Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 Buick Lesabre

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 857 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V090000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
910,873
Reported to NHTSA
2004-02-24
Owners notified
2004-06-30

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO ENTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THROUGH A VACUUM LINE. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START WHEN CRANKED, THE FUEL FROM THE LEAKING REGULATOR AND A MISTIMED SPARK CAN CAUSE A BACKFIRE.

Safety risk

THE BACKFIRE CAN RUPTURE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE RUPTURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAN DISPLACE A FUEL LINE, PULLING AN INJECTOR OUT OF PLACE, AND CAUSING A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGMS. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASED MAILINGS. PHASE 1 BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004, AND PHASE 2 BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V114000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
8,132
Reported to NHTSA
2000-04-17
Owners notified
2000-06-21

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.

Safety risk

WHEN THE REAR BRAKE PROPORTIONING, ANTILOCK BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, OR STABILITY CONTROL FEATURE IS ACTIVATED IN SOME DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE FEATURE MAY NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS HYDRAULIC MODULATOR UNIT AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC MODULATOR.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V355000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
35,725
Reported to NHTSA
1999-12-17
Owners notified
2000-09-14

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE HEAD LAMP ADJUSTMENT DEVICE HORIZONTAL ADJUSTER MAY NOT MOVE THE HEAD LAMP REFLECTOR WHEN THE SHAFT IS ROTATED IN A NORMAL MANNER DURING AIMING.

Safety risk

DRIVER VISIBILITY MAY BE IMPAIRED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

AN INSERT CONTAINING INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPTICALLY AIMING THE HEADLAMPS WILL BE PROVIDED TO OWNERS FOR THE OWNER'S MANUAL. OWNERS SHOULD FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE IN THE INSERT FOR HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT, RATHER THAN USING THE HORIZONTAL VHAD INDICATOR.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V301000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,284
Reported to NHTSA
1999-10-29
Owners notified
1999-11-16

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS ARE LOOSE AND CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD.

Safety risk

SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED STEERING INPUT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CHECK AND ADJUST THE VEHICLE TOE-IN AND TIGHTEN THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V238000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
988
Reported to NHTSA
1999-08-27
Owners notified
1999-10-08

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO PEDAL ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT NUTS MAY BE LOOSE.

Safety risk

IF THESE NUTS ARE LOOSE, THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY BE LOW, THE ASSEMBLY MAY BE LOOSE, THE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE, AND IF THE NUTS BACK COMPLETELY OFF, BRAKING MAY BE LOST. ALSO FUME AND WATER INTRUSION TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAN OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER TO BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY NUTS AND TIGHTEN ALL FOUR (4) NUTS TO SPECIFIED TORQUE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Visibility: power window devices and controls20355,000 mi
Electrical system3680,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3275,630 mi
Steering2488,594 mi
Electrical system: horn2285,600 mi
Tires2137,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1963,165 mi
Unknown or other1963,000 mi
Engine1894,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1860,000 mi
Visibility1880,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1735,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1666,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1564,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1348,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1326,462 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1343,561 mi
Tires: tread/belt1336,700 mi
Structure1293,500 mi
Air bags1178,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1059,000 mi
Service brakes1071,522 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1043,000 mi
Suspension1044,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1065,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip923,176 mi
Suspension: front8—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system732,000 mi
Equipment785,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights735,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery724,525 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer746,000 mi
Air bags: side/window660,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system645,658 mi
Electrical system: wiring5128,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control520,611 mi
Visibility/wiper539,200 mi
Electrical system: ignition440,557 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood433,267 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)4—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor430,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe435,000 mi
Exterior lighting4—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings475,000 mi
Power train4500 mi
Structure: body493,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages4—
Visibility: glass, side/rear457,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch369,399 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump367,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly3—
Fuel system, other398,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system351,000 mi
Interior lighting3—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch331,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor326,078 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages339,987 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system343,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections3—
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting3974 mi
Steering: rack and pinion3—
Structure: body: trunk lid3—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields326,462 mi
Wheels3—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control256,187 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.234,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch259,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors2—
Seat belts2134,587 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler240,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light2—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2974 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid2974 mi
Structure: body: door2—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing256,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system293,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module134,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electronic stability control (ESC)110 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys138,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail125,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings167,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices173,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages156,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1—
Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats188,594 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner134,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor144,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings161,462 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs160,000 mi
Suspension: multiple axle157,000 mi
Suspension: rear1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Tires: bead1—
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Unknown1—
Vehicle speed control: cables1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core134,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices120,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Wheels: hub163,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs112,230 mi

The 1999 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.