2002 Buick Lesabre: power window failure

Filed Aug 24, 2018 · 55,000 miles · KY

Window motor has gone out numerous times on front 2 windows and has had to be replaced.last time drivers side was repaired was 4-17-2014.that was 3rd repair .has since broken again but I did not repair it again. Back driver side window fell open while on interstate 2 years ago. My car is garage kept with around 60,000 miles.these issues started within 3 or 4 years after I purchased it new. The repair shop where I take my car says they have seen many lesabres with the same problem.gm doesn't seem to feel there is a problem.I know this because I have written and called them several times about my concerns.just wish they would have to be held accountable for their poor engineering.

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 Mar 28, 2014 · Visibility · 4,000 miles · NJ

Window motors on all windows in the vehicle have been replaced multiple times. If a crash had occurred I would be unable to open window to escape if unable to open door. Talked to buick and they refuse to acknowledge the problems with the window motors, I have been in contact with other buick lesabre owners (at least 100) and they have had the same issues with the window motors failing and needing replacement multiple times with a few owners stating being unable to exit the vehicle after a crash because they could not open the vehicle windows. Again buick has not offered any help in this matter nor have they even acknowledged there was a problem.

Filed Dec 14, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · 138,000 miles · IL

This I have found out online is a common problem, when I purchased my car I had a few windows suddenly drop on me & I figured out the window motors in 2 were broken, however when they dropped I also found out electrical systems in my door were damaged from the window motor failure, so now on my driver's side door I have no mirror adjustment, no unlock/lock button for safety in dangerous areas I drive, some windows (had all 4 motors replaced at the same time) work & some don't from certain areas, I even found after I used my right rear window motor, the trunk popped open! So to fix the problem I personally had to disconnect the new window motor as well as the trunk. Also for comfort in heat my heated seat doesn't work from my driver door. My car runs perfect but this shouldn't have happened. This should have been recalled for owners long ago for 2000-2005 buick lesabres.

Filed May 24, 2013 · Visibility · 18,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick lesabre. The contact stated that while parked, the rear driver's side window dropped into the door panel without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the window regulator would have to be replaced. The window regulator was replaced however, the failure recurred on the front and rear passenger's side windows. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.

Filed Jan 2, 2013 · Visibility · 40,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick lesabre. The contact stated that while driving, the windows would fall into the door panel suddenly and intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was found that the window regulator motor had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The current mileage was approximately 62,000.

Filed Aug 25, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · 50,000 miles · OH

This is regarding recent replacement of both rear window regulators. Research has proven that many complaints have been filed over the years with no recall. I would hope for financial help, $1000 to cover the cost of repairs, as the minimum response; and also, I hope for a recall to help the many others who have suffered great financial costs and safety. I have been directed by my father, [xxx], original and present owner of this 2002 buick, to help him be a responsible consumer/customer. My father of 88 years still believes in american made cars, especially in gm. He has been watching, like many americans, for a "come back" in the auto industry, especially the correction of problems that clearly has a large documentation of complaints as this one. I hope you will be able to honor his faithfulness in perhaps a small financial way, and perhaps even in a greater way through a recall. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 5, 2011 · Electrical, Visibility · IA

I was driving on the highway a few days before december 3, 2011, and I heard a loud "pop" sound from the back seat of my car. On the 3rd, I was driving along and started hearing the sound of an open window in the back seat. I tried to close the back-right window with the power window control on the driver's door, but it didn't move the window (I heard the motor running, though). I then parked the car and got out to try to pull/push the window shut, but it would not stay all the way up. It had started with just an inch or so being open, but eventually it slid down so it was only about halfway up. From what I've read online ( http://www.carcomplaints.com/buick/lesabre/2002/windows_windshield/window_regulator_broke.shtml ), this is a fairly common problem with this model of car, but buick is saying that there's not enough reports of this issue to declare a recall notice for the window regulator. I disagree. From what I've read, repairing a single window with this problem can cost up to $300 plus labor, and usually when one window goes bad, the others are soon to follow. I don't really feel like paying $1200 for windows in a car I only paid $5000 for used...

Filed Sep 11, 2011 · Visibility · 25,000 miles · CO

At approximately 25,000 miles, my 2002 buick lesabre's rear driver's side window regulator went out in the middle of the winter while a child was in the back seat. It just fell down, and barely missed harming the child. Three days later, I replaced the part. Four days after that, the rear passenger side window did the exact same thing. I replaced the part. Two months after that, both the front window regulators went out. Those parts were replaced. Four months later, the front passenger side went out again. Within two weeks, all four window regulators had gone out for a second time. They were all replaced at the same time. Six months later, and now three of the four are out again. (only the driver's window remains working at this point.) I have spent over $1,500 in just over a year, getting parts replaced for the windows and still the problem persists. I have spent $98.50 on different types of tape to try to find one that will hold the windows up, so they do not break while driving. I have had no luck finding one that holds for more than a day or two. This is an extreme danger to everyone in my car, along with others on the road, because I have to use so much tape to hold them up that I cannot see my mirrors properly. I have to travel with small children in my car with child safety seats, but I cannot trust the windows to stay up and am tired of constantly being scared that one will come down and break near the children, but have already spent so much trying to fix it that I cannot possibly sink any more money into 'fixing' something that is now apparent will never be 'fixed'.

Filed Sep 5, 2011 · Visibility · 53,000 miles · FL

The rear window drivers side just fell down, won't go back up. Have been told thus is common and is from gm bad parts for window regulators.

Filed May 9, 2011 · Body, Visibility · 115,000 miles · VA

Dash pad coming loose, bowing up in front of driver, becoming detached in crucial area at passenger side airbag. To repair will cost around $950 parts and labor. Also window regulators have been replaced in windows that are used the least.

Filed Jan 3, 2011 · Visibility · 70,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick lesabre. The contact started the ignition and the front passenger window abruptly released in a downward position without assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the window regulator was replaced. Recently, the rear driver window exhibited the similar failure as the front passenger window. The contact notified the dealer and scheduled an appointment for repair. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. Updated 02/23/11 *bf updated 02/28/11