KnownCarProblems2000 Buick Lesabre Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 669 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Buick Lesabre, most often about the visibility and wipers (37% of complaints, typically around 57,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Lesabre model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2000 Buick Lesabre problems
Visibility and wipers
249 complaints · 37%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, windshield, windshield wiper/washer, glass, side/rear.
The electric windows of the vehicle would slide down, but would not slide up. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who informed the consumer that the electrical cable wound itself around the motor, burning the motor out. All of the windows are affected. The manufacturer nor the dealer is aware of the…
I have had to replace two window regulators within one year. Both incidents happened while driving in the rain, the window dropped down and I could not get the window back up. I see there have been many complaints filed regarding this.
Engine
96 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
I need to report my 2000 Buick Lesabre, apparently has and oil leak. While driving, you can smell oil leaking on the exhaust pipes/manifold system. I read where some engines with the 3.8l engines: chevy's, pontiac's, Buick regal's are being recalled for oil leaking from valve cover gaskets (when hard braking is…
Brake lines rusting even though I replaced the rusty brake lines before. The first time they rotted through and I could not stop but fortunately I was going slow and used emergency brake.
Electrical
87 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles. Parts named most often: horn, 12v/24v/48v battery, wiring, ignition.
Failures: replace faulty general tires. Replace fuel pump 26000 miles. Eplace intake mainifold, eplace coil and spark plug wires at 52000 miles. Replace window regulators (4x's), replace transmission 63000 miles. Replace wheel bearing 74000 mi driven gently by a little school teacher - what a hunk of junk
I have replaced all 4 window regulators twice. I have done research, and it appears many have the same issue. Buick claims to sell "luxury" this is far from luxury and is unsafe! Driving 65mph and the windows just go down....then won't go back up! My car had to sit outside with both back windows down!
Fuel system
60 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 64,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, fuel injection system, storage, carburetor system.
The vehicle would misfire and stall when reaching high temperature. The problem was due to an intake manifold defect. The dealer stated that they could not fix it because of high mileage. There was leakage around the intake manifold, poor gas mileage and acceleration.
Dt: bought used a used car, had it a year. There was a recall on the fuel line. And the engine blew up and caught the on fire. Gm offered to buy the car back because it was totaled and told her that her gap insurance would pay her the rest of the payoff. Gap insurance said if gm would pay a set amount they would take…
Steering
47 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: linkages, hydraulic power assist, hydraulic power assist system, rack and pinion.
The cruise control in the consumer's 2000 Buick Lesabre failed at 50000 miles. There was a stability system problem due to a corroded sensor which was caused by the inability of the insulating material protecting the sensor. A new left front bearing hub was replaced due to corrosion in the plug. The steering wheel…
Consumer is concerned with the intake manifold gasket has been replaced on two occasions. When doing intake manifold gasket repair for the second time the technician noticed that the right front (and maybe the left) outer tie rod end was loose and needed to be replaced. The tie rod was first replaced when the vehicle…
Brakes
44 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, pedals and linkages, power assist.
Brake lines rusting even though I replaced the rusty brake lines before. The first time they rotted through and I could not stop but fortunately I was going slow and used emergency brake.
Brake failure..avoided crash by quick maneuver..ended up in field. Brake line rusted out old part is available brake lines should be rust proof.
Wheels and tires
41 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt, bead, sidewall, lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
: the contact stated the vehicle vibrated badly at any speed. The dealership aligned the front end, balanced the tires, and rotated the tires three times to correct the vibration, but the problem persisted. The dealership determined the left front tire's belt was broken and replaced the tire. On june 10, 2006, the…
2000 Buick Lesabre tire tread came off while driving down the highway causing damages to the vehicle. The consumer stated he experienced a vibration while driving. When the tread came off the tire, it caused damage to the fender of the vehicle. The right front tie rod end was loose, which was replaced by the dealer.
Air bags
31 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
Vehicle was t-boned and the side airbag failed to deploy. Driver seriously hurt with head injury. 2000 Buick lasabre. You already have several similar complaints on file concerning this make and model as well as with the pontiac bonneville and the Buick park avenue.
Dash is separating causing it to pull apart at passenger airbag and glove compartment. Worried air bag will deploy and harm someone or not work at all. Can't open glove compartment anymore.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Buick Lesabre recalls
Fuel system: delivery
Risk: The backfire can rupture the intake manifold. The rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire.
Fix: Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. Phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire.
Brakes: foundation components
Risk: When the rear brake proportioning, antilock brake, traction control, or stability control feature is activated in some driving situations, the feature may not perform as designed.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
Lights: headlights
Risk: Driver visibility may be impaired increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: An insert containing instructions for optically aiming the headlamps will be provided to owners for the owner's manual. Owners should follow the procedure in the insert for headlamp aim adjustment, rather than using the horizontal vhad indicator.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the head lamp adjustment device horizontal adjuster may not move the head lamp reflector when the shaft is rotated in a normal manner during aiming.
Steering: tie rod assembly
Risk: Separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected steering input increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.
Brakes: vacuum
Risk: If these nuts are loose, the brake pedal may be low, the assembly may be loose, the brakes may not release, and if the nuts back completely off, braking may be lost. Also fume and water intrusion to the passenger compartment can occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace any missing brake booster to brake pedal assembly nuts and tighten all four (4) nuts to specified torque.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake booster to pedal assembly attachment nuts may be loose.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Engine compartment fires
Summary
Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm?s actions in 03v-473 and 04v-090 recalling approximately 529,000 my 1998-99 c- and h-body vehicles equipped with defective fuel pressure regulators.these vehicles were equipped with plastic intake manifolds that are unable to contain pressures that occur in some backfire events and defective fuel pressure regulators with leaking diaphragms that can provide a source of fuel to produce a combustible air-fuel mixture in the manifold.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by odi that no safety defect exists in the vehicles that are not included in gm?s recalls.odi will continue to monitor the incidence of manifold rupt
Engine compartment fires
Questions about the 2000 Buick Lesabre
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Buick Lesabre?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (249 complaints, typically around 57,000 miles); engine (96 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); electrical (87 complaints, typically around 67,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Buick Lesabre have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 24, 2004 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Buick Lesabre?
- It is the most complained-about Lesabre model year since 2000, with 669 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.