While driving the vehicle on dry pavement at approximately 30 MPH I heard a chime and the ABS light illuminated on the dash board. The light went out the next time I drove the car and then returned. This light signifies that I have "lost" the benefit of ABS braking on this vehicle. This condition could jeopardize the safety of the driver and occupants as braking efficiency could be dramatically reduced.
2000 Buick Lesabre: ABS light or ABS activating
7 of the 669 complaints about the 2000 Buick Lesabre describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. The contact stated the traction control and ABS light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle continued to function normally although the warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but the source of the failure could not be found. The current mileage on the vehicle was 87,000.
I was driving and came to a red light. Upon pressing my brakes, it made a loud crunching/grinding noise and the car started skidding as if I was driving on ice, but there was no ice on the ground. My ABS light came on. I assumed it was the brakes that needed changing. Took the car to the mechanic and put new brakes on the car. Abs light still comes on and it is not stopping correctly. I have tried resetting the battery, as suggested on the buick website. That didn't help the situation. Light still is on, and car is not stopping correctly.
1. Transverse brake line to left rear brake (ABS) rusted through; all brake fluid lost. No other visible rust under car. Luckily, was parked when discovered. 2. No brakes. 3. At dealer replacing line.
Electronic speed sensor failed, causing the ABS and traction control to fail.
The ABS light illuminated on the dash board.
While traveling consumer noticed that ABS brake light illuminated on the dashboard. Consumer contacted dealer. Dealer attempted to fix by clearing the codes, but problem reoccurred. *ak
Service bulletins that may apply
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Intermittent unwanted dynamic rear proportioning (DRP) event
- Repeat anti-lock brake system (ABS) light with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1225
- Uneven right front brake wear with the right front outboard pad being worn an amount inconsistent with the...
- Information regarding rear brake moan/hum noise during brake apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 00V114000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake booster to pedal assembly attachment nuts may be loose.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 99V238000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 Buick Lesabre abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2000 Buick Lesabre?
7 of 669 owner complaints about the 2000 Buick Lesabre (1%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Buick Lesabre?
There are 2 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Buick Lesabre
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