2001 buick lesabre. Consumer states all four window mechanisms failed in rapid succession *tgw the consumer stated the failure was due to a plastic hook. However, the dealer stated it was due to normal wear and tear.
2001 Buick Lesabre visibility complaints
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We have had all 4 of our window regulators replaced on our 2001 buick lesabre within a month of each other. The windows fall down unexpectedly. It has cost us $200 each to have them replaced. I personally will never own another buick if this is the way gm handles things. Also, the dashboard skin has peeled away on the driver's side and slowly proceeding to the passenger side.
2001 buick lesabre limited 'dash mat' has separated and buckled in front of the steering wheel causing a visibility issue and is seems to continue to be separating towards the passenger side airbag - based on my online research it seems that this is a very common issue amongst 2000 - 2005 lesabre owners. I live in florida and am not sure if heat is a contributing factor.
We are beyond three replacements on window regulators for our 2001 buick lesabre in 2010 alone and we've learned some people have replaced 4-6 within a short span of time.
2001 buick lesabre rear window assembly failed on both sides, cost $400 each to fix.
Rear windows failed within 2 days of each other. Rarely used windows.
My 2001 buick lasabre, all four power window regulators have failed in a 2-3 year time, vehicleehad 55,000 when failures occurred, failure was in the connection of of the cable attachment to the window lift regulator. Plastic retainers had split allowing cable to pull loose. Windows cannot be operated when failure occurs.
Had to replace rr window regulator, window would not operate. This is the second regulator that had to be replaced (lr window). I was told by one of the emoloyees that she had 3 window regulators to go bad. Just about everyone I talked to has had this problem with the 2001 model.
On buick lesabre, I have had defects on my back windows. I have had to replace the parts as the windows fall down and they will not go back up. It has also happened to my mother's buick lesabre.
Defective window regulator. Will not power window back up after it is powered down. Gm should be forced to fix this problem with a redesign of cheap plastic part causing the problem and then issue a recall. This is a $400 repair for each window and all four windows are likely to fail weather they are used or not.
2007 the right rear passenger window kept on going down on its own. Had a mechanic rip out floor board and found a defective electrical harness, wire exposed causing ground out. He learned this from a gm mechanic who said it was a know issue. Problem was fixed. 2009 now the same window went down. All windows except drivers will not function, automatic door locks will not work, and when I drive at nite I can see the lights on the passenger side door flicker on for about 10 seconds, again another electrical issue?
2001 buick lasabre all four windows had to be replaced. Three windows three months apart. I'm now driving with the fourth window to be replaced. I understand this has been a problem with the cheap plastic used. It could cause a real serious problem,the glass cracks,be happy it doesn't hit you or a grandchild. This is a problem that should have been recalled.
The power windows have all failed, the regulator and motor assembly in its entirety is replaced. I think it's ridiculous that the failed part rather than the whole assembly is replaced.
Transmission repaired in 2006 window switches replaced in two windows 2007 now I have a coolant leak.
2001 buick lesabre with the problems of failing power regulators. Have had two die in less then a month. Front and rear drivers side....rear one hardly ever used, but was the first to fail.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. While the front passenger side window was in the down position, the mechanism and motor failed. The window was unable to be closed. A repair shop replaced the window motor. A month later, while the rear driver's side window was in the down position, the contact could not roll it back up. The vehicle was not returned to the shop, but he believes that the same failure has recurred. Through online research, the contact discovered numerous complaints for the same failure. She believes a recall should be issued. The current and failure mileages were 33,600.
I own a 2001 buick lesabre. The window regulator just went out. I had it repaired at the dealership costing 450. I then did research online and found that this was a very common problem. Having to replace the regulator at 50,000 is ridiculous. It is a very expensive repair when I should expect to replace all 4 at 450 each for a total of 1800 dollars.
All four window regulators on my buick lesabre ltd. Have failed a least once. Bought new in 2001. Now right front window is intermittent. May work may not? These parts are made in korea. So much for outsourcing. All 2000 to 2005 buicks have defective window regulators & need to be recalled. Cost $500.00 per window to repair.
The passenger side rear power window in my 2001 buick lesabre broke. After researching the problem, there seems to be a common problem with all buick lesabres from 2000 and 2001. This is the first, but I doubt it will be the last.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. While driving less than 2 MPH, the front passenger side window would not operate. Afterwards, the window went down and would not roll back up. The window was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 53,000. Updated 10/30/08. *lj updated 10/30/08.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. On four separate occasions, the window fell down into the door. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and it was discovered that the window regulator failed. The windows have been replaced three separate times and now the fourth will have to be replaced. The current mileage was 108,000 and failure mileage was 42,000.update 09/10/08 *cw the ABS module failed. Updated 09/19/08.
2001 buick lesabre limited. Left rear power window regulator failed to return window to a closed position. Temperature outside the vehicle was 99 degrees f. Could not secure vehicle. This problem seems to be prevalent among this family of gm vehicles. Repair costs are exorbitant when the fault appears to be a small plastic bracket inside the window regulator. A simple repair kit is needed, rather than replacing the entire regulator. Vehicle has less than 60,000 miles on, and windows are not rolled down that often. Based on complaints I've seen on other web sites, I can expect to replace the other three regulators, with the cost approaching $2000 for all 4 regulator replacements.
Power windows on 2001 buick lesabre keep failing. I go to roll a window down, I hear a "crunching" noise, and the window will not either go back up, or it goes halfway up and stops. I have replaced 3 windows to date on a car that only has 28,000 miles on it. It costs 400-600 to replace each window. I searched the internet and there have been a lot of complaints about the windows in the lesabres. Gm needs to have a recall on this issue.
Power windows will not roll up and when pushed up continue to roll back down. This has been repaired several times. There is enough complaint about this defect that there should be a recall and the source of this problem should be solved instead of saying that it cannot be repaired to last. I think this is a disgrace and will not buy another gmc auto again. This should be reported to the government. Here is what they say: buick power windows drop / broken power windows most buick cars, and in fact most other gm cars, have this defect. The power window mechanism breaks - usually cheap plastic parts break in the power window pulley assembly. Gm dealers will only replace the entire assembly, to the tune of $450 per window. Many, many buick owners have written to say they have had to replace most or all four power windows assemblies, and some even had to replace the same power window assembly multiple times. Gm has not changed the design of the replacement parts, so once fixed by the dealer, the problem still exists. The best way to deal with the power window failures is to get the power window assembly from a salvage yard. A lot of people get sick & tired of replacing these again & again, & tape up the window permanently. Currently there is no recall for the power windows, because it is not a safety issue (according to the federal safety agency). So far, a class action lawsuit has not been filed. This could be a dangerous situation as my window has gone down when I am in the store etc. Someone could easily get in the car or steal something out of it. I think this is indeed a safety hazard. Also when going down the freeway and the window drops suddenly, it can be startling and could cause a wreck.
The passenger side rear window regulator malfunctioned. My daughter was in her child seat and it was pouring rain. I had to pull over, manually pull the window up and from there I had to get a new window regulator online and install it myself. I've read about numerous complaints with the buick lesabre (mine is 2001) window regulators and apparently there's never been a recall. I have the records from the previous owner and sure enough she had at least one fixed also.
I have a 2001 buick lasabre that I have had to replace the window regulator in two windows and now the third window is broken. In july 2006 the passenger side front window quit working, and in april 2007 the right rear passenger window quit working. Each of these windows cost over $500 to repair. Now the rear driver side window is broken and I am assuming the driver side front window will break if I do not get rid of the car soon. I am going to get a new car, but you can bet it will not be a gm.
The right front window just failed to roll up. When I checked the internet I saw that the regulator on the windows of the buick 2001 were defective so that there were many, many reports that the window regulators had to be replaced at approx. $400 per window. Buick refused to do anything about it.
Driver side window will not go down. I am assuming the motor is defective.
Like dozens of others reporting on carsurvey.org my 2001 (2000-2005) buick le sabre power windows are defective. A plastic part breaks requiring replacement of the entire window regulator assembly including motor. Dealers charge $500 plus labor for each unit. I had a dealer replace the right rear window unit after the first time I used it. A loud crack upon activation and the window fell to the bottom of the door. Six months later I had to replace the left rear window unit. It took hours to remove and replace it with detailed instructions I found online (so many others had this problem one person documented what you need to know including diagrams). After market parts are available online also. So far they are holding up (2 years). Now my drivers door window has snapped but it did so while raising it the few inches it was open so it is closed and staying up for now. That makes three of the four windows. I'm sure the front passenger side will fail as well. Gm should have recalled 2999-2005 buicks for these defective windows. You can easily find dozens of similar reported cases online. Otherwise this is a fine, economical, reliable car. Too bad the windows ruin the experience.
Both rear windows failed to go up. One window broke last spring and the other broke shortly thereafter. We inquired from a local dealer the cost to have the regulators repaired and were told the price would be approx. $400 per window therefore we have not had them repaired. The front passenger window has recently begun to hesitate when operating it so we chose not to use the window fearing it would also become stuck in the down position. As of march 27 I began performing searches on the internet for similar complaints and learned this is a known and common problem with the 2001 buick lesabre. Therefore I feel a recall should be issued and gm should replace the regulators free of charge.
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