2002 Buick Lesabre body problems

Filed Dec 6, 2018 · Body, Engine · MS · fire

Was driving and as I pulled to redlight vehicle smelled of gas but burst into flames from the motor

Filed Sep 23, 2016 · Body · 72,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the dashboard separated from the steering wheel, which caused the panel to raise and obscure the driver's visibility. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000. Updated 11/29/16*lj

Filed May 26, 2015 · Body, Electrical · 24,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick lesabre. While checking the window motor, it was discovered that the wiring inside the door was poorly assembled. Every time it rained, the window regulators had to be replaced. The failure occurred twice. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000. Updated 7/21/15*cn updated 9/23/15

Filed Jan 25, 2015 · Body, Lights · 62,000 miles · MD

1. Dashboard separating from windshield and causing 3" gap causing partial obstruction. Now is separating more at drivers' side near steering wheel, and about 75% pulled away at this time. Critical safety problem because air bags may deploy and injury or death could occur. Cannot fix easily and consider it critical defect and inferior workmanship. Not able to safely drive the car or able to sell it! 2. Electric windows in back passenger and driver side had to be replaced. $$ 3. Light switch control malfunctions and recently stuck in the "on" position. Had to disconnect battery to turn off. This just happened last night and was inconvenienced greatly !! 4. Headliner falling down and was repaired twice. Now is falling down where it was not repaired!

Filed Oct 4, 2014 · Body · 111,400 miles · NY

Dashboard material appears to be faulty, and dashboard is now raised in the air on drivers side (near windshield), partially obstructing view. If the complete dashboard comes loose and separates, this may fully block view resulting in possible accident. Internet search reveals this is a chronic problem on these vehicles.

Filed Sep 25, 2014 · Body · 205,000 miles · WA

The dash panel pad is buckling and pulling loose. I am concerned the passenger airbag will deploy.

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Body · 76,000 miles · OK

The padded dash cover started pulling away from the dash behind the steering wheel. The gap is increasing in size as it moves toward the passenger side.

Filed Mar 28, 2014 · Body · 50,000 miles · NJ

In 2008 I was driving down the highway and dashboard popped up and I was unable to see the road. Thank god I was able to look out the side window and pull the vehicle off to the side of the highway I was driving, if I had not been in the right hand lane I would have had to stop the car in highway traffic and wait for a tow truck. Buick has refused to acknowledge the problem or offer help with the dashboard warping till it pops up and blinds the driver. I am sure it would affect the deployment of the airbags as well. This is a huge issue with many owners having the same problems and buick just looks the other way.

Filed Dec 3, 2013 · Body · 29,757 miles · TX

When I bought this car on nov. 1, 2013, the dashboard pad was already buckling. What can be done about this? This car only has 30000 miles on it. I am concerned about the safety of anyone riding in the front seat.

Filed Dec 22, 2012 · Body · 49,000 miles · CA

The dashboard pulled away from the front windshield approx. 3/4" and now is getting wider to about 2" and is extending from the driver's side into the passenger area. We are afraid that dust will get in there and make gauges malfunction, and the air bags deploy unnecessarily. It also looks aesthetically bad as the rest of the interior is fine.