IllustrationWHEN FUEL TANK IS FILLED TO MAX, VEHICLE WILL QUIT WHILE DRIVING AND HAS TO BE TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL. DO NOT FILL GAS TANK TO FULL. WE FEEL THIS POLICY WOULD BE UNSAFE FOR ANYONE WHO DID NOT RECEIVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS, FILLED TO FULL, AND PULLED ONTO A MAIN THOROUGHWAY.
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
All reported categories
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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
What owners actually said
669 reportsWHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL, FUEL LEAKS FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALER HAS NOT CORRECTED THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS ON IT CAUSES ONE FORTH OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD TO FOG OVER, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. THE WIPERS MUST BE TURNED ON OR THE AIR CONDITIONER TURNED OFF TO CLEAR. THIS OCCURS WHEN WINDOW IS COOL, EITHER EARLY MORNING OR LATE EVENINGS, WHEN THERE IS NOT SUN. *AK
ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING WHILE DRIVING. ENGINE STALLS WHILE COMING TO A STOP OR IDLES WHILE RUNNING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK
OWNER NOTED UNUSUAL SOUND WHEN APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL IN A HARD, BUT NOT PANIC, STOP. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER WAS EXTENDING OUT 1 INCH FROM FIREWALL WHEN HARD BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE WAS APPLIED. BRAKES FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE FOUR STUDS WHICH SECURE THE BRAKE BOOSTE…
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OWNER NOTED UNUSUAL SOUND WHEN APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL IN A HARD, BUT NOT PANIC, STOP. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER WAS EXTENDING OUT 1 INCH FROM FIREWALL WHEN HARD BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE WAS APPLIED. BRAKES FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE FOUR STUDS WHICH SECURE THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO THE FIREWALL WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY. THE FOUR NUTS WHICH SECURE THE FOUR BOOSTER STUDS TO THE FIREWALL WERE ONLY ENGAGED THE LENGTH OF THE NUT, LEAVING ABOUT 1 INCH OF THE STUD THREAD EXPOSED. OWNER FASTENED THREE OF THE FOUR NUTS, SINCE THE FOURTH STUD WAS OBSCURED BY THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FOURTH NUT WILL BE REFERRED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR DURING THE NEXT SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. BRAKES NOW FUNCTION OK WITHOUT NOISE OR BOOSTER MOVEMENT, BUT THIS FAILURE TO PROPERLY ASSEMBLE THE BOOSTER TO THE FIREWALL COULD HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF BRAKES IF THE FOUR NUTS HAD TOTALLY DISENGAGED FROM THE BOOSTER STUDS.
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME OUT & STAYED. WOULD BE RISKING ENGINE SHUT DOWN IF KEPT DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER 6 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR ENGINE PROBLEM. PARTS HAD BEEN REPAIRED, BUT THE PROBLEM WOULD REAPPEAR A FEW DAYS LATER. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CUTS OFF, AND EVERYTHING ELSE IN THE VEHICLE CUTS COMPLETELY OFF. THIS HAPPENS SPORADICALLY. HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE, THE CAR KILLS. THE POWER STEERING, AND POWER BRAKES GO OUT MAKING DRIVING VERY DIFFICULT. THE CAR WILL NOT START AGAIN FOR APPROXIMATLY 20 MINUTES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO TWO SEPERATE DEALERSHIP ON THREE OCCASIONS. OF THE 1400 MILE CURRENTLY ON THE VEHICLE, APPROXIMATLY 600 WERE PUT ON …
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AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE, THE CAR KILLS. THE POWER STEERING, AND POWER BRAKES GO OUT MAKING DRIVING VERY DIFFICULT. THE CAR WILL NOT START AGAIN FOR APPROXIMATLY 20 MINUTES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO TWO SEPERATE DEALERSHIP ON THREE OCCASIONS. OF THE 1400 MILE CURRENTLY ON THE VEHICLE, APPROXIMATLY 600 WERE PUT ON BY THE DEALERSHIP ATTEMPTING TO DUPLICATE THE ERROR.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ISN'T WORKING, CAUSING ALL THE COMPONENTS ON THE DASHBOARD TO MALFUNCTION. ALSO, BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON/ HORN KEEPS BLOWING, AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM ISN'T WORKING. *AK
VEHICLE STALLS WITH NO INDICATIONS, RESULTS IN NO BRAKES / POWER STEERING. CAR TAKEN TO DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *ML
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.