Major Problems with 2001 Buick LeSabre Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Buick LeSabre

2001 Buick LeSabre SIDE/WINDOW Victims: 3

2001 Buick LeSabre FRONTAL Victims: 3 Mileage: 34863 miles

2001 Buick LeSabre AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 107000 miles

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Problems with POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS, STRUCTURE and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Buick LeSabre owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY 4 window regulators failed in one year on my 2001 buick lasabre gm denies any problems. *la ...	74 ~ 48280 miles
STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. the contact stated that the dashboard was separating from the windshield. the failure...	32 ~ 57656 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN since buying the car it has been in the shop more than out have had problems traveling out of town...	24 ~ 22497 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM buick lost the bbb decision and did not perform within the 40 days allotted to replace the car. the car...	23 ~ 61844 miles
AIR BAGS air bag failed to deploy during accident. nlm...	21 ~ 43471 miles
ENGINE rear window regulator have malfunctioned for 3rd time in both rear windows. oil leaking from valve/heads causing smoke under hood....	15 ~ 139406 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER while driving 50 mph extreme vibrations occurs cause unknown. *ak front passenger door lock broke. consumer stated there was a...	15 ~ 716744 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING 2001 buick lesabre has loose tie rod ends. *mr tsb 02 02 32 008 was issued to correct outer outer...	13 ~ 18975 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when coasting consumer can hear a loud winding noise which causes a distraction. dealer notified. ph...	12 ~ 66356 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE the sun visors hang straight down and not back making it difficult to see out of the window while driving.	12 ~ 46999 miles
STEERING while handling vehicle at speeds of 70 mph vehicle will not track in windy conditions properly and drifts from side...	10 ~ 80228 miles
VISIBILITY the front end suspension caused the steering column to jerk the cruise control failed and the left window failed. *ak	9 ~ 28813 miles
SUSPENSION whenever traveling between 50-70mph vehicle would vibrate. vibration felt in steering wheel accelerator pedal and front seat. vehicle was controllable....	9 ~ 52778 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. while attempting to start the vehicle the contact heard a loud explosion...	7 ~ 155923 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY i own a 2001 buick lesabre and both the back windows have fallen down into door. *tr...	7 ~ 54416 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL speed control switch failure which dealer had replaced. feel free to provide any further information.*ak...	7 ~ 30442 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the wiring that controls all the electronics air bags battery instruments alternator and lights failed while driving on a highway...	7 ~ 3021 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle was using more oil than usual. *tt the change engine oil light had come on 300 miles short...	6 ~ 19239 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the day vehicle was purchased while driving home the service engine light came on vehicle was taken to nearest dealer...	6 ~ 14167 miles
POWER TRAIN the vehicle's transmission started making noise while driving on the highway. *nm the bearing noise had continually gotten louder eventually	5 ~ 103200 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel leaking from rear of engine fuel line. my wife noticed a strong smell of fuel in our garage. i...	4 ~ 86560 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS automatic transmission failed at 65000 miles after having already been repaired once. initially extended warranty company tried to blame...	4 ~ 82514 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING leaks coolant. dealer said it needed an intake valve rebuild kit approx. $600. *ak...	4 ~ 23275 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL buick lost the bbb decision and did not perform within the 40 days allotted to replace the car. the car...	4 ~ 14354 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS consumer was involved in a front end collison traveling 10-`15 mph in which front driver and passenger side airbags failed...	4 ~ 18716 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	4
TIRES window wiper fluid was empty/ automatic transmission failure/ tire light came on twice clunk under driver seat. *ak...	4
SEATS window wiper fluid was empty/ automatic transmission failure/ tire light came on twice clunk under driver seat. *ak...	4
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the wiring that controls all the electronics air bags battery instruments alternator and lights failed while driving on a highway...	4 ~ 4319 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS the rear rotors were hanging up make noise pulsate and the front end of the vehicle vibrates. *ak the consumer...	4 ~ 7125 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving 25-30 mph battery light on dash came on then all doors locked and vehicle stalled. consumer and 2...	4 ~ 28725 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY a reflection is created from the dash board across the total windshield 12 anches above the dash board creating a...	4
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer had problems with the cooling system. also the vehicle was taken into the shop and the problem was fixed.	3 ~ 56409 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC buick lost the bbb decision and did not perform within the 40 days allotted to replace the car. the car...	3 ~ 28690 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS buick lost the bbb decision and did not perform within the 40 days allotted to replace the car. the car...	3 ~ 55023 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING at night raining on interstate 95 near freeport me driver fiddling with wiper speed control (he thinks) headlights go out...	3
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT since buying the car it has been in the shop more than out have had problems traveling out of town...	3 ~ 6667 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer states horn very diffcult to use. the consumer has to use excessive effort to make it work. dealer has	3
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE while driving 25-30 mph battery light on dash came on then all doors locked and vehicle stalled. consumer and 2...	3
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY consumer has a concern about the defroster quitting while in motion. it just stops working and usually starts after an	3
VISIBILITY/WIPER one day i noticed a small separation of the dash behind the steering wheel. over time the separation grew and...	2 ~ 32500 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ever since i got my car a 2001 buick lesabre in approx 2006 i have had trouble with the gas...	2 ~ 49000 miles
PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE the keys turned in the ignition but vehicle wouldn't start. there was a gas smell. also engine felt like is	2 ~ 30000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2001 buick lesabre experienced the following problems: cruise control would not set automatic transmission had no reverse ability water leaking...	2 ~ 22024 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the vehicle vibrated nad there was no second gear and no reverse dealer replaced the transmission.*yh...	2
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the wiring that controls all the electronics air bags battery instruments alternator and lights failed while driving on a highway...	2
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY since buying the car it has been in the shop more than out have had problems traveling out of town...	2
WHEELS the rear rotors were hanging up make noise pulsate and the front end of the vehicle vibrates. *ak the consumer...	2 ~ 14000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY the rear rotors were hanging up make noise pulsate and the front end of the vehicle vibrates. *ak the consumer...	2 ~ 4138 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat belts retractor is built into back of seat next to the headrest consumer can't see into the blind spot...	2
FRONT > SUSPENSION while handling vehicle at speeds of 70 mph vehicle will not track in windy conditions properly and drifts from side...	2 ~ 2500 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE the interior front dashboard has curled up starting from the front windshield extending across to the glove compartment. upon researching...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING dash mat separation bulge in front of steering wheel moving toward pass airbag. *kb...	1
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT we are beyond three replacements on window regulators for our 2001 buick lesabre in 2010 alone and we've learned some	1
EQUIPMENT i left my window open for about five minutes during a rain storm and the left side buttons on my...	1 ~ 60000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2000-2005 buick lesabre window actuators thousands of potential safety issues: http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/buick/lesabre/r52823/comments/page-2/ http://www.carcomplaints.com/buick/lesabre/2001/windows_windshield/power_window_stopped_working.shtml that is 2 websites in 5" search devoted	1 ~ 74000 miles
COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2001 buick lesabre/transmission tore up 2007/i have talked with several other people and they told me that this should not...	1 ~ 112000 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl* - the contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. while driving the vehicle at 25 mph the seat belt buckle...	1 ~ 17000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES i have been trying to contact your department since nov. of last year via the us mail system. each time...	1
INTERIOR LIGHTING automatic transmission failed at 65000 miles after having already been repaired once. initially extended warranty company tried to blame...	1 ~ 60000 miles
RIM > WHEELS while driving at 40 mph. the aluminum rim exploded. however the tire was not damaged. please provide any further information.	1 ~ 50000 miles
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY left windshield wiper failed during a strorm increasing the risk of a crash. informed dealer that wiring would have to...	1 ~ 50200 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT the consumer experienced ball joint problems. the vehicle vibrated violently. the owner replaced the ball joints which were purchased from...	1 ~ 48000 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT the consumer experienced ball joint problems. the vehicle vibrated violently. the owner replaced the ball joints which were purchased from...	1 ~ 48000 miles
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT electrical system failure wont start cant roll windows when you put the key in the ingniton said driver unkown lights...	1 ~ 5800 miles
LINKAGES > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the electric window regulators are poorly made and subject to failure even with little use of the windows. *jb...	1 ~ 78000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM operating mechanisms on the rear window broke causing the window to go down and stay down. we had to replace...	1 ~ 46000 miles
SWITCH/WIRING > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY operating mechanisms on the rear window broke causing the window to go down and stay down. we had to replace...	1 ~ 46000 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i am reporting what i consider to be a safety defect in the 2001 buick lasabre. tonight my husband's buick...	1
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION the consumer reported multiple complaints with the vehicle. 1)the tie rod on the right side shimmied when vehicle was driven...	1
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION the consumer took the vehicle into a tire shop center for regular maintenance. they indicated the tie rods were not...	1 ~ 38308 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING while driving steering wheel locked up due to the rack and pinion failure. consumer had vehicle towed. the dealership was...	1 ~ 12409 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION the left rear wheel bearing snapped which caused the tire to wobble and made the vehicle difficult to control. *jb...	1
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS during routine service it was discovered the 3 hold down bolts were missing on the right rear wheel. tt jb...	1 ~ 10301 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER buick lost the bbb decision and did not perform within the 40 days allotted to replace the car. the car...	1 ~ 22069 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM car failed to start and unable to shift out of park. reversed key and car started. on another occasion car...	1
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT the consumer's tire jack is broken. scc...	1 ~ 6278 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS consumer states the vehicle was hit in the rear. the passenger sitting in the rear seat hit their head on...	1
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS consumer states the vehicle was hit in the rear. the passenger sitting in the rear seat hit their head on...	1
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION airbag light appears on dashboad and alarm system came on. while traveling on highway consumer hit horn and center piece	1
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS vehicle was involved in a lateral collision upon impact side air bags did not deploy. *ak three people were injured...	1
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2001 buick lesabre experienced the following problems: cruise control would not set automatic transmission had no reverse ability water leaking...	1 ~ 8276 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the vehicle vibrated nad there was no second gear and no reverse dealer replaced the transmission.*yh...	1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS front inner barake pads friction material came loose from backing plate impeding brake operation. *ak...	1 ~ 21000 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the wiring that controls all the electronics air bags battery instruments alternator and lights failed while driving on a highway...	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the wiring that controls all the electronics air bags battery instruments alternator and lights failed while driving on a highway...	1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS since buying the car it has been in the shop more than out have had problems traveling out of town...	1
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS since buying the car it has been in the shop more than out have had problems traveling out of town...	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the rear rotors were hanging up make noise pulsate and the front end of the vehicle vibrates. *ak the consumer...	1
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM the rear rotors were hanging up make noise pulsate and the front end of the vehicle vibrates. *ak the consumer...	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM under hood fire while driving at 15 mph. dealer/manufacturer notified. please feel free to provide any further details on this	1
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when driving car vibrates excessively at all speeds cause 3 tires out of round. a popping noise from exhaust when	1
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while driving 30 mph front control arm broke tried to brake but unable to. vehicle pulled to right and consumer	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while making a sudden stop consumer noticed driver's seat moved forward while turning corners. consumer heard a popping noise seat...	1
PARKING BRAKE when the parking brake is pressed down it pops back up. *ak...	1
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION rear shock absorbers allows the vehicle's rear wheels to leave the pavement.*mr while driving 60-70 mph and hitting rough or...	1
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING while making a sudden stop consumer noticed driver's seat moved forward while turning corners. consumer heard a popping noise seat...	1

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