Major Problems with 2002 Buick LeSabre Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 Buick LeSabre

2002 Buick LeSabre AUTOMATIC (ASC) Victims: 2 Mileage: 19000 miles

2002 Buick LeSabre TRUNK LID Victims: 2 Mileage: 4086 miles

2002 Buick LeSabre SERVICE BRAKES Victims: 2 Mileage: 200000 miles

Browse 2002 Buick LeSabre complaints by category

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

Problem Category	Number of Problems
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY dt: the rear driver's side window will go all the way down when it should only go half way down...	82 ~ 43455 miles
STRUCTURE dt*: the contact stated the dash board was loose at the seam where the two parts meet. the vehicle was	33 ~ 62973 miles
AIR BAGS the horn required excessive pressure to activate. the dealer stated the problem was due to the air bag placement. mr	26 ~ 79562 miles
VISIBILITY i have 2002 buck lasabre custom only 22 000 miles. only i use the car it looks like new. asking...	21 ~ 49435 miles
ENGINE 2002 buick lesabre. consumer writes in regards to vehicle surges forward when brakes are applied. *smd the consumer also stated...	15 ~ 200075 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM after driving vehicle for about 1 hour control buttons on steering wheel for cruise control and radio are very hot	11 ~ 63697 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the consumer states that the sun shines upon the light gray dashboard the dash board reflects up into the windshield...	11 ~ 40572 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE the padded dash has peeled up and away from dash frame in front of the steering wheel. it is continuing...	10 ~ 63900 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS my wife arlene l holmquist was driving home from her volunteer job 75 miles at 5:30 pm in the afternoon...	9 ~ 45667 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING questions concerning 2002 buick lesabre recall notice in regards to engine coolant leak in upper intake manifold. *mr which lead...	9 ~ 48448 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have a 2002 buick lasabre with 49000 miles on it. the transmission has gone bad on it the tie	8 ~ 43884 miles
STEERING consumer states that while driving and no warning the steering wheel will pull to the left and it will be	8 ~ 50150 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2002 buick lasabre. consumer states problem with cruise control and sudden acceleration. *tgw the consumer stated while stopped at a...	7 ~ 102857 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE when this vehicle is parked forward on a slight incline the trunk lid bounces when opened by the remote. both...	6 ~ 13148 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC a thin coat of ice covered the brake pads and rotors which caused the anti-lock brake system (abs) light to	6 ~ 4167 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i found out that this gas line leakage issue exist in everyone that i know with this model vehicle. there...	5 ~ 267820 miles
TIRES i have a problem i would like to see if i could get any assistance or advice as who i...	5 ~ 38149 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick lesabre. while driving 30 mph the rear passenger side window dropped and would not...	4 ~ 11750 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES began with a vibration in the rear of the car. it got progressively worse. when i took it into the...	4 ~ 47687 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer states while driving at highway speed the battery died twice in one week dealer notified said could not find	4 ~ 20250 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY there is a reflection from the windshield which is very blinding to the driver. also the defroster vent on the...	4 ~ 5000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES two brake lines in back of my car rusted completely thru leaving me with little brake. also in 2-4-13 two...	3 ~ 180237 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick lesabre. the contact stated that while driving the windows would fall into the...	3 ~ 65333 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* - the contact owns a 2002 buick lesabre. the contact stated that he he took the vehicle to dealer...	3 ~ 41933 miles
WHEELS replaced left front wheel bearing aug 2005 (50500 mi) then in dec 2006 (73600 mi) had to replace right one.	3 ~ 33097 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION wheel bearing. *sc the wheel bearing caused the tire to wear to the point that it was getting ready to	3 ~ 26333 miles
SUSPENSION while driving the vehicle began making a knocking noise without warning. ak nm...	3 ~ 100 miles
SEATS 2002 buick lesabre. vin [xxx]. vibration in steering wheel floor and hard surfaces of interior at speeds starting at 60...	3 ~ 118100 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING i have a 2002 buick lasabre with 49000 miles on it. the transmission has gone bad on it the tie	3 ~ 35000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer had engine problems. also every time consumer turns off vehicle at night time he comes back next morning and	3 ~ 17288 miles
EQUIPMENT the sunvisors did not fold far enough to see stop lights.ak jb...	3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC problem with brake equipment on vehicle. the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance while braking. mr cb *nlm...	3 ~ 22777 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine coolant leak at upper intake manifold.*mr the consumer received a recall letter in reference to an engine coolant leak....	3 ~ 25000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY all window regulaters going bad after just buying car with only 38 100 miles on it it is costing me...	2 ~ 38100 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick lesabre. she noticed that both rear windows had fallen inside of the door....	2 ~ 21000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY while driving and with no warning the left windshield wiper stopped working. *ak it was raining hard when the left...	2 ~ 16320 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING when i accidentally ( with out my knowing that i had bumped the parking light switch) bumped the parking light...	2 ~ 31050 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the head lights failed.*jb...	2 ~ 6000 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the vehicle is hard to start and consumer has to try numerous times before the vehicle will start. dealer notified.	2
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer stated while turning a corner the engine stalled and would not restart. the problem was diagnosed as a defective	2 ~ 7500 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS while driving 30 mph vehicle was hit on driver side door driver door was penetrated 8-10 inches. driver side air...	2 ~ 12050 miles
HUB > WHEELS i have lost 6 plastic wheel lug covers (gm part #09595118) since august 23 2002. the first incident took place...	2 ~ 3492 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer noticed while traveling with day time running lamp on and while sun is shining dash oard indicator gives poor	2
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS cpsc: the heated seat in my vehicle has burned a hole through the seat.*dt the consumer stated the manufacturer was	1
POWER TRAIN transmission shift sol and pressure sensors are melting on valve body tranny heat is fring the connectors and damaging the	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick lesabre. while checking the window motor it was discovered that the wiring inside...	1 ~ 24000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick lesabre. while checking the window motor it was discovered that the wiring inside...	1 ~ 24000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick lesabre equipped with michelin harmony tires tire size p225/60r/16. the contact stated the...	1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER gas pedal sticks at idle position. this is not a problem in neutral but if in drive causes a sudden	1 ~ 95000 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick lesabre. the contact stated that the accelerator pedal became stuck whenever the vehicle was...	1 ~ 62500 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i bought this car in feb 2008. in november 2008 the driver side front window started having issues going back...	1 ~ 71000 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the rear driver side window made a grinding noise and dropped down. the window had become inoperative. this is the...	1 ~ 146304 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE the dashboard cover separated from the dashboard on my 2002 buick lesabre limited. eventually the cover will separate enough to...	1 ~ 40000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated a whining noise was heard after the accelerator pedal was released and repressed. the dealership has...	1 ~ 51748 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph the vehicle went out of control hit a ditch and ran into...	1 ~ 19000 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY blower motor failed rendering the front window defroster useless. the local garage i took it to said that this was...	1 ~ 114000 miles
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when backing out a loud crunching sound from the rear brakes was produced. *ak...	1 ~ 24300 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM upon starting the vehicle engine turns over approximately 3 times before the vehicle starts. this failure has almost caused an...	1 ~ 9000 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the front head rests failed to lock in place. the consumer had an accident while driving approximately 35 mph the	1 ~ 10000 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING nhtsa#100003430 upper intkae manifold leaking...	1 ~ 41000 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN whatever illuminates the gearshift position is sometimes too dull to make out the letters. this is a potential safety problem....	1 ~ 15000 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY the mirrors on the driver and passenger side fell down while closing the door. ak sc...	1 ~ 2003 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN 2002 buick lesabre. vin [xxx]. vibration in steering wheel floor and hard surfaces of interior at speeds starting at 60...	1 ~ 300 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when the consumer applied the brakes the pedal made a loud noise. *nlm three buick dealers stated the problem was	1
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i have a 2002 buick lasabre with 49000 miles on it. the transmission has gone bad on it the tie	1 ~ 49000 miles
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY dt: the consumer stated that the 2002 buick lesabre was having brake problems. if the road was wet the consumer...	1 ~ 200 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt: the consumer stated that the 2002 buick lesabre was having brake problems. if the road was wet the consumer...	1 ~ 200 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle has been taken to dealer shop and has a problem with fuel injection. consumer stated having this problem because...	1
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS i have lost 6 plastic wheel lug covers (gm part #09595118) since august 23 2002. the first incident took place...	1 ~ 6984 miles
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS air bag light illuminated when horn was used. dealer repaired the vehicle four times a fuse was replaced and the	1
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM air bag light illuminated when horn was used. dealer repaired the vehicle four times a fuse was replaced and the	1
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN front end vibrated while driving at highway speeds. vehicle had been balanced/ wheel bearings had been replaced and a steering...	1 ~ 1825 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS the driver's side safety belt does not fit securely around lap or shoulder. the belt also does not lock. if...	1 ~ 11500 miles
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle stalled while driving through the "hills" resulting in consumer being stranded. the vehicle has been stalling intermittently for over...	1 ~ 5000 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS vehicle was having a problem with the seat belts. the retractor worked intermittantly. the owner took the vehicle to the	1 ~ 6702 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING the consumer stated that the vehicle was misaligned. the dealer could not find anything wrong with this vehicle but the	1
CONCEALMENT DEVICES > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the headlight lenses melted. the owner contacted buick. buick stated that there was no recall and the warranty expired. buick	1

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