NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline Problems

2000 Buick LeSabre (Page 1 of 2)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,363 miles

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2000 Buick LeSabre Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #32

Dec 192005

LeSabre 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,630 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Hard starting, lack of power, hesitation GM dealer diagnosed intake leak by egr valve (air and coolant leaks) dealer replaced intake plenum (non warranty).

- Ortonville, MI, USA

problem #31

Mar 092003

LeSabre 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Attempted to start vehicle by turning key in ignition. Loud sounding "pop" under engine hood was heard. Turned key to "off" position, removed key, exited vehicle. Second loud "pop" occurred. Smoke and flames observed. Left garage to call fire department from safe location.

- Albany, IN, USA

problem #30

Nov 102002

LeSabre

  • miles
Loud noise under hood at start up. Start up failed. Restart worked but a constant strong burning odor continued followed by fluid leakage. Took to local dealer ( worden martin Buick in champaign, il.. they determined it was the intake manifold that required a $753 repair bill, since it was out of warranty.

- Urbana, IL, USA

problem #29

Jun 012000

LeSabre

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I had at least 6 different times that I would go to start the engine and it would only hum, not start. I took it to the dealer while under warranty and they said they could not duplicate the problem. I asked if they checked the battery cables and they said yes. I asked this as I thought that was the problem, a loose battery connection. I knew they did not check, as the battery is under the rear seat and I placed a kleenex box in a marked position and it was exactly the same when they returned the car. It finally just wouldn't start at all, so I had it towed to a repair station (not the dealer) to be fixed. They said the battery cable was loose and arking and they were surprised that I didn't have a fire under the back seat. The reason for my complaint, I don't want anyone injured or killed from a fire under the rear seat in any 2000 Buick Lesabre. Hope you will make GM check all battery connections on any model with the battery under the back seat. Thank you.

- Riverdale, GA, USA

problem #28

Jun 242002

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittently when changing lanes and air conditioner is turned on, vehicle will stall. No warning sign illuminates on the dashboard. Dealer is inspecting vehicle.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #27

May 022002

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 65 mph engine started to make a loud rapping noise. Dealer notifed and informed consumer that engine needed to be replaced. The transmission failed twice and was replaced by the dealer. The engine skips due to defective wires and all wires were replaced. The head gasket and valve cover gasket were defective and were replaced. The engine was defective and was replaced. The consumer was requesting refund.

- Avon, CT, USA

problem #26

Aug 112000

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Transmission had to be replaced on two separate occasions, first at 20,000 miles, and other at 36,000 miles. Dealer notified.. the consumer has also experienced the engine skipping due to defective wires, a failure with the head gasket and valve cover. The engine became non-repairable and consumer had to have it replaced.

- Avon, CT, USA

problem #25

Jan 262002

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When starting vehicle intake manifold exploded due to a remote starting system. Dealer contacted. The vehicle rattles in center dash area. The vehicle intermittantly would not crank. Service engine soon light came on intermittantly.

- Wallingford , CT, USA

problem #24

Apr 202001

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
As consumer pulled into public garage, vehicle stalled. Smoke was coming from under hood. Consumer opened hood and saw flames, closed hood and called fire department. By the time fire department put out fire, vehicle was totalled.

- Potomac, MD, USA

problem #23

Aug 011999

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel tank and sending lines need to be replaced due to O-rings improperly fitted on fuel pump. In July 2000, vehicle was making a knocking noise when turning or going over a bump. Front/rear transmission mounts were defective components. Dealership put a sealer on this, but it failed to correct defect. The dealer had replaced motor, transmission mounts, power steering lines, gasket to catalytic convertor and switch for heated seat.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #22

Sep 262000

LeSabre

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine stopped while driving down a hill, about 55 mph, and entering a left curve. Vehicle, w/O brakes or steering, pulled to the right, going onto the berm and then doing a 360 degree turn in the middle or roadway, hitting guardrail and then sliding off roarway, over a slope, into a field.

- Middleport, OH, USA

problem #21

Jul 012000

LeSabre

  • miles
Engine stalled twice while driving, consumer had to wait 5 min before the vehicle would restart. Nlm

- Little Roc, AR, USA

problem #20

Jul 061999

LeSabre

  • miles
Vehicle experienced stalling on several occasions causing loss of all power steering and brakes, dealer has been unable to fix the problem. Nlm

- Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA

problem #19

Oct 192000

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • miles
Engine stalled causing loss of steering and braking ability.

- Lenox, GA, USA

problem #18

Dec 052000

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • miles
The horn button have to be pushed in the direct center to actuate the horn. If a person is not aware of this they may not activate the horn when desired. Also, all power windows are sluggish/motors sounds rough and noisy during operation.

- Punta Gorda, FL, USA

problem #17

Aug 292000

LeSabre

  • miles
Vehicle would stall at low speed, even after dealer claimed they fixed some wirings in the back of engine on 8/28/2000. The engine stall has been an intermittent problem for this vehicle since brand new, first it was a defective alternator then the wirings? this is very dangerous on highway because you do not know when the engine is going to stall. This vehicle also has a exhaust fumes getting into ac intake problem, I suspect a defective hood seal.

- Livingston, NJ, USA

problem #16

Aug 292000

LeSabre

  • miles
Vehicle would stall at low speed, even after dealer claimed they fixed some wirings in the back of engine on 8/28/2000. The engine stall has been an intermittent problem for this vehicle since brand new, first it was a defective alternator then the wirings? this is very dangerous on highway because you do not know when the engine is going to stall. This vehicle also has a exhaust fumes getting into ac intake problem, I suspect a defective hood seal.

- Livingston, NJ, USA

problem #15

Aug 302000

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • miles
Vehicle will quit operating without warning. While vehicle is in motion it will sometimes restart within 5 minutes, but sometime it will take 24 hours. Dlr cannot determine cause, and also it will be difficult to determine cause.

- Walnut Creek, CA, USA

problem #14

Jul 172000

LeSabre

  • miles
Vehicle stalled in traffic at 50 mph in a left banked turn entrance to hwy 121/is35N.I pulled over and stopped on shoulder. The car started after about a minute or so. Contacted dealer and was told by alan in service department that incident was a "fluke".

- Hurst, TX, USA

problem #13

Aug 062000

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittently while driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly which may have caused a crash. Able to restart vehicle. Currently at dealer. Able to start the vehicle after 1/2 hour at dealer. The dealer tightend a wire to battery and another wire under the front passenger side seats. The driver is right now bothered by a noise which the dealer thinks is just a wind noise.

- Manhattan, KS, USA

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