Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 010137010 | 05/01/2001 | 622891 | Some customers may comment on reduced hvac performance. when the hvac control is set on hi, the amount of air flow, heat and / or windshield clearing may be reduced. *tt | 10/24/2001 | |
| 271000 | 10/27/2000 | 617474 | Subject regarding debris found in the hvac fan system. *tt | 03/15/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||||
| 241000 | 10/24/2000 | 617235 | Concerns regarding foreign material in the heater blower motor. *tt | 03/14/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 3483 | 10017398 | Power window inoperative, noisy or glass drops. *tt | 11/07/2005 | ||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 020864003 | 02/01/2002 | 631227 | Some customers may comment that the outside rearview mirrors do not return to the memory recall position when the remote keyless entry door unlock button is used. *slc | 05/21/2002 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 271000 | 10/27/2000 | 617472 | Subject regarding windshield noise. *tt | 03/15/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 12/08/2011 | |||
| Tl* the driver owns a 2001 buick lesabre. the contact stated that the driver was driving approximately 30 mph when the rear driver's window dropped down into its door panel. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 12/08/2011 | |||
| Tl-the driver owns a 2001 buick lesabre. the contact stated that the driver was driving approximately 30 mph when the rear driver's window dropped down into its door panel. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 07/03/2011 | 49500 | ||
| 2001 buick lesabre limited 'dash mat' has separated and buckled in front of the steering wheel causing a visibility issue and is seems to continue to be separating towards the passenger side airbag - based on my online research it seems that this is a very common issue amongst 2000 - 2005 lesabre owners. i live in florida and am not sure if heat is a contributing factor, | |||
| 10/24/2003 | 60000 | ||
| 2001 buick lasabre dash is peeling up between steering wheel and windshield. started peeling up within a few years of car being manufacturered. per local dealership, buick will not cover expense to repair. this has become a real safety issue as you can barely see over the dash as it is sticking up so high and i have concerns that the air bag will deploy on the passenger side as the dash continues to peel all the way across the dash. someone is going to get severely injured or killed if buick does not fix this factory defect. buick should issue a national recall to repair a defective dash. | |||
| 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 | |||
| 04/14/2009 | 55000 | 1 | |
| Transmission repaired in 2006 window switches replaced in two windows 2007 now i have a coolant leak. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2008 | 33600 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. while the front passenger side window was in the down position, the mechanism and motor failed. the window was unable to be closed. a repair shop replaced the window motor. a month later, while the rear driver's side window was in the down position, the contact could not roll it back up. the vehicle was not returned to the shop, but he believes that the same failure has recurred. through online research, the contact discovered numerous complaints for the same failure. she believes a recall should be issued. the current and failure mileages were 33,600. | |||
| 11/22/2006 | 45000 | 1 | |
| All four window regulators on my buick lesabre ltd. have failed a least once. bought new in 2001. now right front window is intermittent. may work may not? these parts are made in korea. so much for outsourcing. all 2000 to 2005 buicks have defective window regulators & need to be recalled. cost $500.00 per window to repair. *tr | |||
| 05/02/2008 | 62945 | 1 | |
| The right front window just failed to roll up. when i checked the internet i saw that the regulator on the windows of the buick 2001 were defective so that there were many, many reports that the window regulators had to be replaced at approx. $400 per window. buick refused to do anything about it. *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 | |||
| 09/14/2001 | 5000 | 1 | 09/19/2001 |
| The front end suspension caused the steering column to jerk, the cruise control failed and the left window failed. *ak *nlm | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 15 | 08/17/2000 | ||
| Consumer has a concern about the defroster quitting while in motion. it just stops working and usually starts after an hour of vehicle use. dealer cannot determine the cause.*jg | |||
| 12/21/2001 | 1 | 01/03/2001 | |
| While driving, the inside of vehicle fills with fumes from other cars, fumes from other cars and cold air enters vents, causing severe headaches, dealer says it is design intent. *jg *ak | |||
| 04/17/2001 | |||
| A combination of odors were coming into the vehiclet hrough ventilation system. vehicle has been at dealer's shop on several occasions, and problem was still there. provide any further information.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 4 | ||
| 2001 buick lesabre. consumer states all four window mechanisms failed in rapid succession *tgw the consumer stated the failure was due to a plastic hook. however, the dealer stated it was due to normal wear and tear. *jb | |||
| 07/10/2008 | 53000 | 1 | 04/12/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. while driving less than 2 mph, the front passenger side window would not operate. afterwards, the window went down and would not roll back up. the window was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 53,000. updated 10/30/08. *lj updated 10/30/08. *jb | |||
| 09/15/2007 | 57415 | 1 | 06/15/2001 |
| Back rear window on drivers side of buick lasabel 2001 just dropped down without any warning or indication of any problems. i was told by mechanics and other individual who have buicks that this is a major problem with buicks and that this is not an odd occurrence. at the time of the incident i had to drive through the remains of a hurricane getting everything wet in the back. i managed to get paper and cardboard push up against both sides of the window while holding it up to keep it up till i was able to get it taped and fixed. this is a serious problem especially with individuals who may have small children. gm should advise owners of the problem and not let owners hear this from their dealers. additionally some sort of reimbursement should be made especially when gm is aware of this problem. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 55000 | 4 | 03/01/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. while driving 45 mph in the rain, the contact suddenly heard a sliding sound coming from the vehicle. he looked back and noticed that the passenger side rear window slid down and was unable to roll back up. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the steel cable of the window regulator failed. the contact paid for the window to be replaced. three months later, the failure recurred with the driver side rear window. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the window regulator was replaced again. thirteen months after the first incident, the failure recurred with the passenger side rear window. the window was replaced twice. the failure mileage was approximately 55,000 and current mileage was 78,000. | |||
| 08/01/2007 | 114500 | 2 | 02/10/2005 |
| The back windows in a 2001 buick lesabre wont go up and slip down and i have researched hundreds of complaints and i know there must be thousands. the wires get tangled and the plastic parts break and cannot hold the pressure .this is a serious flaw on the power windows and must become a nation wide recall to replace motors,pulleys,and any other parts involved in the window operations. *tr | |||
| 07/26/2007 | 2 | ||
| I own a 2001 buick lesabre and both the back windows have fallen down into door. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 04/14/2012 | 47850 | 1 | |
| Window regulators fail due to poor design on part of manufactuer. window is stuck in a down postion. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 4 | ||
| 2001 buick lesabre. consumer states all four window mechanisms failed in rapid succession *tgw the consumer stated the failure was due to a plastic hook. however, the dealer stated it was due to normal wear and tear. *jb | |||
| 08/08/2006 | 1 | ||
| 2001 buick lasabre all four windows had to be replaced. three windows three months apart. i'm now driving with the fourth window to be replaced. i understand this has been a problem with the cheap plastic used. it could cause a real serious problem,the glass cracks,be happy it doesn't hit you or a grandchild. this is a problem that should have been recalled. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2008 | 1 | ||
| The power windows have all failed, the regulator and motor assembly in its entirety is replaced. i think it's ridiculous that the failed part rather than the whole assembly is replaced. *tr | |||
| 11/26/2008 | 73000 | 1 | |
| 2001 buick lesabre with the problems of failing power regulators. have had two die in less then a month. front and rear drivers side....rear one hardly ever used, but was the first to fail. *tr | |||
| 08/08/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2001 buick lesabre. the window regulator just went out. i had it repaired at the dealership costing 450. i then did research online and found that this was a very common problem. having to replace the regulator at 50,000 is ridiculous. it is a very expensive repair when i should expect to replace all 4 at 450 each for a total of 1800 dollars. *tr | |||
| 08/15/2008 | 139000 | 1 | |
| The passenger side rear power window in my 2001 buick lesabre broke. after researching the problem, there seems to be a common problem with all buick lesabres from 2000 and 2001. this is the first, but i doubt it will be the last. *tr | |||
| 08/08/2008 | 42000 | 1 | 05/01/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. on four separate occasions, the window fell down into the door. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic and it was discovered that the window regulator failed. the windows have been replaced three separate times and now the fourth will have to be replaced. the current mileage was 108,000 and failure mileage was 42,000.update 09/10/08 *cw the abs module failed. updated 09/19/08. *jb | |||
| 08/04/2008 | 57345 | 1 | |
| 2001 buick lesabre limited. left rear power window regulator failed to return window to a closed position. temperature outside the vehicle was 99 degrees f. could not secure vehicle. this problem seems to be prevalent among this family of gm vehicles. repair costs are exorbitant when the fault appears to be a small plastic bracket inside the window regulator. a simple repair kit is needed, rather than replacing the entire regulator. vehicle has less than 60,000 miles on, and windows are not rolled down that often. based on complaints i've seen on other web sites, i can expect to replace the other three regulators, with the cost approaching $2000 for all 4 regulator replacements. *tr | |||
| 07/17/2008 | 28000 | 1 | |
| Power windows on 2001 buick lesabre keep failing. i go to roll a window down, i hear a crunching noise, and the window will not either go back up, or it goes halfway up and stops. i have replaced 3 windows to date on a car that only has 28,000 miles on it. it costs 400-600 to replace each window. i searched the internet and there have been a lot of complaints about the windows in the lesabres. gm needs to have a recall on this issue. *tr | |||
| 01/30/2003 | 1 | ||
| Power windows will not roll up and when pushed up continue to roll back down. this has been repaired several times. there is enough complaint about this defect that there should be a recall and the source of this problem should be solved instead of saying that it cannot be repaired to last. i think this is a disgrace and will not buy another gmc auto again. this should be reported to the government. here is what they say: buick power windows drop / broken power windows most buick cars, and in fact most other gm cars, have this defect. the power window mechanism breaks - usually cheap plastic parts break in the power window pulley assembly. gm dealers will only replace the entire assembly, to the tune of $450 per window. many, many buick owners have written to say they have had to replace most or all four power windows assemblies, and some even had to replace the same power window assembly multiple times. gm has not changed the design of the replacement parts, so once fixed by the dealer, the problem still exists. the best way to deal with the power window failures is to get the power window assembly from a salvage yard. a lot of people get sick & tired of replacing these again & again, & tape up the window permanently. currently there is no recall for the power windows, because it is not a safety issue (according to the nhtsa). so far, a class action lawsuit has not been filed. this could be a dangerous situation as my window has gone down when i am in the store etc. someone could easily get in the car or steal something out of it. i think this is indeed a safety hazard. also when going down the freeway and the window drops suddenly, it can be startling and could cause a wreck. *tr | |||
| 11/28/2007 | 58000 | 1 | |
| The passenger side rear window regulator malfunctioned. my daughter was in her child seat and it was pouring rain. i had to pull over, manually pull the window up and from there i had to get a new window regulator online and install it myself. i've read about numerous complaints with the buick lesabre (mine is 2001) window regulators and apparently there's never been a recall. i have the records from the previous owner and sure enough she had at least one fixed also. *tr | |||
| 05/20/2008 | 66892 | 1 | |
| I have a 2001 buick lasabre that i have had to replace the window regulator in two windows and now the third window is broken. in july 2006 the passenger side front window quit working, and in april 2007 the right rear passenger window quit working. each of these windows cost over $500 to repair. now the rear driver side window is broken and i am assuming the driver side front window will break if i do not get rid of the car soon. i am going to get a new car, but you can bet it will not be a gm. *tr | |||
| 05/02/2008 | 62945 | 1 | |
| The right front window just failed to roll up. when i checked the internet i saw that the regulator on the windows of the buick 2001 were defective so that there were many, many reports that the window regulators had to be replaced at approx. $400 per window. buick refused to do anything about it. *tr | |||
| 04/01/2008 | 42000 | 1 | 08/07/2007 |
| Driver side window will not go down. i am assuming the motor is defective. *tr | |||
| 03/28/2008 | 80990 | 3 | 03/24/2004 |
| Like dozens of others reporting on carsurvey.org my 2001 (2000-2005) buick le sabre power windows are defective. a plastic part breaks requiring replacement of the entire window regulator assembly including motor. dealers charge $500 plus labor for each unit. i had a dealer replace the right rear window unit after the first time i used it. a loud crack upon activation and the window fell to the bottom of the door. six months later i had to replace the left rear window unit. it took hours to remove and replace it with detailed instructions i found online (so many others had this problem one person documented what you need to know including diagrams). after market parts are available online also. so far they are holding up (2 years). now my drivers door window has snapped but it did so while raising it the few inches it was open so it is closed and staying up for now. that makes three of the four windows. i'm sure the front passenger side will fail as well. gm should have recalled 2999-2005 buicks for these defective windows. you can easily find dozens of similar reported cases online. otherwise this is a fine, economical, reliable car. too bad the windows ruin the experience. *tr | |||
| 04/21/2007 | 2 | 08/26/2001 | |
| Both rear windows failed to go up. one window broke last spring and the other broke shortly thereafter. we inquired from a local dealer the cost to have the regulators repaired and were told the price would be approx. $400 per window therefore we have not had them repaired. the front passenger window has recently begun to hesitate when operating it so we chose not to use the window fearing it would also become stuck in the down position. as of march 27 i began performing searches on the internet for similar complaints and learned this is a known and common problem with the 2001 buick lesabre. therefore i feel a recall should be issued and gm should replace the regulators free of charge. *tr | |||
| 12/31/2007 | 3 | 06/30/2001 | |
| 3rd incident of electronic window failure -- both back seat windows motors have had to be replaced, the front seat passenger window broke 12/31/07. the car has 36,304 miles on it. this is in addition to the cruise control breaking at less than 18,000 miles.*cn | |||
| 11/01/2007 | 1 | ||
| My left rear window in my 2001 buick lesabre made a loud noise and then slid down and will no longer raise up. because i cannot keep the window up, this has become distracting and has led to water getting in the car in bad weather, which could lead to mold and health problems. *tr | |||
| 11/11/2007 | 55000 | 3 | 09/01/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. on three different occasions, beginning on december 6, 2006, the window suddenly dropped when it was being rolled up. on each occasion, the dealer stated that the contact was responsible for replacing the rear passenger side window regulator. the first repair totaled $318 and the subsequent repairs were $270 each. it has currently been eleven months and this will be the third time that the window regulator has been replaced. the vin and purchase date were unknown. the current mileage was 67,000 and failure mileage was 55,000. updated 12/11/07 *tr | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 39271 | 2 | 06/01/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. the contact stated that the passenger side rear power windows failed to close after they were opened. the mechanic stated that the window regulator caused the failure and he made the repair. approximately one year later, the same failure occurred on the driver side rear power window. the mechanic stated once more that the window regulator caused the failure and he made the repair. the powertrain was unknown. the failure mileage was 39,271 and current mileage was 46,771. updated 12/12/2007 *bf updated 12/12/07 *tr | |||
| 11/01/2007 | 97000 | 2 | 05/19/2001 |
| Noticed driver side rear window was down on thursday 11/1/07. tried to close it, but control didn't work and window kept sliding down into the door. was able to pull up and tape shut until repair. on sunday 11/4/07 the rear passenger window was down and wouldn't go up. the rear windows are never lowered. local mechanic was able to repair at a cost of $443 for both windows. dealer was going to charge around $500 a window. after seeing hundreds of complaints of these plastic regulators failing, gm should be forced to recall or reimburse owners for this repeated failure that seems to have existed for several years. *tr | |||
| 09/21/2007 | 1 | ||
| This complaint relates to the window problems associated with buick lesabres -- the fact the window mechanism fails, in our case both rear windows, and must be replaced at costs greater than $400. we had 34,00 miles on the car at time of 1st failure. also, our cruise control failed at 17,000 miles. *tr | |||
| 12/06/2006 | 20500 | 2 | 04/20/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. the driver side rear and front passenger power windows failed to close after they were opened. the dealer diagnosed the failure and replaced the regulators. the failure mileage was 20,500 and current mileage was 21,000. | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 94000 | 4 | 11/18/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. the contact stated that three power windows failed and were repaired at his expense. the repair costs for each window ranged from $450 to $500. on june 1, 2006, the contact opened the front driver side window and it would not close. on july 1, 2006, the front passenger side window experienced the same failure. on august 23, 2007, the rear passenger side window followed suit. the motors and linkages were replaced on each window the same day they failed. the front passenger and driver side windows are currently making a noise when they are opened. the dealer stated that they would give the contact $500 towards the purchase of a new vehicle. case number 71-550213555 was filed with buick and he is awaiting a response from a representative regarding reimbursement. the failure mileage was 94,000 and current mileage was 96,000. *updated 12/12/07 *bf. | |||
| 06/11/2005 | 40000 | 1 | 05/16/2003 |
| Both rear windows have slid down for no reason, and will not go back up on my 2001 buick lesabre, i have checked with the buick garage, and they want over $1500. to repair them. this happened when there was only 42,000 miles on the car. *jb updated 01-16-08. *kb the consumer has not had the window repaired. updated | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2001 buick lesabre rear window fell when rolled down. customer states that the rear window fell when he tried to roll it down. mechanic told the consumer that the power windows were broken. *kb | |||
| 04/02/2004 | 45104 | 4 | 10/20/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. the contact stated that the window regulators that allow the windows to roll up and down have failed. the first three regulators were replaced on april 2, 2004 and the last one was replaced on october 8, 2004. the dealer is aware of the failure, but refuses to reimburse the contact. the current mileage was 84,500 and failure mileage was 45,104. updated 09/18/07 *tr | |||
| 08/01/2007 | 114500 | 2 | 02/10/2005 |
| The back windows in a 2001 buick lesabre wont go up and slip down and i have researched hundreds of complaints and i know there must be thousands. the wires get tangled and the plastic parts break and cannot hold the pressure .this is a serious flaw on the power windows and must become a nation wide recall to replace motors,pulleys,and any other parts involved in the window operations. *tr | |||
| 08/12/2007 | 113000 | 3 | 06/28/2001 |
| 2001 buick lesabre. i too have had 3 regulator failures. 2 were covered under an extended warranty plan. the 3rd just occurred. why hasn't' there been a recall?? *jb | |||
| 07/17/2007 | 2 | ||
| Window regulators on 2000-2001 buicks are faulty. i have had two go out and the cost is $450 per window. many many people i talk to have the same thing happen with their buick's. even the repair shop laughs about it and says they are junk. there needs to be a recall issued. the windows go down and stay there until fixed. *jb | |||
| 10/14/2006 | 60000 | 5 | 11/17/2005 |
| I own two 2001 buicks - a century and a le sabre. over the past ten months, three power windows on the century have failed, and two in the lesabre. most simply opened by themselves, while car was being driven and no longer responded to the controls. several were stuck halfway down and did not go up or down with manual manipulation. in the florida heat and sudden severe thunderstorms, this represents a dangerous situation as well as a costly one. *tr | |||
| 10/08/2005 | 36000 | 3 | 09/16/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. when the contact clicks the window switch, the windows roll down but fail to roll up. the failure has occurred three times. the powertrain was unknown. the current mileage is 73,000 and failure mileage was 36,000. | |||
| 05/21/2007 | 88604 | 3 | 04/15/2001 |
| Power window does not go up at 88,000 miles. this is the 3rd window to break, with each repair costing approximately $400. both rear windows broke, which are hardly used. *ak | |||
| 03/15/2004 | 25000 | 2 | 03/11/2001 |
| I own a 2001 buick le-sabre. i have had two power window regulaters fail and it would have cost about $500 each had i not had extended warranty. the car had about 25,000 miles on it. i was told that this was not a common problem. while standing there, another service rep. was talking to a customer about the same failure. this seems to be systemmic problem and the public needs to be protected. | |||
| 04/01/2004 | 20000 | 3 | 06/05/2001 |
| Tl*- the contact owns a 2001 buick le-sabre with a current odometer reading of 38000 miles. the contact explained that the vehicle had been to the dealer on three separate occasions to replace window regulators of three of the windows. the first repair was of the front passenger side window. the regulator was replaced in april of 2004 at steven smith buick of rogers arkansas. this repair was covered under warranty. the second repair was on the driver's side rear window regulator which was replaced on march 6 2006. this repair was not covered under warranty, and cost the contact $407.77. the third repair was of the driver's side front window regulator on february 15, 2007 at coury buick of mesa arizona 85206. this repair was not covered under warranty and cost the contact an additional $500.00. *ak the air condition was blowing hot air. the compressor was replaced. the tie rods were replaced due to excessive play. updated 03/30/07. *jb | |||
| 02/01/2007 | 82000 | 2 | 02/27/2004 |
| This is the 25th report of window regulator failure on 2001 buick lesabre sedans. this well documented factory defect costs $400-$500 per window to replace with the same defective part. this is my second rear window failure on this vehicle (both rear). two more windows to go totaling $1,600 (x millions of cars) in dealer repairs that should have been the subject of a factory recall and certainly needs at least a redesigned replacement part. govt. do your job and make gm fix obvious defects! *nm | |||
| 02/13/2007 | 30000 | 1 | 07/01/2001 |
| 1. lowered electric rear window for visibility, window was snow covered 2.window would not go back up, putting rear passenger at risk from exterior debris. 3. ordered new regulator. old regulator will be available. *nm | |||
| 11/08/2006 | 72300 | 2 | |
| I own a 2001 buick lesabre that has 72000 miles on it. in the last 3 months both rear windows have fallen down while driving the car. we have no small children and the windows are used extremely infrequently. have researched this equipment failure on the internet and it is an ongoing problem that buick is aware of but fails to address. i did some research on edmunds. com and found that a bulletin (bulletin #3483 on jan 2001, item #85 on list) was sent out from general motors to??, i'm guessing dealerships, so they knew this was a problem even then... it states (as typed by them) visibility: power window devices and controls vehicle:2000 buick lesabre summary: power window inoperative, noisy or glass drops. (nhtsa item number- 100117398) adding insult to injury the cost to have this repaired is outrageous. $400.00 to $600.00 per window . the design of using a steel cable that is spooled around a thin plastic spool to raise and lower the window only guarantees 1 thing...certain failure of the part and a nice juicy profit on the repair. i do not know and have not heard of an accident being caused by this problem but the potential is high. i know i would definitely be distracted if my window suddenly fell while driving in the middle of a rain storm or any inclement weather. i would like to see buick/gm held accountable and see some financial recompense for knowingly releasing a subpar and defective part. *nm | |||
| 11/10/2005 | 132526 | 7 | 08/11/2005 |
| The windows keep falling down. they have been repaired seven times and the same piece keeps breaking. now i only have one window that works. *nm | |||
| 10/04/2006 | 75000 | 4 | 10/11/2003 |
| All four of my window regulators failed over a period of 3 years. most of the windows were rarely used. these window regulator failures seem to be common in certain years and models of buick. the parts and labor to repair the regulators are very ridiculous. this should have been a recall item or at the very least parts should have been sold for much less. i repaired one of my regulators myself, but the part cost over $300. i learned from this site i can order the regulators on line for 20% of the part cost from buick. they are not hard to replace, but it is an aggravation that shouldn't be. *jb | |||
| 10/06/2006 | 1 | ||
| This is the second posting that i have made in as little as 4 weeks regarding rear passenger side window regulator. i replaced the rear driver side window regulator approximately 4 weeks ago and now the rear passenger side rear regulator has fallen victim to the exact same problem. the part is without question defective in its design and use of plastic componentry. the dealership wants $450 to correct. i decided to fix myself, but would have spent close to $1,000 to correct to date. now i'm waiting on the fronts to break if not the replacements, because as far as i know the replacements are built the same way. of all the problems i have referred to the internet this is a problem that is very common among buick owners. something should be done to protect consumer in regards to this very poorly designed part. *nm | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 1 | ||
| Rear left hand side window regulator has failed on our 2001 buick lesabre--we have researched and found that many other lesabre owners have had to repeatedly replace same window regulator (on all 4 and often more than once) and the cost is very high to do so. it is the opinion of all these owners and myself that a recall should be made by buick and that they are unfairly charging the consumer upwards of $400-$500 for the repair of something that is understood to be a defective (at the least poorly made) part!!*jb | |||
| 09/27/2006 | 2 | 02/28/2001 | |
| My back right power window on my 2001 buick lesabre custom does not roll up. i have already replaced the back left window at a cost of $600-what a rip off by buick-this should be a recall-i have read 100's of comments regarding this same problem and buick takes no responsibility--this should be a recall on the cheap plastic parts used in these expensive priced cars! i never use the back windows-this is probably only the 8th time since 2001 that i have even rolled the window down. how can the dealer charge such an outrageous amount to repair when the part only costs $99.00? gm should be ashamed. i won't buy another buick. *jb | |||
| 09/16/2006 | 1 | ||
| Back seat window regulator broke while taking child to pediatrician during hailstorm. window would not roll up and i couldn't pull it up. *jb | |||
| 09/10/2006 | 42000 | 1 | 05/10/2006 |
| 2001 buick lesabre (42k miles) the rear driver side window regulator and motor failed with the window in the down position. the dealership wanted to charge $330 for the part. i decided to fix on my own by ordering the part online for $100. i inspected the original and noted the use of plastic to drive the cable in the motor housing. this is obviously a serious design flaw - there is no way this will hold up to time and use. unless this is reviewed and addressed by this commission i will have to keep replacing with the same problematic parts. given the large number of complaints i believe this warrants a review. thanks. *jb | |||
| 06/14/2005 | 64000 | 2 | 12/31/2004 |
| 2001 buick lesabre, window regulator on front passenger and rear drivers side broke, causing window glass to drop rapidly. on inspection same piece broke on both, the top plastic guide for the regulator motor cable. installed an aftermarket part after finding out buick replaces regulator with identical faulty components. aftermarket has beefed up guide on regulator. both failures were caused by normal use. window glass cannot be secured after regulator failure without replacement. parts were exchanged during purchase of replacement. *jb | |||
| 05/05/2006 | 45051 | 2 | 03/13/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated both rear power windows would not roll up and failed to properly operate. the vehicle was inspected by the dealer and the power window motors were replaced on each rear window which corrected the problem. updated 06/16/06. *jb | |||
| 03/21/2006 | 57330 | 2 | 11/07/2000 |
| I found the rear driver's window opened on my 2001 buick lasabre and i tried to close using the electric controls - it would not close. i originally thought vandalism because i rarely use that window. i could pull the window up with my hands but it would slide down. i had no control of the window with electric controls. called my dealer noecker buick-pontiac inc who told me to fix the window the regulator (gm#15231245) needed to be replaced. the regulator cost me $301.80 plus tax (not including labor). i had it fixed on june 20, 2005. the mileage on my car that day was 50170 miles. two days ago on march 21, 2006 i found the passenger's rear window opened. the window was inoperable using the electric controls. i can slide the window up using my hands and duct tape it shut until i get the window repaired. the mileage on my car today is 57350 miles. my frustration is both rear windows are rarely used and both needed the regulator repaired. i just call noecher again and they are unaware of any recalls or special instruction from buick to help us owners in this situation. again, the person on the phone said most likely it would be the regulator but will not know for sure until they inspect the window. i anticipate another $439.99 bill coming (including parts, labor and taxes). i searched the internet including the nhtsa.dot.gov website and notice this window/regulator problem is common. i feel buick should compensate the owners of 2001 buick lasabre for the faulty regulators. *nm | |||
| 11/18/2004 | 18300 | 3 | 12/30/2000 |
| Within a period of one month i had three window failures cause by a plastic part breaking leaving the windows in a down position and unable to raise them. it appears this is a very common problem and requires replacing the entire assembly at approximately $500 a window. the part should not be plastic and/ or should be sold as a separate piece not requiring the entire assembly. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 2 | 06/05/2001 | |
| Buick lesabre 2001. power control for windows and doors. defect in the power control for windows. cannot get windows to go back up on right and left rear windows. was repaired 1 time in 2002 by dealership weisner buick. the problem was not corrected because it started doing it again. the car is out of warrenty now and i feel this is a defect that was with the car when purchased. there is something electronically wrong with the power window control and i do not feel that i should have to bear the expense of this. this is definately a defect in the car. *nm | |||
| 09/28/2001 | 94000 | 4 | 03/15/2001 |
| Earlier today i reported problem with both my 2001 buick lesabre rear windows malfunctioning when regulators failed causing windows to drop open and stay that way. this is a very common problem and 21 or 29 owners of 2000-2001 lesabres in one online survey reported one or more windows dropping open. this is a child safety hazard, as the driver may be unaware that the rear window has dropped and a child may fall out. *nm | |||
| 09/28/2005 | 94000 | 4 | 03/15/2002 |
| All four window regulators failed, and when the two rear regulators failed the windows dropped into open position and could not be raised. this exposed the passengers to public safety risks and the elements and at speed could distract a driver and cause an accident. at www.carsurvey.org, 21 out of 29 owners of 2000 & 2001 buick lesabres reported experiencing this problem with at least one and usually several windows! *nm | |||
| 07/30/2005 | 54000 | 1 | 02/15/2005 |
| Dt: caller stated rear passenger window fell out. the cable snapped ,and could not roll the window up. dealer said they broke all the time. manufacturer has not been contacted yet. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 1 | 05/16/2001 | |
| 2001 buick lesabre experiencing problems with the power windows.*mr shortly after the 36-month warranty expired the rear power window would go down and not go back up. buick agreed to fix it free one time. they would not reimburse for the first window failure, which is very unfair as the window elevator mechanism clearly must have a design or manufacture defect. *bf *nm | |||
| 09/10/2004 | 44000 | 3 | 05/01/2004 |
| Electric window motor has gone out on 3 of my 4 windows within 30 days. lso, tie rod ends had to be replaced on within same time frame. *ak | |||
| 12/29/2004 | 125000 | 1 | 05/01/2001 |
| The window regulator broke while attempting to roll the rear right window down. the regulator broke because the plastic spool that the steel cable goes around wears after a period of time. this could be avoided if the spool was made of metal. the consumer stated that the power window regulator on his vehicle was improperly designed causing early failure. *tc | |||
| 11/28/2004 | 60000 | 1 | 02/22/2001 |
| We have had 2 buick lesabres and both have had problems with the window regulators. the window gets stuck in the down position and we are unable to raise the window. we have had to purchase a new regulator to repair the problem.*ak | |||
| 11/03/2004 | 2 | ||
| Within a one week period, both of the power windows collapsed on my mother '01 buick lesabre. i had to manually pull up the glass and tape it in the up position. even so, the interior became very wet when it rained a couple of days later. two of my friends also own buicks, albeit century's, and they have also had the rear windows fall down within the past few months. at a cost of $500 per window to repair!*ak | |||
| 06/30/2004 | 18886 | 2 | 02/15/2001 |
| While driving, a loud banging noise was heard coming from the passenger's side tire. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic determined the driver and passenger side tie rods needed to be replaced due to worn out parts. *ak the left front window was inoperative due to the regulator shorting out and there was a rattle in the dash on the passenger side due to the right and left outer tie rods being loose. *sc *jb | |||
| 11/20/2003 | 25000 | 4 | 01/03/2001 |
| 4 window regulators failed in one year on my 2001 buick lasabre gm denies any problems. *la | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | |||
| 04/28/2004 | 78000 | 3 | 10/20/2003 |
| The electric window regulators are poorly made and subject to failure even with little use of the windows. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/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. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 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 | |||
| 11/16/2001 | 1 | 05/10/2001 | |
| Vehicle was involved in a lateral collision; upon impact, side air bags did not deploy. *ak three people were injured in the accident. the windshield was not properly installed at the time the consumer purchased the vehicle. all four doors were leaking and were repaired three times. *yh | |||
| Consumer is expiercing fog inside of vehicle, cannot see road. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2000 | |||
| A reflection is created from the dash board across the total windshield 12 anches above the dash board creating a gray area.. within this area the defroster is projected on the windshield creating a very distracting & annoying image distracting my view of the road. when gm was contacted ,they contacted the dealer who stated i should have the windshield lightly tinted. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 11/24/2004 | 50200 | 1 | 07/08/2002 |
| Left windshield wiper failed during a strorm, increasing the risk of a crash. informed dealer that wiring would have to be replaced. *ak the 25704865 arm, where it connects to the transmission motor shaft stripped the threads. this part was replaced, not the wiring. *ak | |||