Buick Lesabre ball joint problems

Filed Nov 9, 2021 · Fuel system, Steering · 139,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2000 Buick LeSabre. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the front end of the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle at a slower speed. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the tie rod nuts had failed and the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 99V301000 (Steering). The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they could not repair the vehicle under the recall because the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The contact also stated that the vehicle was experiencing the failure listed in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 04V090000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2020 · Body · 93,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic due to a flat tire. The contact was informed the inner tie rod bushing had rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2017 · Steering · CO

12-1-10 86587m, both outer tie rod ends needed to be replaced. 1-21-15 119486m, right front outer tie rod replaced.

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Body, Steering · 157,000 miles · WI

While accelerating up to speed from a stop, all of a sudden there was a noticeable thump, the steering was erratic, the car vibrated and shook. The power steering was inoperable. We slowly drove the car home (2 miles) and upon examination, we discovered the engine cradle frame was hanging down, only a few inches from the ground. The engine cradle mounting washers (2 on each side) had rusted thru, allowing the rear of the cradle to drop. I also noticed the right side sway bar was broken off at the mount on the lower control arm. The entire front suspension and wheel assemblies are fastened to this cradle, so that's why the steering became erratic - there was no longer any solid attachment to the car. After carefully examining the attachment points, it is obvious that this is a serious safety and structural design flaw. These cars should be recalled for the safety of the public. We were lucky that we were on a straight road at a slow speed when this happened. I noticed there are many, many complaints on the federal safety agency website of this exact same issue.

Filed Feb 15, 2012 · Body, Steering · 110,000 miles · NC

Another very common defect with multiple year buicks besides the window regulators that buick refuses to admit fault and refuses to do anything about them. This is about the dash covering pulling away from the windshield and likely cause air bag to discharge and soon will obstruct vision through the windshield. Both of these items are very costly to repair and gn/buick has offered nothing as far as I know to anyone. I will not buy another one. I have had to replace power steering hose at 60,000 and an axle at 90,000 and a tie rod at 50,000. And they wonder why sales from japan are booming??

Filed Jul 7, 2010 · Steering, Suspension · 49,505 miles · WA

Passenger side outer tie rod premature bushing joint failure. Excessive wear made it difficult to maintain straight line control of vehicle. Vehicle would wonder back and forth badly, and turns were delayed as a result of the premature wear in the tie rod joint. Mileage when diagnosed, 49505 on july 6,2010. Mileage at completion of repair was 49515 on july 7,2010. Fortunately this early failure of outer tie rod was found before a catastrophic failure occurrence on the freeway. Outer tie rod replace with an after market unit.

Filed Jun 18, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · 56,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the two rear windows were inoperative because the regulator failed. The failure has occurred on two occasions. The dealer confirmed the regulator failure. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. In addition, the wheel bearings and tie rods failed and were replaced. The failure mileage was 56,000 and current mileage was 70,000. Updated 07/01/09 *bf updated 07/06/09.

Filed Mar 1, 2007 · Steering, Visibility · 20,000 miles · AZ

Tl*- the contact owns a 2001 buick le-sabre with a current odometer reading of 38000 miles. The contact explained that the vehicle had been to the dealer on three separate occasions to replace window regulators of three of the windows. The first repair was of the front passenger side window. The regulator was replaced in april of 2004 at steven smith buick of rogers arkansas. This repair was covered under warranty. The second repair was on the driver's side rear window regulator which was replaced on march 6 2006. This repair was not covered under warranty, and cost the contact $407.77. The third repair was of the driver's side front window regulator on february 15, 2007 at coury buick of mesa arizona 85206. This repair was not covered under warranty and cost the contact an additional $500.00. *ak the air condition was blowing hot air. The compressor was replaced. The tie rods were replaced due to excessive play. Updated 03/30/07.

Filed Sep 21, 2006 · Steering · AR

2001 buick lesabre tire developed a slow leak. Upon inspection and repair of the leak mechanic noticed a problem with the tie rods. *kb a nail was discovered in the tire.

Filed Aug 25, 2006 · Tires · 37,000 miles · MO

2000 buick lesabre tire tread came off while driving down the highway causing damages to the vehicle. *kb the consumer stated he experienced a vibration while driving. When the tread came off the tire, it caused damage to the fender of the vehicle. The right front tie rod end was loose, which was replaced by the dealer.