2001 Buick Lesabre: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Feb 15, 2012 · Body, Steering · 110,000 miles · NC

Another very common defect with multiple year buicks besides the window regulators that buick refuses to admit fault and refuses to do anything about them. This is about the dash covering pulling away from the windshield and likely cause air bag to discharge and soon will obstruct vision through the windshield. Both of these items are very costly to repair and gn/buick has offered nothing as far as I know to anyone. I will not buy another one. I have had to replace power steering hose at 60,000 and an axle at 90,000 and a tie rod at 50,000. And they wonder why sales from japan are booming??

Filed Mar 1, 2007 · Steering, Visibility · 20,000 miles · AZ

Tl*- the contact owns a 2001 buick le-sabre with a current odometer reading of 38000 miles. The contact explained that the vehicle had been to the dealer on three separate occasions to replace window regulators of three of the windows. The first repair was of the front passenger side window. The regulator was replaced in april of 2004 at steven smith buick of rogers arkansas. This repair was covered under warranty. The second repair was on the driver's side rear window regulator which was replaced on march 6 2006. This repair was not covered under warranty, and cost the contact $407.77. The third repair was of the driver's side front window regulator on february 15, 2007 at coury buick of mesa arizona 85206. This repair was not covered under warranty and cost the contact an additional $500.00. *ak the air condition was blowing hot air. The compressor was replaced. The tie rods were replaced due to excessive play. Updated 03/30/07.

Filed Sep 21, 2006 · Steering · AR

2001 buick lesabre tire developed a slow leak. Upon inspection and repair of the leak mechanic noticed a problem with the tie rods. *kb a nail was discovered in the tire.

Filed Jun 3, 2005 · Acceleration, Body · 8,276 miles · FL

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

Filed Apr 29, 2005 · Steering, Visibility · 44,000 miles · OK

Electric window motor has gone out on 3 of my 4 windows within 30 days. Lso, tie rod ends had to be replaced on within same time frame.

Filed Nov 19, 2004 · Steering · 33,675 miles · VA

Right outter tie rod end fornd to be loose. Dealer described as "unsafe". Vehicle mialeage 33675.

Filed Oct 13, 2004 · Suspension · 48,000 miles · NC

The consumer experienced ball joint problems. The vehicle vibrated violently. The owner replaced the ball joints which were purchased from the manufacturer and was told that the self sealed ball joints would remedy this defect. However, when the new ball joints arrived from the manufacturer, the owner cut through the new ball joints and they had no grease sealed in them at all. Provide further details.

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Steering · 28,000 miles · AL

Consumer stated that she had to replace both left and right tie rods because they were loose. One on the left was replaced at 28,000 miles, and the other was replaced at 49,000 miles. One of the tie rods replaced was on warranty. But, consumer had to pay for the second one. This was not normal for a 2001 vehicle.

Filed Aug 5, 2004 · Steering, Visibility · 18,886 miles · AR

While driving, a loud banging noise was heard coming from the passenger's side tire. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic determined the driver and passenger side tie rods needed to be replaced due to worn out parts. *ak the left front window was inoperative due to the regulator shorting out and there was a rattle in the dash on the passenger side due to the right and left outer tie rods being loose. *sc

Filed May 11, 2004 · Steering · NY

Vehicle's right tie rod ends broke while driving at 15 MPH. *mr the consumer discovered that the tie rod ends needed to be replaced when the vehicle was a year old, however in april of 2004 the tie rod busted loose, both inner and outer on the right side. The mechanic stated the tie rods were made out of aluminum and the soft metal was not sufficient enough for the tie rods.

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Steering · 39,420 miles · VA

The left and right tie rod wore badly and caused the vehicle to wander while driving. *ak *nlm consumer noticed vehicle was handling right. He took the vehicle to get new tires and learned the tie rods were defective.

Filed Oct 3, 2003 · Brakes, Steering · WA

The consumer reported multiple complaints with the vehicle. 1)the tie rod on the right side shimmied when vehicle was driven at a speed of 60 MPH or more. 2. Wheel bearings were making a humming sound when driven at 30 MPH. 3. There was a clicking sound in the brakes when braking at any given speed. Please provide any further information.