Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 510 | 10/01/2003 | 10016224 | Ashtray repair spring-in some cases, the ashtray was built with two same-side springs which may deform causing the ashtray to hang up. *sc | 09/02/2005 | |
| 3067 | 10010361 | Knocking noise underhood when driving over rough roads. *tt | 11/17/2004 | ||
| 3095 | 01/01/2004 | 10010072 | Water leak on the left front or rear floor. *sc | 11/03/2004 | |
| 3123 | 01/01/2004 | 10009903 | Instrument panel creak or tick noise. *tt | 11/02/2004 | |
| 02123 | 01/01/2004 | 10007796 | Sunshade will not stay in the up position. service vme. *tt | 07/12/2004 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 050861002 | 03/01/2005 | 050861002A | 10013452 | Floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment. *tt update. *tt | 04/19/2005 |
| 03232004 | 03/23/2004 | 10013044 | This is a fix it right the first time reminder going out to buick dealers regarding ashtrays that are either difficult to open or will not stay closed. *tt | 04/06/2005 | |
| 3027 | 01/01/2004 | 10009645 | Instrument panel itch/creak. service vme. *tt | 10/14/2004 | |
| 040851002 | 04/01/2004 | 040851002A | 10008693 | Incorrect paint code listed on service parts identification label. *mj | 08/16/2004 |
| 040852002 | 04/01/2004 | 10008692 | Rke intermittently inoperative or reduced transmitter range. *mj | 08/16/2004 | |
| 02124 | 01/01/2004 | 10007797 | An owner may discover that water has settled in the trunk on either the right or left side of the quarter panel. *tt | 07/12/2004 | |
| 01173 | 01/01/2004 | 10006390 | Electronic level control link creak noise. *mr | 04/30/2004 | |
| 030849016 | 01/01/2003 | 10004746 | Ashtray difficult to open or will not stay closed. *tt | 01/05/2004 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 3066 | 10010359 | Drivers door trim panel itch/creak. *tt | 11/17/2004 | ||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| 00112A | 00112B | 10014904 | Popping noise in the footwell area. *tt | 05/11/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 08/15/2012 | 46258 | 1 | |
| I own the lasabre custom. dashboard has buckled 1/2 way between the front of the dashboard to the chassis in front of driver's side and spread across to the passenger side. dashboard has separated away from the chassis and is now 90% free-floating across the entire dashboard and will be completely disengaged soon. this will likely deploy the passenger side airbag and upon deployment the driver's airbag will release while the car is in movement. injury or death to both passenger and driver is eminent, as well as the safety to oncoming traffic. considering the hundreds of complaints from other 2000-2005 buick lasabre customers going back 4 years to current, there is clear evidence that this is a manufacturer's defect and a recall is in order. should there be a death before this is validated? *tr | |||
| 07/03/2008 | 40000 | 1 | |
| Dashboard has buckled and separated from chassis in front of driver's field of vision and spreads across middle area and towards passenger side. fear of setting off air bags and also further impairment of vision as condition worsens. seems to be a defective design by manufacturer. numerous similar cases in buick lesabre models 2000-2005. *tr | |||
| 08/15/2012 | 46258 | 1 | |
| I own the lasabre custom. dashboard has buckled 1/2 way between the front of the dashboard to the chassis in front of driver's side and spread across to the passenger side. dashboard has separated away from the chassis and is now 90% free-floating across the entire dashboard and will be completely disengaged soon. this will likely deploy the passenger side airbag and upon deployment the driver's airbag will release while the car is in movement. injury or death to both passenger and driver is eminent, as well as the safety to oncoming traffic. considering the hundreds of complaints from other 2000-2005 buick lasabre customers going back 4 years to current, there is clear evidence that this is a manufacturer's defect and a recall is in order. should there be a death before this is validated? *tr | |||
| 07/03/2008 | 40000 | 1 | |
| Dashboard has buckled and separated from chassis in front of driver's field of vision and spreads across middle area and towards passenger side. fear of setting off air bags and also further impairment of vision as condition worsens. seems to be a defective design by manufacturer. numerous similar cases in buick lesabre models 2000-2005. *tr | |||
| 08/02/2012 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2004 buick lesabre limited that the dash pad has started raising up between the steering wheel and windshield. based on the amount of information found on the internet concerning this problem, this could be a issue of safety. i feel that gm should be forced to issue a recall for this defect before someone is injured or killed. *tr | |||
| 12/26/2007 | 6574 | 1 | 05/22/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 buick lesabre. in 2007, the front windshield began leaking on the driver's side of the vehicle. currently, the front passenger side is leaking. the vehicle was taken to the dealer back in 2007 and they found an open seam at the front driver's side cowl area. the dealer sealed the seam back into place at the cost of $650. the contact will call the dealer and manufacturer to see if they will repair the vehicle again. the failure mileage was 6,574 and current mileage was 9,135. updated 08/28/09. *lj updated 08/31/09.*jb | |||
| 07/06/2004 | 8077 | 1 | 01/03/2003 |
| The vehicle's air bags deployed, dashboard collapsed and windshield shattered in two places after tapping another vehicle.*mr the consumer indicated that the damage to both vehicle's was minimal. the driver sustained abrasion on her arm from the air bag/air bag gases. *nm | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 06/15/2012 | 76700 | 1 | |
| We noticed around mid-june that our 2004 buick lasabre had a warped dashboard and is pulling away from the vent area. i was told that this can and probably will continue to spread and endanger our lives by the airbag deploying while driving. this is a definite safely hazard and a defect and i am aware that this is happening to many buicks and the company is unwilling to correct the situation. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2012 | 76700 | ||
| We noticed around mid-june that our 2004 buick lasabre had a warped dashboad and is pulling away from the vent area. i was told that this can and probably will continue to spread and endanger our lives by the airbag deploying while driving. this is a definite safely hazard and a defect and i am aware that this is happening to many buicks and the company is unwilling to correct the situation. | |||
| 05/07/2012 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick lesabre. the contact stated that the dashboard was cracking over top of the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that there was no warranty for the dashboard. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 93,000. | |||
| 05/07/2012 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 buick lesabre. the contact stated that the dashboard was cracking over top of the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that there was no warranty for the dashboard. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 93,000. sm. | |||
| 05/07/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 buick lesabre. the contact stated that the dashboard is cracking over top of the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were told there was no warranty for the dashboard. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 93,000.rl | |||