IllustrationALL FOUR OF THE WINDOW REGULATORS IN OUR 2000 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED HAVE FAILED WITHIN THE LAST 3 YEARS. THE COST IS $400+ PER WINDOW FOR REPAIR. *TR
2000 Buick Lesabre
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Lesabre years
Owner complaints for the 2000 Buick Lesabre are substantially higher than the model-year median of 24.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
410–25K
10225–50K
8650–75K
5875–100K
41100–150K
21150K+
349 reports with mileage · 320 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Visibility. Review the 244 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 87 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 78 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
26 crash reports30 fire reports18 injury reports
Visibility complaints
244 reportsTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUIK LASABRE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. SHE NOTICED THAT THE REAR WINDOW WAS DOWN. THE WINDOW WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REGULATOR. AFTER THE REPAIR ALL 4 WINDOWS HAD MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUIK LASABRE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. SHE NOTICED THAT THE REAR WINDOW WAS DOWN. THE WINDOW WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REGULATOR. AFTER THE REPAIR ALL 4 WINDOWS HAD MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE REGULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 53,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
WINDOW OPERATOR FAILED. *TR
THE MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THIS 2000 LESABRE CAR HAS BEEN DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC WINDOWS. TWO OUT OF THE FOUR WINDOWS HAVE FAILED AND REQUIRED DEALER SERVICE COSTING ABOUT $400 PER WINDOW. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THERE IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE OPERATING MECHANISM, AS I HAVE OWNED FIVE PREVIOUS BUICK'S AND NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH TH…
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THE MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THIS 2000 LESABRE CAR HAS BEEN DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC WINDOWS. TWO OUT OF THE FOUR WINDOWS HAVE FAILED AND REQUIRED DEALER SERVICE COSTING ABOUT $400 PER WINDOW. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THERE IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE OPERATING MECHANISM, AS I HAVE OWNED FIVE PREVIOUS BUICK'S AND NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE WINDOWS. BUICK SHOULD INITIATE A RECALL AND ADMIT THAT A DEFECT EXISTS AND REPLACE THESE WINDOWS, WHETHER IN WARRANTY OR NOT. *TR
WINDOWS FALL DOWN. REGULATOR BREAKS AT ABOUT $200 A PIECE. *JB
PURCHASED A USED BUICK LESABRE LIMITED 2000. FOUND THAT THE FRONT RIGHT POWER WINDOW WAS FAILING. THE WINDOW REGULATOR DOESN'T WORK, AND THE WINDOW REPEATEDLY FALLS DOWN, MUST BE PULLED UP WITH BOTH HANDS. LOOKED IN HTTP://WWW.CARSURVEY.ORG/VIEWCOMMENTS_REVIEW_52823.HTML, AND FOUND THERE WERE DOZENS OF REPEATING WINDOW R…
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PURCHASED A USED BUICK LESABRE LIMITED 2000. FOUND THAT THE FRONT RIGHT POWER WINDOW WAS FAILING. THE WINDOW REGULATOR DOESN'T WORK, AND THE WINDOW REPEATEDLY FALLS DOWN, MUST BE PULLED UP WITH BOTH HANDS. LOOKED IN HTTP://WWW.CARSURVEY.ORG/VIEWCOMMENTS_REVIEW_52823.HTML, AND FOUND THERE WERE DOZENS OF REPEATING WINDOW REGULATORS FAILURES REPORTED IN THIS MODEL , BUICK LESABRE LIMITED 2000-2005. THIS WAS A CONSISTENT AND PERSISTENT PROBLEM THAT COST ABOUT $400 PER REPAIR, AND MAY BE IT WAS ABOUT TIME THIS BE DEALT WITH SERIOUSLY BY THE NHTSA.*AK
REPLACED REAR WINDOW REGULATOR. NOW THE FRONT PASSENGER HAS BROKEN IT WHICH IS MADE OF PLASTIC GEARS. 2000 BUICK LE SABRE CUSTOM. *AK
FAILURE OF POWER WINDOWS. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATORS STOPPED WORKING IN FEBRUARY. THE WINDOWS WENT DOWN AND WOULD NOT COME BACK UP. SHE PLACED PLASTIC OVER THEM. THE REGULATORS WERE REPLACED ON MAY 8TH BY THE DEALER. THE PURCHASE DATE, # OF CYLINDERS, AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CUR…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATORS STOPPED WORKING IN FEBRUARY. THE WINDOWS WENT DOWN AND WOULD NOT COME BACK UP. SHE PLACED PLASTIC OVER THEM. THE REGULATORS WERE REPLACED ON MAY 8TH BY THE DEALER. THE PURCHASE DATE, # OF CYLINDERS, AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 28,350 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,148. UPDATED 02-01-08 *BF UPDATED 02/01/08 *TR
THE WINDOW REGULATORS ON MY 2000 BUICK LESABRE FAILED TODAY. NOW MY WINDOW WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN AND IS DOWN ALL THE WAY. NORMALLY FOR CHILD SAFETY IT IS STILL PARTIALLY UP. EVEN THOUGH I KEEP MY BACK WINDOWS "LOCKED" CAUSING THEM TO BE USED INFREQUENTLY IT FAILED. TODAY IS THE SECOND TIME IN THE LAST YEAR+ THE SAME REGULA…
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THE WINDOW REGULATORS ON MY 2000 BUICK LESABRE FAILED TODAY. NOW MY WINDOW WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN AND IS DOWN ALL THE WAY. NORMALLY FOR CHILD SAFETY IT IS STILL PARTIALLY UP. EVEN THOUGH I KEEP MY BACK WINDOWS "LOCKED" CAUSING THEM TO BE USED INFREQUENTLY IT FAILED. TODAY IS THE SECOND TIME IN THE LAST YEAR+ THE SAME REGULATOR HAS FAILED. BUICK NEEDS TO STAND BEHIND THIS AS I SEE COUNTLESS COMPLAINTS ONLINE AND THE FACT THAT THE WINDOW NOW GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN IS A CHILD SAFETY HAZARD. THE COST TO REPAIR IS SAID TO BE $400+ PER WINDOW. *TR
Official recalls
504V090000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery
Feb 24, 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO ENTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THROUGH A VACUUM LINE. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START WHEN CRANKED, THE FUEL FROM THE LEAKING REGULATOR AND A MISTIMED SPARK CAN CAUSE A BACKFIRE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE BACKFIRE CAN RUPTURE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE RUPTURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAN DISPLACE A FUEL LINE, PULLING AN INJECTOR OUT OF PLACE, AND CAUSING A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGMS. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASED MAILINGS. PHASE 1 BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004, AND PHASE 2 BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
00V114000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components
Apr 17, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN THE REAR BRAKE PROPORTIONING, ANTILOCK BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, OR STABILITY CONTROL FEATURE IS ACTIVATED IN SOME DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE FEATURE MAY NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS HYDRAULIC MODULATOR UNIT AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC MODULATOR.
99V355000 · Exterior Lighting:headlights
Dec 17, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE HEAD LAMP ADJUSTMENT DEVICE HORIZONTAL ADJUSTER MAY NOT MOVE THE HEAD LAMP REFLECTOR WHEN THE SHAFT IS ROTATED IN A NORMAL MANNER DURING AIMING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DRIVER VISIBILITY MAY BE IMPAIRED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: AN INSERT CONTAINING INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPTICALLY AIMING THE HEADLAMPS WILL BE PROVIDED TO OWNERS FOR THE OWNER'S MANUAL. OWNERS SHOULD FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE IN THE INSERT FOR HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT, RATHER THAN USING THE HORIZONTAL VHAD INDICATOR.
99V301000 · Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Oct 29, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS ARE LOOSE AND CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED STEERING INPUT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK AND ADJUST THE VEHICLE TOE-IN AND TIGHTEN THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
99V238000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
Aug 27, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO PEDAL ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT NUTS MAY BE LOOSE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THESE NUTS ARE LOOSE, THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY BE LOW, THE ASSEMBLY MAY BE LOOSE, THE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE, AND IF THE NUTS BACK COMPLETELY OFF, BRAKING MAY BE LOST. ALSO FUME AND WATER INTRUSION TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER TO BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY NUTS AND TIGHTEN ALL FOUR (4) NUTS TO SPECIFIED TORQUE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2EA02030 · Engine Compartment Fires
Opened Oct 22, 2002 · Closed Mar 9, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline; Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery; Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THAT OCCUR IN SOME BACKFIRE EVENTS AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH LEAKING DIAPHRAGMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUEL TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE AIR-FUEL MIXTURE IN THE MANIFOLD.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY ODI THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS IN THE VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN GM?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE INCIDENCE OF MANIFOLD RUPTURES AND RELATED FIRES IN OTHER MY 1995-2002 GM PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH THE SUBJECT INTAKE MANIFOLD.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery
EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THAT OCCUR IN SOME BACKFIRE EVENTS AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH LEAKING DIAPHRAGMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUEL TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE AIR-FUEL MIXTURE IN THE MANIFOLD.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY ODI THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS IN THE VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN GM?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE INCIDENCE OF MANIFOLD RUPTURES AND RELATED FIRES IN OTHER MY 1995-2002 GM PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH THE SUBJECT INTAKE MANIFOLD.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THAT OCCUR IN SOME BACKFIRE EVENTS AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH LEAKING DIAPHRAGMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUEL TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE AIR-FUEL MIXTURE IN THE MANIFOLD.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY ODI THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS IN THE VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN GM?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE INCIDENCE OF MANIFOLD RUPTURES AND RELATED FIRES IN OTHER MY 1995-2002 GM PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH THE SUBJECT INTAKE MANIFOLD.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
Fuel System, Gasoline
EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THAT OCCUR IN SOME BACKFIRE EVENTS AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH LEAKING DIAPHRAGMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUEL TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE AIR-FUEL MIXTURE IN THE MANIFOLD.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY ODI THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS IN THE VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN GM?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE INCIDENCE OF MANIFOLD RUPTURES AND RELATED FIRES IN OTHER MY 1995-2002 GM PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH THE SUBJECT INTAKE MANIFOLD.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
PE02050 · Engine Compartment Fires
Opened Jun 13, 2002 · Closed Oct 22, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
No summary supplied.