Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
08089-B11/01/200808089-C10027804General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe02/09/2009
301501/01/200410008897Multiple stabilitrak/precision control codes such as c1282, c1283, c1284, c1285, c1287, and c1288 exist on delphi bosch 5.0 or 5.3 systems. *tt08/25/2004
0203801/01/200410006946Diagnostic trouble code b1000. *mr05/20/2004
0146811/18/200310004270The ipm cannot be located with manual hvac system. *tt11/24/2003
01084700211/01/2001627837Information regarding backlighting on driver and passenger door switches remains on, high parasitic current draw occurs. *yh02/25/2002
19060106/19/2001623703Customer may complain about intermittent no crank, clicking noise from the starter or erratic fuel gauge operation. *tt10/29/2001
03070107/03/2001623655Vehicles may experience unusual electrical problems.*jb10/29/2001
00060405512/01/2000622729Some customers may comment that the vehicle will not start or will start intermittently and, depending on the vehicle, that the voltmeter gauge reading is in the low red zone or the driver information center (dic) is displaying a check char10/22/2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
0305405/17/200410007859Upcoming product safety recall fuel pressure regulator. *mj07/13/2004
0153601/01/200410005454Alternator whine after bulletin 99-06-03-005. sit bulletin 1408812. *tt02/27/2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
04086100112/01/2004040861001A10012688Floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment. *eh03/10/2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
08110111/08/2001628104Some vehicles may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code after installing a replacement abs ebcm. *tt03/05/2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
08089-B11/01/200808089-C10027804General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe02/09/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
5707/01/200310016464Wire harness may be stretched, or the pcs may not be oriented in the same position, after installing a service replacement valve body assembly. gm tech link. *tt09/13/2005
27100010/27/2000617473On some vehicles, the wire chaff where the wire harness routes between the rear seat and the rear package shelf setting some communication codes that are rather confusing in the class ii system. *tt03/15/2001

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
02/01/2007900001
 Pressed power window switch to lower window and glass fell into door cavity. switch became inactive. glass would not move. *tr
02/01/200790000
 Pressed power window switch to lower window and glass fell into door cavity. switch became inactive. glass would not move.
12/10/2003430001
 The dash board buckled. passenger window regulator broke drivers window regulator broke rear passenger window regulator broke rear drivers side window regulator broke passenger window regulator broke-again light button stuck on. *tr
12/10/200343000
 The dash board buckled. passenger window regulator broke drivers window regulator broke rear passenger window regulator broke rear drivers side window regulator broke passenger window regulator broke-again light button stuck on
08/01/2012139386
 Tl- the contact owns a 2000 buick lasabre. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to merge to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle as it resumed normal function. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and they stated that there was a dead cell in the battery and the battery needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance and referred the contact to the dealer. the failure mileage was 139,386. pmb
08/01/2012139386
 Tl- the contact owns a 2000 buick lasabre. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact pulled the vehicle over and restarted it and it functioned properly. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and they stated that there was a dead cell in the battery and the battery needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified and they stated she needed to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the failure mileage was 139,386. ap
06/07/2012149000
 Transmission no longer shifts into 3rd or overdrive. with shifter in overdrive and in stopped position once you take your foot off the brake to begin acceleration the torque converter slams to a stop and the engine shuts off. transmission fluid full at all times, engine warmed up. repeated stalling, repeated tachometer quits. repeated engine quits when you place in overdrive from neutral. must start movement by placing in lower gears 1 2 or 3. this transmission never shifts out of second gear. put it on code analyzer and got 2 codes that indicated pc solenoid torque converter solenoid issues. seems like these 2000 buicks have reoccurring defects and gm won't standby their product. why on earth would a company that designs cars ever put a battery under a car seat. one spark with hydrogen gas under that seat could kill an infant in a car seat if it exploded.. come on!!
10/04/2011
 Tl- the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. the contact stated the traction control and abs light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle continued to function normally although the warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but the source of the failure could not be found. the current mileage on the vehicle was 87,000. rvk
10/04/2011
 Tl- the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. the contact stated the traction control and abs light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle rides fine, but the lights on the vehicle start to blink. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but the source of the failure could not be found. the current mileage on the vehicle was 87,000.rl
04/15/2000100000
 Gas gage dose not work
11/13/20091025891
 I have a 2000 buick lesabre that dies at random driving down road,sitting at traffic light,basically when ever it feels like. *tr
01/09/200537000206/03/2000
 The driver's side window intermittantly stopped working and the motor was replaced while the vehicle was still under warranty. now the rear right side passenger window stopped working one day after it had been rolled down. it was looked at by the buick dealer, and i was told it would cost well over $500.00 to fix the window regulator and motor. i asked them at the time if there was a recall on the window motors, since i had already had to have one motor replaced, i was told no. i have since had to pull the window up manually, and tape it so it does not fall down. (not a pretty site). i feel this is a problem and am afraid it will happen to another window and will be forced also to fix that one at a hefty price. i believe there should be a recall on the window motor mechanisms.
01/21/200545658301/02/2000
 We own a 2000 buick lesabre. it was given to us by my father in-law who purchased it brand new in 2000. both of us have always had the car serviced at buick dealerships for all maintenance including oil changes. we have had several electrical failures, fuel injector problems and now the transmission went out with only 45,000 miles. my husband was driving to the office and the car all of a sudden slowed down and then came to a stop. he described it as someone shifting the car to first gear from fourth. however, the car is an automatic. luckily, there was no one immediately behind him so he didn't get hit.*ak
06/20/20009741605/17/2000
 2000 buick lesabre ltd approximately.(1)month after purchase vehicle stalled in traffic while coming to a stop or at low speeds dealer replaced idle air control,replaced fuel pump relay;manufacturer case#4032757. 10/23/01replaced water pump;uses oil;frontend vibrates ai 65mph date reported 10/23/01 dealer dealer balanced tires front end still vibrates to date of this report.i purchased all new tires but still have same problem with front end vibration , coolant at intakemannorfold.replaced gasket,(3)wheel alignments,passenger window inop replaced windwo regulator,water pump replaced again; at 35684mileage dealer states that while changing my oil he found left and right tire rods having excessive play tire rods replaced after i notifide manufacture file#f-244217003. *ak
04/03/2004302/01/2002
 There is water coming into the back floor board behind drivers seat of my 2000 bucik lesabre. unable to find where leak is and now i have smell i cannot get rid of. the water is even there when no rainfall present.*ak
09/30/2004611/03/1999
 I am on my 6th window assembly replacement. why would they want to keep putting the same defective parts back into your car? the last one i had to pay for at $400. the other 4 were under warranty, the first at 17,000. now, i am going to not have this one repaired as i cannot afford it. guess when it's 125 degrees in my car in the summer i'll just have to open all the doors to cool it off! can't put the windows down!*ak
09/01/2004340002107/01/2003
 While driving dash lights illuminated intermittently. the air bag light illuminated more than any other light. also, the driver's side back of seat laid automatically on its own. this incident happened while the consumer was driving. upon having a full tank of gas, the meter would read empty. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the consumer was told that there was an electrical problem. *ak there was a noise in the dash, the fuel gauge would jump to empty, the speedometer would go to zero, the headlight would go dim when the weather was rainy, there was a rumble in the left front end, a shimmy when the brakes were applied and when raining, the dash light would go from bright to dim the air bag light was intermittent, the radio would cut out, the driver's seat was inoperative, the transmission would slip into overdrive on slight acceleration, the automatic doors were inoperative, the cruise control was inoperative, there were intermittent loss of heat would start blowing cold air, the oil pressure light would come on while the fuel gauge mileage would not stay on, the electrical remote was inoperative, and there was a leak in the engine. *sc
06/09/2004742004
 Failures: replace faulty general tires. replace fuel pump 26000 miles. eplace intake mainifold, eplace coil and spark plug wires at 52000 miles. replace window regulators (4x's), replace transmission 63000 miles. *ak replace wheel bearing 74000 mi driven gently by a little school teacher - what a hunk of junk
01/12/20041707/01/2000
 Two window motors failed. the first one occurred two months after the 36 month warranty and the second three months later. *ak *sc *jb
09/26/200326857202/18/2000
 When left passenger side power window was let down consumer heard a cracking noise. the plastic window regulator broke. dealership replaced the part. also, dealer informed consumer that this was a common problem with this part, but they were still replacing it with the same part. the same defect also occurred on the right passenger's window. the outside temp sensor failed and as a result the indicator read the incorrect temperature. *ak *nlm
03/17/2003608/01/1999
 The power windows failed 6 times. *jb
07/13/20023200005/30/2000
 Two complaints. one-coolant leaking on hot engine parts from defective intake manifold plenum. two- car stalls on occasion while driving resulting in no power steering or brakes.
12/24/20022350011/12/1999
 Consumer feels that vehicle's main computer module is defective. if vehicle is driven over 50 mile distance, all the various warning chimes will sound. the air bag light will illuminate and all doors will lock. dealer unable to determine exact cause of problem. ph *ts
11/15/200246000104/01/2000
 Consumer states while the car was running a fire started under the hood. ts prior to fire vehicle lost electric power and warning lights on dash flashed on. air temp sensor, air intake duct, inner and outer air cleaner assembly replaced. washer reservoir replaced. pcm repgorammed. *tt
07/31/1999
 Electrical system isn't working, causing all the components on the dashboard to malfunction. also, brake light comes on/ horn keeps blowing, and the computer system isn't working. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
11/26/1999108/01/1999
 At the first filling of gas tank, fuel came out of bad gasket and spilled fuel causing wicked bad fuel smell through out interior of car. heater has never operated properly. the only way that you can be comfortable in cold weather is to operate manually. the alternator has always had a very noticeable and annoying hum at slow speeds. the alternator has been replaced twice, with no improvements in the noises. power assist failed and as a result i lost all braking and a strong odor developed inside the car. this is ok now and along with the gas tank is the only things that have been repaired.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
08/17/200726462110/28/2000
 Auto battery acid leak which has eaten a hole in floor of car in passenger compartment. battery is located in passenger compartment under rear seat. acid leaked from damaged battery post over period of time. due to location of battery it is only checked when car fails to start due to battery failure. hole in floor permits car exhaust gases to enter passenger compartment. *tr. updated 01/09/08. *lj updated 12/12/07 *tr
10/12/2005107900103/01/2002
 Dt: the contact stated the battery leaked fumes and fluid inside the car while driving. there was an odd smell that lingered in the vehicle. she took the vehicle to a service shop and reported the odor. the mechanic suggested it may be the catalytic converter. she had no repairs performed at that time. afterwards, the engine would not start. further investigation led to the discovery of battery leakage in the back seat area. a new battery was purchased from a dealer and replaced. there have been no further problems at this time. *ak updated 12/07/05. *jb
09/27/200534000303/15/2000
 Car died, got a jump from aaa, after numerous tries car started, car was not acting right, driving out of the parking lot car died, called to have aaa come back, while waiting fumes were coming out of the back seat where the battery is located, mechanic arrived and removed the rear seat to find the battery was leaking from the positive terminal the main positive lead had corroded off the battery, and fumes were coming out, he immediately disconnected the battery there was substantial acid inside the car the body structure was damaged from the acid. this was an ac delco battery. i called gm and ac delco this was an original battery. they didn't want to correct the problem. so i went to a buick dealer and bought a new battery and put it in . i own two buicks 97 and 2000 this is the third time ac delco battery has failed my 97 has substantial damage in the engine compartment from acid that leaked. and i had to replace the main positive terminal end twice because it rotted off. ac delco needs to address this problem with their batteries they told me that its due to heat and vibration that their batteries fail . that to me is admission and that they know they have a problem and they are not fixing the problem.*jb
07/16/200426000108/31/2000
 Dt: the battery connection broke out of the battery where the battery connections were mounted . this battery was located rear right side of the back seat passenger compartment. this was discovered after attempting to restart the vehicle, it would not restart. consumer pulled rear seat out, and could visibly see the battery connections which were loose from the battery and had evidently broken loose form the battery itself. consumer believed this happened over a period of time because battery fluid leaked on the floor and pierced through the metal floorboard of the vehicle. there was a visible hole about one and a half inches in diameter. took car to a buick dealer to buy another battery , and dealer noted this was a problem with particular battery which was thought to be manufactured in asia, and this was a common failure. dealer would not offer any cost assistance or free remedy for this problem. consumer bought another battery and paid out of pocket for it. has not contacted manufacturer. *ak
03/01/2005110/23/2004
 2000 buick lesabre positive battery terminal became corroded resulting in battery failure. *mr the battery terminal broke and caused battery acid to leak onto the floor under the rear seat. *nm
06/01/2004312961
 Battery failure in 2000 buick lesabre. *mr the ac delco battery which was installed in the vehicle leaked acid and suddenly failed. the warning light did not illuminate. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc *jb
05/15/20041
 Loss of power in 2000 buick lesabre.*mr the battery is installed under the rear passenger seat, therefore the consumer was unable to see the corrosion the ultimately led to the vehicle losing power. *nm
05/13/200427000105/01/2003
 Dealership informed the consumer that the hole in the rear floor board was due to battery acid leaking into the vehicle. the problem was not resolved. *ak *jb
02/21/200415000112/31/1999
 The battery went dead while the vehicle was parked. the consumer called aaa to jump start the vehicle. the consumer drove the vehicle to a service station and turned the vehicle off. the doors would not open manually. the consumer had to slide the key through the window to the service mechanic to open the door. once the battery was replaced, the door opened. *ak *sc *jb
10/02/200219500103/01/2001
 The vehicle's battery was installed under the rear seat inside the cabin. the battery was leaking sulfuric acid which caused the consumer to become very sick. the sulfuric acid had burned through the floorboard. the consumer was unsure of what caused the illness, but discovered the leaking battery on 10/02/02. the manufacturer claimed no responsibility, stating that the battery was properly vented. *mr there was a clicking noise when the vehicle was started, the battery vents were flimsy and not securely fastened to the battery vent openings. the vibrations would easily shake the vent tubes from the battery. the consumer requested reimbursement for the monies spent on the repair of the faulty battery venting system. *scc
107/01/1999
 Battery failure. *slc
06/27/2000
 Vehicle experiencing problem with positive connector to the battery causing shortages and loss of power. dealer notified, and repairs were being made. feel free to prvide further. *ak
03/23/2000
 Battery is mounted under the rear passenger seat without a protective cover to prevent the leakage of gas. in the event of a broken vent tube or cracked battery case, there is no protection for passengers from explosive gases or leaking acid. the battery should be enclosed in a protective box. there is a current recall on other vehicles for leaking batteries. *ak *ml
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
08/27/2000104/01/2000
 Vehicle was parked in driveway when engine compartment burst into flames, burning consumer's house down. defect possibly related to battery cable.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
06/17/199905/01/1999
 I was having problems with the interior lights going dim and then brigthen back up. the controls would also get hot. i call mr. carl chipman at the go automotive and informed him that i felt that there was a shortage of some kind. they had a sunroof put in and i wasn't sure it the problem had been cause by this top. mr. chipman did ride the car down the road and it did not do it with him. he stated that the controls being hot was just because it was that time of year and the weather. i told him that they would be hot to the touch. i was also have problems with the seat belt not hooking and they ordered a piece and i took the car in on 6/23/99. mr. chipman told me to just keep an eye on things. things did not get worse until the whole control panel stopped working on 7/1/01. my car was never put on the machine and buick is telling me that since i did not have my car service with a dealer that they won't cover any of thr bill. they are talking about $700.00 to replace the control panel because it has shorted out.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
01/30/200467000108/01/2002
 Weather was below zero (-20 to -30) for several days before and including january 30, 2004. my 2000 buick lesabre custom refused to start two days previous, so on the evening of january 29, i poured a bottle of iso-heet into the gas tank and then plugged the headbolt heater in overnight. the next morning (jan. 30), i got into the lesabre to start it to go to work. when i turned the key, i heard a click and then boom! it sounded like something had exploded under the hood on the driver's side. smoke began rolling out from under the hood. i grabbed my belongings and got out of the car quickly. i was shocked, but not hurt. i heard a noise under the hood like the draft from a fire. i called 911 and stood back about 40 feet from the vehicle. by the time the fire department arrived, there were flames leaping out 5 feet high from the space between the hood and the fender on the driver's side. the fire marshall inspected the damage afterwards. he said that it appeared that a fuel line had ruptured. that is all he said. that does not explain to me what exploded. the battery on a 2000 lesabre is under the back seat, and it was intact after the fire. the fire fighters had removed the back seat and cut the battery cables, so i saw that it was okay. the whole engine was burned up. the car was a total loss. i lost two days of work making arrangements to buy another car. the insurance company only paid me $10,998.00 for the loss. i had to pay $2839.56 out of my own pocket to pay off the car loan. (worst of all, i had to go to my brother, a car salesman, and buy a damn ford! i want my beautiful lesabre back!) p.s.: although the engine compartment was totally burned up, the firewall performed beautifully. after the fire, i was able to enter the car and remove papers from the glove box that were untouched by the fire or the heat. except for the soot from the fire fighters' boots and a smoky smell, the passenger compartment was otherwise unharmed.*ak
07/07/200240557107/19/1999
 When gas pedal was depressed, vehicle jerked forward and the speed decreased. the dealership indicated that this was caused by the engine misfiring when in full throttle. ph *ts
05/22/2001
 While traveling at approximately between 25 and 40 mph engine will stall, leaving the vehicle undriveable. dealership examined vehicle, and replaced wiring harness which did not correct defect. problem reoccurred, and another dealership examined vehicle and discovered a cracked ignition wire. consumer reviewed odi website, and found a tsb 000604023 which described problem. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak
10/20/2000101/01/2000
 Engine stalled going into sharp curve. total loss of power without warning. dealer could not duplicate problem. neither dealer nor manufacturer would guarantee that the problem would not reoccur. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
07/17/2000706/28/2000
 7/17/2000: stalled 2x in traffic w/315 miles on it; replaced wire harness & fuses; 4/9/02:leak-replaced upper manifold @ 23,184 miles 5/3/02: noisy,uneven-defective tires-replaced @ 24,161 miles; 8/20/03: recall - heating & cooling @ 39,226 miles; 10/28/03: rattling-catal.conv.assembly @42,892 miles; 7/8/05: motor not running properly - replaced wires,coils,etc.@ 55,385 miles 10/28/03: rattling-replaced catalytic converter assembly; 10/13/04-ecall. *jb
12/10/2004128000301/16/2001
 The vehicle is experiencing problems with the power windows on the front driver's side and the front passenger's side intermittently shorting out. consumer is unable to wind the side windows up or down when needed. also consumer smelled electrical wiring burning when using the window switches. dealer was notified, and informed consumer that the vehicle was not covered under a recall. *ak
02/02/20041
 When starting the vehicle consumer heard a loud backfire coming from the front of the vehicle. then, consumer noticed white smoke. driver was able to get out of the vehicle, and called the local fire department. the fire department was able to put out the flames. *ak
05/02/2002201/27/2000
 While driving 65 mph engine started to make a loud rapping noise. dealer notifed and informed consumer that engine needed to be replaced. *ak the transmission failed twice and was replaced by the dealer. the engine skips due to defective wires and all wires were replaced. the head gasket and valve cover gasket were defective and were replaced. the engine was defective and was replaced. the consumer was requesting refund. *yh
05/22/2001
 While traveling at approximately between 25 and 40 mph engine will stall, leaving the vehicle undriveable. dealership examined vehicle, and replaced wiring harness which did not correct defect. problem reoccurred, and another dealership examined vehicle and discovered a cracked ignition wire. consumer reviewed odi website, and found a tsb 000604023 which described problem. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
11/23/20051
 2000 buick lesabre caught fire in my driveway.....not used for 24 - 48 hours. *nm
02/08/200433267102/04/2000
 While starting the vehicle a fire started under the hood, then vehicle exploded. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak *nm
04/20/2001109/01/2000
 As consumer pulled into public garage, vehicle stalled. smoke was coming from under hood. consumer opened hood and saw flames, closed hood and called fire department. by the time fire department put out fire, vehicle was totalled. *ak *slc
11/28/1999
 Driver was about to park vehicle when she smelled smoke within seconds flames developed underneath hood.please provide further information. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
11/01/2000
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (tiresize: p215/70r15)
08/27/2000104/01/2000
 Vehicle was parked in driveway when engine compartment burst into flames, burning consumer's house down. defect possibly related to battery cable.*ak
 While traveling dashboard/ air conditioning and radio overheated. also, steering wheel failed to work properly. please provide further information.*ak