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Mileage at the reported incident
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10225–50K
8650–75K
5875–100K
41100–150K
21150K+
349 reports with mileage · 320 unknown
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
26 crash reports30 fire reports18 injury reports
What owners actually said
669 reports
42,000 miles · Sep 17, 2007
Visibility
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. ON AUGUST 1, 2007, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WINDOW FAILED. THE WINDOW WAS HALF WAY DOWN AND WOULD NOT ROLL UP WHEN THE BUTTON WAS PRESSED. ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2007, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WINDOW EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURES, REPAIRED THEM, AND STATED …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. ON AUGUST 1, 2007, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WINDOW FAILED. THE WINDOW WAS HALF WAY DOWN AND WOULD NOT ROLL UP WHEN THE BUTTON WAS PRESSED. ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2007, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WINDOW EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURES, REPAIRED THEM, AND STATED THAT OTHERS WERE EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURES. THE CONTACT PLANS TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER AND SEND THEM THE REPAIR RECEIPTS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 42,000. UPDATED 12/12/07 *BF UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
NHTSA ODI #10203215
40,000 miles · Sep 11, 2007
Visibility
DURING 2004-2005 THREE ELECTRIC WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED. THIS 2000 BUICK LE SABER CUSTOM AT THAT TIME HAD 38,000 TO 45,000 MILES ( CURRENTLY 79,000). IN MAY, 2007 THE REAR WINDSHIELD FELL APART. THE DEALERS REFUSED TO OFFER ANY HELP SO I PAID APPROX 400 TO 600 PER INCIDENT FOR THE REGULATORS. THERE SEEMS TO BE A DISTINCT PA…
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DURING 2004-2005 THREE ELECTRIC WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED. THIS 2000 BUICK LE SABER CUSTOM AT THAT TIME HAD 38,000 TO 45,000 MILES ( CURRENTLY 79,000). IN MAY, 2007 THE REAR WINDSHIELD FELL APART. THE DEALERS REFUSED TO OFFER ANY HELP SO I PAID APPROX 400 TO 600 PER INCIDENT FOR THE REGULATORS. THERE SEEMS TO BE A DISTINCT PATTERN WITH THESE UNITS AND I BELIEVE ARE DEFECTIVE WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE NUMBERS HERE V,S. SOME OTHER ISSUES THE MFG COVERS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10202555
85,600 miles · Sep 10, 2007
Electrical SystemFuel System, OtherPower Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND MADE A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN THE GEARS WERE SHIFTED. HE SUSPECTED TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND PLANNED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM GAUGE DISPLAYED THE INCORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE TANK AND THE HORN …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND MADE A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN THE GEARS WERE SHIFTED. HE SUSPECTED TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND PLANNED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM GAUGE DISPLAYED THE INCORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE TANK AND THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND WHEN PRESSED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,600 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,145.
NHTSA ODI #10202401
48,681 miles · Sep 7, 2007
Visibility
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THREE POWER WINDOWS HAVE FAILED IN THE PAST YEAR AND HAVE BECOME STUCK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A WEAK PLASTIC PIECE THAT WAS A PART OF THE SINGLE UNIT WINDOW ASSEMBLY. THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WINDOW IS THE ONLY WINDOW THAT OPERATES NORMA…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THREE POWER WINDOWS HAVE FAILED IN THE PAST YEAR AND HAVE BECOME STUCK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A WEAK PLASTIC PIECE THAT WAS A PART OF THE SINGLE UNIT WINDOW ASSEMBLY. THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WINDOW IS THE ONLY WINDOW THAT OPERATES NORMALLY. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 48,681. UPDATED 01/11/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR WINDOW IS NOW STUCK OPENED AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO CLOSE IT. UPDATED *JB
NHTSA ODI #10202193
26,462 miles · Sep 7, 2007
Electrical SystemStructure
AUTO BATTERY ACID LEAK WHICH HAS EATEN A HOLE IN FLOOR OF CAR IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. BATTERY IS LOCATED IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT UNDER REAR SEAT. ACID LEAKED FROM DAMAGED BATTERY POST OVER PERIOD OF TIME. DUE TO LOCATION OF BATTERY IT IS ONLY CHECKED WHEN CAR FAILS TO START DUE TO BATTERY FAILURE. HOLE IN FLOOR PERMITS CAR EX…
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AUTO BATTERY ACID LEAK WHICH HAS EATEN A HOLE IN FLOOR OF CAR IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. BATTERY IS LOCATED IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT UNDER REAR SEAT. ACID LEAKED FROM DAMAGED BATTERY POST OVER PERIOD OF TIME. DUE TO LOCATION OF BATTERY IT IS ONLY CHECKED WHEN CAR FAILS TO START DUE TO BATTERY FAILURE. HOLE IN FLOOR PERMITS CAR EXHAUST GASES TO ENTER PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TR. UPDATED 01/09/08. *LJ UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
NHTSA ODI #10202174
52,000 miles · Aug 25, 2007
Visibility
ALL 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
NHTSA ODI #10200768
20,000 miles · Aug 22, 2007
Visibility
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…
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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.
NHTSA ODI #10200514
110,000 miles · Aug 21, 2007
Visibility
WINDOW OPERATOR FAILED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10200399
500,000 miles · Aug 10, 2007
Visibility
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
NHTSA ODI #10199075
80,000 miles · Jul 22, 2007
Visibility
WINDOWS FALL DOWN. REGULATOR BREAKS AT ABOUT $200 A PIECE. *JB
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.
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.
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.
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
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EA02030 · 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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