2000 Buick Lesabre: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Feb 16, 2005 · Acceleration, Steering · 50,000 miles · OH

The cruise control in the consumer's 2000 buick lesabre failed at 50000 miles. *nm there was a stability system problem due to a corroded sensor which was caused by the inability of the insulating material protecting the sensor. A new left front bearing hub was replaced due to corrosion in the plug. The steering wheel sensor on the lower steering column had to be replaced. The vehicle would abruptly come to a stop three times in 75 feet just as if the brakes were applied but the driver had no control of the situation. The consumer requested reimbursement for the parts that had been updated and the labor.

Filed Nov 22, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · 34,000 miles · MA

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.

Filed Aug 27, 2003 · Acceleration, Engine · 35,000 miles · CT

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

Filed Jan 14, 2003 · Acceleration, Body · 20,611 miles · WV · crash

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

Filed Sep 10, 2001 · Airbags · MN

Consumer was traveling about 75mph on highway and had cruise control on. Without prior warning both side airbags went off. Dealership was aware of problem.

Filed Oct 21, 2000 · Acceleration · TN

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

Filed Jun 25, 2000 · Acceleration · NY

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".