10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 71,056 miles
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The contact owns a 2000 Buick Lesabre. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the upper intake manifold exploded into pieces. The contact checked under the hood and noticed that the engine cover and fuel filter exploded. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04V090000 (fuel system, gasoline). No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The consumer stated the vehicle was donated.
- Smyrna, GA, USA
While I am driving speed of 40/50/ car cuts of. Then is stalls trying to start back up. Some time rite away it does.some times is takes as long as 15 mins to 20 mins to start back up.also when I stop brakes jerk as if manifold is messing up.and the windows wont roll up some times. So please help is there in defects or recalls for this vehicle Buick 2000 Lesabre"????????"
- Tulsa, OK, USA
Front suspension noise due to broken sway bar links rusted front right and front left. Front brake lines and fuel line badly rusted but not leaking yet. If front fuel line leaks it will leak onto engine rear to cause fire. If front brake line leaks I will not be able to stop car. I had reported to NHTSA when my rear brake lines leaked preventing me from stopping in 2011 but luckily I was going very slow. My driver side window failed preventing me from opening window, needing replacement in May 2014.
- Brooklyn, NY, USA
Engine shuts off while driving, so far, only at lower speeds. Sometimes, by putting in neutral and turning key, engine starts again. Other times, it has to set for a while. Put new battery in 11/7/2013. Problem persisted. Three auto repair shops, including a Buick dealership, have checked it out, but it does not die on them in the amount of time its in their possession so I was told there was nothing they could do. Typically, it happens after it is driven at least 20 miles. Came very close to being rear-ended as I was unable to pull off the road enough to be out of the way on a road with hills and blind spots.
- Monument, CO, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong gasoline fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic to be inspected. The failure was located as the fuel lines being defective. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,000 and the current mileage was 155,000. Updated 06/18/13 updated 06/21/2013
- Lewisville , TX, USA
Gas gauge swinging erratically back and forth. Not sure how much gasoline I have.
- Smiths Creek , MI, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that since purchasing the vehicle, he noticed that the fuel gauge would provide an inaccurate indication of how much fuel was actually in the tank. The failure recurred frequently and would show that the fuel tank was empty when it was not and it would display full when the fuel tank was actually empty. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the instrument panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The current mileage was approximately 116,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 16,000.
- Springfield, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Buick Lesabre. While driving approximately 40-50 mph, the contact observed that the fuel gauge had begun fluctuating between fuel level readings. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they stated that the fuel tank would need to be removed to detect the failure. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 6/8/11 the consumer stated the gas gauge was giving false readings. Updated 06/21/11
- Placerville, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Buick Lesabre. The contact started the ignition and heard a loud popping noise outside of the vehicle. Suddenly, flames erupted underneath the hood in the engine compartment area. The contact extinguished the small flames. A certified technician diagnosed the vehicle and detected that the failure was related to the recall under NHTSA campaign id number 04V09000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery). The manufacturer was notified and they informed that the vehicle had been previously repaired under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
- Vineland, NJ, USA
The contact has owned a 2000 Buick Lesabre since February 23, 2010. The driver stated that he received a call and the dealer informed him that his vehicle had a fuel pressure recall. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired by the dealer; however, the dealer later told him that the recall repair was performed in 2004 and they could not repair it again. The current and failure mileages were 215,000.
- Jackson, MS, USA
Vehicle had been decreasing in miles per gallon steadily, reason for taking it to the shop. Was told that the upper intake cover was cracked at some point in time. This could have ceased the engine due to antifreeze seeping into the crack.
- Wichita, KS, USA
Shortly after taking delivery of vehicle which had 60 miles on it, I noticed when accelerating from a stop or accelerating when turning the car lost power.I would press the gas and it wouldn't go.took to paul batt Buick & skill Buick many, many times, never found problem.at 30K miles, Buick said I should change fluid & check the pan fluid, which showed nothing.problem still occurs.this could be a hazard if vehicle behind me thinks I'm moving and car slows to a near stop w/O brake lights going on. I have 55K miles on it now & problem still occurs.neither Buick or the dealer has attempted to resolve this problem.skill Buick and paul batt Buick were less than helpful.
- N.Tonawanda, NY, USA
Check engine light came on, ran rough while starting, hesitates/spatters. Worse in damp weather. Fuel pressure regulator leaked. Replaced fuel pressure regulator. Fuel pressure was bleeding off.
- Fond Du Lac, WI, USA
The consumer noticed that it was difficult to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the fuel pressure regulator failed. The dealer supplied the parts and the consumer paid $80.
- Hubertus, WI, USA
The vehicle would misfire and stall when reaching high temperature. The problem was due to an intake manifold defect. The dealer stated that they could not fix it because of high mileage. There was leakage around the intake manifold, poor gas mileage and acceleration.
- Holton, KS, USA
Multiple defects with transmission, cruise control, fuel system, engine cooling, etc. Vehicle leaked coolant so the upper and lower intake manifold were replaced. In addition, the vehicle would lose power over 40-50 mph.
- West Hartford, CT, USA
The fuel tank sending unit shorted out on both of the consumer 2000 Buick Lesabre's which resulted in inaccurate fuel reading. The rotors and gaskets also failed. The consumer requested reimbursement for the replacement of the sending units on both vehicles.
- Mentor , OH, USA
- Springfield, MO, USA