK THE LEFT FRONT SEAT MOVES FORWARD ON ACCELERATION, IS NOT INSULATED BETWEEN THE SEAT AND FLOOR/REMOVED LEFT SEAT INSULATED AND REINSTALLED. THE PIVOT POINT ON THE DR...

Aug 30, 2002 Power Train

WHEN ACCELERATING VEHICLE WILL HAVE A HARSH DOWNSHIFT, CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO GO INTO SECOND GEAR, BUT GO BACK INTO FIRST GEAR.CONTACTED DEALER.CANNOT FIX PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR ROTORS WERE HANGING UP, MAKE NOISE, PULSATE, AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT END VIBRATES, THE DOOR ASSEMBLY IS MISALIGNED, STICKS OUT, AND NOISY, THE TIRE WAS CHANGED BUT FAILED BALANCE AND THERES A VIBRATION, THE ENGINE STUMBLES/STALLS,...

Aug 30, 2002 Suspension

THE REAR ROTORS WERE HANGING UP, MAKE NOISE, PULSATE, AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT END VIBRATES, THE DOOR ASSEMBLY IS MISALIGNED, STICKS OUT, AND NOISY, THE TIRE WAS CHANGED BUT FAILED BALANCE AND THERES A VIBRATION, THE ENGINE STUMBLES/STALLS,...

Aug 30, 2002 Equipment

THE REAR ROTORS WERE HANGING UP, MAKE NOISE, PULSATE, AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT END VIBRATES, THE DOOR ASSEMBLY IS MISALIGNED, STICKS OUT, AND NOISY, THE TIRE WAS CHANGED BUT FAILED BALANCE AND THERES A VIBRATION, THE ENGINE STUMBLES/STALLS,...

Aug 30, 2002 Wheels

THE REAR ROTORS WERE HANGING UP, MAKE NOISE, PULSATE, AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT END VIBRATES, THE DOOR ASSEMBLY IS MISALIGNED, STICKS OUT, AND NOISY, THE TIRE WAS CHANGED BUT FAILED BALANCE AND THERES A VIBRATION, THE ENGINE STUMBLES/STALLS,...

Aug 30, 2002 Visibility

THE REAR ROTORS WERE HANGING UP, MAKE NOISE, PULSATE, AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT END VIBRATES, THE DOOR ASSEMBLY IS MISALIGNED, STICKS OUT, AND NOISY, THE TIRE WAS CHANGED BUT FAILED BALANCE AND THERES A VIBRATION, THE ENGINE STUMBLES/STALLS,...

Aug 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE REAR ROTORS WERE HANGING UP, MAKE NOISE, PULSATE, AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT END VIBRATES, THE DOOR ASSEMBLY IS MISALIGNED, STICKS OUT, AND NOISY, THE TIRE WAS CHANGED BUT FAILED BALANCE AND THERES A VIBRATION, THE ENGINE STUMBLES/STALLS,...

Aug 30, 2002 Steering

THE REAR ROTORS WERE HANGING UP, MAKE NOISE, PULSATE, AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT END VIBRATES, THE DOOR ASSEMBLY IS MISALIGNED, STICKS OUT, AND NOISY, THE TIRE WAS CHANGED BUT FAILED BALANCE AND THERES A VIBRATION, THE ENGINE STUMBLES/STALLS,...

Aug 30, 2002 Structure

THE REAR ROTORS WERE HANGING UP, MAKE NOISE, PULSATE, AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT END VIBRATES, THE DOOR ASSEMBLY IS MISALIGNED, STICKS OUT, AND NOISY, THE TIRE WAS CHANGED BUT FAILED BALANCE AND THERES A VIBRATION, THE ENGINE STUMBLES/STALLS,...

Aug 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE REAR ROTORS WERE HANGING UP, MAKE NOISE, PULSATE, AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT END VIBRATES, THE DOOR ASSEMBLY IS MISALIGNED, STICKS OUT, AND NOISY, THE TIRE WAS CHANGED BUT FAILED BALANCE AND THERES A VIBRATION, THE ENGINE STUMBLES/STALLS,...

Aug 30, 2002 Equipment

THE REAR ROTORS WERE HANGING UP, MAKE NOISE, PULSATE, AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT END VIBRATES, THE DOOR ASSEMBLY IS MISALIGNED, STICKS OUT, AND NOISY, THE TIRE WAS CHANGED BUT FAILED BALANCE AND THERES A VIBRATION, THE ENGINE STUMBLES/STALLS,...

Aug 30, 2002 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SEAT WILL LURCH FORWARD WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND WILL LURCH BACKWARDS WHEN STOPPING OR APPLYING THE BRAKES. *AK THE LEFT FRONT SEAT MOVES FORWARD ON ACCELERATION, IS NOT INSULATED BETWEEN THE SEAT AND FLOOR/REMOVED LEFT SEAT INSULATED AND REINSTALLED. THE PIVOT POINT ON THE DR...

Aug 12, 2002 Seat Belts

I HAVE AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH MY DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT. THE BELT KEEPS GETTING CAUGHT IN THE FLOOR RETRACTOR. WHEN I TRY TO PULL THE BELT UP TO USE, IT GETS STUCK AND HAS TO BE TUGGED ON 5-6 TIMES TO GET IT TO RELEASE. ORANGE BUICK FIRST LOOKED AT IT ON 4/25/02 AND CLAIMED, "BELT OUT OF PLA...

Aug 12, 2002 Seat Belts

I HAVE AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH MY DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT. THE BELT KEEPS GETTING CAUGHT IN THE FLOOR RETRACTOR. WHEN I TRY TO PULL THE BELT UP TO USE, IT GETS STUCK AND HAS TO BE TUGGED ON 5-6 TIMES TO GET IT TO RELEASE. ORANGE BUICK FIRST LOOKED AT IT ON 4/25/02 AND CLAIMED, "BELT OUT OF PLA...

Aug 9, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER HAS A CONCERN ABOUT THE DEFROSTER QUITTING WHILE IN MOTION. IT JUST STOPS WORKING AND USUALLY STARTS AFTER AN HOUR OF VEHICLE USE. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE.*JG

Aug 9, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER HAS A CONCERN ABOUT THE DEFROSTER QUITTING WHILE IN MOTION. IT JUST STOPS WORKING AND USUALLY STARTS AFTER AN HOUR OF VEHICLE USE. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE.*JG

Aug 5, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ON AND VEHICLE WILL GO DOWN A HILL OR A SMALL INCLINE VEHICLE WILL START TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT CONSUMER INCREASING THE SPEED. CONTACTED DEALER, AND WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Aug 5, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ON AND VEHICLE WILL GO DOWN A HILL OR A SMALL INCLINE VEHICLE WILL START TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT CONSUMER INCREASING THE SPEED. CONTACTED DEALER, AND WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jul 19, 2002 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT APPEARS ON DASHBOAD AND ALARM SYSTEM CAME ON. WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY CONSUMER HIT HORN AND CENTER PIECE POPPED UP. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *SLC

Jul 19, 2002 Electrical System

AIRBAG LIGHT APPEARS ON DASHBOAD AND ALARM SYSTEM CAME ON. WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY CONSUMER HIT HORN AND CENTER PIECE POPPED UP. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *SLC

Jul 19, 2002 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT APPEARS ON DASHBOAD AND ALARM SYSTEM CAME ON. WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY CONSUMER HIT HORN AND CENTER PIECE POPPED UP. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *SLC

Jul 19, 2002 Electrical System

AIRBAG LIGHT APPEARS ON DASHBOAD AND ALARM SYSTEM CAME ON. WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY CONSUMER HIT HORN AND CENTER PIECE POPPED UP. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *SLC

Jul 16, 2002 Seats Crash

CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE REAR. THE PASSENGER SITTING IN THE REAR SEAT HIT THEIR HEAD ON THE REAR DECK ABOVE THE SEAT. CONSUMER FEELS THAT SEATS ARE NOT HIGH ENOUGH AND HEADRESTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE REAR SEATS TO ENSURE PASSENGER SAFETY WHEN INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. PASSENGER WAS ...

Jul 16, 2002 Seats Crash

CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE REAR. THE PASSENGER SITTING IN THE REAR SEAT HIT THEIR HEAD ON THE REAR DECK ABOVE THE SEAT. CONSUMER FEELS THAT SEATS ARE NOT HIGH ENOUGH AND HEADRESTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE REAR SEATS TO ENSURE PASSENGER SAFETY WHEN INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. PASSENGER WAS ...

Jul 16, 2002 Seats Crash

CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE REAR. THE PASSENGER SITTING IN THE REAR SEAT HIT THEIR HEAD ON THE REAR DECK ABOVE THE SEAT. CONSUMER FEELS THAT SEATS ARE NOT HIGH ENOUGH AND HEADRESTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE REAR SEATS TO ENSURE PASSENGER SAFETY WHEN INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. PASSENGER WAS ...

Jul 16, 2002 Seats Crash

CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE REAR. THE PASSENGER SITTING IN THE REAR SEAT HIT THEIR HEAD ON THE REAR DECK ABOVE THE SEAT. CONSUMER FEELS THAT SEATS ARE NOT HIGH ENOUGH AND HEADRESTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE REAR SEATS TO ENSURE PASSENGER SAFETY WHEN INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. PASSENGER WAS ...

May 25, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG BROKE PLASTIC BUT DID NOT INFLATE; NECK INJURY RESULTED FROM WHIPLASH. *AK

May 25, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG BROKE PLASTIC BUT DID NOT INFLATE; NECK INJURY RESULTED FROM WHIPLASH. *AK

May 13, 2002 Electrical System

HORN BUTTON IS NOT SENSITIVE ENOUGH, AND HORN BUTTON IS TOO SMALL. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK. CONSUMER STATES THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE.*JB

May 13, 2002 Electrical System

HORN BUTTON IS NOT SENSITIVE ENOUGH, AND HORN BUTTON IS TOO SMALL. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK. CONSUMER STATES THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE.*JB

Apr 11, 2002 Suspension 5,000 mi

THE FRONT END SUSPENSION CAUSED THE STEERING COLUMN TO JERK, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AND THE LEFT WINDOW FAILED. *AK *NLM

Apr 11, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control 5,000 mi

THE FRONT END SUSPENSION CAUSED THE STEERING COLUMN TO JERK, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AND THE LEFT WINDOW FAILED. *AK *NLM

Apr 11, 2002 Visibility 5,000 mi

THE FRONT END SUSPENSION CAUSED THE STEERING COLUMN TO JERK, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AND THE LEFT WINDOW FAILED. *AK *NLM

Apr 11, 2002 Suspension 5,000 mi

THE FRONT END SUSPENSION CAUSED THE STEERING COLUMN TO JERK, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AND THE LEFT WINDOW FAILED. *AK *NLM

Apr 11, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control 5,000 mi

THE FRONT END SUSPENSION CAUSED THE STEERING COLUMN TO JERK, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AND THE LEFT WINDOW FAILED. *AK *NLM

Apr 11, 2002 Visibility 5,000 mi

THE FRONT END SUSPENSION CAUSED THE STEERING COLUMN TO JERK, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AND THE LEFT WINDOW FAILED. *AK *NLM

Mar 27, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES HORN VERY DIFFCULT TO USE. THE CONSUMER HAS TO USE EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO MAKE IT WORK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NLM *YH

Mar 27, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES HORN VERY DIFFCULT TO USE. THE CONSUMER HAS TO USE EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO MAKE IT WORK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NLM *YH

Jan 14, 2002 Exterior Lighting

UNABLE TO TURN OFF HEADLIGHTS USING LIGHT SWITCH UNTIL IGNITION SWITCH IS SWITCHED OFF. HAD CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 14, 2002 Exterior Lighting

UNABLE TO TURN OFF HEADLIGHTS USING LIGHT SWITCH UNTIL IGNITION SWITCH IS SWITCHED OFF. HAD CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 5, 2002 Exterior Lighting

AT NIGHT, RAINING, ON INTERSTATE 95 NEAR FREEPORT, ME DRIVER FIDDLING WITH WIPER SPEED CONTROL (HE THINKS), HEADLIGHTS GO OUT FOR 2 TO 4 SECONDS (IT SEEMED LIKE AN ETERNITY) AND THEN COME BACK ON. WAS ABLE TO REPEAT WHILE PARKED, LATER THAT NIGHT, ALSO RAINING. HAWE NOT TRIED TO REPEAT. TOOK CAR ...

Jan 5, 2002 Exterior Lighting

AT NIGHT, RAINING, ON INTERSTATE 95 NEAR FREEPORT, ME DRIVER FIDDLING WITH WIPER SPEED CONTROL (HE THINKS), HEADLIGHTS GO OUT FOR 2 TO 4 SECONDS (IT SEEMED LIKE AN ETERNITY) AND THEN COME BACK ON. WAS ABLE TO REPEAT WHILE PARKED, LATER THAT NIGHT, ALSO RAINING. HAWE NOT TRIED TO REPEAT. TOOK CAR ...

Jan 4, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISON TRAVELING 10-`15 MPH IN WHICH FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO ABDOMINAL AREA/ KNEES, AND EYES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT HAS BEEN UNABLE TO OFFER ANY CUSTOMER SATISIFACTION. PLEASE P...

Jan 4, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISON TRAVELING 10-`15 MPH IN WHICH FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO ABDOMINAL AREA/ KNEES, AND EYES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT HAS BEEN UNABLE TO OFFER ANY CUSTOMER SATISIFACTION. PLEASE P...

Dec 31, 2001 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING, THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE FILLS WITH FUMES FROM OTHER CARS, FUMES FROM OTHER CARS AND COLD AIR ENTERS VENTS, CAUSING SEVERE HEADACHES, DEALER SAYS IT IS DESIGN INTENT. *JG *AK

Dec 31, 2001 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING, THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE FILLS WITH FUMES FROM OTHER CARS, FUMES FROM OTHER CARS AND COLD AIR ENTERS VENTS, CAUSING SEVERE HEADACHES, DEALER SAYS IT IS DESIGN INTENT. *JG *AK

Dec 20, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH EXTREME VIBRATIONS OCCURS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LOCK BROKE. CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RATTLE IN THE DASH. CONSUMER ATTACHED ADMINISTRATIVE NUMBER VSS20010150 WHICH STATES THAT SOME CUSTOMERS COMMENT ON SHAKING/VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, OR SEAT,...

Dec 20, 2001 Structure

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH EXTREME VIBRATIONS OCCURS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LOCK BROKE. CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RATTLE IN THE DASH. CONSUMER ATTACHED ADMINISTRATIVE NUMBER VSS20010150 WHICH STATES THAT SOME CUSTOMERS COMMENT ON SHAKING/VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, OR SEAT,...

Dec 20, 2001 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH EXTREME VIBRATIONS OCCURS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LOCK BROKE. CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RATTLE IN THE DASH. CONSUMER ATTACHED ADMINISTRATIVE NUMBER VSS20010150 WHICH STATES THAT SOME CUSTOMERS COMMENT ON SHAKING/VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, OR SEAT,...

Dec 20, 2001 Tires

WINDOW WIPER FLUID WAS EMPTY/ AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE/ TIRE LIGHT CAME ON TWICE,CLUNK UNDER DRIVER SEAT. *AK

Dec 20, 2001 Visibility

WINDOW WIPER FLUID WAS EMPTY/ AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE/ TIRE LIGHT CAME ON TWICE,CLUNK UNDER DRIVER SEAT. *AK

Dec 20, 2001 Seats

WINDOW WIPER FLUID WAS EMPTY/ AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE/ TIRE LIGHT CAME ON TWICE,CLUNK UNDER DRIVER SEAT. *AK

Dec 20, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH EXTREME VIBRATIONS OCCURS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LOCK BROKE. CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RATTLE IN THE DASH. CONSUMER ATTACHED ADMINISTRATIVE NUMBER VSS20010150 WHICH STATES THAT SOME CUSTOMERS COMMENT ON SHAKING/VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, OR SEAT,...

Dec 20, 2001 Structure

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH EXTREME VIBRATIONS OCCURS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LOCK BROKE. CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RATTLE IN THE DASH. CONSUMER ATTACHED ADMINISTRATIVE NUMBER VSS20010150 WHICH STATES THAT SOME CUSTOMERS COMMENT ON SHAKING/VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, OR SEAT,...

Dec 20, 2001 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH EXTREME VIBRATIONS OCCURS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LOCK BROKE. CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RATTLE IN THE DASH. CONSUMER ATTACHED ADMINISTRATIVE NUMBER VSS20010150 WHICH STATES THAT SOME CUSTOMERS COMMENT ON SHAKING/VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, OR SEAT,...

Dec 20, 2001 Tires

WINDOW WIPER FLUID WAS EMPTY/ AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE/ TIRE LIGHT CAME ON TWICE,CLUNK UNDER DRIVER SEAT. *AK

Dec 20, 2001 Visibility

WINDOW WIPER FLUID WAS EMPTY/ AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE/ TIRE LIGHT CAME ON TWICE,CLUNK UNDER DRIVER SEAT. *AK

Dec 20, 2001 Seats

WINDOW WIPER FLUID WAS EMPTY/ AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE/ TIRE LIGHT CAME ON TWICE,CLUNK UNDER DRIVER SEAT. *AK

Dec 19, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A LATERAL COLLISION; UPON IMPACT, SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK THREE PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AT THE TIME THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. ALL FOUR DOORS WERE LEAKING AND WERE REPAIRED THREE TIMES. *YH

Dec 19, 2001 Visibility Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A LATERAL COLLISION; UPON IMPACT, SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK THREE PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AT THE TIME THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. ALL FOUR DOORS WERE LEAKING AND WERE REPAIRED THREE TIMES. *YH

Dec 19, 2001 Structure Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A LATERAL COLLISION; UPON IMPACT, SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK THREE PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AT THE TIME THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. ALL FOUR DOORS WERE LEAKING AND WERE REPAIRED THREE TIMES. *YH

Dec 19, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A LATERAL COLLISION; UPON IMPACT, SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK THREE PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AT THE TIME THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. ALL FOUR DOORS WERE LEAKING AND WERE REPAIRED THREE TIMES. *YH

Dec 19, 2001 Visibility Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A LATERAL COLLISION; UPON IMPACT, SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK THREE PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AT THE TIME THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. ALL FOUR DOORS WERE LEAKING AND WERE REPAIRED THREE TIMES. *YH

Dec 19, 2001 Structure Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A LATERAL COLLISION; UPON IMPACT, SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK THREE PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AT THE TIME THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. ALL FOUR DOORS WERE LEAKING AND WERE REPAIRED THREE TIMES. *YH

Dec 17, 2001 Tires

REAR PASSENGERS WHEEL STARTED TO WOBBLE, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A LOUD THUMPING NOISE.*SLC

Dec 17, 2001 Tires

REAR PASSENGERS WHEEL STARTED TO WOBBLE, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A LOUD THUMPING NOISE.*SLC

Oct 30, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

SPEED CONTROL SWITCH FAILURE WHICH DEALER HAD REPLACED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 30, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

SPEED CONTROL SWITCH FAILURE WHICH DEALER HAD REPLACED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 15, 2001 Power Train

THE VEHICLE VIBRATED NAD THERE WAS NO SECOND GEAR AND NO REVERSE, DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION.*YH

Oct 15, 2001 Exterior Lighting

LEFT FRONT TURN SIGNAL WAS INOPRABLE. *YH

Oct 15, 2001 Power Train

THE VEHICLE VIBRATED NAD THERE WAS NO SECOND GEAR AND NO REVERSE, DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION.*YH

Oct 15, 2001 Exterior Lighting

LEFT FRONT TURN SIGNAL WAS INOPRABLE. *YH

Oct 15, 2001 Power Train

THE VEHICLE VIBRATED NAD THERE WAS NO SECOND GEAR AND NO REVERSE, DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION.*YH

Oct 15, 2001 Exterior Lighting

LEFT FRONT TURN SIGNAL WAS INOPRABLE. *YH

Oct 15, 2001 Power Train

THE VEHICLE VIBRATED NAD THERE WAS NO SECOND GEAR AND NO REVERSE, DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION.*YH

Oct 15, 2001 Exterior Lighting

LEFT FRONT TURN SIGNAL WAS INOPRABLE. *YH

Oct 12, 2001 Visibility

CONSUMER IS EXPIERCING FOG INSIDE OF VEHICLE, CANNOT SEE ROAD. *AK

Oct 12, 2001 Visibility

CONSUMER IS EXPIERCING FOG INSIDE OF VEHICLE, CANNOT SEE ROAD. *AK

Oct 1, 2001 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING 50-70 MPH STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER 5 TIMES, REPLACED TIRES/REBALANCED WHEELS. DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 1, 2001 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING 50-70 MPH STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER 5 TIMES, REPLACED TIRES/REBALANCED WHEELS. DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 20, 2001 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS RETRACTOR IS BUILT INTO BACK OF SEAT, NEXT TO THE HEADREST, CONSUMER CAN'T SEE INTO THE BLIND SPOT WHEN TURNING HEAD AROUND TO LOOK TO GO INTO THE LEFT LANE, THE CONSUMER'S ARE 5'5" AND UNDER, THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND TOLD THE CONSUMERS THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE.

Sep 20, 2001 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS RETRACTOR IS BUILT INTO BACK OF SEAT, NEXT TO THE HEADREST, CONSUMER CAN'T SEE INTO THE BLIND SPOT WHEN TURNING HEAD AROUND TO LOOK TO GO INTO THE LEFT LANE, THE CONSUMER'S ARE 5'5" AND UNDER, THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND TOLD THE CONSUMERS THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE.

Sep 20, 2001 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS RETRACTOR IS BUILT INTO BACK OF SEAT, NEXT TO THE HEADREST, CONSUMER CAN'T SEE INTO THE BLIND SPOT WHEN TURNING HEAD AROUND TO LOOK TO GO INTO THE LEFT LANE, THE CONSUMER'S ARE 5'5" AND UNDER, THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND TOLD THE CONSUMERS THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE.

Sep 20, 2001 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS RETRACTOR IS BUILT INTO BACK OF SEAT, NEXT TO THE HEADREST, CONSUMER CAN'T SEE INTO THE BLIND SPOT WHEN TURNING HEAD AROUND TO LOOK TO GO INTO THE LEFT LANE, THE CONSUMER'S ARE 5'5" AND UNDER, THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND TOLD THE CONSUMERS THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE.

Sep 13, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 13, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 5, 2001 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 5, 2001 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 5, 2001 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 5, 2001 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 30, 2001 Visibility

A COMBINATION OF ODORS WERE COMING INTO THE VEHICLET HROUGH VENTILATION SYSTEM. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER'S SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM WAS STILL THERE. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 30, 2001 Visibility

A COMBINATION OF ODORS WERE COMING INTO THE VEHICLET HROUGH VENTILATION SYSTEM. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER'S SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM WAS STILL THERE. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 25, 2001 Power Train

SINCE BUYING THE CAR IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN OUT, HAVE HAD PROBLEMS TRAVELING OUT OF TOWN RUINED TWO TRIPS. THE WINDOW WIPERS WERE DISCONNECTED, ALTERNATOR OUT, TRANSMISSION OUT, DASH RATTLES, MOTOR UNDER DRIVERS SEAT IS LOOSE, AND THE AIR CONDITIONER MAKES A HIGH WHINE. THE SEAT, AND DA...

Aug 25, 2001 Visibility

SINCE BUYING THE CAR IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN OUT, HAVE HAD PROBLEMS TRAVELING OUT OF TOWN RUINED TWO TRIPS. THE WINDOW WIPERS WERE DISCONNECTED, ALTERNATOR OUT, TRANSMISSION OUT, DASH RATTLES, MOTOR UNDER DRIVERS SEAT IS LOOSE, AND THE AIR CONDITIONER MAKES A HIGH WHINE. THE SEAT, AND DA...

Aug 25, 2001 Electrical System

SINCE BUYING THE CAR IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN OUT, HAVE HAD PROBLEMS TRAVELING OUT OF TOWN RUINED TWO TRIPS. THE WINDOW WIPERS WERE DISCONNECTED, ALTERNATOR OUT, TRANSMISSION OUT, DASH RATTLES, MOTOR UNDER DRIVERS SEAT IS LOOSE, AND THE AIR CONDITIONER MAKES A HIGH WHINE. THE SEAT, AND DA...

Aug 25, 2001 Equipment

SINCE BUYING THE CAR IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN OUT, HAVE HAD PROBLEMS TRAVELING OUT OF TOWN RUINED TWO TRIPS. THE WINDOW WIPERS WERE DISCONNECTED, ALTERNATOR OUT, TRANSMISSION OUT, DASH RATTLES, MOTOR UNDER DRIVERS SEAT IS LOOSE, AND THE AIR CONDITIONER MAKES A HIGH WHINE. THE SEAT, AND DA...

Aug 25, 2001 Seat Belts

SINCE BUYING THE CAR IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN OUT, HAVE HAD PROBLEMS TRAVELING OUT OF TOWN RUINED TWO TRIPS. THE WINDOW WIPERS WERE DISCONNECTED, ALTERNATOR OUT, TRANSMISSION OUT, DASH RATTLES, MOTOR UNDER DRIVERS SEAT IS LOOSE, AND THE AIR CONDITIONER MAKES A HIGH WHINE. THE SEAT, AND DA...

Aug 25, 2001 Seats

SINCE BUYING THE CAR IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN OUT, HAVE HAD PROBLEMS TRAVELING OUT OF TOWN RUINED TWO TRIPS. THE WINDOW WIPERS WERE DISCONNECTED, ALTERNATOR OUT, TRANSMISSION OUT, DASH RATTLES, MOTOR UNDER DRIVERS SEAT IS LOOSE, AND THE AIR CONDITIONER MAKES A HIGH WHINE. THE SEAT, AND DA...

Aug 25, 2001 Power Train

SINCE BUYING THE CAR IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN OUT, HAVE HAD PROBLEMS TRAVELING OUT OF TOWN RUINED TWO TRIPS. THE WINDOW WIPERS WERE DISCONNECTED, ALTERNATOR OUT, TRANSMISSION OUT, DASH RATTLES, MOTOR UNDER DRIVERS SEAT IS LOOSE, AND THE AIR CONDITIONER MAKES A HIGH WHINE. THE SEAT, AND DA...

Aug 25, 2001 Visibility

SINCE BUYING THE CAR IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN OUT, HAVE HAD PROBLEMS TRAVELING OUT OF TOWN RUINED TWO TRIPS. THE WINDOW WIPERS WERE DISCONNECTED, ALTERNATOR OUT, TRANSMISSION OUT, DASH RATTLES, MOTOR UNDER DRIVERS SEAT IS LOOSE, AND THE AIR CONDITIONER MAKES A HIGH WHINE. THE SEAT, AND DA...

Aug 25, 2001 Electrical System

SINCE BUYING THE CAR IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN OUT, HAVE HAD PROBLEMS TRAVELING OUT OF TOWN RUINED TWO TRIPS. THE WINDOW WIPERS WERE DISCONNECTED, ALTERNATOR OUT, TRANSMISSION OUT, DASH RATTLES, MOTOR UNDER DRIVERS SEAT IS LOOSE, AND THE AIR CONDITIONER MAKES A HIGH WHINE. THE SEAT, AND DA...

Aug 25, 2001 Equipment

SINCE BUYING THE CAR IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN OUT, HAVE HAD PROBLEMS TRAVELING OUT OF TOWN RUINED TWO TRIPS. THE WINDOW WIPERS WERE DISCONNECTED, ALTERNATOR OUT, TRANSMISSION OUT, DASH RATTLES, MOTOR UNDER DRIVERS SEAT IS LOOSE, AND THE AIR CONDITIONER MAKES A HIGH WHINE. THE SEAT, AND DA...

Aug 25, 2001 Seat Belts

SINCE BUYING THE CAR IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN OUT, HAVE HAD PROBLEMS TRAVELING OUT OF TOWN RUINED TWO TRIPS. THE WINDOW WIPERS WERE DISCONNECTED, ALTERNATOR OUT, TRANSMISSION OUT, DASH RATTLES, MOTOR UNDER DRIVERS SEAT IS LOOSE, AND THE AIR CONDITIONER MAKES A HIGH WHINE. THE SEAT, AND DA...

Aug 25, 2001 Seats

SINCE BUYING THE CAR IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN OUT, HAVE HAD PROBLEMS TRAVELING OUT OF TOWN RUINED TWO TRIPS. THE WINDOW WIPERS WERE DISCONNECTED, ALTERNATOR OUT, TRANSMISSION OUT, DASH RATTLES, MOTOR UNDER DRIVERS SEAT IS LOOSE, AND THE AIR CONDITIONER MAKES A HIGH WHINE. THE SEAT, AND DA...

Aug 9, 2001 Structure

THE VEHICLE HAS A LARGE CENTER CONSOLE BETWEEN TWO FRONT SEATS CONTAINING TWO CUP HOLDERS, THE CUP HOLDRERS ARE TOO LARGE AND THE PLASTIC RETAINERS ARE TOO THIN AND FLEXIBLE TO PROVIDE ANY STABILITY, A REGULAR SIZE CUP (6 OZ, 12 OZ OR 16 OZ) CAN EASILY TURN OVER SPLASHING FLUID. *YH

Aug 9, 2001 Structure

THE VEHICLE HAS A LARGE CENTER CONSOLE BETWEEN TWO FRONT SEATS CONTAINING TWO CUP HOLDERS, THE CUP HOLDRERS ARE TOO LARGE AND THE PLASTIC RETAINERS ARE TOO THIN AND FLEXIBLE TO PROVIDE ANY STABILITY, A REGULAR SIZE CUP (6 OZ, 12 OZ OR 16 OZ) CAN EASILY TURN OVER SPLASHING FLUID. *YH

Aug 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE DAY VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, WHILE DRIVING HOME THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NEAREST DEALER TO HAVE IT INSPECTED, IN WHICH THE EGR VALVE CONNECTOR WAS REPAIRED, HOWEVER FIVE DAYS LATER THE ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AGAIN, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER AND WAS INFORM...

Aug 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE DAY VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, WHILE DRIVING HOME THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NEAREST DEALER TO HAVE IT INSPECTED, IN WHICH THE EGR VALVE CONNECTOR WAS REPAIRED, HOWEVER FIVE DAYS LATER THE ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AGAIN, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER AND WAS INFORM...

Jul 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING CAR VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY AT ALL SPEEDS, CAUSE 3 TIRES OUT OF ROUND. A POPPING NOISE FROM EXHAUST WHEN STARTING COLD, CAN NOT LOCATE PROBLEM AT THIS TIME.

Jul 18, 2001 Tires

WHEN DRIVING CAR VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY AT ALL SPEEDS, CAUSE 3 TIRES OUT OF ROUND. A POPPING NOISE FROM EXHAUST WHEN STARTING COLD, CAN NOT LOCATE PROBLEM AT THIS TIME.

Jul 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING CAR VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY AT ALL SPEEDS, CAUSE 3 TIRES OUT OF ROUND. A POPPING NOISE FROM EXHAUST WHEN STARTING COLD, CAN NOT LOCATE PROBLEM AT THIS TIME.

Jul 18, 2001 Tires

WHEN DRIVING CAR VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY AT ALL SPEEDS, CAUSE 3 TIRES OUT OF ROUND. A POPPING NOISE FROM EXHAUST WHEN STARTING COLD, CAN NOT LOCATE PROBLEM AT THIS TIME.

Jul 5, 2001 Suspension

WHENEVER TRAVELING BETWEEN 50-70MPH VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE. VIBRATION FELT IN STEERING WHEEL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND FRONT SEAT. VEHICLE WAS CONTROLLABLE. EVEN WITH LESS SPEED THERE WOULD BE VIBRATIONS. HAVE BEEN TO DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 4 TIMES FOR THIS REOCCURRING PROBLEM.*AK *SLC

Jul 5, 2001 Suspension

WHENEVER TRAVELING BETWEEN 50-70MPH VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE. VIBRATION FELT IN STEERING WHEEL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND FRONT SEAT. VEHICLE WAS CONTROLLABLE. EVEN WITH LESS SPEED THERE WOULD BE VIBRATIONS. HAVE BEEN TO DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 4 TIMES FOR THIS REOCCURRING PROBLEM.*AK *SLC

Jun 14, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH BATTERY LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON, THEN, ALL DOORS LOCKED AND VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER AND 2 PASSENGERS WERE NOT ABLE TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE. WHILE TRYING TO START VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES, FRONT PASSENGER DOOR UNLOCKED, AND ALL 3 PERSONS INSIDE VEHICLE WERE ABLE TO GET OUT. THIS ...

Jun 14, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH BATTERY LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON, THEN, ALL DOORS LOCKED AND VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER AND 2 PASSENGERS WERE NOT ABLE TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE. WHILE TRYING TO START VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES, FRONT PASSENGER DOOR UNLOCKED, AND ALL 3 PERSONS INSIDE VEHICLE WERE ABLE TO GET OUT. THIS ...

Jun 14, 2001 Structure

WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH BATTERY LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON, THEN, ALL DOORS LOCKED AND VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER AND 2 PASSENGERS WERE NOT ABLE TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE. WHILE TRYING TO START VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES, FRONT PASSENGER DOOR UNLOCKED, AND ALL 3 PERSONS INSIDE VEHICLE WERE ABLE TO GET OUT. THIS ...

Jun 14, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH BATTERY LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON, THEN, ALL DOORS LOCKED AND VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER AND 2 PASSENGERS WERE NOT ABLE TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE. WHILE TRYING TO START VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES, FRONT PASSENGER DOOR UNLOCKED, AND ALL 3 PERSONS INSIDE VEHICLE WERE ABLE TO GET OUT. THIS ...

Jun 14, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH BATTERY LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON, THEN, ALL DOORS LOCKED AND VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER AND 2 PASSENGERS WERE NOT ABLE TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE. WHILE TRYING TO START VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES, FRONT PASSENGER DOOR UNLOCKED, AND ALL 3 PERSONS INSIDE VEHICLE WERE ABLE TO GET OUT. THIS ...

Jun 14, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH BATTERY LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON, THEN, ALL DOORS LOCKED AND VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER AND 2 PASSENGERS WERE NOT ABLE TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE. WHILE TRYING TO START VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES, FRONT PASSENGER DOOR UNLOCKED, AND ALL 3 PERSONS INSIDE VEHICLE WERE ABLE TO GET OUT. THIS ...

Jun 14, 2001 Structure

WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH BATTERY LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON, THEN, ALL DOORS LOCKED AND VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER AND 2 PASSENGERS WERE NOT ABLE TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE. WHILE TRYING TO START VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES, FRONT PASSENGER DOOR UNLOCKED, AND ALL 3 PERSONS INSIDE VEHICLE WERE ABLE TO GET OUT. THIS ...

Jun 14, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH BATTERY LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON, THEN, ALL DOORS LOCKED AND VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER AND 2 PASSENGERS WERE NOT ABLE TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE. WHILE TRYING TO START VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES, FRONT PASSENGER DOOR UNLOCKED, AND ALL 3 PERSONS INSIDE VEHICLE WERE ABLE TO GET OUT. THIS ...

May 24, 2001 Electrical System

THE WIRING THAT CONTROLS ALL THE ELECTRONICS; AIR BAGS, BATTERY, INSTRUMENTS, ALTERNATOR, AND LIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MILES PER HOUR BETWEEN TWO LARGE 18-WHEELED TRUCKS. IT IS JUST BY THE GRACE OF GOD THAT THE TRUCK DRIVER IN FRONT PRESSED HIS BRAKE LIGHTS BECAUSE HE SAW I WA...

May 24, 2001 Electrical System

THE WIRING THAT CONTROLS ALL THE ELECTRONICS; AIR BAGS, BATTERY, INSTRUMENTS, ALTERNATOR, AND LIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MILES PER HOUR BETWEEN TWO LARGE 18-WHEELED TRUCKS. IT IS JUST BY THE GRACE OF GOD THAT THE TRUCK DRIVER IN FRONT PRESSED HIS BRAKE LIGHTS BECAUSE HE SAW I WA...

May 24, 2001 Electrical System

THE WIRING THAT CONTROLS ALL THE ELECTRONICS; AIR BAGS, BATTERY, INSTRUMENTS, ALTERNATOR, AND LIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MILES PER HOUR BETWEEN TWO LARGE 18-WHEELED TRUCKS. IT IS JUST BY THE GRACE OF GOD THAT THE TRUCK DRIVER IN FRONT PRESSED HIS BRAKE LIGHTS BECAUSE HE SAW I WA...

May 24, 2001 Electrical System

THE WIRING THAT CONTROLS ALL THE ELECTRONICS; AIR BAGS, BATTERY, INSTRUMENTS, ALTERNATOR, AND LIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MILES PER HOUR BETWEEN TWO LARGE 18-WHEELED TRUCKS. IT IS JUST BY THE GRACE OF GOD THAT THE TRUCK DRIVER IN FRONT PRESSED HIS BRAKE LIGHTS BECAUSE HE SAW I WA...

May 24, 2001 Electrical System

THE WIRING THAT CONTROLS ALL THE ELECTRONICS; AIR BAGS, BATTERY, INSTRUMENTS, ALTERNATOR, AND LIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MILES PER HOUR BETWEEN TWO LARGE 18-WHEELED TRUCKS. IT IS JUST BY THE GRACE OF GOD THAT THE TRUCK DRIVER IN FRONT PRESSED HIS BRAKE LIGHTS BECAUSE HE SAW I WA...

May 24, 2001 Electrical System

THE WIRING THAT CONTROLS ALL THE ELECTRONICS; AIR BAGS, BATTERY, INSTRUMENTS, ALTERNATOR, AND LIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MILES PER HOUR BETWEEN TWO LARGE 18-WHEELED TRUCKS. IT IS JUST BY THE GRACE OF GOD THAT THE TRUCK DRIVER IN FRONT PRESSED HIS BRAKE LIGHTS BECAUSE HE SAW I WA...

May 24, 2001 Electrical System

THE WIRING THAT CONTROLS ALL THE ELECTRONICS; AIR BAGS, BATTERY, INSTRUMENTS, ALTERNATOR, AND LIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MILES PER HOUR BETWEEN TWO LARGE 18-WHEELED TRUCKS. IT IS JUST BY THE GRACE OF GOD THAT THE TRUCK DRIVER IN FRONT PRESSED HIS BRAKE LIGHTS BECAUSE HE SAW I WA...

May 24, 2001 Electrical System

THE WIRING THAT CONTROLS ALL THE ELECTRONICS; AIR BAGS, BATTERY, INSTRUMENTS, ALTERNATOR, AND LIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MILES PER HOUR BETWEEN TWO LARGE 18-WHEELED TRUCKS. IT IS JUST BY THE GRACE OF GOD THAT THE TRUCK DRIVER IN FRONT PRESSED HIS BRAKE LIGHTS BECAUSE HE SAW I WA...

May 24, 2001 Electrical System

THE WIRING THAT CONTROLS ALL THE ELECTRONICS; AIR BAGS, BATTERY, INSTRUMENTS, ALTERNATOR, AND LIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MILES PER HOUR BETWEEN TWO LARGE 18-WHEELED TRUCKS. IT IS JUST BY THE GRACE OF GOD THAT THE TRUCK DRIVER IN FRONT PRESSED HIS BRAKE LIGHTS BECAUSE HE SAW I WA...

May 24, 2001 Electrical System

THE WIRING THAT CONTROLS ALL THE ELECTRONICS; AIR BAGS, BATTERY, INSTRUMENTS, ALTERNATOR, AND LIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MILES PER HOUR BETWEEN TWO LARGE 18-WHEELED TRUCKS. IT IS JUST BY THE GRACE OF GOD THAT THE TRUCK DRIVER IN FRONT PRESSED HIS BRAKE LIGHTS BECAUSE HE SAW I WA...

Apr 11, 2001 Suspension

WHILE HANDLING VEHICLE AT SPEEDS OF 70 MPH, VEHICLE WILL NOT TRACK IN WINDY CONDITIONS PROPERLY, AND DRIFTS FROM SIDE TO SIDE. ALSO, IT IS DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE 5 TIMES; HOWEVER, THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES STEERING NEEDS CONS...

Apr 11, 2001 Steering

WHILE HANDLING VEHICLE AT SPEEDS OF 70 MPH, VEHICLE WILL NOT TRACK IN WINDY CONDITIONS PROPERLY, AND DRIFTS FROM SIDE TO SIDE. ALSO, IT IS DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE 5 TIMES; HOWEVER, THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES STEERING NEEDS CONS...

Apr 11, 2001 Suspension

WHILE HANDLING VEHICLE AT SPEEDS OF 70 MPH, VEHICLE WILL NOT TRACK IN WINDY CONDITIONS PROPERLY, AND DRIFTS FROM SIDE TO SIDE. ALSO, IT IS DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE 5 TIMES; HOWEVER, THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES STEERING NEEDS CONS...

Apr 11, 2001 Steering

WHILE HANDLING VEHICLE AT SPEEDS OF 70 MPH, VEHICLE WILL NOT TRACK IN WINDY CONDITIONS PROPERLY, AND DRIFTS FROM SIDE TO SIDE. ALSO, IT IS DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE 5 TIMES; HOWEVER, THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES STEERING NEEDS CONS...

Mar 19, 2001 Structure

THE SUN VISORS HANG STRAIGHT DOWN AND NOT BACK MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDOW WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Mar 19, 2001 Structure

THE SUN VISORS HANG STRAIGHT DOWN AND NOT BACK MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDOW WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Feb 7, 2001 Electrical System Fire

UNDER HOOD FIRE WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 7, 2001 Electrical System Fire

UNDER HOOD FIRE WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Suspension Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH FRONT CONTROL ARM BROKE, TRIED TO BRAKE, BUT UNABLE TO. VEHICLE PULLED TO RIGHT AND CONSUMER SIDESWIPED ANOTHER VEHICLE. DAMAGE $ 2600, GMC SAID IT WAS A FACTORY DEFECT, AND THEY WOULD EXCHANGE VEHICLE.*AK

Dec 18, 2000 Suspension Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH FRONT CONTROL ARM BROKE, TRIED TO BRAKE, BUT UNABLE TO. VEHICLE PULLED TO RIGHT AND CONSUMER SIDESWIPED ANOTHER VEHICLE. DAMAGE $ 2600, GMC SAID IT WAS A FACTORY DEFECT, AND THEY WOULD EXCHANGE VEHICLE.*AK

Nov 20, 2000 Air Bags

AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING ACCIDENT. NLM

Nov 20, 2000 Air Bags

AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING ACCIDENT. NLM

Nov 8, 2000 Visibility

A REFLECTION IS CREATED FROM THE DASH BOARD ACROSS THE TOTAL WINDSHIELD 12 ANCHES ABOVE THE DASH BOARD CREATING A GRAY AREA.. WITHIN THIS AREA THE DEFROSTER IS PROJECTED ON THE WINDSHIELD CREATING A VERY DISTRACTING & ANNOYING IMAGE DISTRACTING MY VIEW OF THE ROAD. WHEN GM WAS CONTA...

Nov 8, 2000 Visibility

A REFLECTION IS CREATED FROM THE DASH BOARD ACROSS THE TOTAL WINDSHIELD 12 ANCHES ABOVE THE DASH BOARD CREATING A GRAY AREA.. WITHIN THIS AREA THE DEFROSTER IS PROJECTED ON THE WINDSHIELD CREATING A VERY DISTRACTING & ANNOYING IMAGE DISTRACTING MY VIEW OF THE ROAD. WHEN GM WAS CONTA...