Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 04V090000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 03V473000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 04V090000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 03V473000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 03V473000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 04V090000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 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. | |||
| 12/21/2009 | 75649 | 1 | |
| Fuel leaking from rear of engine fuel line. my wife noticed a strong smell of fuel in our garage. i took the vehicle to our local buick/gmc dealer in las vegas, nv. the dealer identified a rear feed fuel line leaking, seal worn internally. upon inquiry there is a national backorder for the fuel line assembly (at $600.00 plus dollars for the part alone). i understood from one of the mechanics, that it seems to be a common problem. i contacted buick, but they declined the repair claiming that motor vehicles are complex machinery and sometimes require repairs. i would agree with that statement if it did not involve leaky fuel lines, and a potential fire hazard !! please help. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 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 | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 09/11/2006 | 1 | ||
| Ever since i got my car, a 2001 buick lesabre, in approx 2006 i have had trouble with the gas gage, i can't trust it, it goes up and down, i have seen on the net that other people have had the same problem. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 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 | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||
| 09/09/2004 | 2 | 10/17/2003 | |
| Dt: 2001 buick lesabre. the fuel pressure regulator has been replaced once and it has failed again. this caused an odor in the cabin. the dealership was not sure why this happened. they just replaced it. the consumer has not contacted gmc yet.*ak | |||
| 10/10/2004 | 60000 | 1 | |
| The keys turned in the ignition but vehicle wouldn't start. there was a gas smell. also, engine felt like is was flooding. dealership indicated that the fuel pressure regulator needed to be replaced.*ak | |||