10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,189 miles

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problem #4

Jun 202014

LeSabre

  • 39,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that after releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without any warning. The contact stated that as a result of the failure she crashed into another vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the problem. There were no injuries. The approximate failure mileage was 39,900.

- Sliver Sprind , MD, USA

problem #3

Jun 082014

LeSabre 6-cyl

  • 58,800 miles
On 06/08/14 brake pedal of my car went to floor while I was driving it at low speeds to escape collision with car in front of me, which stopped on red light, I directed my car to pole of subway. It damaged frontal right side of my car my car was towed to geico direct shop quentin auto center, Inc on 06/10/14 I was present at inspection of my car by geico adjuster [xxx]. both the adjustor and repair shop owner [xxx] determined that brake system of my car has serious rupture near ABS unit right there I presented geico adjuster with original invoice of repair of the brake system by 86th street Chevrolet Saab, Inc dealer of General Motors in July of 2013 though she took copy of invoice, she never added it to my claim I explained to adjustor and shop owner that on 07/04/13 brake pedal of my car failed for first time at that time I did not have accident and my car was under most comprehensive extended warranty of General Motors gmpp. 86th street Chevrolet Saab, Inc. Dealer of GM repaired my car under warranty there is warranty that covers the repair eleven months after brake pedal failed for first time, it repeated itself drove it less than two thousand miles since then according to both geico adjustor and shop owner brake system of car, that now has serious rupture near ABS unit, was already in dangerous rusty condition during its repair by dealer of GM in July of last year; dealer improperly repaired only one of lines of brake system; the dealer would have to replace all the lines?? on 06/11/14 [xxx] contacted me and stated that brake system will not be covered and I will have to arrange with GM or its dealer to repair car on 06/12/14 geico provided me with a letter of denial to repair brake lines because inspection of my car found that the damage to brake lines was due to wear and tear, and not loss related now geico puts me liable. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #2

Dec 102013

LeSabre 6-cyl

  • 83,897 miles
My 2005 Buick Lesabre had rear brake lines rust through at 8 years old with 84K. All brake lines should be out of material that does not decay.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #1

Aug 302013

LeSabre 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 27,059 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the brake light warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the mechanic stated that the master cylinder had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 27,059. The current mileage was 27,090.....updated 10-21-13 the consumer was offered 1,000 dollars toward a new GM vehicle instead of a repair. The consumer declined.

- Modesto, CA, USA