Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 020730022B | 10/01/2003 | 020730022A | 10004755 | Service engine soon light on with diagnostic trouble codes p0716 and / or p0717, p0730, p0753, p0758, p1860, p1887 or other miscellaneous transmission trouble codes set. *tt | 01/06/2004 |
| 01444 | 01/01/2003 | 10004411 | Xm dealer assistance line information. *tt | 12/05/2003 | |
| 020846010E | 11/01/2004 | 020846010D | 10002998 | Programming onstar module for canadian french voice recognition. *tt update. *tt updated *eh | 10/03/2003 |
| 020730022A | 09/01/2002 | 020730022 | 634931 | Service engine soon light on with diagnostic trouble codes p0716 and / or p0717, p0730, p0753, p0758, p1860, p1887 or other miscellaneous transmission trouble codes set. *tt | 10/10/2002 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 08/01/2012 | 120000 | ||
| The dash pad has buckled between the steering wheel and windshield. possible air bag problem. | |||
| 09/01/2008 | 60000 | ||
| Dash pad curling way up where dash meets window. from drivers side to passanger side. i see from differtent web sites that this has been a major flaw for gm. impedes vision to see traffic ahead. gmnor dealers will address the problem for a recall. | |||
| 08/01/2012 | 120000 | ||
| The dash pad has buckled between the steering wheel and windshield. possible air bag problem. | |||
| 09/01/2008 | 60000 | ||
| Dash pad curling way up where dash meets window. from drivers side to passanger side. i see from differtent web sites that this has been a major flaw for gm. impedes vision to see traffic ahead. gmnor dealers will address the problem for a recall. | |||
| 12/20/2011 | 81000 | ||
| The dashboard has separated from the base at the windshield in front of the steering wheel and has popped up. it was about an inch long and up in december but has progressed to now half-way across the windshield and is sticking up about 4 inches. i have read others with this problem having a concern about it creating a problem with the air bags. the expense of repair has been quoted at about $1,200 parts and labor. that is too expensive. we are looking at other options. possibly trade. | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 83000 | ||
| The dashboard is warped and is separated from its front attachment channel thereby exhibiting a gap. this condition was observed one day, which was not associated with any kind of accident or other unusual event. the potential effects from this resultant condition need to be evaluated and fixed by the manufacturer through a recall, especially if safety could be affected. the car has been nominally garaged throughout its life. the car has been used only (99.9%) by its retired owners. | |||
| 10/07/2010 | 70000 | ||
| The dashboard right behind the front windshield separated and lifted. a popped dashboard between steering wheel and front glass is being reported hundreds of times. cannot force the dash back into position. dealer said i would have to pay for a new dash. hundreds of similar reports are on the website below. http://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-c5295_ds45613 | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 150000 | ||
| Dash board separation. the dash board is buckled and separating in front of the drivers area, and is starting to separate in front of passenger seat, just above trim above glove box. front of dashboard is raising, nearing line of sight. | |||
| 06/10/2011 | 72000 | ||
| Dash between steering wheel and windshield is coming apart. looked on internet and it says buicks between 2000 and 2005 has several complaints on this, air bag could come out if dash keeps splitting. the dash board is splitting. | |||
| 11/10/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Dash separation between steering wheel and windshield may cause airbag deployment on passenger side of vehicle , and is also a visual obstruction . in both instances death may be possible . dealer response is very minimal at best ,but their concern as it being a safety issue is sincere . | |||
| 02/06/2007 | |||
| The dashboard on my 2003 buick lesabre began to separate and peel away from the body and buckle out toward the passenger section of the vehicle. this cannot be pushed back into place. it will very likely propose a safety issue if the air bags need to be deployed or may even cause premature air bag deployment. | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 70000 | ||
| Re: 2003 buick lasabre limited. dash board has separated from the front windshield. it is all buckled up and could pose a safety issue with the air bag if it pulls away any farther. hundreds of buick lasabre owners have filed the same complaint as mine. what has to be done before buick issues a recall on this defect which poses a safety hazzard? | |||
| 08/09/2010 | 80000 | ||
| Dash board is seperating from the front of dashboard and is curling up on driver side of car and heading for the passengers side and the air bag. i am afraid that passenger air bag deployment will happen when it reaches that side. | |||
| 07/06/2003 | 2000 | ||
| Dash peeling . started at the center and has spread about 50% across. airbag light has flashed several times. have contacted buick several times about this. no results. bought car 12-11-02. started peeling in july 6 or august6 2003. | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 30000 | ||
| The dash pad is coming apart, separating and buckling up so high that it is now a visual hazard when driving. when the weather is somewhat warm or hot, the buckling is much worse. it is now separating further towards the passenger side and i am afraid that the air bag could possibly deploy while driving. this vehicle is equipped with a heads up display and even that is being affected by the dash pad coming apart. i paid lots of money for this vehicle and expect to keep and drive it for many years. with this safety defect getting much worse as time goes by, i now wonder how much longer i will be able to drive it. it is a complete shame because this vehicle is like brand new except for this unsafe factory defect. every one of these vehicles from years 2001 thru 2005 that i have noticed in parking lots, driveways, garages, and even on the highways, have this same factory safety defect. i have friends and family members who own this same model vehicle but different year models, and their dash pads are exactly the same way as mine. please make gm issue a recall and fix this safety defect before someone is killed!!! | |||
| 07/06/2003 | 2000 | ||
| Dash peeling . started at the center and has spread about 50% across. airbag light has flashed several times. have contacted buick several times about this. no results. bought car 12-11-02. started peeling in july 6 or august6 2003. | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 30000 | ||
| The dash pad is coming apart, separating and buckling up so high that it is now a visual hazard when driving. when the weather is somewhat warm or hot, the buckling is much worse. it is now separating further towards the passenger side and i am afraid that the air bag could possibly deploy while driving. this vehicle is equipped with a heads up display and even that is being affected by the dash pad coming apart. i paid lots of money for this vehicle and expect to keep and drive it for many years. with this safety defect getting much worse as time goes by, i now wonder how much longer i will be able to drive it. it is a complete shame because this vehicle is like brand new except for this unsafe factory defect. every one of these vehicles from years 2001 thru 2005 that i have noticed in parking lots, driveways, garages, and even on the highways, have this same factory safety defect. i have friends and family members who own this same model vehicle but different year models, and their dash pads are exactly the same way as mine. please make gm issue a recall and fix this safety defect before someone is killed!!! | |||
| 11/30/2010 | 100700 | ||
| Dash pad is seperating from the dash on passengers side near air bag deployment station | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 30000 | ||
| The dash pad is coming apart, separating and buckling up so high that it is now a visual hazard when driving. when the weather is somewhat warm or hot, the buckling is much worse. it is now separating further towards the passenger side and i am afraid that the air bag could possibly deploy while driving. this vehicle is equipped with a heads up display and even that is being affected by the dash pad coming apart. i paid lots of money for this vehicle and expect to keep and drive it for many years. with this safety defect getting much worse as time goes by, i now wonder how much longer i will be able to drive it. it is a complete shame because this vehicle is like brand new except for this unsafe factory defect. every one of these vehicles from years 2001 thru 2005 that i have noticed in parking lots, driveways, garages, and even on the highways, have this same factory safety defect. i have friends and family members who own this same model vehicle but different year models, and their dash pads are exactly the same way as mine. please make gm issue a recall and fix this safety defect before someone is killed!!! | |||
| 11/30/2010 | 100700 | ||
| Dash pad is seperating from the dash on passengers side near air bag deployment station | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 30000 | ||
| The dash pad is coming apart, separating and buckling up so high that it is now a visual hazard when driving. when the weather is somewhat warm or hot, the buckling is much worse. it is now separating further towards the passenger side and i am afraid that the air bag could possibly deploy while driving. this vehicle is equipped with a heads up display and even that is being affected by the dash pad coming apart. i paid lots of money for this vehicle and expect to keep and drive it for many years. with this safety defect getting much worse as time goes by, i now wonder how much longer i will be able to drive it. it is a complete shame because this vehicle is like brand new except for this unsafe factory defect. every one of these vehicles from years 2001 thru 2005 that i have noticed in parking lots, driveways, garages, and even on the highways, have this same factory safety defect. i have friends and family members who own this same model vehicle but different year models, and their dash pads are exactly the same way as mine. please make gm issue a recall and fix this safety defect before someone is killed!!! | |||
| 11/30/2010 | 100700 | ||
| Dash pad is seperating from the dash on passengers side near air bag deployment station | |||
| 06/30/2010 | 85000 | ||
| 2003 buick lesabre dash pad seperating from dash on drivers side and buckling | |||
| 07/06/2004 | 10000 | ||
| The dash on buick lesabre model years 2000-2005 peels away starting at the windshield and sticks up and continues across . concern when it gets to the right side the airbag might deploy..only solution is to replace dash.have contacted buick about this but they do not acknowledge a problem.filed a formal complaint with nhtsa,was supposed to have received papers to fill out and return ,have not received them yet (4 weeks ago) spoke to buick rep. 11-2-2010 and was told iwould have to pay for repairs unless enough people filed a complaint to iniate a recall.person sitting in passenger seat could be injured if the dash peeled away enough to accidentely deploy the dash started peeling up 16 months after purchase. (12-2-2002) 2003 buick lesabre custom. has 38,000 miles on it. | |||