2001 Buick Lesabre: complete transmission failure

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***

Filed Jan 2, 2005 · Transmission · 52,000 miles · IL

On my 2001 buick lesabre, the transmission went out. Since we had an extended warranty, they are replacing it with a used transmission, which is a concern since I do not know how many miles it will have on it. In any event, I do not think a transmission should go out at 50,000 miles, and since it had other problems which caused it to end up at the dealership, I am concerned taking it any distance. The reason I purchased a buick was reliability, but it has been the most unreliable car I have owned (I am 53), and I have never had a transmission go out and have owned cars since I was 18.

Filed Dec 3, 2004 · Transmission · NY

Vehicle was running but transmission failed to change gears while shifting. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the front and rear carriage ban, and the sun gear needed to be replaced inside of the transmission.

Filed Jul 7, 2004 · Transmission · CA

When driving at an undetermined speed vehicle stalled. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission failed.

Filed May 27, 2003 · Transmission · 7,000 miles · PA

The transmission failed once at 7000 miles and failed again at 23,000 miles. Both repairs were covered under warranty. *mr *ts

Filed Mar 28, 2003 · Transmission · 7,000 miles · PA

The transmission was replaced at 7000 miles, and again at 26,000 miles. *jb....

Filed Feb 2, 2003 · Transmission · 33,831 miles · VA

2/9/2001 purchased buick lesabre 1/19/2003 transmission shifted itself from reverse to drive when exiting owners garage. 34,000 miles on car 1/27/2003 advised by buick dealer that transmission had been replaced with a new transmission. Returned to owner at this time. 1/28/2003 "new" transmission self destructed at 25 MPH. Buick dealer advised that a foreign object had caused damage. 1/31/2003 car with third transmission returned this date. We're seriously concerned about driving this vehicle given these circumstances.

Filed Dec 20, 2001 · Seats, Tires · AZ

Window wiper fluid was empty/ automatic transmission failure/ tire light came on twice,clunk under driver seat.

Filed Oct 15, 2001 · Lights, Transmission · OH

The vehicle vibrated nad there was no second gear and no reverse, dealer replaced the transmission.