2000 Buick Lesabre lights problems

20 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 20
of this car's complaints: 3%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Headlights
7
Headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch
3
Headlights: switch
2
Turn signal: switch
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Buick Lesabre lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Buick Lesabre lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 17

Related recalls

Exterior lighting: headlightsReported December 17, 1999 · 35,725 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the head lamp adjustment device horizontal adjuster may not move the head lamp reflector when the shaft is rotated in a normal manner during aiming.
Risk: Driver visibility may be impaired increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: An insert containing instructions for optically aiming the headlamps will be provided to owners for the owner's manual. Owners should follow the procedure in the insert for headlamp aim adjustment, rather than using the horizontal vhad indicator.

Recall number 99V355000 · Recall details

What 2000 Buick Lesabre owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 16, 2014 · Lights · PA

At times when attempting to switch from high beam to low beam lights turn off . When this happens there is a car coming other way.

Filed Feb 3, 2008 · Lights · 69,399 miles · CA

Pulling back the "smart stick" to change head beams from lo to hi requires effort that many not be enough so ... The hi beam becomes a "passing" hi beam. Once achieved to hi beam and released, a second pull back of the "smart stick" and releasing may turn off both hi & lo beams altogether! So pull back the 'smart stick' a second time and release. Always works the second attempt.

Filed Jun 7, 2005 · Lights · CO

Dt: the dash light in the consumer's 2000 buick lasabre work intermittently. Sometimes the light are bright, low, or completely out. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who installed a sensor which did not correct the problem. The consumer called the manufacturer who informed him that they couldn't do anything to the problem. *nm

Filed Nov 12, 2004 · Lights · TX

When I use the dimmer switch on my headlights to switch from low beam to high beam all of my headlights go out and it is completely dark. When I switch back to low beam the lights come back on. This happens at various times and not everytime I try to use the high beams. Sometimes they actually work.

Filed Apr 4, 2004 · Engine, Lights · IL

The front right bulb socket was so corroded it caused the bulb to stop working. *ph the right rear tail light stopped working. The consumer smelled anti-freeze after the recall for the intake manifold was completed. *sc

Filed Dec 2, 2003 · Lights · 35,000 miles · TN

Headlight lenses produce a thick film. The dealer states the lights are melting the plastic.

Filed Nov 13, 2003 · Lights · 59,000 miles · ME

Vehicle failed state inspection. Needed to replace the automatic headlights switch.

Filed Mar 22, 2003 · Lights · AL

I had to change the burned out bulb in the left rear tail light/turn indicator. The socket was so charred and melted that I had to purchase a complete new socket. I am concerned as to why this socket got so hot! I have not looked at the right side. I have possession of the burned part.

Filed Mar 4, 2003 · Lights · VA

The vehicles headlights failed. *ak

Filed Jan 6, 2003 · Lights · VA

While driving head light would flick off and on. Ph.

Questions about the 2000 Buick Lesabre lights

Does the 2000 Buick Lesabre have lights problems?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the lights of the 2000 Buick Lesabre, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2000 Buick Lesabre lights problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Buick Lesabre lights?

Yes, 1 recall: 99V355000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Buick Lesabre have the most lights problems?

The Buick Lesabre model years with the most lights complaints are 2000 (20 complaints) and 1995 (10 complaints).