The frame of my car fell out while I was driving on a high way after I had already reported the problem and had been denied services to get it fixed.
2002 Buick Lesabre steering problems
13 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 49,000.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 49,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Linkages: tie rod assembly3
- Rack and pinion1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Buick Lesabre steering problems in other years
Related recalls
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles were built with missing or under-torqued steering gear attachment bolts. If a bolt is missing, the driver may notice uneven steering response or unusual noises during turns.
- Risk
- If the left bolt is missing and the right mounting strap fails, steering control is lost and a vehicle crash could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles for presence and proper torque of both steering gear bolts. Owner notification began april 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1‑800‑521‑7300 or cadillac at 1‑800‑458‑8006.
Recall number 02V067000 · Recall details
What 2002 Buick Lesabre owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
12-1-10 86587m, both outer tie rod ends needed to be replaced. 1-21-15 119486m, right front outer tie rod replaced.
Trip check showed: fuel leak under engine cover, front wheel drive shaft oil leaking fluid, power steering leaking fluid. Air bag light came on after the horn was hit hard, after about 20 minutes it went of, technician couldn't find anything wrong with it.
Beginning about august of 2015 until now, oct 2015, the engine of my buick le sabre has begun to stop running while driving. When that occurs I lose my power steering and power brakes. Tonight (oct 7, 2015) it happened four times on the way home. I made it home safely fortunately but I will not drive the car again until it is fixed. Last week I had both a mobile mechanic and an auto shop (purcell) look at it and they can not diagnose the problem. They call it an intermittent defect. What I have experienced sounds exactly like the description of the experience of the automobiles that gm has recalled, although my year, make, and model are not on the list that I found on the internet. My experience is so similar that I want my ignition switch replaced by gm before I will drive the car again. Please advise. Thanks.
Transmission shift sol and pressure sensors are melting on valve body tranny heat is fring the connectors and damaging the tranny . U can smell the plastic burnigburning
The engine keeps stalling and shutting off in traffic after lurching forward. Defective engine burned part of engine hood, and severed ABS brake lines burned off by heat, gm manufacturer defects.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick lesabre. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency recall campaign number: 02v067000 (steering). The failure mileage was 25,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick lesabre. While driving 10 MPH and making a right turn, the contact heard a loud crunching noise coming from the steering column. He was able to safely drive the vehicle to his destination. The vehicle has not been inspected and no repairs have been made. The manufacturer stated that there were no current recalls and advised him to register his complaint on their website. The failure mileage was 79,000 and current mileage was 86,000.
Vibration: driving at any speed caused vibration with less than 30,000 miles on my 2002 buick lasabre. Found that tie rods were worn and needed to be replaced. This vehicle was driven only on main roads and had never been in an accident involving the front end.
While driving the consumer heard a rumbling noise. The noise gradually got worse as time progressed. The noise was caused by the tie rod ends being worn. The cause of the worn tie rod ends is yet to be determined. *nlm consumer heard an unusual noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to conklin cars and they replaced the tie rod ends.
Questions about the 2002 Buick Lesabre steering
Does the 2002 Buick Lesabre have steering problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Buick Lesabre, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2002 Buick Lesabre steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 49,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Buick Lesabre steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 02V067000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Buick Lesabre have bad steering?
The Buick Lesabre model years with the most steering complaints are 2000 (47 complaints), 2001 (29 complaints) and 1997 (25 complaints).
Other 2002 Buick Lesabre problems
Visibility 118Body 51Airbags 37Engine 34Electrical 24Brakes 18Transmission 13Fuel system 11Tires 9Acceleration 8Seats 6Suspension 6Lights 5Wheels 5Seat belts 2Driver assistance 1
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