2000 Buick Lesabre: check engine light

Filed Sep 22, 2016 · Engine · 150,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. While driving various speeds, an abnormal rattling sound was heard coming from the rear passenger side. While the check engine indicator was illuminated, the vehicle began to decelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear calipers failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Dec 6, 2014 · Engine · 80,321 miles · NY

While driving the vehicle at 35 MPH, the dashboard check engine light illuminated. The engine idle speed became erratic and the vehicle stalled. Upon scanning the computer for fault codes, a p0102 code was found. The mass airflow sensor and the idle control valve were both replaced, however the p0102 fault and check engine light re-appeared the next day. I have found hundreds of complaints online for the identical problem that buick lesabre owners are experiencing with no solid "cure" for the problem. This condition is un-safe and renders the vehicle unreliable for driving.

Filed Jul 22, 2010 · Fuel system · 10,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. The contact turned the engine off and smelled a strong odor of fuel; however, there was no fuel leaking from the vehicle. The "check engine" and "exhaust emission" warning light indicators illuminated on the instrument panel, and would remain illuminated until the engine was turned off. The emission technician was able to repair the exhaust emission indicator. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the catalytic converter was replaced. The failure recurred. The dealer stated that the federal safety agency recall campaign id 04v090000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery); however, the VIN was excluded from the recall. The contact was in the process of replacing the catalytic converter for the second time by an authorized dealer. The failure mileage was less than 10,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2008 · Engine · 85,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. The contact took his vehicle to the dealer for a routine inspection and was informed that there was a leak in the intake manifold gasket. The failure was repaired. One week later, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument control panel. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they stated that the engine and bearings were coated with anti-freeze and the engine needed to be replaced. The engine has not been repaired. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 85,000 and current mileage was 85,305.

Filed Feb 6, 2007 · Engine · 44,132 miles · NY

Service engine light came on vehicle ran rough replaced valve body, tcc solenoid and pressure solenoid this complaint is against gm buick division not dorschel service.

Filed Nov 22, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 58,859 miles · WI

Check engine light came on, ran rough while starting, hesitates/spatters. Worse in damp weather. Fuel pressure regulator leaked. Replaced fuel pressure regulator. *bf fuel pressure was bleeding off.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · MI

Service engine light came on. Dealer said code was an 0741 and 0743 showing electrical or possible tourque converter. Dealer said they were unable to duplicate. However it shuddered upon hard acceleration during merges onto freeway or turnpike ramps. The original estimate was about 3000.00. The garage finally had to take apart the transaxle to for a diagnostic.

Filed Nov 29, 1999 · Engine · MD

The engine suddenly shut down, causing the vehicle to lose all power causing vehicle not to start back up. Dealer has been contacted. Dealer said that engine has to be replaced. Cause of siezed engine could not be determined but repairs were made. Consumer informed that it could happen again. Consumer told to ignore 'change engine oil soon warning, then service engine light came on. Engine running rough and burnt oil could be smelled. Vehicle towed for repairs. *ak