We have had to replace all four power window motors. The first one, we made the mistake of taking it to a dealer and it cost around $400-$500. The others we ordered the part and replaced it ourselves which cost around $100-$150 depending on the window. Now, the one we replaced two years ago is broke again. This needs to be recalled. If a child just happened to be in the car on the side the window broke on, there could be serious injury. Gm needs to recall this unless they want a lawsuit on their hands!
2000 Buick Lesabre visibility complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. The contact stated that when driving approximately 15 MPH and using the headlights, the headlights would not operate unless the contact held down the lever constantly. After releasing the lever, all of the lights would go out on an intermittent basis. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the driver owns a 2000 buick lesabre. The contact stated that all four windows dropped down into their door panels. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the windows were repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the passenger window was opened but would not close. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that a plastic mechanism for the window fractured and caused the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the failure occurred once prior on the front driver side window. The failure mileage was 28,000 and the current mileage was unknown.
The windows fail to work up or down.
Three of the power window regulators have failed on my 2000 buick lesabre limited. The windows may all of a sudden just drop down and the electric motor will not close them although you can hear the motors running. I've read this is an extremely common problem and a equipment defect on buick cars with power windows which has not been corrected. I have replaced one window regulator and the others I have just blocked the windows closed. This could be a very dangerous situation if one of the windows was to suddenly just drop down while drive in a heavy rain or over bad weather which could cause a distraction and accident.
1) first time driving, 2nd time car was parked. Neither time were the windows being used. 2) both times power regulator had to be replaced. There were no consequences, but could have been if children were in the back seat while driving or on a cold night. 3) old part is not available.
Rear window will not go up. Dangerous for children.
Driver's window regulator inoperable. Rear window on same side same thing, but repaired in late 2004 - bought used but rear windows not used by me at all. Driver window used often, but this would be the second $500+ bill to have it repaired. It seems there has been a known problem for quite some time, but I have not found anything that says it has been addressed. Car now has over 100k miles and I'm having a hard time justifying the expenditure. Also entire dashboard cover 'lifting' up more than six inches. Told by a repair shop that the only way to fix it is to take out the front windshield - another $500 to shell out. Also has noise of metal rubbing coming from rear, but cause cannot be pinpointed. Sounds like a large piece of something. Took everything out of the trunk to be sure there was nothing in there causing the sound, even took out the carpet and board covering the onstar machinery. Repair shop can't find the cause either. Shocks were replaced with the best available in early 2007. This car has one user, me, for the last six years. I have spent literally thousands in an effort to keep it in good shape, but one thing after another is happening.
My husband has had to have the window opening mechanisms replaced on 3 of the windows on his 2000 buick lesabre.
My 2000 buick lesabre custom sedan. The drivers and right rear windows suddenly drop open fully without warning due to failure of electric motor of each window cannot power them back up because of a failure of the lift mechanism. This repair costs 400.00 per window and is a known common failure of the 2000 to 2005 models. Recently occurred to driver;s window on may 7, during a rainstorm and had to pull over and stop; luckily on low traffic street at time. Rear window drop occurs more often and each time, I stop and with both hands raise the window and place paper shims to hold the window up. This presents a dangerous situation if it occurs on a busy highway/street as the driver suddenly loses focus temporarily. And is placed in a dangerous position as it is known that crashes occur in mere seconds during highway speeds when drivers take their attention away from driving. This is a common failure on the early 2000=2005 lesabres and buick should be required to correct this common failure.
I have a 2000 buick le sabre custom that I have had to replace window regulators 6 times. I bought the car new and the windows are very seldom used. I am afraid to use them because it cost over $400.00 to repair each one. I think there should be a recall on these parts.
Driver-side front window fell suddenly while driving.
All four power windows have failed one by one. Won't stay up. Seats are being ruined by rain / snow. No security while driving or parked.
I went to roll down my rear driver window on my 2000 buick lasabre and now it want go back up, I took it to the dealer they said it will cost me about 600.00 to get it fixed. I just brought the car only had it for a week and now this happens, so I had to cover my window with plastic.
Why hasn't there been a recall on the way the power window regulators have to be replaced, there is a defect in the mold that allows the cable to slip. It is very costly 450.00 to repair and they go out often on all 4 windows, I experienced this today in a heavy rain storm, I went to the drive thru at the bank, could not get window up, had to drive in heavy stormy weather, this has to be a money maker for gm the part has defects.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. He stated that three of the power windows have failed and the fourth is also expected to malfunction. The driver side window failed to operate normally and a local mechanic stated that the motor needed to be replaced. The second failure occurred on the drivers side rear window; however, a mechanic stated that they installed a window clamp. The passenger side window has also failed and has not been repaired. The dealer has not been notified. The windows have not been replaced; however, a clamp was installed due to the repair cost. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 93,588. Updated 10/21/09 *bf updated 10/20/09
2000 buick lasabre window fail to work. I bought my car in 2004. Within 6 months all 4 windows failed to work. I have been unable to repair them and I have to keep pulling them back up. I cannot drive my car in the rain because the windows slide back down as I drive. I have three children and I cannot afford the cost of repair. My repair shop said they see this with 2000 buicks all the time. Is there going to be a recall?
Window regulator failure. Rear passenger side window just randomly fell down one day while I was driving. I almost never used that window. Mechanic says I need to replace the window regulator/motor assembly. This is a very common problem due to defective design of the window regulator.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the power windows began to fail in 2007. He is unable to roll the windows down or up. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the estimated cost for repair would be $2,960.96. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for the failure and advised the contact to call the federal safety agency to have a recall issued. The vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was 48,000 and current mileage was 87,000.
Failure of 3 windows on 2000 buick lesabre within 3 months.
My driver's side rear window refused to roll up after rolling down. Upon examination by our mechanic, it was discovered that the window motor had ceased to function. The window itself had on another occasion failed but this time the motor needed replacing.
Own a 2000 buick lesabre. Rear drivers side window regulator failed. Dealership indicates that this is common problem, approx. 400-500 to replace. Internet search shows many many complaints (buick lesabre window search on google brings up 331,000 websites that feature predominately window problems related to regulator failure). The federal safety agency needs to force a recall.
2000 buick lasbre rear windows break requiring repeated repairs. Evident from collected post on internet. Cost to repair in thousands even though part cost $75.
July 2007 my rear window stopped working. I opened the door panel and one of the parts was completely off and broken in half. 3 months later, the same thing happened to my front passenger window. Then 1 week ago, my rear passenger window did the same exact thing. I've owned a buick lesabre before and it was over 10 years old before the motor went out on only one window. I've spoken with other owners of the same make and model and the same thing happened to their windows. I'd understand if it were one window, but three windows and the same exact problem isn't right. Is there something you can do to fix it?
I have a 2000 buick lesabre with 71,000 miles. The drivers side rear window was partially down and I attempted to roll it up when a loud pop sounded from the door and the window started to slowly creep further open. The plastic tab that holds the cable in place broke. The gm dealer wanted over $400 for the regulator, minus installation. I found a replacement for $125 and installed it myself. After looking at the regulator, I know the other three window regulators will also break. It is time for gm to admit they have a problem and fix these defective window regulators.
Buick lesabre 2000 window regulator failure on the rear driverside passenger window. Car has 60,000 miles on it. Driving car and went to put up rear window and it made a strange grinding noise. Window would not roll up. Luckily the failure did not occur at high speed or adverse weather conditions. Upon research of problem it is apparent that this model vehicle has constant failures due to poorly made plastic parts. Consumers have reported multiple failures, some during inclement weather. The federal safety agency and gm refuse to do anything about the issue. Buick refused to even acknowledge the issue. A search on google for 2000 lesabre window comes up with over 97,000 results, most of them coming from automotive forums with people having repeated issues with this feature. The dealerships charge customers $300 to $500 each time a failure occurs. This issue needs to be addressed through a recall. Living in colorado if my window fails during a blizzard or adverse weather event it could cause an accident or worse death.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. While driving at an unknown speed, the front passenger side window fell down into the door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the window regulator failed and needed to be replaced. The current mileage was 43,000 and failure mileage was 36,000.
Rear power window failure while driving. Rear window mechanism made load popping sound and window fell into door. Dealer advises is a common occurrence with this model but will not be covered by buick $400 plus repair. Based on research this seems top be a known defect that the manufacturer refuses to address.
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