Problems with 2000 Buick LeSabre EQUIPMENT

Cpsc: progressive passport device plugged in odbc reader for 2000 buick lesabre. power cut off from car and battery light went on while driving at about 25 mph. *dt the consumer stated the manufacturer was notified. *js

I have a 2000 buick lesabre and the rear window regulators were made poorly and the plastic that holds the cable in broke, so far on both back doors. this should be a recall item since so many people have this problem. the dealer wants over 400.00 to repair that would be over 800.00 and they will break again in time due to poor construction. i have a part ordered for one, and will have to repair the other when i can afford it. one broke on the 4th of sept and the other went the next day. after going online i found that this is a big problem for buick owners. i am the 2nd owner and it looks like the left side is newer by the looks of the plastic gear that the cable rolls around in the motor, so this could be the 2nd time it is replaced. *tr

The power window on the rear passenger door popped and quit working. this is the second window that has failed and the car has 85,000 miles. the first failure happened under warranty. i use the rear windows very rarely because i am single and my child has his own car. there are just two of us and i use the window for ventilation once in a while. a third window is giving me problems with occasionally working or not so i am sure it will be the next to go. i have read extensive problems listed on the internet with this very some issue. buick should not depend on plastic and a part with a poor history - they are above that! *tr

The left rear window mechanism failed while attempting to raise the window. this mechanism was replaced a year ago. *tr

I have owned a 2000 buick lesabre for 2 1/2 years. i have now had (3) door window motors fail during this time period. the cost for repair is over $400 each! *nm

Power window assembly on the passenger's side front door have to be replaced for the second time as the cables become entangled and cause the mechanism to bend to the point where it will no longer lift the window. this has happened an all of the doors (4) and now on this door for the second time. it costs a minimum of $300.00 to $400.00 to for parts and labor to get the window back in working order. i have now spent over $1200.00 and am looking at another $300.00 to $400.00 for this same problem. i have also been told by the body shops that this is a common problem with the buick lesabre's. it is no wonder gm is not selling the vehicles that they used to here in the states. this is totally disgusting and frustrating.*jb

I am on my 6th window assembly replacement. why would they want to keep putting the same defective parts back into your car? the last one i had to pay for at $400. the other 4 were under warranty, the first at 17,000. now, i am going to not have this one repaired as i cannot afford it. guess when it's 125 degrees in my car in the summer i'll just have to open all the doors to cool it off! can't put the windows down!*ak

While driving dash lights illuminated intermittently. the air bag light illuminated more than any other light. also, the driver's side back of seat laid automatically on its own. this incident happened while the consumer was driving. upon having a full tank of gas, the meter would read empty. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the consumer was told that there was an electrical problem. *ak there was a noise in the dash, the fuel gauge would jump to empty, the speedometer would go to zero, the headlight would go dim when the weather was rainy, there was a rumble in the left front end, a shimmy when the brakes were applied and when raining, the dash light would go from bright to dim the air bag light was intermittent, the radio would cut out, the driver's seat was inoperative, the transmission would slip into overdrive on slight acceleration, the automatic doors were inoperative, the cruise control was inoperative, there were intermittent loss of heat would start blowing cold air, the oil pressure light would come on while the fuel gauge mileage would not stay on, the electrical remote was inoperative, and there was a leak in the engine. *sc

Multiple window motor failures on 2000 buick lesabre. front drivers window failed approximately one year after purchase. right rear window motor failed 9/01, front passenger window motor failed 8/02, and both rear window motors failed in 8/03.

Coolant leakage from coolant resevoir into air intake manifold. it is obvious that engine coolant drawn into cylynder head can have numerous results damaging to the operation and longevity of the engine. further the loss of coolant form the resevoir can result in inadequate engine cooling and high and destructive engine temperatures. while there was no observed evidence of coolant loss before gmc recall to "tighten throttle body bolts", the loss of coolant accelerated after the unsuccessful effort to eliminate coolant loss. that this problem has been present since early in 2000 model of the buick lesabers is evidenced by complaints and service reports. the recall program of summer 2003 was an inadequate solution to the problem. in addition to this history, the existance of long standing problem is confirmed by gmc's recall in the summer of 2003. my complaint is heightened by the fact that both the dearler and gm refused to investigate the coolant loss observed after the recall as a part of the recall and used the expiry of my original warranty after the recall announcement and also after the completion of recall servicing without fully charging me for the investigation and required remedial work to resolve the coolant leakage malfunction. during my research into this situation i encountered a "mr good wrench" who worked in service department of a large buick dealer. while discussing the throttle body leakage, he commented the "buick has an even bigger problem with the "plastic section of the intake manifold which is encountering frequent cracking of this section of the manifold resulting in loss of coolant and major engine operation difficulties. sounds to me this problem which is even more damaging and expensive to consumer than the throttle body leakage merits an investigation.*ak

Consumer states while vehicle was up on jack, the jack suddenly broke and collasped. please provide any further infomation. mr

When making a right or left turn vehicle makes a loud binding noise. dealer has looked at vehicle and cannot determine cause. *ak water pump failed and was replaced. the a/c fan failed four times. the dealer stated the fan failure was connected to steering. *yh

2000 buick lesabre ltd approximately.(1)month after purchase vehicle stalled in traffic while coming to a stop or at low speeds dealer replaced idle air control,replaced fuel pump relay;manufacturer case#4032757. 10/23/01replaced water pump;uses oil;frontend vibrates ai 65mph date reported 10/23/01 dealer dealer balanced tires front end still vibrates to date of this report.i purchased all new tires but still have same problem with front end vibration , coolant at intakemannorfold.replaced gasket,(3)wheel alignments,passenger window inop replaced windwo regulator,water pump replaced again; at 35684mileage dealer states that while changing my oil he found left and right tire rods having excessive play tire rods replaced after i notifide manufacture file#f-244217003. *ak