Failure of stepper motors in instrument cluster.
2005 Buick Lesabre electrical problems
25 complaints (32% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 55,000.
- owner complaints
- 25
- of this car's complaints
- 32%
- typical mileage
- 55,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Instrument cluster/panel6
- Horn2
- 12v/24v/48v battery2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Buick Lesabre electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2005 Buick Lesabre owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the odometer and speedometer failed to work. The dealer indicated that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for this failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lesabre. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and failed to restart after several attempts. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. The vehicle was towed twice to the dealer where the electronic ignition module was replaced each time. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,771.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 buick lesabre. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the battery exploded without warning. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the of failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.
Letter from senator rubio on behalf of constituent re 2005 buick lesabre defects (attn: david huff). *smd the consumer stated the ignition switch broke, and when he exited the vehicle the instrument panel stated the key was still in the ignition. Also, the air bag was protruding out of the dashboard. The consumer was informed the recalls did not apply to his vehicle.
The lights on the heater control quit working making it hard to see at night.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lesabre. While driving 3 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 47,800.
Started out as a headlamp that we thought was burned out. Replaced the bulb and it worked for a day or two. Next the gas gauge, speedometer, heat and cooling gauge and now both headlamps do not work. My husband has to drive in the dark with brights on because there are absolutely no headlights . This is a serious safety issue and gm should be issuing a recall. This is extremely dangerous and we cannot drive our vehicle at night unless we use our brights the whole time which then becomes a safety issue to other drivers. This is as serious as seat belts failing or windshield wipers out of whack. Please respond to this with quick and serious measures.
Originally when the issue happened at random times with the speedometer readingin inaccurately. Now it has fallen to the 6 o'clock position and never moves from that position. I have never had it repaired was told by dealers that the part was the instrument cluster and it would need to be replaced. Issue started at around 86000 miles (random readings) around 91000 speedometer (fallen to 6 o' clock position.
Speedometer is inaccurate and very sporadic. Speedometer needle gets stuck on any number when vehicle is completely stopped and/or turned off. Most of the time have to guess how fast or slow the vehicle is actually going. This is a safety hazard. After reading about the same type of complaints from other consumers, I think it's about time gm fixes this problem by initiating a formal recall. My grandparents swore by buick and gm vehicles. I absolutely have my doubts now. If problem is never recalled, I will never purchase a buick or any other gm vehicle in the future. It is not right for this to be ignored with as many common complaints that are filed.
Questions about the 2005 Buick Lesabre electrical
Does the 2005 Buick Lesabre have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 25 complaints about the electrical of the 2005 Buick Lesabre, 32% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2005 Buick Lesabre electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 55,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Buick Lesabre electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Buick Lesabre have the most electrical problems?
The Buick Lesabre model years with the most electrical complaints are 2000 (87 complaints), 2004 (66 complaints) and 1998 (50 complaints).
Other 2005 Buick Lesabre problems
Brakes 9Transmission 8Engine 6Airbags 5Fuel system 5Lights 5Suspension 5Tires 5Acceleration 4Steering 4Body 3Seat belts 3Seats 1Visibility 1Wheels 1
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