2000 Buick Lesabre: sudden loss of power

Filed Jul 16, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 98,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle lost power and would not restart. In addition, the low fuel indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact was unaware of the mechanic's diagnosis. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 98,000. *tt consumer stated it would happen at any speed and had nothing to do with fuel gauge. Car was fixed replaced the engine harness connector. Updated 11/20/18

Filed Dec 1, 2014 · Electrical · 180,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. While driving 50 MPH, the engine lost power during acceleration and the battery and security warning lights illuminated. The vehicle restarted and the gears had to be changed before the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the battery and alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the key needed to be reprogrammed. The remedy failed to repair the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 14, 2008 · Tires · 65,062 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. The vehicle has bridgestone insignia sl, size p/205/75/r15 tires. While driving 65 MPH, the contact heard a strange sound coming from the vehicle and the engine began to lose power. He pulled to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to a local auto shop. A professional technician noticed that the tread from the passenger side tire had completely separated from the tire. As a result, the tread from the tire became trapped underneath the vehicle, which damaged the engine and fuel pump system. The vehicle is currently being repaired at the cost of $1,900. The contact has pictures of the failed tire. The failure mileage was 28,000. Updated 05/29/08.

Filed May 16, 2005 · Fuel system, Transmission · 500 miles · NY

Shortly after taking delivery of vehicle which had 60 miles on it,I noticed when accelerating from a stop or accelerating when turning the car lost power.I would press the gas and it wouldn't go.took to paul batt buick & skill buick many,many times,never found problem.at 30k miles,buick said I should change fluid & check the pan fluid,which showed nothing.problem still occurs.this could be a hazard if vehicle behind me thinks I'm moving and car slows to a near stop w/o brake lights going on. I have 55k miles on it now & problem still occurs.neither buick or the dealer has attempted to resolve this problem.skill buick and paul batt buick were less than helpful.

Filed Jun 23, 2004 · Electrical · RI

Loss of power in 2000 buick lesabre.*mr the battery is installed under the rear passenger seat, therefore the consumer was unable to see the corrosion the ultimately LED to the vehicle losing power.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Fuel system · 45,000 miles · IA

While driving approximately 25-30 MPH vehicle stalled 15 times within a 5 mile radius. The consumer had to put the vehicle into neutral to restart it. When the vehicle shut down the driver had difficulty maneuvering due to lose of power steering and brakes. *ak

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 Nov 17, 2000 · Electrical · LA

Engine stalled going into sharp curve. Total loss of power without warning. Dealer could not duplicate problem. Neither dealer nor manufacturer would guarantee that the problem would not reoccur.

Filed Nov 13, 2000 · Engine · CA

Vehicle experienced stalling on several occasions causing loss of all power steering and brakes, dealer has been unable to fix the problem. Nlm

Filed Jul 3, 2000 · Electrical · IL

Vehicle experiencing problem with positive connector to the battery causing shortages and loss of power. Dealer notified, and repairs were being made. Feel free to prvide further.

Filed Jun 28, 2000 · Engine · TX

When driving enigine will completely die,causing loss of all power. Vehicle has to sit for at least 30 minutes before it can bee restarted. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Jun 26, 2000 · Engine · IL

Vehicle experienced power loss and intermittent noise, unable to determine causing of unexplained noise and power loss.