2000 Buick Lesabre: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Nov 9, 2021 · Fuel system, Steering · 139,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2000 Buick LeSabre. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the front end of the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle at a slower speed. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the tie rod nuts had failed and the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 99V301000 (Steering). The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they could not repair the vehicle under the recall because the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The contact also stated that the vehicle was experiencing the failure listed in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 04V090000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2020 · Body · 93,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic due to a flat tire. The contact was informed the inner tie rod bushing had rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Filed Jun 18, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · 56,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the two rear windows were inoperative because the regulator failed. The failure has occurred on two occasions. The dealer confirmed the regulator failure. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. In addition, the wheel bearings and tie rods failed and were replaced. The failure mileage was 56,000 and current mileage was 70,000. Updated 07/01/09 *bf updated 07/06/09.

Filed Aug 25, 2006 · Tires · 37,000 miles · MO

2000 buick lesabre tire tread came off while driving down the highway causing damages to the vehicle. *kb the consumer stated he experienced a vibration while driving. When the tread came off the tire, it caused damage to the fender of the vehicle. The right front tie rod end was loose, which was replaced by the dealer.

Filed Sep 28, 2005 · Engine, Steering · 48,528 miles · VA

Consumer is concerned with the intake manifold gasket has been replaced on two occasions. *ts when doing intake manifold gasket repair for the second time the technician noticed that the right front (and maybe the left) outer tie rod end was loose and needed to be replaced. The tie rod was first replaced when the vehicle only had 18959 miles on it.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Steering · 32,474 miles · WI

Consumer stated tie rod ends wor eout prematurely. The part had been replaced three times, however problem recurred.

Filed Aug 27, 2004 · Steering · GA

While making a right turn stability system light appeared on the dashboard an remained on. Consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the front passenger's side tie rod needed to be replaced.

Filed Dec 16, 2003 · Steering · 3,800 miles · KY

While driving , the consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic noticed that both tie rods were rusted and needed to be replaced. *jb tie rods on vehicle were very loose and completely worn out. Vehicle was taken to dealer and tie rods were replaced.

Filed Jul 28, 2003 · Steering, Tires · FL

Tires,rotors, tie rods, power windows malfunctioned.

Filed Jul 26, 2003 · Steering · 43,561 miles · TX

Numerous problems with front end. Tie rods and connecting rods replaced. No accident involved.

Filed Jul 11, 2003 · Steering · 37,500 miles · NC

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning, the left wheel on the driver's side fell off. *ak the tie rods had completely worn out. The front end sounded like it was going to fall. (had already been repaired) gm refused to do anything. *scc

Filed May 9, 2003 · Steering · 34,000 miles · TN

Loud knock noise when turning steering wheel in sharp turn in either direction. Dealer reposition cradle bolts with no help. Found later after factory warranty was out the outer tie rod ends needed to be replaced and were of a different design. This part should not wear this quickly and could cause failure of the steering system.