Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 020730022B | 10/01/2003 | 020730022A | 10004755 | Service engine soon light on with diagnostic trouble codes p0716 and / or p0717, p0730, p0753, p0758, p1860, p1887 or other miscellaneous transmission trouble codes set. *tt | 01/06/2004 |
| 020730002 | 05/01/2002 | 000604037A | 635008 | Some customers may comment that the service engine soon (ses) indicator is illuminated and that while the light is illuminated, transmission shifts are extremely harsh. *tt | 10/16/2002 |
| 020730014A | 07/01/2002 | 020730014 | 635006 | Information on servicing 4t65-e transaxle spacer plate and gaskets for various models from 1997 through 2002. *tt | 10/15/2002 |
| 020730014 | 04/01/2002 | 634997 | Information on servicing 4t65e transaxle spacer plate and gaskets. *tt | 10/11/2002 | |
| 020730022A | 09/01/2002 | 020730022 | 634931 | Service engine soon light on with diagnostic trouble codes p0716 and / or p0717, p0730, p0753, p0758, p1860, p1887 or other miscellaneous transmission trouble codes set. *tt | 10/10/2002 |
| 000604037A | 11/01/2001 | 000604037 | 628862 | Some customers may complain that the service engine soon (ses) indicator is illuminated with harsh transmission shifts. *tt | 03/21/2002 |
| 010859001 | 12/01/2001 | 628881 | Some customers may comment about a dash area rattle near the radio. *tt | 03/21/2002 | |
| 32 | 02/01/2001 | 623615 | Information regarding extra clips in the 4t65e transmission. *slc | 10/29/2001 | |
| 11601 | 06/06/2001 | 623406 | Campaign information processing system will be sending out an additional owner notification on the following campaigns: 00001, 00008, 00022, 00035, and 00041 | 10/29/2001 | |
| 310501 | 05/31/2001 | 619788 | This message is concerning vehicles that may exhibit a miss at time, an intermittent no start, service engine soon light on with diagnostic trouble code p0122 or p0462. *tt | 06/29/2001 | |
| 000604023 | 06/01/2000 | 614353 | Some customers may comment that the service engine soon lamp is on and diagnostic trouble codes p0230, p0748, p1689 are stored in memory. *tt | 10/11/2000 | |
| 990856001 | 12/01/1999 | 6089974 | A condition with the security indicator coming on intermittently when trying to start vehicle or during normal vehicle operation. *tt | 03/01/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 01/08/2013 | 84000 | ||
| The driver's side window was stuck and would not come back up, it was fixed and two years later broke again, and the rear window on the driver's side did the same thing. this happened in the middle of winter, in the midwest, with temperatures in the teens. we had to duct-tape the window closed to be able to drive the car in freezing temperatures. i cannot believe the same car has had 3 issues in 2 years with the window mechanisms! something is terribly wrong, and it has cost over $600 to fix the car! the repairs do not last. apparently the manufacturer uses cheap plastic parts which break. are we never supposed to use an atm or a drive-through? it is very dangerous not to have windows go back up, especally in rain, snow, and freezing temperatures. | |||
| 09/11/2006 | |||
| We have had to replace all four power window motors. the first one, we made the mistake of taking it to a dealer and it costed around $400-$500. the others we ordered the part and replaced it ourselves which costed around $100-$150 depending on the window. now, the one we replaced two years ago is broke againg. this needs to be recalled. if a child just happened to be in the car on the side the window broke on, there could be serious injury. gm needs to recall this unless they want a lawsuit on their hands! | |||
| 07/01/2010 | 98000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 01/11/2012 | 63000 | ||
| When the car was purchased there were no dashpad flaws. car was and still is garage kept. the dashpad has been lifting across the entire width of the pad from front to rear and exposing the structure underneath. this includes the passenger side airbag area which the dash pad is completly lifted and not sure if airbag is exposed | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 58500 | ||
| The dashboard on our buick lesabre custom is separating from the windshield causing a safety hazard that could expose the air bag on the passenger side. it is also separating from the ac vents. it is also causing a hazard for the driver's vision. | |||
| 09/15/2010 | |||
| Dashboard is buckled all the way across. keeps getting worse and i'm afraid the airbag on the passenger side will deploy causing me to have an accident. i am afraid to drive it but it is my only means of transportation. i would appreciate any help with this matter. buick really should consider a recall for this before someone gets hurt or worse yet killed. thanks | |||
| 04/28/2011 | 40109 | ||
| Dashboard is wrinkled above instrument panel and is pulling away from front next to windshield. is continuing to get worse. concerned of safety that airbag may deploy while driving. | |||
| 11/10/2009 | 61368 | ||
| 1) first time driving, 2nd time car was parked. neither time were the windows being used. 2) both times power regulator had to be replaced. there were no consequences, but could have been if children were in the back seat while driving or on a cold night. 3) old part is not available | |||
| 08/15/2010 | 144532 | ||
| Rear window will not go up. dangerous for children. | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Driver's window regulator inoperable. rear window on same side same thing, but repaired in late 2004 - bought used but rear windows not used by me at all. driver window used often, but this would be the second $500+ bill to have it repaired. it seems there has been a known problem for quite some time, but i have not found anything that says it has been addressed. car now has over 100k miles and i'm having a hard time justifying the expenditure. also entire dashboard cover 'lifting' up more than six inches. told by a repair shop that the only way to fix it is to take out the front windshield - another $500 to shell out. also has noise of metal rubbing coming from rear, but cause cannot be pinpointed. sounds like a large piece of something. took everything out of the trunk to be sure there was nothing in there causing the sound, even took out the carpet and board covering the onstar machinery. repair shop can't find the cause either. shocks were replaced with the best available in early 2007. this car has one user, me, for the last six years. i have spent literally thousands in an effort to keep it in good shape, but one thing after another is happening. | |||
| 07/24/2009 | 95000 | ||
| My husband has had to have the window opening mechanisms replaced on 3 of the windows on his 2000 buick lesabre. | |||