Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| 3015 | 01/01/2004 | 10008897 | Multiple stabilitrak/precision control codes such as c1282, c1283, c1284, c1285, c1287, and c1288 exist on delphi bosch 5.0 or 5.3 systems. *tt | 08/25/2004 | |
| 02038 | 01/01/2004 | 10006946 | Diagnostic trouble code b1000. *mr | 05/20/2004 | |
| 01468 | 11/18/2003 | 10004270 | The ipm cannot be located with manual hvac system. *tt | 11/24/2003 | |
| 01359 | 01/01/2004 | 01359A | 10004141 | Intermittent anti-lock brake system (abs) diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1288. *tt *mj | 11/19/2003 |
| 010847002 | 11/01/2001 | 627837 | Information regarding backlighting on driver and passenger door switches remains on, high parasitic current draw occurs. *yh | 02/25/2002 | |
| 190601 | 06/19/2001 | 623703 | Customer may complain about intermittent no crank, clicking noise from the starter or erratic fuel gauge operation. *tt | 10/29/2001 | |
| 000604055 | 12/01/2000 | 622729 | Some 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 char | 10/22/2001 | |
| 101100 | 11/10/2000 | 616429 | Some vehicles may exhibit flickering interior lights or radio inoperative and / or an intermittent no start condition. *tt | 02/25/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| 01536 | 01/01/2004 | 10005454 | Alternator whine after bulletin 99-06-03-005. sit bulletin 1408812. *tt | 02/27/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 040861001 | 12/01/2004 | 040861001A | 10012688 | Floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment. *eh | 03/10/2005 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 081101 | 11/08/2001 | 628104 | Some vehicles may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code after installing a replacement abs ebcm. *tt | 03/05/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 57 | 07/01/2003 | 10016464 | Wire 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. *tt | 09/13/2005 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 141101 | 11/14/2001 | 628128 | Concerns with rattle noise or squeak in the front of the instrument panel cluster area. *tt | 03/05/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 01/23/2013 | 50000 | ||
| 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 admit that there is a problem with their windows. buick states that the cars are past warranty and therefore will not do any thing about it. i include these two sites as evidence to this fact and how wide spread this problem is. http://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/ads?client=ca-pub-6617098213423805&output=html&h=90&slotname=7952013016&w=728&lmt=1358582400&flash=11.4.402.265&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.aboutautomobile.com%2fcomplaint%2f2001%2fbuick%2flesabre%2fpower%2bwindow&dt=1358997446843&bpp=16&shv=r20130122&jsv=r20121214&prev_slotnames=6969891371&correlator=1358997446734&frm=20&adk=1032090657&ga_vid=657897228.1358997064&ga_sid=1358997064&ga_hid=919312188&ga_fc=1&u_tz=-360&u_his=6&u_java=1&u_h=768&u_w=1280&u_ah=738&u_aw=1280&u_cd=32&u_nplug=0&u_nmime=0&dff=arial&dfs=12&adx=265&ady=1015&biw=1259&bih=644&oid=3&ref=http%3a%2f%2fwww.google.com%2furl%3fsa%3dt%26rct%3dj%26q%3d%26esrc%3ds%26frm%3d1%26source%3dweb%26cd%3d5%26ved%3d0cfgqfjae%26url%3dhttp%253a%252f%252fwww.aboutautomobile.com%252fcomplaint%252f2001%252fbuick%252flesabre%252fpower%252bwindow%26ei%3djqqaubwzhsbh0wgf_iggda%26usg%3dafqjcnep6ywawyzgkeyutplih1jjfuubhg%26sig2%3dvlpverp_xpobzytn06rika&docm=8&fu=0&ifi=2&dtd=94&xpc=dgpdfquzhd&p=http%3a//www.aboutautomobile.com http://www.carcomplaints.com/buick/lesabre/2001/windows_windshield/power_window_stopped_working.shtml | |||
| 06/07/2011 | 112000 | ||
| 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 warantee. so far, the windows have cost me $735.00 in less than a year. catalytic converter ratlles a lot in morning when car is cold. only a matter of time before it will need to be replaced. was told by aamco can be replaced at buick's expense, but have not been able to confirm this. | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 65000 | ||
| 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 and spend money and it might work again. r u kidding? otherwise after the $125 i will have to pay $250 for a new module and they will be kind enough to reset the new one for free.... after a $375 plus tax payment! | |||
| 10/28/2010 | 85000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 buick lasabre. the contact stated tl-the contact owns a 2001 buick lasabre. the contact stated the instrument panel started to break loose from the driver side and started to rise up obstructing the drivers view. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 85,000. mw | |||
| 01/20/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns 2001 buick lasabre. the contact stated while the passenger side heated seat was active the contact smell smoke and notice the passenger side seat was on fire. the contact put the fire out and was not injured. the contact has not called the manufacturer nor the dealer. the contact stated the fire could have cause serious injuries. the failure mileage was 100,000. jo | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| 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. all windows except drivers will not function, automatic door locks will not work, and when i drive at nite i can see the lights on the passenger side door flicker on for about 10 seconds, again another electrical issue? *tr | |||
| 01/11/2006 | 59000 | 1 | |
| 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 rear regulator has quit. i also paid a mechanic to fix it so it wouldn't fall down. we do not use the back seat. this is a major problem with lesabres through 4-5 years, yet buick/gm refuses to issue a recall, only a sb on how to repair it. *tr | |||
| 11/09/2008 | 1 | ||
| 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 done. it has been this way every day. the dealer did replace the steering wheel cruise control button; but, that did not eliminate the heat. *tr | |||
| 10/07/2008 | 24000 | 1 | |
| 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 was also hot but not as bad as the radio section itself. what could be wrong with this? i have been checking the buick lesabre recalls but have not found any. certainly this problem is not ok. i have never felt any radio in any car hot - and i really mean hot. i will be taking this car immediately to a buick dealer. please let me know if you have any information on this. this is a buick lesabre - 2001 with 25000 miles. the older couple that owned it rarely used it and probably never used the radio therefore never noticed the problem. thank you. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2006 | 36000 | 5 | 04/01/2002 |
| 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 always tried to support american made products, especially gm. the percived we don't care attitude has definately changed our thought process about our future vehicle purchases. | |||
| 01/19/2005 | 60000 | 2 | 10/04/2001 |
| 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 and steering wheel constantly failing, 2 windows have failed in the open position, the drivers side heated seat stopped working at 50,000 miles. the only thing that has not been fixed is the heated seat. dealer says it costs too much to fix. i bought the best extended warranty the dealer offered and still have to fight to get things fixed. this is the last time i buy american. *jb | |||
| 03/16/2006 | 57300 | 1 | 04/01/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the rear brake, hazard warning and signal lights are inoperable. the dealership was alerted but no appointment has been made. | |||
| 10/02/2004 | 5800 | 4 | 08/20/2001 |
| 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 on . side door may have gotten wet when window was down, already had a side door module put in. had own star in the car but havent had it reactivate, dont know if it could cause system failure . driving a renting car now , when left for a long periods of time car will reset itself and sart. took to car dealer and was inform that car had to not be working to test. tried to sart this moring after not starting for 24hours and towed to the dealer this moring theyare still working on car and its been three days now cant find anyting worng with it. | |||
| 05/24/2002 | 22837 | 7 | 10/28/2000 |
| 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 solution. this was not an issue until my last visit to the dealer and i reported that it appears my vehicle loses power only when i let the key in ignition. my argument is that there is nothing in the owner's manuel that states the key must be removed, so long as the key is not left in the accessory mode, and if not, there must be a defective ignition. the gm rep, myka skinner, ph 866-952-4368 ext. 58735. dealer name: lynn chevrolet, buick, ph 800-883-3141, svc rep. christopher hudson. i have three other cars parked in my garage, none of which looses power the way my 2001 buick lesabre does. this is very obviously a vehicle defect which gm does not want to recognize and repair even though the vehicle was still under warranty when the problem was first reported to the dealer. please help !*ak | |||
| 12/03/2002 | 22069 | 02/13/2002 | |
| 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 | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 04/07/2006 | 9000 | 4 | 09/01/2000 |
| 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 the dealership determined the battery and alternator need to be replaced again. | |||
| 06/26/2003 | 12145 | 1 | 05/01/2001 |
| 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 | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 2 | 05/01/2001 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 3 | 03/01/2001 | |
| 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 dash and transmission have been looked at three times and still not fixed. the car shifts hard into gear after replacing the transmission which took two times to the shop to fix. the tire light kept coming on during one of the out of town trips even though it was checked repeatedly. | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 4 | 11/30/2000 | |
| 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 was third time this happened. first time on 1jan2001, dealer said battery terminal was loose, then on 8june2001 , dealer replaced the alternator. now dealer said vehicle was not driven enough. *ak abs light illuminated. *slc | |||
| 05/18/2001 | 1 | 01/01/2001 | |
| 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 was having trouble with the car which enabled me to manuever and pull to the shoulder of the road. i feel this vehicle is unsafe and should be taken off the road. i am prepared to travel to washington, dc or detroit or anywhere to make sure that my rights and the safety of the driving public is not jeopardized.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 04/07/2006 | 9000 | 4 | 09/01/2000 |
| 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 the dealership determined the battery and alternator need to be replaced again. | |||
| 08/14/2001 | 8276 | 21 | 01/24/2001 |
| 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 window area due to a revealing molding piece, the steering felt funny and was noisy when turning, there was also a clunk in the steering, there was excessive play in the right and left tie rod end, the left rear brake light was out, the right rear center bulb was out, the original battery had leaked acid causing a hole in floor under the back seat, the light switch stuck in the on position, and the right front marker light out. the power steering pump was replaced. *sc *jb | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 4 | 11/30/2000 | |
| 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 was third time this happened. first time on 1jan2001, dealer said battery terminal was loose, then on 8june2001 , dealer replaced the alternator. now dealer said vehicle was not driven enough. *ak abs light illuminated. *slc | |||
| 05/18/2001 | 1 | 01/01/2001 | |
| 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 was having trouble with the car which enabled me to manuever and pull to the shoulder of the road. i feel this vehicle is unsafe and should be taken off the road. i am prepared to travel to washington, dc or detroit or anywhere to make sure that my rights and the safety of the driving public is not jeopardized.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 05/18/2001 | 1 | 01/01/2001 | |
| 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 was having trouble with the car which enabled me to manuever and pull to the shoulder of the road. i feel this vehicle is unsafe and should be taken off the road. i am prepared to travel to washington, dc or detroit or anywhere to make sure that my rights and the safety of the driving public is not jeopardized.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 05/18/2001 | 1 | 01/01/2001 | |
| 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 was having trouble with the car which enabled me to manuever and pull to the shoulder of the road. i feel this vehicle is unsafe and should be taken off the road. i am prepared to travel to washington, dc or detroit or anywhere to make sure that my rights and the safety of the driving public is not jeopardized.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||
| 04/01/2002 | 1 | 02/13/2002 | |
| 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 | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 09/06/2002 | 4 | 08/01/2002 | |
| 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 | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 02/24/2004 | 46000 | 3 | 09/21/2002 |
| 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 pulley after 40,000 miles. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 12/29/2000 | |||
| Under hood fire while driving at 15 mph. dealer/manufacturer notified. please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 2 | 05/01/2001 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 05/18/2001 | 1 | 01/01/2001 | |
| 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 was having trouble with the car which enabled me to manuever and pull to the shoulder of the road. i feel this vehicle is unsafe and should be taken off the road. i am prepared to travel to washington, dc or detroit or anywhere to make sure that my rights and the safety of the driving public is not jeopardized.*ak | |||