Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||||
| 01940 | 03/23/2004 | 01940A | 10006414 | Seat clunk or noise. *mr *tt | 05/03/2004 |
| 020850009 | 11/01/2002 | 10000462 | Front seats uncomfortable/hard in lumbar area. *tt | 02/27/2003 | |
| 020850006 | 06/01/2002 | 634672 | Subject regarding front seat back squeak. *tt | 10/04/2002 | |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - SEAT HEATER/COOLER | |||||
| 010850012A | 11/01/2002 | 010850012 | 10000453 | Front heated seat inoperative / cold. *tt | 02/27/2003 |
| 010850012 | 10/01/2001 | 627544 | Information regarding the front heated seat being inoperative. *yh | 02/11/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||
| 10/01/2002 | |||
| Consumer states was hit from the rear by another vehicle. both driver and passenger front seats shook back and forth excessively causing occupants to hit heads on roof of vehicle. collision was very minor and seats should not have moved. ts | |||
| 11 | 02/19/2002 | ||
| While making a sudden stop, consumer noticed driver's seat moved forward while turning corners. consumer heard a popping noise, seat moving side to side. dealer has been contacted.*ak the automatic transmission has a harsh down shift when merging on to a freeway or goind up a hill. shifts down to lower gear. the solenoid was replaced and the powertrain control module was updated but did not correct the harsh engagement. once in a while the harsh engagement happens when going from drive to reverse. the transmission fluid was flushed due to sediment. the rear brakes still moan and are squeaky at low speeds. they were hosed off to remove the excess brake dust form the rotors. the brakes pulsate when braking hard on freeways or city streets. the steering labors engine when turning a corner or backing up. the power steering hydraulic hoses were replaced. *jg | |||
| 02/19/2001 | 4 | 02/19/2001 | |
| The driver's seat will lurch forward when the brakes are applied and will lurch backwards when stopping or applying the brakes. *ak the left front seat moves forward on acceleration, is not insulated between the seat and floor/removed left seat insulated and reinstalled. the pivot point on the driver's is loose causing the seat to move forward and back. the adjuster assembly, front seat power split seat-replaced. *scc | |||
| 07/23/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2001 | |
| Window wiper fluid was empty/ automatic transmission failure/ tire light came on twice,clunk under driver seat. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | |||
| 05/13/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states the vehicle was hit in the rear. the passenger sitting in the rear seat hit their head on the rear deck above the seat. consumer feels that seats are not high enough and headrests are needed for the rear seats to ensure passenger safety when involved in a collision. passenger was wearing a safety belt, but received head injuries. the vehicle that hit the consumer in the rear was travelling less than 20mph. estimated damage was $2500.00. *scc | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||
| 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. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - SEAT HEATER/COOLER | |||
| 12/15/2006 | 103000 | 1 | 02/14/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. the contact stated that a hole was burned in the driver side seat the size of a dime. he then noticed that the pants he wore that night had a hole the size of a pencil eraser. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated that the heating element shorted out in the heated seat. the contact no longer uses the heated seat function. the vehicle has not been repaired because it is over the mileage for the warranty. the current mileage was 120,000 and failure mileage was 108,000. the consumer stated the dealer contacted him to let him know they received the letter however due to the fact of the age and mileage on the vehicle they would not be able to assist in the repairs. the consumer stated that the seats were repaired but not the heating element. the consumer stated feels should be reimbursed for defect. updated 09/18/07 *tr | |||
| 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 | |||
| SEATS - MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/13/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states the vehicle was hit in the rear. the passenger sitting in the rear seat hit their head on the rear deck above the seat. consumer feels that seats are not high enough and headrests are needed for the rear seats to ensure passenger safety when involved in a collision. passenger was wearing a safety belt, but received head injuries. the vehicle that hit the consumer in the rear was travelling less than 20mph. estimated damage was $2500.00. *scc | |||