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.
2000 Buick Lesabre acceleration complaints
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Problems with engine racing excessively.*mr the consumer stated that the conditions occurred when starting the vehicle it raced excessively. Dealer was notified.
Multiple defects with transmission, cruise control, fuel system, engine cooling, etc.*mr vehicle leaked coolant so the upper and lower intake manifold were replaced. In addition, the vehicle would lose power over 40-50 MPH. *ph
Sudden acceleration experienced when pulling into a parking space causing the vehicle to hit a tree and flipping over. *mr severe damages occurred, dealer was notified.
While driving the vehicles tread separated from the right rear tire which caused the vehicle to veer into a guard rail. Other problems are as followed: drivers side and rear windows are inoperative, cruise control switch is inoperative and after it rains there is a water puddle on the driver side floor. *scc
When taking foot slightly off brake vehicle accelerates. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information.
While placing vehicle in reverse car will accelerate 30-35 MPH without applying accelerator pedal.
On may 22 police report number [xxx] wife lost control and reported vehicle would not stop and the brakes needed to be checked..repairs were made and today on july 15 vehicle was driven home and engine was racing and would not slow down. Vehicle was turning 4100 RPM and would not idle.the car normally runs at 65 at 2000 rpms so 4100 RPM would be in excess of 100 MPH. Cruise was taken off however vehicle continued to speed out of control.all attempts to get vehicle to slow down failed. The vehicle is in driveway I have not reported this to the dealer yet.dealer unaware of accident.accident occurred on wet roads and the accelerator may have stuck then. I know something is wrong...help me it may save a life. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle brought to dealer for excessive fast idle at start up with cold or warm engine. Vehicle 35 MPH in one-half mile without using acclerator. Tachometer indicates 1800 to 2200 RPM. Must apply brakes repeatedly to reduce speed to safe speed. Rpm returns to normal within seven-tenths of a mile.
On four occasions vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while at a stop position waiting at a stop light. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on four occasions, and they were unable to duplicate problem.
Cruise control cable failed causing the vehicle to run at high speeds without pressing the accelerator making the vehicle dangerous to drive during wet weather. Nlm
Cruise control cable unlatches from cruise control module jamming accelerator cable to full throttle. We picked up new car, and were driving at 35 MPH when the car lurched ahead at full throttle. Stepping on brakes did not stop vehicle. Ignition had to be shut off. Tow called. Taken to dealership where problem was identified to service mgr. They said they would correct problem by taking parts from another new car. They jury-rigged defect with plastic wireties. The problem occured again the next day but ties held cable from jamming. We are worried that these plastic ties do not solve, but mask problem and will not last. We would like the prevelence of this problem checked. We would also like to be contacted by gm/buick re problem and the dealer's "solution".
Consumer was driving on highway,at approx. 65-70 MPH on dry surface when accelerator cable popped out of its bracket, causing vehicle to go to full throttle and exceed speeds of 90 MPH. Driver started to apply brakes , it took about1 1/2 to 2 miles before vehicle could slow down, and then shifted to neutral. Due to the excessive braking , flames started coming out of front brakes.
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 the federal safety agency help in this matter.
Vehicle freewheeld up to 40 MPH, and coming off the ramp, the vehicle accelerated at high speed. Consumer had to put his foot on the brakes to get the vehicle to come to a stop.
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