2.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,778 miles

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problem #9

Jun 212017

LeSabre

  • 190,000 miles
I bought a car on June 17th I was told there was nothing wrong with the car so I told the woman I bought it from I wanted it inspected before I made a decision to buy it to make sure it was safe she brought it to her inspection station in it got in inspection sticker stating there was absolutely nothing wrong with it as I drove it home I noticed that it was bouncing up and down in that the front-end and back-end would hit the ground I had a friend look at it that knows about cars and told me that the front and back struts were completely gone and it also had for bald tires and there is oil splattered all over the engine I contacted the woman I bought it from and she will not return my calls and wants nothing to do with giving me my money back I also went back to the inspection station and asked how the heck did this car get in inspection sticker I was told to leave I need advice and where I should go from here

- Beverly, MA, USA

problem #8

Sep 182013

LeSabre 6-cyl

  • 160,000 miles
Hankook optimo H727 tires were installed all the way around in mid 2012. After about 15,000 miles, the car began to wobble/vibrate noticeably at speeds over about 45 mph. Tires had been regularly rotated, and that has been done on a regular basis since the wobble began. At the last rotation, the mechanic advised that the tires were "chopping" and that was causing the vibration/wobble.

- High Point, NC, USA

problem #7

Oct 012010

LeSabre 6-cyl

  • 110,000 miles
Another very common defect with multiple year Buick besides the window regulators that Buick refuses to admit fault and refuses to do anything about them. This is about the dash covering pulling away from the windshield and likely cause air bag to discharge and soon will obstruct vision through the windshield. Both of these items are very costly to repair and gn/Buick has offered nothing as far as I know to anyone. I will not buy another one. I have had to replace power steering hose at 60,000 and an axle at 90,000 and a tie rod at 50,000. And they wonder why sales from Japan are booming??

- Cary, NC, USA

problem #6

Jan 232004

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • miles
Vehicle danced sideways when it went over bumps. This would occur at both high and low speeds.

- Hemet, CA, USA

problem #5

Mar 172004

(reported on)

LeSabre 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,000 miles
There was a problem with the stability of the vehicle. While driving at highway speeds, the vehicle wandered into other lanes of traffic and also bounced. The dealer agreed that there was a problem but indicated to the consumer that there was no remedy for this problem. Please provide any additional information.

- Palm Coast, FL, USA

problem #4

Feb 192001

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The rear rotors were hanging up, make noise, pulsate, and the front end of the vehicle vibrates. The consumer states that the front end vibrates, the door assembly is misaligned, sticks out, and noisy, the tire was changed but failed balance and theres a vibration, the engine stumbles/stalls, the interior cloth by the top of the windshield is loose-3 times, can hear a moan coming from the windshield, the onstar antenna fell apart, the torsion rod vibrates, the steering shudders at slow speeds and on turns and the hose/bulletin # 99-02-32-007A, power steering, and hydraulics have been replaced-8 times, the A/C blows hot air/bulletin #990139-004A, and the vehicle pops/bangs when going over bumps and making turns, theres a rattle noise from under vehicle/possible exhaust or air pump-cause: Intermediate exhaust pipe rattling (internal) front exhaust manifold to oxidation catalytic converter-replaced, wheel alignment (pulls to the left), there was a rattle noise from the left side of the pillar molding/removed the A-pillar trim and insulated/align/against upper dash, and getting poor fuel economy/idle air control-reppaced.

- Sun City, AZ, USA

problem #3

Aug 252001

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 50 mph extreme vibrations occurs, cause unknown. Front passenger door lock broke. Consumer stated there was a rattle in the dash. Consumer attached administrative number vss20010150 which states that some customers comment on shaking/vibration in steering wheel, floor, or seat, it also states to inspect missing balance weights, and tires, possibly tire related.

- Moline, IL, USA

problem #2

Aug 302001

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving 50-70 mph steering wheel shakes. Vehicle taken to dealer 5 times, replaced tires/rebalanced wheels. Did not remedy problem.

- Sun City, AZ, USA

problem #1

Feb 212001

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Whenever traveling between 50-70mph vehicle would vibrate. Vibration felt in steering wheel, accelerator pedal, and front seat. Vehicle was controllable. Even with less speed there would be vibrations. Have been to dealership at least 4 times for this reoccurring problem.

- Timmonsville, SC, USA