Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 510 | 10/01/2003 | 10016224 | Ashtray repair spring-in some cases, the ashtray was built with two same-side springs which may deform causing the ashtray to hang up. *sc | 09/02/2005 | |
| 3095 | 01/01/2004 | 10010072 | Water leak on the left front or rear floor. *sc | 11/03/2004 | |
| 000866003 | 09/01/2000 | 616348 | Some customers may comment that the attachment arms / straps of the rear compartment seat back trim panel are loose or sagging and are hanging down into the trunk. *tt | 02/23/2001 | |
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| 050861002 | 03/01/2005 | 050861002A | 10013452 | Floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment. *tt update. *tt | 04/19/2005 |
| 03232004 | 03/23/2004 | 10013044 | This is a fix it right the first time reminder going out to buick dealers regarding ashtrays that are either difficult to open or will not stay closed. *tt | 04/06/2005 | |
| 3027 | 01/01/2004 | 10009645 | Instrument panel itch/creak. service vme. *tt | 10/14/2004 | |
| 030849016 | 01/01/2003 | 10004746 | Ashtray difficult to open or will not stay closed. *tt | 01/05/2004 | |
| 000866003A | 09/01/2002 | 000866003 | 10000055 | Rear compartment seat back trim panel attachment arms / straps sag or trim panel is loose. *tt | 02/10/2003 |
| 000848002A | 01/01/2001 | 00848002 | 618078 | Subject pertaining to whistle noise from upper windshield / windshield upper corner reveal molding area. *jb | 04/03/2001 |
| 000858001 | 01/01/2000 | 609702 | This bulletin contains information on several conditions of general wind noise / wind rush. *tt | 04/06/2000 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 990864023 | 10/01/1999 | 6088939 | Concerns that the door creaks when closing or creaks over bumpy roads. *tt | 01/11/2000 | |
| 990864009 | 06/01/1999 | 606094 | On some vehicles built prior to vin breakpoints y4100695 and yu100697, the outer lip of front / rear side door window weatherstrip tucks under when window is raised. *tt | 08/06/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
| 010851004A | 01/01/2003 | 010851004 | 10000948 | Premature aluminum hood corrosion / blistering. *tt | 04/04/2003 |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| 00112A | 00112B | 10014904 | Popping noise in the footwell area. *tt | 05/11/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 12/10/2003 | 43000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 07/01/2010 | 98000 | 1 | |
| Dash pad cover material has separated from the dash pad base. issue is seen on many 2000-2005 buick lesabre automobiles. manufacturing defect that needs a senior brand manager to step up to the plate for a solution to the high number of dissatisfied owners like me. i also have a 2002 lesabre custom that is doing the exact same thing. i will file a complaint on that unit as well. *tr | |||
| 05/30/2011 | 93500 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre limited. the contact stated that the dashboard started to detach from the window. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the failure and current mileages were approximately 93,500. | |||
| 05/30/2011 | 93500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 buick lasabre limited. the contact stated that the dash has started to detach from the window. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer nor has it been repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 93,500. tb | |||
| 09/08/2002 | 20611 | 9 | 03/31/2000 |
| While driving the vehicles tread separated from the right rear tire which caused the vehicle to veer into a guard rail. other problems are as followed: drivers side and rear windows are inoperative, cruise control switch is inoperative and after it rains there is a water puddle on the driver side floor. *scc *nlm | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 07/02/1999 | |
| Fuel tank and sending lines need to be replaced due to o-rings improperly fitted on fuel pump. in july 2000, vehicle was making a knocking noise when turning or going over a bump. front/rear transmission mounts were defective components. dealership put a sealer on this, but it failed to correct defect. *ak the dealer had replaced motor, transmission mounts, power steering lines, gasket to catalytic convertor and switch for heated seat. *yh | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 06/28/2000 | 0 | ||
| There was a leak coming from the dashboard. as a result of heavy rain dashboard wires/floorboard were wet. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| The cup holders are too small to hold a cup or soda can. they are of two different sizes. when a stop is made they have a tendency to spill and when a person reaches to grab them an accident can occur.the factory says that is design, and nothing can be done about it.i asked for a recall or a replacement and was turned down. mine spilled and poured hot coffee all over the floor. i would appreciate a reply as to what can be done about this situation. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 09/30/2004 | 6 | 11/03/1999 | |
| 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 | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 1000 | 04/01/1999 | |
| If a person were standed in the car during a wyo blizzard the heater would not be able to keep you from freezing. the car has been returned to the dealers six or more times and the problem can't be remedied. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 09/25/1999 | 5 | ||
| While the vehicle was parked at a slight incline consumer opened the trunk lid and it fell down. this caused consumer to sustain minor injuries. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic claimed that it was designed that way. *ak | |||
| 08/28/2001 | |||
| Whenever vehicle is being wash or during wet weather water get into the trunk. dealer contacted. feel free to provide any further condition.*ak | |||
| 11/01/1999 | |||
| Trunk lid flew up upon opening and came back down on my head and my wife's on two different occasions. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 04/03/2004 | 3 | 02/01/2002 | |
| 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 | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 05/19/2009 | 52456 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. the vehicle was purchased on may 15, 2009. four days later, the contact took her vehicle to a mechanic and it was discovered that the undercarriage was rusting and corroding. the mechanic stated that parts of the undercarriage may be damaged. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 52,456. | |||
| 08/17/2007 | 26462 | 1 | 10/28/2000 |
| 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 | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 16000 | 2 | 03/01/2001 |
| Vehicle's right fender inside fiber splash protector shield had been cut away. also there was a problem with the steering, the power steering pump and steering assembly had to be replaced. *mr *cb *jb | |||