NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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669 reports70,000 miles · Jul 30, 2006
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THE LACK OF QUALITY OUTLINED IN MY 2000 BUICK LESABRE'S WINDOW REGULATORS, MY VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 74K MILES AND BOTH RIGHT SIDE WINDOWS HAVE LEFT MY FAMILY EXPOSED TO THE OUTSIDE ENVIRONMENTS. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE ON-LINE AND IT APPEARS TO BE A HUGE PROBLEM BUICK & GM HAVE OVERLOOKED, I WILL EXPECT A RESPONSE FROM THE…
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THE LACK OF QUALITY OUTLINED IN MY 2000 BUICK LESABRE'S WINDOW REGULATORS, MY VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 74K MILES AND BOTH RIGHT SIDE WINDOWS HAVE LEFT MY FAMILY EXPOSED TO THE OUTSIDE ENVIRONMENTS. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE ON-LINE AND IT APPEARS TO BE A HUGE PROBLEM BUICK & GM HAVE OVERLOOKED, I WILL EXPECT A RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURE TO INSURE THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM DESIGNED TO HELP IMPROVE SALES THROUGH THE DEALERS. THANKS FOR YOUR INVESTIGATION INTO THIS ISSUE! *JB
NHTSA ODI #10163910
18,000 miles · Jul 28, 2006
Tires
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS WITH THE RIGHT REAR TIRE, WHILE TRAVELING IN CLEAR DRY WEATHER, AT 40 MPH. THE SECOND INCIDENT WAS WITH THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WHILE TRAVELING IN DRY CLEAR WEATHER, AT 55 MPH. THE SERVICE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE CAUSE OF …
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS WITH THE RIGHT REAR TIRE, WHILE TRAVELING IN CLEAR DRY WEATHER, AT 40 MPH. THE SECOND INCIDENT WAS WITH THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WHILE TRAVELING IN DRY CLEAR WEATHER, AT 55 MPH. THE SERVICE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE TREAD SEPARATION MAY BE DUE TO DRY ROT FROM THE VEHICLE SITTING TOO LONG. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT HAS NOT RESPONDED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. UPDATED 8/16/20 - *NM
NHTSA ODI #10163809
63,165 miles · Jul 16, 2006
Power Train
WE HEARD A NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR. WE TOOK IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD WE NEEDED A BEARING IN THE TRANSMISSION AND THE 4TH CLUTCH. THE CAR ONLY HAS 63,000 MILES. WE HAD THE PARTS REPLACED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10162507
18,984 miles · Jul 15, 2006
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LF POWER WINDOW FAILED TWICE, REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. LR WINDOW FAILED TWICE, ONCE UNDER WARRANTY AND ONCE OUT OF WARRANTY. GM WANTED $500.00 TO REPAIR LR WINDOW OUT OF WARRANTY. AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS OF HAGGLING WITH GM, THEY REPAIRED IT FOR $100.00. RF AND RR WINDOWS FAILED LATER AND HAVE NEVER BEEN REPAIRED. GM KNOWS THAT…
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LF POWER WINDOW FAILED TWICE, REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. LR WINDOW FAILED TWICE, ONCE UNDER WARRANTY AND ONCE OUT OF WARRANTY. GM WANTED $500.00 TO REPAIR LR WINDOW OUT OF WARRANTY. AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS OF HAGGLING WITH GM, THEY REPAIRED IT FOR $100.00. RF AND RR WINDOWS FAILED LATER AND HAVE NEVER BEEN REPAIRED. GM KNOWS THAT THEY HAVE A FACTORY DEFECT BUT WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THE FACT. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10162451
37,000 miles · Jul 10, 2006
Tires
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE VIBRATED BADLY AT ANY SPEED. THE DEALERSHIP ALIGNED THE FRONT END, BALANCED THE TIRES, AND ROTATED THE TIRES THREE TIMES TO CORRECT THE VIBRATION, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE LEFT FRONT TIRE'S BELT WAS BROKEN AND REPLACED THE TIRE. ON JUNE 10, 2006, THE TREAD ON…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE VIBRATED BADLY AT ANY SPEED. THE DEALERSHIP ALIGNED THE FRONT END, BALANCED THE TIRES, AND ROTATED THE TIRES THREE TIMES TO CORRECT THE VIBRATION, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE LEFT FRONT TIRE'S BELT WAS BROKEN AND REPLACED THE TIRE. ON JUNE 10, 2006, THE TREAD ON THE LEFT FRONT TIRE DETACHED AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #10161980
50,000 miles · Jul 6, 2006
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, THERE HAVE BEEN FOUR FAILURES TO THE EXTERIOR TURN SIGNALS AS WELL AS THE BRAKE LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A RECALL NOTICE WHERE THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WAS ENGAGED BEFORE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN BUT TH…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, THERE HAVE BEEN FOUR FAILURES TO THE EXTERIOR TURN SIGNALS AS WELL AS THE BRAKE LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A RECALL NOTICE WHERE THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WAS ENGAGED BEFORE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN BUT THE EXTERIOR LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE OF THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS RESULTED IN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE BEING STRUCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOORS CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE. NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS NOT HAVING ANY PROBLEMS WITH LIGHTS AND THERE WAS NO ACCIDENTS. HIS PROBLEM WAS WITH THE WINDOW REGULATORS WHICH HAD TO BE THREE TIMES. UPDATED 07/17/06. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10161646
Mileage unknown · Jun 8, 2006
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DRIVER SIDE WINDOW AND BACK PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING. PART CAN NOT BE BOUGHT SEPARATE FROM MOTOR. YOU HAVE TO BUY MOTOR AND ALL TO FIX IT. DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THEY HAVE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS WITH THIS PROBLEM. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10159344
Mileage unknown · Jun 5, 2006
Wheels
2000 LESABRE TIRE AND RIM BROKE FROM THE AXLE. *TS THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE R/R QUARTER PANEL, TIRE, RIM, RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR, RIGHT REAR PASSENGER DOOR. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10159483
33,000 miles · Jun 2, 2006
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS ALL FOUR POWER WINDOWS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE AUTOMATIC WINDOW CONTROLS WERE APPLIED THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT MOVE. UPON INSPECTION THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED ALL FOUR POWER WINDOW REGULATORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 6/19/2006 - TH…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS ALL FOUR POWER WINDOWS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE AUTOMATIC WINDOW CONTROLS WERE APPLIED THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT MOVE. UPON INSPECTION THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED ALL FOUR POWER WINDOW REGULATORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 6/19/2006 - THE CONSUMER HAD THE FOUR BROKEN REGULATORS IN HIS POSSESSION. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10158863
60,000 miles · May 19, 2006
Suspension
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE COMING A STOP THE FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO DETERMINED THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE OF BAD STEEL IN THE COIL SPRING. THEREFORE, THE COIL SPRING WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP. UPDATED 06/05/2006. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10157855
Official recalls
5Feb 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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