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.
2000 Buick Lesabre transmission complaints
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While driving dash lights illuminated intermittently. The air bag light illuminated more than any other light. Also, the driver's side back of seat laid automatically on its own. This incident happened while the consumer was driving. Upon having a full tank of gas, the meter would read empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The consumer was told that there was an electrical problem. *ak there was a noise in the dash, the fuel gauge would jump to empty, the speedometer would go to zero, the headlight would go dim when the weather was rainy, there was a rumble in the left front end, a shimmy when the brakes were applied and when raining, the dash light would go from bright to dim the air bag light was intermittent, the radio would cut out, the driver's seat was inoperative, the transmission would slip into overdrive on slight acceleration, the automatic doors were inoperative, the cruise control was inoperative, there were intermittent loss of heat would start blowing cold air, the oil pressure light would come on while the fuel gauge mileage would not stay on, the electrical remote was inoperative, and there was a leak in the engine.
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
While the vehicle was in park and running, the vehicle shifted to drive without warning and pinned the consumer between the house and the vehicle. The consumer suffered minor back injuries.
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.
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
Consumer stated the gear support failed in the transmission, causing the transmission to lock.
The consumer states that the vehicle has been in the shop twice for transmission problems, the dealer has been unable to properly diagnose the problem. *scc
There is resistance and a momentary delay when shifting. The vehicle has been taken to dealer several times. The vehicle has been at the dealer since january and the dealer can not duplicate the problem.*jb consumer states that a mount was replaced, however there is still a bang when shifting from park to drive, drive to reverse and park to reverse.
While driving 65 MPH engine started to make a loud rapping noise. Dealer notifed and informed consumer that engine needed to be replaced. *ak the transmission failed twice and was replaced by the dealer. The engine skips due to defective wires and all wires were replaced. The head gasket and valve cover gasket were defective and were replaced. The engine was defective and was replaced. The consumer was requesting refund.
Transmission had to be replaced on two separate occasions, first at 20,000 miles, and other at 36,000 miles. Dealer notified.*ak. The consumer has also experienced the engine skipping due to defective wires, a failure with the head gasket and valve cover. The engine became non-repairable and consumer had to have it replaced.
The head lights were inoperable on low-beam, consumer was forced to drive with high-beams on.
Window gaskets replaced, window electric motor replaced.
While driving on the highway vehicle completely shut off. Consumer was able to start up but only for the vehicle to turn off again. This occurred on 3 different occasions on the same day. There were no prior warnings to vehicle shutdown. Dealership could not duplicate any problems or remedies to defect.
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