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 |
| 11212002 | 11/21/2002 | 10013177 | Service engine light on to soon. *eh | 04/11/2005 | |
| 11052003 | 11/05/2003 | 10013137 | Electrical concerns in the instrument panel area. *tt | 04/08/2005 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 020846005 | 05/01/2002 | 634678 | Subject regardng the addition of diagnostic trouble code u1500 for generation 4 onstar. *tt | 10/04/2002 | |
| 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 | |||
| 08/07/2012 | 50000 | 1 | |
| This is regarding recent replacement of both rear window regulators. research has proven that many complaints have been filed over the years with no recall. i would hope for financial help, $1000 to cover the cost of repairs, as the minimum response; and also, i hope for a recall to help the many others who have suffered great financial costs and safety. i have been directed by my father, [xxx], original and present owner of this 2002 buick, to help him be a responsible consumer/customer. my father of 88 years still believes in american made cars, especially in gm. he has been watching, like many americans, for a come back in the auto industry, especially the correction of problems that clearly has a large documentation of complaints as this one. i hope you will be able to honor his faithfulness in perhaps a small financial way, and perhaps even in a greater way through a recall. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| 08/07/2012 | 50000 | ||
| This is regarding recent replacement of both rear window regulators. research has proven that many complaints have been filed over the years with no recall. i would hope for financial help, $1000 to cover the cost of repaires, as the minimum response; and also, i hope for a recall to help the many others who have suffered great financial costs and safety. i have been directed by my father, carl thompson, original and present owner of this 2002 buick, to help him be a responsible consumer/customer. my father of 88 years still believes in american made cars, especially in gm. he has been watching, like many americans, for a come back in the auto industry, especially the correction of problems that clearly has a large documentation of complaints as this one. i hope you will be able to honor his faithfulness in perhaps a small financial way, and perhaps even in a greater way through a recall. cathy kurzawa | |||
| 12/03/2011 | |||
| I was driving on the highway a few days before december 3, 2011, and i heard a loud pop sound from the back seat of my car. on the 3rd, i was driving along and started hearing the sound of an open window in the back seat. i tried to close the back-right window with the power window control on the driver's door, but it didn't move the window (i heard the motor running, though). i then parked the car and got out to try to pull/push the window shut, but it would not stay all the way up. it had started with just an inch or so being open, but eventually it slid down so it was only about halfway up. from what i've read online ( http://www.carcomplaints.com/buick/lesabre/2002/windows_windshield/window_regulator_broke.shtml ), this is a fairly common problem with this model of car, but buick is saying that there's not enough reports of this issue to declare a recall notice for the window regulator. i disagree. from what i've read, repairing a single window with this problem can cost up to $300 plus labor, and usually when one window goes bad, the others are soon to follow. i don't really feel like paying $1200 for windows in a car i only paid $5000 for used... | |||
| 08/23/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Both front and rear passenger windows failed to go up after put in the down position.had to replace both widow regulatores at a cost of 450.00.only 60.732 miles on the car. | |||
| 05/17/2010 | 180000 | ||
| Set cruise control car took of wide open would not shut off had to turn key off to get it to stop | |||
| 02/24/2008 | 69000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick lesabre. the contact stated that the instrument control panel has separated into two parts. the failure originally began near the driver's side and currently extends 20 inches to the passenger side of the panel. the dealer stated that the failure could be repaired, but they could not identify the cause of the failure. the manufacturer did not provide any assistance and the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact has pictures of the failed component. the failure mileage was 69,000 and current mileage was 71,400. | |||
| 10/06/2006 | 39397 | 1 | 03/27/2002 |
| Rear door window right came down and will not go back up. cable broke. replaced regulator, rear dow window right bower r&r. part 15231244 under extended warranty. if i had not purchased an extended warranty, this would have come out of my pocket. this is the fourth time they have replace parts for various windows in this car. another window is having intermittent problems the dealer could not duplicate, so it will problably go too. this is happening too often and an internet search show many lesabre owners are having similar problems multiple times. | |||
| 10/03/2005 | 34134 | 2 | 03/27/2002 |
| #1 drivers side door window will not go down. replaced drivers side front window regulator. part 15231241. #2 driver's rear window will not work properly. window regulator cable broken, replace regulator. part 15231245. | |||
| 08/11/2003 | 14140 | 1 | 03/27/2002 |
| 2002 buick lesabre. 14,140 miles. left front window stopped working. motor door window left front replaced. part 12481874. under warranty. | |||
| 12/12/2001 | 2 | 10/30/2001 | |
| After driving vehicle for about 1 hour, control buttons on steering wheel for cruise control and radio are very hot to be touched. dealer stated manufacturer is aware of problem, but offers no solution.*ak *yd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 11/02/2006 | 81000 | 1 | 04/06/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated there was a battery leak under the back seat where the battery was located. there were no warnings prior to the failure. the vehicle was not taken to the service dealer. an independent mechanic determined that the battery acids had eaten the plate where the battery sat. updated 12/05/06. *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| The battery went low. when trying to jump start the vehicle the consumer noticed the battery was not under the hood. a mechanic came to jump start the vehicle. it was discovered the battery was located under the rear seat cushion. *jb | |||
| 01/09/2002 | 30 | 01/08/2002 | |
| Consumer had engine problems. also, every time consumer turns off vehicle at night time ,he comes back next morning , and has no battery. manufacturer and dealer were contacted, and would not acknowledge the problem. ts......*ak | |||
| 11/11/2002 | |||
| Consumer states while driving at highway speed the battery died twice in one week, dealer notified said could not find the problem. ph | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 5000 | 2 | 01/08/2002 |
| Vehicle stalled while driving through the hills resulting in consumer being stranded. the vehicle has been stalling intermittently for over a year due to battery ground cable being loosely attached to vehicle's frame. as a result, cable would come unattached, causing car to stall. battery was installed under vehicle's rear seat. ts.....*ak the consumer requested reimbursement. *scc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 04/06/2004 | 9000 | 2 | |
| Upon starting the vehicle engine turns over approximately 3 times before the vehicle starts. this failure has almost caused an accident while attempting to merge onto a highway. dealership ran an diagnostic test in which no failure code was found, although the failure occurred 3 times . *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 01/14/2003 | |||
| Consumer states they will have to try numerous times to start the vehicle. dealer has been notified. ph | |||
| 12/23/2002 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle is hard to start and consumer has to try numerous times before the vehicle will start. dealer notified. ts *jg | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving dashboard indicator flashed on for a few minutes. after contacting the dealership technician was unable to duplicate the problem, and said it was an intermittent failure.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer noticed while traveling with day time running lamp on and while sun is shining dash oard indicator gives poor reading 30-45 seconds after traveling. *ak | |||