2000 Buick Lesabre: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Sep 1, 2020 · Steering · 198,000 miles · MI

Clunk when turning then loss of control when steering, mechanic found fractured power steering rack.

Filed Aug 28, 2010 · Engine · 171,000 miles · MN · fire

On june 25, 2010 approx 8:30 pm our 2000 buick lesabre was sitting by our house, not running, no keys in it. We heard a huge bang/backfire. The car had been parked since 4:00 pm. We saw a huge amount of smoke and fire as high as the porch deck roof. Immediately called 911. The hood was blown apart, the windshield blown in, rear view mirror & visors blown off. The car was completely totaled; everything on the engine melted, radiator gone, tires melted & tire rims look like they were blown outward. It was a very huge explosion & we did find the odi report ea 02-030 for recalls #03034 & #03054 for explosions/fires in this buick. The recalls for our vehicle were completed and done in 2005 for the above items of "fuel regulator causing defective/leaking fuel reg asm etc. Or coolant causing improperly seal throttle body" this vehicle was always a good running car with few problems and a car should not blow up just sitting still, so obviously the problems were not sufficiently corrected. The only event before this was that when the ignition was turned off at 4:00pm the passenger door lock was clicked at the same time and we heard a big clunk kind of sound. Our mechanics who viewed the vehicle and all who saw it never saw something that bad and all said that we would most likely have been killed if we had been in the car when it blew up. The vehicle is presently still sitting in the exact spot where it blew up as requested by gmc, but it will need to be moved before snow plowing as it is 6'6" from our house steps and is a hazard to our residence. We told gmac that we would be removing it before aug. 30th, however, they have not inspected it as of yet. Other property damage includes melted vinyl siding on our home, damage to deck paint, much needing power washed & damage to tar driveway, plus soot damage. Have many pictures, if you have e-mail address.

Filed Jan 12, 2008 · Steering · NY

Steering makes a loud clunking noise that can be felt in the steering wheel while turning the steering wheel during parking. This problem occurs frequently.

Filed Sep 10, 2007 · Electrical, Fuel system · 85,600 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated and made a clunking noise when the gears were shifted. He suspected transmission failure and planned to take the vehicle to a dealer. He also stated that the fuel system gauge displayed the incorrect amount of fuel in the tank and the horn failed to sound when pressed. The vehicle has not been repaired. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 85,600 and current mileage was 98,145.

Filed Feb 8, 2005 · Transmission · 81,000 miles · NY

Transmission failure, causing hard shifts and shuddering when driving. Gm has a tsb out for this sympton but denies any problem with the transmission. Dealership tech confirmed with diagnostic test and refered to bullitin #00-07-30-002b pressure control solenoid valve assembly. Gm refuses to pay for even a portion of the repairs inspite of their tsb indicating a problem with this perticular make and model. The vehicle was purchased used from my father inlaw with 81k miles on it. 12/26/04 and was very well maintained. Iif they issue a tsb for this specific problem, they should take some responsibility iin corrective repairs as laid out in their own tsb. Gm refuses to own up to this problem.

Filed Apr 19, 2004 · Transmission · NJ

The transmission failed at 50k miles. *ph there were two other same make/model vehicles with the same problem. The consumer suggested that gm compensate consumer's for this problem. There were ticking noises upon acceleration and there was a clunk sound when the vehicle was placed in reverse. *sc

Filed Jun 12, 2003 · Steering · IA

Power steering vibration, hard to turn vehicle either right or left, clunky noise. Dealer notified, and urged consumer to obtain the technical service bulletins on this problem.