7.2
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$2,400.00
Average Mileage:
74,400 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (4 reports)
- remove windshield and screw peeling dash down (1 reports)
accessories - interior problem
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2006Jul 17
LeSabre Custom 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
I have a 2001 Buick LeSabre I bought new, the front dash is peeling up. I took it to the dealer who would charge me over a $1200 to repair. I then called Buick customer service who then spoke to the dealer. The dealer said he would reduce the price by 20%. I said thanks but no thanks. I am having the windshield removed for $100. I've got a 1/2" wide by 30" long by 1/16" thick metal strip, I will lay the metal strip on top of the front lifting edge of the dash and then screw the dash down after adding some glue to the underside of the dash. What I would like to know is if the material under the dash cover is plastic or metal and if there is a wiring harness pressed to the underside of the dash that I might hit with my 3/8" screws.
2001Jan 01
LeSabre Custom 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 59,000 miles
About 4/5 of the dash covering at the windshield edge has pulled away as much as an inch. This poor fit was likely done at assembly, but it was there when I purchased the car used with 59000 miles. Son purchased a 1992 Camry for $800 and still had PERFECT fit on ALL interior trim!! Wonder why Detroit is in trouble?
2007Feb 13
(reported on)LeSabre Limited 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 65,000 miles
All of the dash indicators are dark. Lights, radio, etc. They can be seen in daylight, but I have to turn interior lights on at night in order to see all items. Carl Black Buick in Alpharetta, Ga advised me not to have repaired because it would be very expensive and might go out again. A great testimony from the dealer that I purchased the car from. I will buy a Toyota or Honda.
2006Oct 05
(reported on)LeSabre
- 80,000 miles
Dashboard lifting up at the bottom of front window. A car thats 5 years old should not have something wrong with it. I have seen cars 20 years old that had better dashboard than mine if it goes on the other side the air bag might go off. The extended warranty i got would not cover this. It makes me mad at buick for this. if i had it to do again i would buy a good ford and tell buick to drop dead.
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2009May 06
LeSabre Limited V6
Noticed that the dash was pulling away (out and up) from the metal at the lower part of the windshield. At first, this was just a small part, but it could not be pushed back under again. Over the last month, it has pulled away more so that about a fifth of the dash is pulled away. There is a linear "hump" that can now be seen in front of the steering wheel. It is about 12 inches long and stands, at most, about 3/4 in. and runs parallel to the front of the dash but about five inches from the front of the dash. This is probably what is causing the dash to pull away. Maybe it is related to sun exposure/heat, I don't know. I am going to try to put something heavy on top of the hump -- doubt if it will help through. I do not even want to contemplate how much this would cost to replace.
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Seguin, TX, USA
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