2000 Buick Lesabre visibility problems

Filed Aug 8, 2014 · Visibility · 106,000 miles · CA

What a pita this 2000 lesabre has been. I will never purchase another buick. (the least impactive of the five window failures); on a local freeway, I touched the right passenger switch and the window dropped open. Even though it was during winter months, I was able to make it home, open the door panel and wedge the window closed (duct tape). I cannot remember the details of all of the failures, but I am very fortunate that my wife was not driving in a bad neighborhood when any of them happened. The first couple of them occurred during the warranty. I asked to talk to the zone person after the 2nd occurrence. No joy with that experience. I was totally ignored. Thank god I have mechanical abilities (dad). I discovered that I could purchase for a whole hell of a lot less off of the internet a new/refurb unit rather than paying the extortionist rates of the garage. All four windows have been replaced, and the drivers window, 2x. The last was in the driveway, and I tried to open the driver's window. You know the noise of the snap of the device within the door panel. I ordered a new opener within an hour. This never should happen with a reputable manufacturer.

Filed Aug 8, 2014 · Visibility · 106 miles · CA

What a pita this 2000 lesabre has been. I will never purchase another buick. (the least impacting of the five window failures); on a local freeway, I touched the right passenger switch and the window dropped open. Even though it was during winter months, I was able to make it home, open the door panel and wedge the window closed (duct tape). I cannot remember the details of all of the failures, but I am very fortunate that my wife was not driving in a bad neighborhood when any of them happened. The first couple of them occurred during the warranty. I asked to talk to the zone person after the 2nd occurrence. No joy with that experience. I was totally ignored. Thank god I have mechanical abilities (dad). I discovered that I could purchase for a whole hell of a lot less off of the internet a new/refurb unit rather than paying the extortionist rates of the garage. All four windows have been replaced, and the drivers window, 2x. The last was in the driveway, and I tried to open the driver's window. You know the noise of the snap of the device within the door panel. I ordered a new opener within an hour. This never should happen with a reputable manufacturer.

Filed May 10, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · 76,000 miles · PA

I have replaced all 4 window regulators twice. I have done research, and it appears many have the same issue. Buick claims to sell "luxury" this is far from luxury and is unsafe! Driving 65mph and the windows just go down....then won't go back up! My car had to sit outside with both back windows down!

Filed Nov 19, 2013 · Brakes, Visibility · 39,200 miles · NY

Could not stop, brake fluid lost, rusted rear brake lines. Drivers side window does not go down and then starts working day after. Front brake lines also rusted and am afraid I will have accident if brakes fail again. Only rear brakes were replaced. It looked like brake line had been rubbing on body ,making a hole in rusted brake line.

Filed Aug 10, 2013 · Body, Visibility · 160,936 miles · VA

Dashboard cover lifting at driver side sight-line approximately at 1 o'clock position (straight ahead is 12 o'clock) over about a one foot width, where dashboard meets windshield . Height of rise maybe only an inch now but getting worse. Headliner also falling from overhead blocking driver's rearward view through rear view mirror.

Filed Apr 29, 2013 · Visibility · AL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. The contact stated that while the rear windshield defrosting system was activated, the rear windshield fractured and had burnt marks along the frame tinted area. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was not available.

Filed Feb 1, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · 90,000 miles · FL

Pressed power window switch to lower window and glass fell into door cavity. Switch became inactive. Glass would not move.

Filed Jan 15, 2013 · Visibility · 84,000 miles · IL

The driver's side window was stuck and would not come back up, it was fixed and two years later broke again, and the rear window on the driver's side did the same thing. This happened in the middle of winter, in the midwest, with temperatures in the teens. We had to duct-tape the window closed to be able to drive the car in freezing temperatures. I cannot believe the same car has had 3 issues in 2 years with the window mechanisms! Something is terribly wrong, and it has cost over $600 to fix the car! The repairs do not last. Apparently the manufacturer uses cheap plastic parts which break. Are we never supposed to use an atm or a drive-through? It is very dangerous not to have windows go back up, especially in rain, snow, and freezing temperatures.

Filed Dec 13, 2012 · Body, Electrical · 43,000 miles · FL

The dash board buckled. Passenger window regulator broke drivers window regulator broke rear passenger window regulator broke rear drivers side window regulator broke passenger window regulator broke-again light button stuck on.

Filed Oct 10, 2012 · Visibility · 78,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the front passenger side window could not be closed or opened. The other three windows failed in the past and had been repaired. The manufacturer was notified and provided no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 78,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 12/5/12 *cn updated 12/12/2012