The dashcover has come unglued and buckling up. There is concern that this may interfere with proper operation of the passenger air bag.
2001 Buick Lesabre body complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the dashboard was separating from the windshield. The failure began two years ago at the driver side and has now extended to the passenger side. The dashboard is also buckling, crumbling, and warped. The weather may be a factor. The contact can see through the dashboard, but no wires are exposed. The dealer stated that they will replace the dashboard for $600 because it is not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 63,000. * updated 12/12/07 *bf updated 12/12/07
2001 buick lesabre experienced the following problems: cruise control would not set, automatic transmission had no reverse ability, water leaking from the coolant pump, ses light illuminated, left rear brake light.***no answer required*** *mr there was a whistling sound coming from around the window area due to a revealing molding piece, the steering felt funny and was noisy when turning, there was also a clunk in the steering, there was excessive play in the right and left tie rod end, the left rear brake light was out, the right rear center bulb was out, the original battery had leaked acid causing a hole in floor under the back seat, the light switch stuck in the on position, and the right front marker light out. The power steering pump was replaced. *sc
Consumer would touch the door and receive a static electrical shock. Have taken vehicle to dealership numerous times for this problem which the mechanic can not correct. Ph
The rear rotors were hanging up, make noise, pulsate, and the front end of the vehicle vibrates. *ak the consumer states that the front end vibrates, the door assembly is misaligned, sticks out, and noisy, the tire was changed but failed balance and theres a vibration, the engine stumbles/stalls, the interior cloth by the top of the windshield is loose-3 times, can hear a moan coming from the windshield, the onstar antenna fell apart, the torsion rod vibrates, the steering shudders at slow speeds and on turns and the hose/bulletin # 99-02-32-007a, power steering, and hydraulics have been replaced-8 times, the A/C blows hot air/bulletin #990139-004a, and the vehicle pops/bangs when going over bumps and making turns, theres a rattle noise from under vehicle/possible exhaust or air pump-cause: intermediate exhaust pipe rattling (internal) front exhaust manifold to oxidation catalytic converter-replaced, wheel alignment (pulls to the left), there was a rattle noise from the left side of the pillar molding/removed the a-pillar trim and insulated/align/against upper dash, and getting poor fuel economy/idle air control-reppaced.
While driving 50 MPH extreme vibrations occurs, cause unknown. *ak front passenger door lock broke. Consumer stated there was a rattle in the dash. Consumer attached administrative number vss20010150 which states that some customers comment on shaking/vibration in steering wheel, floor, or seat, it also states to inspect missing balance weights, and tires, possibly tire related.
Vehicle was involved in a lateral collision; upon impact, side air bags did not deploy. *ak three people were injured in the accident. The windshield was not properly installed at the time the consumer purchased the vehicle. All four doors were leaking and were repaired three times.
The vehicle has a large center console between two front seats containing two cup holders, the cup holdrers are too large and the plastic retainers are too thin and flexible to provide any stability, a regular size cup (6 oz, 12 oz or 16 oz) can easily turn over splashing fluid.
While driving 25-30 MPH battery light on dash came on, then, all doors locked and vehicle stalled. Consumer and 2 passengers were not able to get out of vehicle. While trying to start vehicle numerous times, front passenger door unlocked, and all 3 persons inside vehicle were able to get out. This was third time this happened. First time on 1jan2001, dealer said battery terminal was loose, then on 8june2001 , dealer replaced the alternator. Now dealer said vehicle was not driven enough. *ak ABS light illuminated.
The sun visors hang straight down and not back making it difficult to see out of the window while driving. Nlm
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