2005 Buick Lesabre
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Owner complaints
77 complaints6 involved a crash3 involved a fire5 injuries
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- Fuel system, gasoline · Wheels › Hub
The contact owns a 2005 Buick LeSabre. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the fuel gauge sensors failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the fuel gauge sensor failed to provide adequate information regarding the fuel level. The fuel warning light…
The contact owns a 2005 Buick LeSabre. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the fuel gauge sensors failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the fuel gauge sensor failed to provide adequate information regarding the fuel level. The fuel warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, there was an abnormal humming sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the front driver’s side hub bearing had failed to function as intended. The contact had replaced the hub bearing three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,647.
- Fuel/propulsion system · Power train
Fuel gauge false reading. Hard shift's
- Engine
Engine intake gasket failure
- Power train · Unknown or other
The transmission rarely slips causing a dangerous situation. I must pull over shift off the vehicle and start it again. *tr
- Exterior lighting
The headlights just stopped working. it IS not the bulb as the lights come on when I lock or unlock the car using the fob. I was driving down the road and the headlights just stopped working, this was in the middle of the night with no street lights. I just had the car in the shop two months ago…
The headlights just stopped working. it IS not the bulb as the lights come on when I lock or unlock the car using the fob. I was driving down the road and the headlights just stopped working, this was in the middle of the night with no street lights. I just had the car in the shop two months ago for the same problem. there has to be an issue with the car and the headlights. I love this car but I can't drive at night as I have no lights and can't keep taking it to the shop and paying out money every couple of months to fix the same problem.
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 2005 buick lesabre. While driving 60 mph on the freeway, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact attempted to depress the accelerator pedal, which failed to engage and caused the vehicle to decelerate. The contact managed to drive the vehicle to an…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 buick lesabre. While driving 60 mph on the freeway, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact attempted to depress the accelerator pedal, which failed to engage and caused the vehicle to decelerate. The contact managed to drive the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the CO2 sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle stalled without warning after two years. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where multiple diagnostic tests were performed, but no failure codes appeared. The independent mechanic stated that they would replace the mass air flow sensors for the contact's safety. The vehicle was not repaired. brown & wood inc. (329 greenville blvd sw, greenville, nc 27834, (252) 227-0948) was contacted and advised the contact to call the manufacturer for further repair information. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.
- Electrical system
Failure of stepper motors in instrument cluster.
- Exterior lighting
My headlights would not come on or would go off intermittently while driving . I had to drive with the high beams on. a preliminary recall notice came to me telling me to drive with the high beams on, until they figured out the issue. after about 6 to 9 months they issued a recall. they…
My headlights would not come on or would go off intermittently while driving . I had to drive with the high beams on. a preliminary recall notice came to me telling me to drive with the high beams on, until they figured out the issue. after about 6 to 9 months they issued a recall. they indicated it was a "module", I took the car in to have the module replaced. it did not fix the problem. I took it back in and talked to the service manager. he investigated the issue and said that the module was not making contact with connections inside the module / fuse box. he said it was a box issue and wanted to charge me $500 for a new box. please note, no damage or tampering has ever done on said box. This did not make sense to me. he said he was sorry and tried to give me a "break" on the price. I did not design the box, I just own the car with the lights that do not work unless you put on the high beams. seems like a safety issue to me.
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
TL* the contact owns a 2005 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the odometer and speedometer failed to work. The dealer indicated that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for this failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 2005 buick lesabre. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and failed to restart after several attempts. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. The vehicle was towed twice to the dealer where the electronic ignition module was replaced each time. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,771.
- Air bags
Air bag light IS illuminated in the dash board instrument cluster. Would like to know if this IS making the srs system inoperable and most of all a safety issue. Please advise asap thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr updated 1/28/16 *js
- Engine
2014 car caught fire while driving on city street and had to be totaled by the insurance company.
- Seat belts
Seat belt light stays on and could need to be corrected by putting in the new seat belt.
- Electrical system
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 buick lesabre. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the battery exploded without warning. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the of failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.
- Air bags · Electrical system · Structure
Letter from senator rubio on behalf of constituent re 2005 buick lesabre defects (attn: david huff). *smd the consumer stated the ignition switch broke, and when he exited the vehicle the instrument panel stated the key was still in the ignition. Also, the air bag was protruding out of the dashboard. The consumer was informed the recalls did not apply to his vehicle. *Jb
- Electrical system · Equipment adaptive/mobility · Exterior lighting
The lights on the heater control quit working making it hard to see at night. *tr
- Tires
Bridgestone insignia se200/p215/70r/15 originally bought 4 of these at firestone have had 2 replaced and yesterday 2 more and firestone said they don't make insignias anymore.....?? Wonder why because they are defective!!!!!! Had 7/32 tread left on them and worst was 6/32 and had 30,000 miles on…
Bridgestone insignia se200/p215/70r/15 originally bought 4 of these at firestone have had 2 replaced and yesterday 2 more and firestone said they don't make insignias anymore.....?? Wonder why because they are defective!!!!!! Had 7/32 tread left on them and worst was 6/32 and had 30,000 miles on them and rotated every other oil change as scheduled!warranty made me pay 165.00 for 2 new affinity touring tires......no deal that's for sure!!!!mechanic found a bulge in tire sidewall. Now have to go back tomorrow as all 4 tires are shaking uncontrollably even the new ones!! Belts were separated too on insignias shame on b'stone for all the tread left to have manuf. Such a poor tire!!!!!!! 2005 buick lesabre dot#wbm3e201711 . 183,000 miles on car now but all highway mileage. *tr
- Electrical system · Engine
TL* the contact owns a 2005 buick lesabre. While driving 3 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 47,800.
- Service brakes · Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 2005 buick lesabre. The contact stated that after releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without any warning. The contact stated that as a result of the failure she crashed into another vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the problem. There were no injuries. The approximate failure mileage was 39,900.
- Air bags · Seats
Vehicle described in excellent condition & was stopped behind other stopped traffic at a continuous red traffic signal. Full size commercial van fails to stop while traveling over 35mph and hits (veh des. Above), from behind sending same vehicle into another. The air bags failed to deploy. Seat…
Vehicle described in excellent condition & was stopped behind other stopped traffic at a continuous red traffic signal. Full size commercial van fails to stop while traveling over 35mph and hits (veh des. Above), from behind sending same vehicle into another. The air bags failed to deploy. Seat belts failed to hold front right passenger, failed to hold passenger in position. This caused adult her to be quickly trusted forward into dash & then slammed back into head rest of seat, then suddenly thrusted under seatbelt and into the dash board and ending under the vehicle dashboard. Body repair in excess of $4000. Frame was twisted/bent & both vehicle rear doors would not close after incident. Driver seat was knocked off track and would not stay in a locked position after incident. Serious injuries & severe disabling conditions occoured since this incident. Please search for any information to help shed light into this incident on 11-18-2009. *tr
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 2005 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the speedometer became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the stepper motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,300 and the current mileage was 54,000.
- Service brakes · Structure › Body
On 06/08/14 brake pedal of my car went to floor while I was driving it at low speeds to escape collision with car in front of me, which stopped on red light, I directed my car to pole of subway. It damaged frontal right side of my car my car was towed to geico direct shop quentin auto center, inc…
On 06/08/14 brake pedal of my car went to floor while I was driving it at low speeds to escape collision with car in front of me, which stopped on red light, I directed my car to pole of subway. It damaged frontal right side of my car my car was towed to geico direct shop quentin auto center, inc on 06/10/14 I was present at inspection of my car by geico adjuster [xxx]. Both the adjustor and repair shop owner [xxx] determined that brake system of my car has serious rupture near ABS unit right there I presented geico adjuster with original invoice of repair of the brake system by 86TH street chevrolet saab, inc dealer of general motors in july of 2013 though she took copy of invoice, she never added it to my claim I explained to adjustor and shop owner that on 07/04/13 brake pedal of my car failed for first time at that time I did not have accident and my car was under most comprehensive extended warranty of general motors gmpp. 86TH street chevrolet saab, inc. Dealer of gm repaired my car under warranty there IS warranty that covers the repair eleven months after brake pedal failed for first time, it repeated itself drove it less than two thousand miles since then according to both geico adjustor and shop owner brake system of car, that now has serious rupture near ABS unit, was already in dangerous rusty condition during its repair by dealer of gm in july of last year; dealer improperly repaired only one of lines of brake system; the dealer would have to replace all the lines?? on 06/11/14 [xxx] contacted me and stated that brake system will not be covered and I will have to arrange with gm or its dealer to repair car on 06/12/14 geico provided me with a letter of denial to repair brake lines because inspection of my car found that the damage to brake lines was due to wear and tear, and not loss related now geico puts me liable. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
Started out as a headlamp that we thought was burned out. replaced the bulb and it worked for a day or two. next the gas gauge, speedometer, heat and cooling gauge and now both headlamps do not work. my husband has to drive in the dark with brights on because there are absolutely no headlights .…
Started out as a headlamp that we thought was burned out. replaced the bulb and it worked for a day or two. next the gas gauge, speedometer, heat and cooling gauge and now both headlamps do not work. my husband has to drive in the dark with brights on because there are absolutely no headlights . this IS a serious safety issue and gm should be issuing a recall. this IS extremely dangerous and we cannot drive our vehicle at night unless we use our brights the whole time which then becomes a safety issue to other drivers. this IS as serious as seat belts failing or windshield wipers out of whack. please respond to this with quick and serious measures. *tr
- Service brakes
My 2005 buick lesabre had rear brake lines rust through at 8 years old with 84K. all brake lines should be out of material that does not decay. *tr
- Electrical system
Originally when the issue happened at random times with the speedometer readingin inaccurately. now it has fallen to the 6 o'clock position and never moves from that position. I have never had it repaired was told by dealers that the part was the instrument cluster and it would need to be replaced. issue started at around 86000 miles (random readings) around 91000 speedometer (fallen to 6 o' clock position. *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011782This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
- 11009156This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 11008956This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 11007744This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 11007743This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 11007208This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
- 11007091This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
- 11006421GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return.
- 11004761This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 11004557This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 11002312This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
- 11001321This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000576This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
- 11000162The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
- 10252735This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
- 10252163XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
- 10251890This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 10250775This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
- 10250347This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns for Canadian Dealers only.
- 10249980This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be reviewed to determine the root cause of the concern. If a repair attempt made the concern better but not eliminated or had no affect at all, and are requesting assistance from General Motors Technical Assistance Center record another Pico file and save it to the computer. After the new Pico Oscilloscope data has been saved email the data to General Motors Technical Assistance Center in the subject line include ?Vibration? ?Business Associate Code? and the last 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number.
- 10249590This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10249579This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10249295This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
- 10249011This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10247780This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 10247716J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
- 10247681Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
- 10247552This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10247063A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
- 10247061J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
- 10246952Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
- 10246951Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10245951Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
- 10245950Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
- 10245395This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
- 10244274This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10244273This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
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