2001 Buick Lesabre transmission problems

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 102,000 miles · NH

Car has twice shutoff during driving. Last time in middle of turn, son ran off road because steering wheel was locked. It is not included in any gm recall for the ignition switch, but symptoms are identical. Dealer has no idea how to repair except to 'try' things. Problem is, if guess is wrong and problem persists, serious accident could happen.

Filed Jun 10, 2014 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. The contact stated that transmission fluid was discovered leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed there was a tear in the transmission fluid line caused by the line making contact with the inner frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed May 15, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 214,000 miles · IL

Rear window regulator have malfunctioned for 3rd time in both rear windows. Oil leaking from valve/heads causing smoke under hood. Door controls shorted out,and electrical problems causing doors to lock and unlock without cause and switching from driver1 to driver2 and back while driving.

Filed Aug 6, 2012 · Body, Transmission · 50,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the dashboard had begun separating from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the failure was caused by the heat and temperature changes, which deteriorated the material. The vehicle was not repair and the dealer offered no further assistance. The manufacturer was notified who stated that the vehicle was not under warranty and to have the vehicle taken back to the dealer where the vehicle was purchased for a diagnostic. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 61,000. Updated 10/10/12 *cn updated 10/11/2012

Filed Apr 15, 2009 · Engine, Transmission · 55,000 miles · MN

Transmission repaired in 2006 window switches replaced in two windows 2007 now I have a coolant leak.

Filed Jun 20, 2007 · Transmission · GA

While driving the 2001 buick lesabre home the car began to make a high pitch whine and grinding noise. At the same time the car would not go forward or backward. The car was towed to transmission shop, and I learned that the entire transmission had failed. I was told it was metal fatigue, and when one of parts broke it destroyed the entire transmission. The repair cost was 2600. The car only had 61000 miles on it, and had been driven for all but 1000 of those miles by my 95 year old grand father.

Filed Apr 26, 2007 · Transmission · 112,000 miles · SC

2001 buick lesabre/transmission tore up 2007/I have talked with several other people and they told me that this should not have happened. I have always had my car serviced regularly/complete service everytime/all fluids. I have had to have it rebuilt at a cost of $1200.00. A car such as this is not considered to be old at today's standards and for a transmission to tear up completely-to say the least I have questions.

Filed Feb 16, 2007 · Transmission · MN

2001 buick lesabre limited that had a solenoid in the transmission fail**nar**cc the pressure control solenoid in the ransmission failed.

Filed Apr 30, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · 60,000 miles · MO

Automatic transmission failed at 65000 miles after having already been repaired once. Initially extended warranty company tried to blame me for the failure but after dealer disassembled transmission for inspection it was covered. Also, have had numerous problems with lights on the dashboard, radio and steering wheel constantly failing, 2 windows have failed in the open position, the drivers side heated seat stopped working at 50,000 miles. The only thing that has not been fixed is the heated seat. Dealer says it costs too much to fix. I bought the best extended warranty the dealer offered and still have to fight to get things fixed. This is the last time I buy american.

Filed Mar 27, 2006 · Transmission · 39,559 miles · WI

2001 lesabre transmission failed while driving 65 MPH. *ts ***nar***