2004 Buick LeSabre
2004 Buick LeSabre TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
There are also 101 TSBs » for the Buick LeSabre.
Please note: The TSB information displayed below are summaries. Unfortunately we do not have access to the full versions. To get full information about a particular TSB, write down the TSB title & date, & either contact your local dealer or click on the links below.
ALSO: The TSB numbers are the NHTSA numbers, which are different from the TSB numbers the manufacturers use to track each bulletin -- yes, it's a very screwed up situation that's almost completely unhelpful to you as the consumer. The manufacturers don't give out their TSB numbers to us, so if you ask your dealer for more information about a TSB, have them look it up by the issue date or the TSB title.
STEERING
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
SUSPENSION
- TSB #040309002 -- CREAK/SQUEAK TYPE NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE DURING SLOW SPEED TURNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008654, MARCH 01 2004)
- TSB #02142004 -- CREAK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS OR DRIVING IN PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10012993, FEBRUARY 14 2004)
- TSB #000310007E -- SHAKE/VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *TT UPDATE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10001281, FEBRUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #3249 -- HIGH SPEED SHAKE OR VIBRATION. *EH (NHTSA ID #10011691, no date provided)
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- TSB #709 -- CAR ISSUES - FIX IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME (NEW ISSUES IN BOLD). TO INCLUDE 2006 AND 2007 MODELS. GM. TECH LINK. *TT (NHTSA ID #10018156, SEPTEMBER 01 2005)
- TSB #00222A -- UNEVEN RIGHT FRONT BRAKE WEAR WITH THE RIGHT FRONT OUTBOARD PAD BEING WORN AN AMOUNT INCONSISTENT WITH THE REST OF THE FRONT BRAKE PADS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004101, NOVEMBER 18 2003)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- TSB #709 -- OIL LIFE SYSTEM RESET PROCEDURES - CARS. GM TECH LINK. *TT (NHTSA ID #10018126, SEPTEMBER 01 2005)
- TSB #3313 -- ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE IN GEAR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10017212, no date provided)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- TSB #030604030 -- MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002166, MARCH 01 2007)
- TSB #0406121001 -- NO CRANK, NO START. 2004 BUICK ULTRA INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10011090, SEPTEMBER 01 2004)
- TSB #0804 -- OIL LIFE SYSTEM RESET PROCEDURES - CARS. *NM (NHTSA ID #10014346, AUGUST 01 2004)
- TSB #040601021 -- NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10012148, JUNE 01 2004)
- TSB #3007 -- 3.8L ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008786, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #3006 -- ENGINE MECHANICAL NOISE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008859, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #01835 -- 3.8L L36 ENGINE- LOW IDLE OR GARAGE SHIFT STALL. *MR (NHTSA ID #10006623, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #01603 -- NO CRANK, NO START CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007134, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #00939B -- ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE IN GEAR. SERVICE VME. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004119, NOVEMBER 18 2003)
- TSB #00939C -- ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE IN GEAR. SERVICE VME. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004406, JANUARY 01 2003)
- TSB #3157A -- ENGINE WHINE OR BUZZ NOISE SOUNDS LIKE A GENERATOR TYPE NOISE ON 3.1L OR 3.8L ENGINES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10017172, no date provided)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- TSB #01505 -- LOOSE FUEL CAP MESSAGE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0440, P0455. *TT *MJ (NHTSA ID #10005487, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #11052003 -- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0440 AND P0455, ALONG WITH A LOOSE FUEL CAP MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE DIC ON VEHICLES WITH 3800 ENGINE APPLICATIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013138, NOVEMBER 05 2003)
POWER TRAIN
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- TSB #080730002 -- INFORMATIONAL ON 4T65-E MN7, M15 AND M76 FRONT WHEEL DRIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY RECONDITIONING, DTCS P0741, P0742, P0757, P842, HARSH SHIFTS OR SLIPS. *PE (NHTSA ID #10025065, MARCH 01 2008)
- TSB #01232004 -- TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM REVERSE SERVO COVER AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY BE DETECTED ON THE LOWER PAIN RAIL OR CASE SIDE. MOST LEAK REPORTS HAVE BEEN FOUND DURING PREDELIVERY INSPECTION. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009104, JANUARY 23 2004)
- TSB #030730029 -- CHANGES FOR 2004 MODEL YEAR FOR 4T65E TRANSAXLE - INTERNAL CHANGES TO VALVE BODY, SPACER PLATE AND CHANNEL PLATE AND TOUCH ACTIVATED POWER (TAP). *TT (NHTSA ID #10012562, JULY 01 2003)
- TSB #01432 -- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POOR ACCELERATION, PERFORMANCE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004412, JANUARY 01 2003)
- TSB #3102 -- SERVICE VME 01-04 VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 4T65E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4T65E TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY INSPECTION PROCEDURE. (TO INCLUDE 2004 PONTIAC AZTEC) *SC ALL 2001 - 2006 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH 4T65E TRANSAXLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10010237, no date provided)
- TSB #3692 -- TICKING OR KNOCKING NOISE, CRACKED OR BROKEN FLEXPLATE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10019447, no date provided)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- TSB #08089-B -- GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE (NHTSA ID #10027804, NOVEMBER 01 2008)
- TSB #02038 -- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1000. *MR (NHTSA ID #10006946, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #3015 -- MULTIPLE STABILITRAK/PRECISION CONTROL CODES SUCH AS C1282, C1283, C1284, C1285, C1287, AND C1288 EXIST ON DELPHI BOSCH 5.0 OR 5.3 SYSTEMS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008897, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #01592 -- 2003-2004 GENERATION 5 ONSTAR STEERING WHEEL CONTROL FUNCTION EXPLANATION. SIT BULLETIN 1416474. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005438, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #01560A -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0445. *TT *MJ (NHTSA ID #10005398, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #01468 -- THE IPM CANNOT BE LOCATED WITH MANUAL HVAC SYSTEM. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004270, NOVEMBER 18 2003)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
VISIBILITY
- TSB #709 -- CAR ISSUES - FIX IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME (NEW ISSUES IN BOLD). TO INCLUDE 2006 AND 2007 MODELS. GM. TECH LINK. *TT (NHTSA ID #10018156, SEPTEMBER 01 2005)
- TSB #050864012 -- WINDOWS SLOW, INOPERATIVE OR BINDING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10017350, MAY 01 2005)
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER
- TSB #709 -- CAR ISSUES - FIX IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME (NEW ISSUES IN BOLD). TO INCLUDE 2006 AND 2007 MODELS. GM. TECH LINK. *TT (NHTSA ID #10018156, SEPTEMBER 01 2005)
- TSB #040139005 -- NOISY BLOWER MOTOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10012620, MAY 01 2004)
- TSB #02118 -- DRONING SOUND FROM HVAC BLOWER SYSTEM. SERVICE VME. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10007449, JANUARY 01 2004)
SEAT BELTS
STRUCTURE
- TSB #02123 -- SUNSHADE WILL NOT STAY IN THE UP POSITION. SERVICE VME. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007796, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #3123 -- INSTRUMENT PANEL CREAK OR TICK NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009903, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #3095 -- WATER LEAK ON THE LEFT FRONT OR REAR FLOOR. *SC (NHTSA ID #10010072, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #510 -- 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 (NHTSA ID #10016224, OCTOBER 01 2003)
- TSB #3067 -- KNOCKING NOISE UNDERHOOD WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROADS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10010361, no date provided)
STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
STRUCTURE:BODY
- TSB #050861002 -- FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *TT UPDATE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013452, MARCH 01 2005)
- TSB #040852002 -- RKE INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE OR REDUCED TRANSMITTER RANGE. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008692, APRIL 01 2004)
- TSB #040851002 -- INCORRECT PAINT CODE LISTED ON SERVICE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LABEL. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008693, APRIL 01 2004)
- TSB #03232004 -- 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 (NHTSA ID #10013044, MARCH 23 2004)
- TSB #01173 -- ELECTRONIC LEVEL CONTROL LINK CREAK NOISE. *MR (NHTSA ID #10006390, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #02124 -- AN OWNER MAY DISCOVER THAT WATER HAS SETTLED IN THE TRUNK ON EITHER THE RIGHT OR LEFT SIDE OF THE QUARTER PANEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007797, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #3027 -- INSTRUMENT PANEL ITCH/CREAK. SERVICE VME. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009645, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #030849016 -- ASHTRAY DIFFICULT TO OPEN OR WILL NOT STAY CLOSED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004746, JANUARY 01 2003)
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
SEATS
- TSB #07012004 -- SEAT CLUNK. *SC (NHTSA ID #10014237, JULY 01 2004)
- TSB #01940 -- SEAT CLUNK OR NOISE. *MR *TT (NHTSA ID #10006414, MARCH 23 2004)
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- TSB #050850003 -- HEATED SEAT INOPERATIVE AFTER REPAIR WITHIN ONE WEEK OF USAGE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013449, JANUARY 01 2005)
- TSB #3253A -- HEATED SEAT INOPERATIVE AFTER SEAT ELEMENT REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #10017161, no date provided)
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
EQUIPMENT
- TSB #050846006A -- INFORMATION ON UPGRADING CERTAIN ONSTAR GENERATION 5 ANALOG/DIGITAL-READY SYSTEMS TO ONSTAR GENERATION 6 DUAL-MODE (ANALOG/DIGITAL). *TT (NHTSA ID #10015018, SEPTEMBER 01 2005)
- TSB #030848005A -- COMPASS ZONE ADJUSTMENT AND CALIBRATION PROCEDURE DURING PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002-2004 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT UPDATE TO INCLUDE 2005 BUICK ALLURE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005564, MARCH 01 2005)
- TSB #3011 -- WHEN USING VOICE RECOGNITION DIALING, SOME NUMBERS OR COMMANDS MAY NOT BE UNDERSTOOD BY THE SYSTEM ESPECIALLY THE NUMBER TWO (2). *TT (NHTSA ID #10008898, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #3050A -- 02-05 ONSTAR EQUIPPED VEHICLES EMITTING BEEPING NOISE BEFORE CONNECTING TO ONSTAR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009623, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #3047 -- 99 THROUGH 05 YEAR VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH THREE-BUTTON ONSTAR SYSTEMS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009607, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #030848005 -- COMPASS ZONE ADJUSTMENT AND CALIBRATION PROCEDURE DURING PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004332, SEPTEMBER 01 2003)
- TSB #3044 -- GENERATION 5 ONSTAR STEERING WHEEL CONTROL FUNCTION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10010363, no date provided)
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- TSB #08-089 -- GM: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. FCC RULED IN 2002 WIRELESS CARRIERS WOULD NO LONGER RE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT ANALOG WIRELESS NETWORK STARTING IN 2008. *PE CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. UPDATED 12/1/08. *PE (NHTSA ID #10026586, JUNE 01 2008)
- TSB #00372D -- ONSTAR SYSTEM IS ATTEMPTING AND/OR COMPLETING PHONE CALLS WHICH THE OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE DID NOT INITIATE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007287, JANUARY 01 2004)
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- TSB #01662 -- XM ERROR ON A RADIO DISPLAY. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007248, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #3106 -- XM RADIO WAS WORKING PRIOR TO JULY 26, 2004 AND IT IS INOPERATIVE NOW. *JB (NHTSA ID #10010132, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #01390 -- XM RADIO MUST BE TUNED TO CHANNEL 1 THROUGH 66 DURING ACTIVATION ATTEMPT. 2004 CHEVROLET CANYON, GMC DENALI, GMC COLORADO ALSO INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004195, NOVEMBER 18 2003)
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- TSB #08089-B -- GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE (NHTSA ID #10027804, NOVEMBER 01 2008)
- TSB #3120 -- ONSTAR CENTER UNABLE TO PERFORM REMOTE DIAGNOSTIC. (2004-2005 CHEVROLET YUKON, 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, 2002, 2003, 2005 BUICK RAINIER, 2005 CHEVROLET EXPRESS VAN, AND 2005 CADILLAC SEVILLE) *SC (NHTSA ID #10010109, JANUARY 01 2004)
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
- TSB #612 -- AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN THE INSIDE TEMPERATURE OR THE BLOWER SPEED STAYS TOO HIGH. GM TECH LINK. *TT (NHTSA ID #10015778, DECEMBER 01 2004)
- TSB #01534 -- TOO MUCH AIRFLOW COMING FROM THE VENTS WHEN THE BLOWER FAN SPEED IS IN THE LOW POSITION. SIT BULLETIN 1408545. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005450, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #3137 -- DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN INSIDE TEMPERATURE OR BLOWER SPEED STAYS TOO HIGH. *TC (NHTSA ID #10010033, JANUARY 01 2004)
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- TSB #08-089B -- GMC: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE (NHTSA ID #10026805, SEPTEMBER 01 2008)
- TSB #07082004 -- GM SERVICE TECHNICAL COLLEGE. *EH (NHTSA ID #10013184, JULY 08 2004)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- TSB #020846010E -- PROGRAMMING ONSTAR MODULE FOR CANADIAN FRENCH VOICE RECOGNITION. *TT UPDATE. *TT UPDATED *EH (NHTSA ID #10002998, NOVEMBER 01 2004)
- TSB #020730022B -- 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 (NHTSA ID #10004755, OCTOBER 01 2003)
- TSB #01444 -- XM DEALER ASSISTANCE LINE INFORMATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004411, JANUARY 01 2003)