2003 Buick Lesabre brakes problems

Filed Oct 20, 2014 · Brakes · 31,500 miles · ME

Brake line was rusted & was replaced.

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Body, Brakes · TX

I noticed the dashboard was coming apart from the windshield towards the driverside..I also started experiencing my car cutting off,,&a weird noise when I press my brakes..my car also gets hot&smells like somethings burning..I've replaced numerous things,,but yet to come to a resolution..I really need help because this is scary..I've talked to buick&you all wanna charge me just to look at my car??that's not help at all...

Filed Jul 30, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 75,200 miles · CO

While driving on a 40mph road, the engine spontaneously lost power - the power steering and brakes also ceased to function as a result. The radio and lights were still on. After guiding the stricken car to a safe area, I turned the engine back on and was able to drive as normal. The issue repeated roughly a week later at lower speed while going over a speed-hump in a shopping center parking lot. Note: the issue occurred following the addition of apartment and mail keys to the keyring. I separated the additional keys from the car's key following the second incident. The issue has not repeated since.

Filed Apr 12, 2014 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · VA

Front disc brake pads do not wear evenly. The inboard pad (on both wheels) wears faster than the outboard pad. Problem is, only the outboard pads have the wear alerter. So, if you don't inspect your front brakes frequently, the inboard pad lining can wear completely away without your knowledge, cause damage to the front brake rotor and reduce braking to an unsafe level. I have seen this condition on more than one buick lesabre.

Filed Dec 2, 2010 · Body, Brakes · 2,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick lasabre. The contact stated that the dash detached from the windshield while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000. Updated 01/18/11 *bf the consumer stated the dash has continued to peel to the right of the air bag and the light has started to flash intermittently. Also, the left side of the sunvisor broke off. The ABS locked-up when the consumer hit a pothole. Updated evoq 03/02/11

Filed Jul 21, 2010 · Brakes · 67,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick lesabre. The contact stated that at various speeds the ABS light illuminated and the ABS system failed to function . The failure became progressively worse over time. The failure was diagnosed by a local mechanic who stated that there was a technical service bulletin 030525008, dated october 2003, for the ABS jumper harness (part # 103141677). The service bulletin stated that both wiring jumper harness' should be replaced. The vehicle will be repaired at the local repair shop. The failure and current mileages were approximately 67,000.

Filed Sep 7, 2007 · Brakes · 36,000 miles · GA

Noise had occurred upon slowing and braking, so I took it to a dealer. A person from the service department rode with me but the problem did not happen (perhaps due to the light rain). Two days later I made a trip into atlanta. The front brakes sounded as though they were grinding at all speeds. A tire dealer in decatur (nearest my location at the time) replaced both front brake pads and rotors (36,000 miles). The problem is back. Examination of all four brake rotors and pads shows no gouging of the rotor and plenty of pad remaining on all 8 pads; they appear to be practically new (48,000 miles).

Filed Mar 24, 2006 · Brakes · 27,000 miles · ME

Brake pedal pulsation caused by severely warped rear brake rotors. Vehicle has 27,400 miles.

Filed Jun 3, 2005 · Brakes · OK

2003 buick lesabre experiencing problems with a bolt loose on the left front brake caliper.*mr the vehicle was towed the a dealership and the rep assurred the consumer the bolt was taken care of and the vehicle was safe, however on may 1, 2005 while driving, all of a sudden the vehicle made the worst noise which was coming from under the vehicle. Upon looking under the vehicle, the consumers husband discovered the right front bolt was missing, which allowed some part of the brake to swing down and hit the wheel.

Filed Apr 25, 2005 · Brakes · 10,000 miles · CT · crash · 1 injury

While driving 35 MPH consumer applied brakes and vehicle sped across the road into another lane, causing a head on collision. Vehicle was totaled. Consumer was injured and admitted to the hospital. Information furnished by an unidentified individual, friend or relative.