Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 709 | 09/01/2005 | 10018126 | Oil life system reset procedures - cars. gm tech link. *tt | 12/15/2005 | |
| 040604024 | 04/01/2004 | 10012634 | Powertrain control module will not properly communicate on board diagnostic freeze frame information to nontech2 service or test equipment. *eh | 03/09/2005 | |
| 03034 | 07/01/2003 | 10003430 | Engine coolant may leak at the upper intake manifold throttle body gasket, or at the upper intake manifold to lower intake manifold to lower intake manifold gasket. this condition may result in a low engine coolant level and higher engine | 10/20/2003 | |
| 990603009A | 02/01/2004 | 040861001 | 10001285 | Floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment. *tt update *eh | 04/25/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 03019 | 07/18/2003 | 10006144 | Engine coolant may leak at the upper intake manifold throttle body gasket, or at the upper intake manifold to lower intake manifold to lower intake manifold gasket. this condition may result in a low engine coolant level and higher engine | 04/22/2004 | |
| 030601016 | 05/01/2003 | 10002372 | Loss of coolant, milky colored oil. *tt | 08/26/2003 | |
| 110601 | 06/11/2001 | 623489 | Subject regarding an under fill condition of the vehicles' coolant system. some of these vehicles may exhibit a low coolant light message. *tt | 10/29/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 3157A | 10017172 | Engine whine or buzz noise sounds like a generator type noise on 3.1l or 3.8l engines. *tt | 10/26/2005 | ||
| 0804 | 08/01/2004 | 10014346 | Oil life system reset procedures - cars. *nm | 04/29/2005 | |
| 040601021 | 06/01/2004 | 10012148 | New rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt | 02/15/2005 | |
| 3180 | 3180A | 10010868 | Dealers may comment on a chuggle, surge, misfire condition. *tt | 12/15/2004 | |
| 3007 | 01/01/2004 | 10008786 | 3.8l engine oil consumption. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 01353 | 01/01/2004 | 01353A | 10007937 | Engine misfire due to injector fretting corrosion. *tt | 07/16/2004 |
| 030604030 | 03/01/2007 | 030604030C | 10002166 | Multiple driveability symptoms of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt | 08/14/2003 |
| 010601008A | 05/01/2002 | 010601008 | 634813 | Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt | 10/09/2002 |
| 010601008 | 02/01/2001 | 619177 | Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt | 05/17/2001 | |
| 201100 | 11/20/2000 | 616405 | Subject regarding heater hose fittings to elminate vibration and / or noise noise. *tt | 02/25/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 020604014 | 03/01/2002 | 632322 | Subject regarding the elimination of the service bay test procedure. *tt | 07/12/2002 | |
| 300101 | 01/30/2001 | 618242 | This message concern a severe idle vibration at initial cold startup at ambient temperatures of 30 degrees or below. *tt | 04/10/2001 | |
| 990603005A | 12/01/2000 | 990603005 | 618099 | Some vehicles may exhibit a generator noise (whine / hum / moan / vibration) in passenger compartment at idle, slow speeds, decelerating or parking maneuvers. *jb | 04/04/2001 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 040601017 | 06/01/2004 | 10008471 | New upper intake manifold and gasket kits. *tt | 08/02/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/02/2012 | |||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. the contact stated that cooling fluids were leaking out of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the failure was repaired under an earlier manufacturer's recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 115,000. kmj | |||
| 03/02/2012 | 115000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. the contact stated that the cooling fluids were leaking out of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the problem was repair under a manufacturer recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 115,000. pm | |||
| 12/03/2010 | |||
| In december 2010 i had my 2001 buick lesabre repaired at schepel buick in merrillville, indiana. they replaced the intake manifold gaskets and the thermostat because of the coolant leaking. i just found out the gm knew of this problem with the dex coolant for a long time and didn't let anyone know. i called the service manager a schepel bill and talked to him and he said that he never heard of this and neither did gm. its all over the internet. he lied to me. he told me not to believe what the internet says. i am out $779.45 for something that they should have paid for. the never had a recall because they wanted to keep it quite. i just don't think that they should get away with keeping it quite when someone could get hurt and to avoid paying for their mistake. | |||
| 01/19/2009 | 97000 | 1 | |
| Oil leak on 2001 buick lesabre. not only was leaking from sending unit, but from valve covers. obviously is leaking on engine, as i smell hot oil and at times see smoke coming from under the front hood. a recall: ea07008 nhtsa action number: ea07008 has been issued for various gm models including buick regal, all with the 3.8 engine, however the lesabre is not listed. this aforementioned recall indicated that this could cause a fire in the engine compartment, so considered a safety issue. *tr | |||
| 04/14/2009 | 102000 | 1 | |
| Engine: oil leaking somewhere, as smell the hot oil and sometimes smoke comes out from under hood. local service determined main leak was oil pressure sending unit and additional leak from valve covers. repair cost for just oil sending unit: $167. the cost estimate for valve covers: ~$300. decided to forgo that for now. *tr | |||
| 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 | |||
| 03/30/2005 | 1 | ||
| Car in for oil change. dealer service recommended replacement of upper plenum and gasket. this is a very common problem with buick engines. | |||
| 02/15/2004 | 61000 | 2 | 02/01/2001 |
| While driving at 65 mph, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the highway. a few days later the same exact thing occurred. each time, after a few minutes, the vehicle could be restarted. dealer examined the vehicle and was unable to find the cause of the problem. *ak the dealer replaced the crankshaft sensor and ignition wires *jb | |||
| 01/07/2003 | |||
| When coasting consumer can hear a loud winding noise which causes a distraction. dealer notified. ph | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 04/14/2009 | 55000 | 1 | |
| Transmission repaired in 2006 window switches replaced in two windows 2007 now i have a coolant leak. *tr | |||
| 03/14/2009 | 72071 | 1 | |
| I am trying to get information on a recall for my 2001 buick lesabre. i spoke with buick and they acknowledged there was a recall for engine coolant leaks, but apparently being the second owner of the vehicle i was not notified. i am now having problems with engine coolant leaking into the motor. i have 73,000 miles on the vehicle and the dealer states it is age and mileage. i am not sure!!!!!! i feel if there was a recall due to a defective gasket which caused these leaks then i should be covered under that recall??? from what i could learn from your site buick had a recall for their regal and pontiac grand prix. it is gm recall. #07035. i know i have a lesabre,but it seems to be having the same problems. is there a recall on my vehicle also??it supposedly is affecting over 20,764 vehicles and the 2001-2003 models won't be notified right away. prior years were notified april 2008. i am a second owner so not sure if i would ever be notified. please advise. *tr | |||
| 05/15/2003 | 42156 | 1 | |
| Consumer had problems with the cooling system. also the vehicle was taken into the shop, and the problem was fixed. *ak ph *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/02/2007 | 90000 | 2 | 10/13/2000 |
| Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 buick la sabre. the contact stated that there was a safety recall 03034 on an engine coolant leak on the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to leachman buick in bowling green the fist week of february 2007 for safety repair, and was told that the status for the safety repair was closed. the contact stated that he had the original recall information. the vehicle is running sometimes and stalls occasionally. the current and failure mileage were both 90000 miles.*ak updated 03/19/07. *jb | |||
| 12/10/2005 | 10336 | 12 | 02/12/2001 |
| Dt: the contact stated vehicle stalled and lost power. there were no warning signs prior to the failure. the dealer replaced the engine fuel pressure regulator. repairs were made at the contact's expense. the manufacturer has been contacted.*ak updated 01/11/06. *jb | |||
| 03/30/2005 | 1 | ||
| Car in for oil change. dealer service recommended replacement of upper plenum and gasket. this is a very common problem with buick engines. | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 100 | 1 | 12/31/2000 |
| Technician indicated the original antifreeze which gm used in the buick lesabre damaged the intake manifold and the head gasket. both needed to be replaced. fumes from the toxic antifreeze caused the consumer to experience nauseousness and dizziness. dealer notified. *ak *mr | |||
| 08/26/2001 | 15000 | 1 | 08/20/2003 |
| The vehicle used a quart of oil between every oil change. dealer was notified. *ak *scc *jb | |||
| 05/28/2003 | 2 | 08/20/2001 | |
| The vehicle was using more oil than usual. *tt the change engine oil light had come on 300 miles short of the 3k miles to travel, when the consumer tested the oil, it was 1qt low. at the end of the computer test, the mileage was 14650k miles. when the oil was checked at 829 additional miles from the last visit, it was 1/4qt low. the consumer talked to many other buick owners and did not found another (same make/model) with the same problem. *scc *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/15/2007 | 85000 | 100 | 04/14/2001 |
| Throttle valve plate sticking. the gas pedal has to be stepped on hard when you first start up after setting a while. i'm told this is a common problem with the unit uses on many of their vehicles mine is on a 2001 buick lesabre with a 3800 engine. waldecker pontiac, brighton, mi told me this item wasn't covered on the extended warranty i purchased (6yr/100000 mile) i had 94,000 miles on the vehicle but the problem has been around for at least 10000 miles. i now have 101600 i'd like to know why it wasn't a warranted item. this also could be construed a safety item as when you step hard on the pedal the car surges forward slightly. i'm aware of it so i automatically hit the pedal and release. *jb | |||
| 03/30/2005 | 1 | ||
| Car in for oil change. dealer service recommended replacement of upper plenum and gasket. this is a very common problem with buick engines. | |||
| 01/02/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that the vehicle will automatically shut off with out any notice. contacted dealer. nlm | |||
| 02/19/2001 | 26 | 02/19/2001 | |
| The rear rotors were hanging up, make noise, pulsate, and the front end of the vehicle vibrates. *ak the consumer states that the front end vibrates, the door assembly is misaligned, sticks out, and noisy, the tire was changed but failed balance and theres a vibration, the engine stumbles/stalls, the interior cloth by the top of the windshield is loose-3 times, can hear a moan coming from the windshield, the onstar antenna fell apart, the torsion rod vibrates, the steering shudders at slow speeds and on turns and the hose/bulletin # 99-02-32-007a, power steering, and hydraulics have been replaced-8 times, the a/c blows hot air/bulletin #990139-004a, and the vehicle pops/bangs when going over bumps and making turns, theres a rattle noise from under vehicle/possible exhaust or air pump-cause: intermediate exhaust pipe rattling (internal) front exhaust manifold to oxidation catalytic converter-replaced, wheel alignment (pulls to the left), there was a rattle noise from the left side of the pillar molding/removed the a-pillar trim and insulated/align/against upper dash, and getting poor fuel economy/idle air control-reppaced. *scc | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 2 | 05/01/2001 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 06/30/2001 | 2 | 06/30/2001 | |
| The day vehicle was purchased, while driving home the service engine light came on, vehicle was taken to nearest dealer to have it inspected, in which the egr valve connector was repaired, however five days later the engine light appeared again, consumer took vehicle to another dealer and was informed that he could not promise that the light would remain off and to take vehicle back to where it was purchased to discuss the problem with them, consumer was then informed that there was a glitch in the program board, and that the problem could not be fixed until buick sees how many other vehicles are having this problem.(letter written on behalf of client.)*jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 12/22/2000 | |||
| When driving car vibrates excessively at all speeds, cause 3 tires out of round. a popping noise from exhaust when starting cold, can not locate problem at this time. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 02/19/2001 | 26 | 02/19/2001 | |
| The rear rotors were hanging up, make noise, pulsate, and the front end of the vehicle vibrates. *ak the consumer states that the front end vibrates, the door assembly is misaligned, sticks out, and noisy, the tire was changed but failed balance and theres a vibration, the engine stumbles/stalls, the interior cloth by the top of the windshield is loose-3 times, can hear a moan coming from the windshield, the onstar antenna fell apart, the torsion rod vibrates, the steering shudders at slow speeds and on turns and the hose/bulletin # 99-02-32-007a, power steering, and hydraulics have been replaced-8 times, the a/c blows hot air/bulletin #990139-004a, and the vehicle pops/bangs when going over bumps and making turns, theres a rattle noise from under vehicle/possible exhaust or air pump-cause: intermediate exhaust pipe rattling (internal) front exhaust manifold to oxidation catalytic converter-replaced, wheel alignment (pulls to the left), there was a rattle noise from the left side of the pillar molding/removed the a-pillar trim and insulated/align/against upper dash, and getting poor fuel economy/idle air control-reppaced. *scc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 08/18/2004 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle stalled intermittently while driving. vehicle was towed to an independent shop, and mechanic indicated determined that intake manifold was cracked and caused coolant to leaksinside the engine. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 100 | 1 | 12/31/2000 |
| Technician indicated the original antifreeze which gm used in the buick lesabre damaged the intake manifold and the head gasket. both needed to be replaced. fumes from the toxic antifreeze caused the consumer to experience nauseousness and dizziness. dealer notified. *ak *mr | |||
| 12/16/2003 | 1 | 01/31/2001 | |
| Leaks coolant. dealer said it needed an intake valve rebuild kit, approx. $600. *ak | |||