We found the following complaints for BUICK LESABRE (1995)
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While driving, a loud noisewas heard coming from underneath the hood. Driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis.the mechanic replaced the water pump assembly, pulley and engine belt.
Both (driver and passenger) frontal airbags on my 1995 buick lesabre deployed without reason on june 27th and 28th 2015. On the 27th, the passenger airbag deployed while i was coming to a stop at a red light. No one was in the passenger seat though it spilled soda over the back seat.on the 28th the driver airbag deployed while i was driving on i76, going about 70 mph. My right wrist was injured and is red and swollen but i do not think it's broken. The horn then stayed on and i eventually pulled over and removed the fuse for it. (btw which dumb ass put the horn on the same fuse as the power locks and interior light?) in neither case was there a collision of any kind that caused the airbags to go off. I noticed an airbag light on the dashboard after the first airbag deployment, could have been on beforehand but i didn't notice it until after.
Air bag warning light stays illuminated ondash panel information center.dealer has not been contacted.
No deployment of airbags during accident, causing injury. *sd
Horn had to be disconected to stop sounding.inspection cannot take place and it cost 800.00 to fix.it is somehow connected to the airbag probelm.the trunk leaks and over 4"of water collected in spare tire area during tropical storm while parked.
Electrical system in malfuncted. Turn signals did not work, abs light, and door lock lightwere coming on.checked fuses and theywere fine.didnot contact dealer because warranty expired.
At 10:15 pm june 21 2012 myself the driver and my nephew 12 years in age got done eating atrestaurant got in the 95 buick lesabre entered the key in the ignition did not turn the key over just put it in the ignitionsat there for about a minute and talked about what we were going to do next a minute later there was a loud boom looked over to see that the passenger side airbag went off injuring my nephew he suffered really bad bruises to both legs and a nasty bruise to his stomach. Me the driver is having a emotional break over the incident. And my nephew suffering from injuries that hinders some activities he could do during his summer break.
Horn comes on intermittenttly on its own, dealer saidairbag needs to be replaced.
Dt*: the contact stated the driver's side air bag deployed while driving 60-70 mph.there was no impact prior to this incident.immediately after the driver's side air bag deployed the passenger side air bag deployed. The srs light illuminated periodically on the dashboard prior to the incident. The seat belt was in use at the time.the dealership has been aware of the problem. Updated 08/21/06.
Consumer airbag deployed while parked.*sc
Airbag module on the steering wheel causes the horn to blow intermittently
Consumer concerned that air bags are a safety hazard.
Consumer states that when driving and without warning the air bag inadvertently deploy causing the consumer to pull over. Dealer notified.mr
Horn sounds when outside temp gets hot.had to disconnect horn.
The air bag module failure caused the horn to blow continously. Yh
The contact owns a 1995 buick lesabre. The contact stated that while in traffic, the passenger air bag inadvertently deployed without warning. As a result, the passenger sustained legs injuries that require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
While driving, horn suddenly sounded continously. Dealer determined since airbag and horn were wired together, repair cost would be 1000 dollars. Consumer had horn disconnected. Jg
The contact owns a 1995 buick lesabre.the contact stated that while sitting in he vehicle while parked, the passenger and driver side air bags deployed haphazardly and a child was injured from the air bag deployment.the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the mechanic stated that the entire air bag system needed to be replaced.the contact did not call the manufacturer.the failure mileage was 196,000.
Horn would blowout automatically by itself. Took to dealer, and dealer indicatedairbag housing was shrinking, and that was causing horn to blowout. This happened intermittently.
Consumer complains that she is five feet tall and would like to have the airbag deactivated.
During frontal impact, the driver and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.
When temperature drops below freezing, horn blows without touching it, with the slightest touch the horn will blow.took vehicle to a dealer who stated thatcover for horn shrunk and was causing horn to blow.consumer is requesting to be reimbursed for replacing the airbag/horn module.
We were driving down the interstate in pa, when the airbag light came on. About ten minutes later the driver's side airbag discharged in my wife's face, then a few seconds laterthe other side went off. We pulled off the highway, got out of the car, raised the hood, unplugged the horns, started the engine and continued to our destination for 3 hours. As we continued up the highway the rain begun to enter the car and filled up the floorboard of the car mainly on the passenger side. We called our insurance company the next morning to get a claim started but it may not be covered, drove the car back home for over 800 miles and researched what to do.
Airbag module on the steering wheel causes the horn to blow intermittently. Also, power window motor is defective/ power seats have ripped seams, and tires had a thumping sound and had to be replaced. Dealer aware of problems, and could not remedy situation.problem still exists.also, a lot of paint has been chipped off the vehicle, buick refuses to repaint. *ml
Unexplained airbag deployment in my 1995 buick lasabre .this may not be the exact day the incident happened but close.
During frontal impact, the driver and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.
Consumer was involved in an accident driver's and passenger's side air bags deployed, both sustained 2nd degree burns.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 45 mph, andairbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Manufacturer has been notified. The horns are inoperable since the accident.
The contact owns a 1995 buick lesabre.while driving 5 mph in traffic on the highway, the front passenger side air bag spontaneously deployed.a police report was filed.after careful inspection, an investigator concluded that water entered the air bag module, which caused corrosion and unwarranted deployment.a police officer stated that there was no damage to her vehicle that would cause the air bags to deploy.she called the manufacturer and is waiting for a response.the vehicle has not been properly repaired.the failure mileage was 140,000. 4/01/09 *njthe consumer was injured as a result of the air bag deployment. Updated 04/06/09.
While involved in accident driver's and passenger side air bag did not deploy. Please describe details.tt
While wife was drivinghit a deer andair bags did not deploy. She was injuried.
Violent deployment of air bag caused bruises and a sprained wrist.
Consumer states while driving vehcile air bag deployed without vehicle being in a accident.mr
Husband and wife were driving on curvy road, approx. 30 mph, when passenger airbag unexpectedly deployed, hitting the wife.vehicle started filling with smoke.husband managed to pull off into a parking lot and they evacuated the vehicle.wife received bruises and cuts on hands and legs from airbag, wedding ring was damaged, and both inhaled smoke. Police were called but would not come to the scene since there was no other vehicle involved.there was no impact or reason for airbag to deploy.wife was treated by doctor for injuries.vehicle has not been repaired yet.also, since that incident, the driver side airbag has also deployed while car was being driven.gm was contacted but no recompense made as of mar 2010.
1995 buick lesabre passenger air bag deployed.the consumers wife was injured. There was no accident to cause the air bag deployment.
While traveling at 25 mph, another vehicle came from the right hand side of the road & hit consumer head-on.upon impact, the airbags deployed, driver's air bag caused the driver to be burned on both forearms,left hand and wrist swelled as a result of air bag impact.
Consumer states that when braking and without warning the air bag deploy for no reason causing a distraction to the consumer and they was force to pull over. Dealer notified. Ts
Consumer was driving approx. 25mph whendriver's side air bag inadvertantly deployed , blocking her vision, she then lost control of vehicle,causing a four car pile up. Consumer's passenger's side air bag then deployed.
1995 lesabre driver and passenger side air bags deployed without warning while vehicle was in motion.the consumer and his wife suffered minor burns and lacerations.
Other:driver's air bag failed.*skd
While in an accident front passenger's air bag was on fire. Please provide further information.
While driving and attempting to make a left turn, vehicle was hit twice on the right side which sent the vehicle into a steel post head-on.neither air bag deployed.driver suffered chest, head and neck injuries. Also, passenger sustained injuries. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
My airbag deployed unexpectedly as i was driving for no apparent reason. I was about 1 1/2 blocks from my home on a quiet residential street with no traffic.i was going 15-20 mph.the was nothing in the road, weather fine. My hands were bruised from the impact.my right jaw and ear are sore, ringing and muffled ear sounds.no one can explain why this occurred.i went to the emergency room for a quick check.my insurance is questioning who is responsible and ought to pay.my car has been maintained by the same garage since i bought it, for the most part, and was recently serviced.i have never had any other trouble with it, and in general like the car very much.but this incident really scared me.
While driving in a rain stormair bag warning light came on.the following day both frontal air bags deployed when the consumer started the vehicle. Dealership indicated that water from the rain storm entered into the air bag module sensor. This caused the sensor to malfunction and the air bags to deploy. The manufacturer refused to repair the vehicle because it was out of warranty.
Air bag light is constantly illuminated.nlm
Dt: the air bag on passengers side deployed while sitting in the parking lot. Contacted gm ,they said they couldn't do anything becauseconsumer purchased vehicle at an auction. Gm had sent an investigator, and he said there was no water damage or property damage and it should not of deployed. This happened on may 15, 2005.
The contact owns a 1995 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturers recall due to the year of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 48,000.updated 9/3/14updated 11/26/2014
Experience intermittent malfunction, dash, parking and head lights, when flick off or won't come on for no apparent reason, dealer hasn't been able to correct.
The 95 buick lesabre, i have owned three of them now, and this will be the third time i've replace the ignition cylinder and keys due to a security system problem. This is about a 500.00 problem every time! from what i've heard this is a common problem with this vehicle. I'm a single father and don't have the money to be shelling out when this problem occurs. From what the repair facility said this could be fixed with a linkable fuse, so that fuse would go instead of the ignition wires burning up. This really is a simple way around spending 1,500.00 dollars on this problems. This is another reason why i won't buy an american car again.
Electrical system in malfuncted. Turn signals did not work, abs light, and door lock lightwere coming on.checked fuses and theywere fine.didnot contact dealer because warranty expired.
The positive terminal bolt connection on the battery sheared causing a break in the electrical circuit.nlm
Horn had to be disconected to stop sounding.inspection cannot take place and it cost 800.00 to fix.it is somehow connected to the airbag probelm.the trunk leaks and over 4"of water collected in spare tire area during tropical storm while parked.
Horn blew constantly...had to be disconnected...dealer wants over $800 to correct.
Horn switch is integrated into drivers side air bag. Horn activated by itself and had to be disconnected. Missouri law requires the horn to work to pass state inspection. The entire air bag unit must be purchased to repair defect at a cost of almost 700.00.dt
Vehicle while sitting over a length of time outside inheatand horn will suddenly sound off. Also, when driving without operator depressinghorn itwill suddenly sound off. Problem does not occur in the morning. Consumer has contacteddealer. Dealer stated that in order to correct the problemwould have to deactivateair bag.please provide any further details.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 45 mph, andairbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Manufacturer has been notified. The horns are inoperable since the accident.
Contacte dealer to confirm horn defect-contacted bucik customer care-they agreed to pay only half the bill. I feel this defect is not my fault, extended warranty was purchased at time of sale. Warranty has run out.however, this default is not my fault. It was not caused by an accident, but rather than a defect in horn assembly.
Horn comes on intermittenttly on its own, dealer saidairbag needs to be replaced.
Consumer states vehicle horn is inoperative, dealer was notified. Nlm
Horn would blowout automatically by itself. Took to dealer, and dealer indicatedairbag housing was shrinking, and that was causing horn to blowout. This happened intermittently.
Vehicle's horn blows all the time without pressing.plastic over airbags shrinks and falls down onto horn.consumer felt it is a manufacturer'sdefect.
Temperture light comes on with engine light then car stalls. Dlr can't find the problems and has kept the car well over 26 days.owner does not want the car.
While drivingvehicle completely shutdown without warning, cause unknown. Consumer states that if brakes would not have worked, a serious accident would have happened, dealer believes problem was caused by an intermittent ignition module failure, consumer has since had a tune up and has experienced no problems with local driving.
While driving it doesn't matter the speed,the vehicle will just die for no reason. This has happened numeris times.have taken to the dealer
The contact owns a 1995 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturers recall due to the year of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 48,000.updated 9/3/14updated 11/26/2014
Engine fan motor/cruise control and horn malfunctioned due to electrical wiring failure.please provide further information.
Vehiclecaught on fire inengine compatment while parked. Manufacturer notifiedand unwilling to help in this matter.
Electrical system in malfuncted. Turn signals did not work, abs light, and door lock lightwere coming on.checked fuses and theywere fine.didnot contact dealer because warranty expired.
Thers is a short in the horn.the dealer claims that the drivers side air bag must be replaced in order to repair a short in the horn at a cost of $809.44.
Consumer was driving and the front dash board caught on fire .tt
The vehicle stalls without warning. It sometimes stalls while at a stoplight or while driving down the road/highway. I have had a complete tune up along with a fuel pump, crankshaft sensor, camshaft sensor, air mass sensor and god knows what else. I have tried to find out who else has had the problem and they are many and the only common factor is that no one has found a resolution. Thank you, [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When pulling out of a parking lotdriver heard a "thump/clunck" sound. Lights onconsole began to come on.driver pulled over to a fire station.serpentine belt and water pump came off.please describe details.
Oil pump valve stuck blew oil filter gasket.
Major engine bearing failure, but oil pressure good.had to dealership.
Engine oil leak.
Major oil leak prompted investigation that revealed defects.
While drivingvehicle completely shutdown without warning, cause unknown. Consumer states that if brakes would not have worked, a serious accident would have happened, dealer believes problem was caused by an intermittent ignition module failure, consumer has since had a tune up and has experienced no problems with local driving.
While driving it doesn't matter of the speed, engine will just die for no reason. This has happened numerous times. Has taken to the dealer.
While driving it doesn't matter of the speed, engine will just die for no reason. This has happened numerous times. Has taken to the dealer.
Vehicle stalls intermittently while driving at any speed, vehicle taken todealer, and had various repairs done.but,problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
Oil leak in engine compartment.
When driving along about 30-40 mph or less the engine will just quit.vehicle has been in the shop 4 times in the last 30 day for this problem. Dealer cannot find what is causing this problem.
While driving on highway , travelling about 50mph, vehicle cut off three times.also, engine check light came on and stayed on.contacted dealer, and was able to repair. Engine checklight came on again.vehicle is at the dealer.
While driving about any speed vehicle stalled withoutprior warning.
When pulling out of a parking lotdriver heard a "thump/clunck" sound. Lights onconsole began to come on.driver pulled over to a fire station.serpentine belt and water pump came off.please describe details.
Clutch assembly broke while driving.the driver heard some object hitting the bottom of th vehicle.shortly after a/c failed.upon looking under hood the noise was found coming from a broken belt.
Odor of rotten eggs from the emission permeates inside of car. *sd
Clutch assembly broke while driving.the driver heard some object hitting the bottom of th vehicle.shortly after a/c failed.upon looking under hood the noise was found coming from a broken belt.
Static in radio due to an electrical short.
Power antenna failed.nlm
Turn signal indicator lights on instrument panel too dim to see in normal daylight.during moderate turn the signals will not cancel and confuses other drivers.has caused several near misses.should be easy for factory to increase wattage on the panel lamps.
Excessive force required to turn emergency flashers on.
The vehicle had no parking lights or headlights due to a failed lamp control module. Please describe further.*ph the second failure, the vehicle cut off. The first and third failure the lights wouldn't come on or go off. After the third failure and two failed batteries, the consumer learned of a recall. The dealership then stated the vehicle wasn't part of the recall. The consumer found this to be coincidentalbeing as though her vehicle had experienced the same defect as stated in the recall. *phalso therear seat belt did not pull out.
1995 buick lesabre with repeated intermittent headlamp failure in the past 8 months.excessive brake/rotor replacements with minimal miles in between. Buick will run diagnostics at $88.00 per hour.can run to $1,000 and may still not find the problem.had an initial recall on the brakes.like the car or wouldn't still haveit. Wish i could count on the headlights at night.
I'm against hid headlights.they are too blinding and i believe they should be banned.please forward my complaint to the correct dept.thank you.
The driver and passenger side headlight failure, dashborad failure could not see the road or dashborad.tt
Instrument panel turn signal indicatorcannot be seen when driving in direct sunlight. *sd
Can't see the turn signal indicator.tt
Turn signal indicator lights are too dim, causing driver too lean forward to see them resulting in an accident. *sd
Instrument panel turn signal indicatorcannot be seen when driving in direct sunlight. *sd
Fuel pump failed, causing vehicle to lose power.(1st vehicle on 602008)
Gas gauge does not indicate the correct levels of fuel, cause unknown.dealer replaced the gas tank and gas gauge sending unit,which did not remedy the problem.please give any further details.
Dome light is so dim that it is unuseable. ...head restraints are too low. Won't extend to proper height for protection ....power door lock (driver side) stopped working. Key won't work either. Have to enter from passenger side....passenger side power door lock also stopped working about a month after the driver side went out....gas gaauge is deceptive. Very inaccurate. Changes when moving and when stoipped. ....storage/glove box between front seats locked itself and wouldn't open. Had to break it open to retrieve medicine needed.
Brakes are making a screaching noise. Also can hear the gasoline .consumer has contacteddealer and manufacturer.
Gas gauge does not indicate the correct levels of fuel, cause unknown.dealer replaced the gas tank and gas gauge sending unit,which did not remedy the problem.please give any further details.
The vehicle stalls without warning. It sometimes stalls while at a stoplight or while driving down the road/highway. I have had a complete tune up along with a fuel pump, crankshaft sensor, camshaft sensor, air mass sensor and god knows what else. I have tried to find out who else has had the problem and they are many and the only common factor is that no one has found a resolution. Thank you, [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Dome light is so dim that it is unuseable. ...head restraints are too low. Won't extend to proper height for protection ....power door lock (driver side) stopped working. Key won't work either. Have to enter from passenger side....passenger side power door lock also stopped working about a month after the driver side went out....gas gaauge is deceptive. Very inaccurate. Changes when moving and when stoipped. ....storage/glove box between front seats locked itself and wouldn't open. Had to break it open to retrieve medicine needed.
Consumer states that they are unable to open the rear door from the inside or outside due to the child lock on the rear doors. Dealer notified.mr
Gear train noisy when accelerating, also can feel back lash. *dsh
While driving about 30 mph andafter switching gearsvehicle lost power.consumer drove off theroad, andvehicle had to be towed.
Transmission cooler line is leaking. Yh
Gear shifter hard to shift due to being misaligned, needs to be rewired and recabled.
Gear shifter hard to shift due to being misaligned, needs to be rewired and recabled.
Vehicle would be pulsating & shaking while driving. Makes sucking sound coming from the front. Took vehicle to dealer & told torque convertor was going bad.
Axle seal failure.*aw
Clutch assembly broke while driving.the driver heard some object hitting the bottom of th vehicle.shortly after a/c failed.upon looking under hood the noise was found coming from a broken belt.
The planetary gear and shaft molded together causing the car to not back up not matter which gear the vehicle was in.nlm
Seat belt: right rear seat beltwill not become unlocked. Had child seat locked in and had to cut the seat belt to remove the seat.
Left front seat belt does not lock while the right front seat belt does lock while driving, dealer said it is design that way, because of child safety seat.
Driver's safety belt is being shredded by plastic anchor, the belt is half its original size. .
Front seat belt locks up due to design making it very uncomfortable to ride.
Front right seat belt locks making it very uncomfortable for the passenger, replace seatbelt.
Seat belt failure.
Afeter strapping children with seat belts behind driver's seat and the middle, female buckles become detached from the straps.
Consumer was unable to release seat belt on driver side, consumer had to stretch the belt and slide out on her back.
The vehicle had no parking lights or headlights due to a failed lamp control module. Please describe further.*ph the second failure, the vehicle cut off. The first and third failure the lights wouldn't come on or go off. After the third failure and two failed batteries, the consumer learned of a recall. The dealership then stated the vehicle wasn't part of the recall. The consumer found this to be coincidentalbeing as though her vehicle had experienced the same defect as stated in the recall. *phalso therear seat belt did not pull out.
Rear passenger seat lap beltdoes not come out of the housing which won't protect the occupant in event of an accident.consumer believes it to be a factory defect. *ml
The passenger side seat cushion is hard.
Seams split in seat.
Front passenger's seat tilted at 30 degree angle, leaving passenger unsecured. *sd
When getting intovehicle,seat welds that hold the driver's seat to the frame broke. This caused the seat to tip over backwards.dealer has been notified about the problem.the problem will be corrected at owner's expense. *ml
The front passenger seat tilts towards the door.
Head restraint failed to secure head during rear collision, causing neck injury. *sd
Headrest do not raise high enough to support head of the six foot driver.they also do not stay in raised position when any weight is applied.these headrest would not provide support in the event of a crash.
Head restraints too low to protect necks of tall people. *dh
Head rest does not extend high enough to support head. *sd
Head rests do not come up high enough to be effective. *sd
Head rests do not come up high enough to be effective. *sd
Dome light is so dim that it is unuseable. ...head restraints are too low. Won't extend to proper height for protection ....power door lock (driver side) stopped working. Key won't work either. Have to enter from passenger side....passenger side power door lock also stopped working about a month after the driver side went out....gas gaauge is deceptive. Very inaccurate. Changes when moving and when stoipped. ....storage/glove box between front seats locked itself and wouldn't open. Had to break it open to retrieve medicine needed.
Head restraints do not extend high enough to protect tall people from whiplash injury. *dsh
Location of head restraint in relation to the back of front seat passengers heads will not protect people in case of rear end collision. *dh
Electric seat motor failed.nlm
Airbag module on the steering wheel causes the horn to blow intermittently. Also, power window motor is defective/ power seats have ripped seams, and tires had a thumping sound and had to be replaced. Dealer aware of problems, and could not remedy situation.problem still exists.also, a lot of paint has been chipped off the vehicle, buick refuses to repaint. *ml
I had my front brakes replaced as they were in need of it due to uneven stopping, but reason more so was the abs light would keep coming on.the brakes feel like they are going to fail, not allowing you to come to quick stop as needed, even at a stop sign or light.this still happens even after brake work was done.mechanic said the abs sensor was in the wheel bearing and would cost over $300 to change that.however, the problem still exists and i am afraid it is going to cause a serious accident, for example, should someone pull out in front of me and i am unable to stop due to abs failure.after the light comes on, after initial failure to stop, then it works fine until it sits for several hours and repeats it again.this is very scary situation and now considering our daughter, 16, is driving too makes it even more of a huge concern.
Brakes would make a grinding noise when starting out slowly. Took to dealer & could not find anything wrong. Dealer took brakes apart twice and could not find any problems, consumer feels problem could be related to abs.
Brakes are making a screaching noise. Also can hear the gasoline .consumer has contacteddealer and manufacturer.
Abs valve block failed . Am reporting this failure since it is the second abs brake failure of two gm automobiles we currently own. Our 1992 chevy caprice wagon abs system failed when it had 49,978 miles on it. Now the 1995 buick, which has 55700 miles on it has also experienced an abs brake failure. We can understand an isolated failure. But having two general motors automobiles and both cars experiencing abs brake failures lead usto believe that general motors has a problem with abs systems throughout its various fleets. Request your offices reseaarch this potential problem with the intention of having a recall of all cars so affected if necessary. The two abs failures total more than $2200.00 in repairs.
Anti-lock brakes: brake light came on while driving , would not go off. Dealer said it was a modulated pressure valve. Does not think brakes should have gone at45000 miles.
While driving, experienced abs malfunction when abs warning light stayed on continuously, dlr indicateed that this was due to pump motor failure, mfr won't assist, not fixed.
Anti-lock brake light stays on, consumer tookvehicle to dealer.dealer put car on machine,saidit was left brake block whichneeded to be replaced. When applying the brakes it takes a second or two to catch. *ml
When the anti lock brakes are applied, they will lock up causing extended stopping distance.the dealer was notified.tsthe consumer has requested a refund or be given another vehicle.scc
While driving down on thehighway putfoot on the brakes and brake pedal pulsated. Then,raised the foot off the pedal.contacted dealer whosaid that they haven't had any problems.nothing they could do.
While attempting to brake at low speed, vehicle continued to go.tt
Brakes continually failing causing extreme vibration, replacement of faulty pads and rotors did not rectify intermittent failures.
When appyling the brakes the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which caused the vehicle to go over a hill.
Brakes would make a grinding noise when starting out slowly. Took to dealer & could not find anything wrong. Dealer took brakes apart twice and could not find any problems, consumer feels problem could be related to abs.
Brakes continually failing causing extreme vibration, replacement of faulty pads and rotors did not rectify intermittent failures.
Brake rotors failed.
Brakes continually failing causing extreme vibration, replacement of faulty pads and rotors did not rectify intermittent failures.
Vehicle front rotors failed. *et
1995 buick lesabre with repeated intermittent headlamp failure in the past 8 months.excessive brake/rotor replacements with minimal miles in between. Buick will run diagnostics at $88.00 per hour.can run to $1,000 and may still not find the problem.had an initial recall on the brakes.like the car or wouldn't still haveit. Wish i could count on the headlights at night.
Rear brake cylinder leaked, causing saturation of rear brake drums, and resulting inrepairs of the rear drums by the dealer.
Consumer was informed that master cylinder was leaking which was faulty and probably had been leaking for sometime, consumer is requesting reimbursement from manufacturer due to faulty product.*yd
Rear brake cylinder is leaking.yh
Master cylinder leaking on vehicle, must continually add brake fluid.
The contact owns a 1995 buick lesabre. The contact was driving 25 mph when the bolts that held the steering box to the frame fractured, causing limited control of the steering. The vehicle was driven slowly to the dealer who advised the contact that the bolts were fractured but the technician also advised that they would not make any repairs due to the age of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who drilled a new hole replaced the older bolts. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 225,000.
Power steering pump fell off because lower bolt was sheered off, upper bolt fell out and is missing.
While leaving an intersection i was traveling down a slight hill , i heard a strange sound and realized i had no steering the wheel was turning ,but with no control of the car . The car hit a telephonepole that was installed to hold up 4 mailboxes .the engine carriage of the car that is bolted to the frame separated from the frame past the bolts causingthe steering connection to come apart, the car is totaled . Thank you gm/ buick engineers .
Consumer was driving vehicle, made a left turn and the steering wheel broke. Next day consumer took vehicle to dealership for repairs. *ml
While driving, steering became temporarily inoperative when made attempt to turn, then suddenly steering capability returned.tt
At 2,000 miles the power steering pump was replaced.
Consumerstated that the bolts holding the engine cradle were corroded.as a result, the cradle fell down and disengaged the steering linkages. Vehicle could not steer properly. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and the manufacturer was also contacted. Consumer was told that there was no recall for this malfunction, and there was nothing they coulddo.
Steering knuckle was report to be broken and needed to be replaced.consumer requesting information on the wear of this item at 37,000 miles. Could this be a defective part. Feel free to provide further details.
Steering rack was not bolted to floor properly.were not torqued.tt
Steering rack, bad bearing, allowing wheel to be loose, replaced steering rack, loosened again replaced bearings.tt
I purchased a used automobile from darby buick5170 s tamiami trail, sarasota. Fl jan.34,2003. A year later the hood of the car was peeling.on november 20,2003 i paid $394.62 for repair and repaintt of the hood.the following november more peeling was noticed on the trunk and roof of the car.on january11,2005, i had the entire car repainted at maaco , 1570- n washington st., sarasota, fl 34243 and paid $811.00.later i was informed that this year model was considered a peeler.that information was never divulged to me when i purchased the car.do i have any recourse?thank you
Airbag module on the steering wheel causes the horn to blow intermittently. Also, power window motor is defective/ power seats have ripped seams, and tires had a thumping sound and had to be replaced. Dealer aware of problems, and could not remedy situation.problem still exists.also, a lot of paint has been chipped off the vehicle, buick refuses to repaint. *ml
Dash board makes noise, due to insufficient padding.
When it rains water seeps into to the car through the roof.tt
Dome light is so dim that it is unuseable. ...head restraints are too low. Won't extend to proper height for protection ....power door lock (driver side) stopped working. Key won't work either. Have to enter from passenger side....passenger side power door lock also stopped working about a month after the driver side went out....gas gaauge is deceptive. Very inaccurate. Changes when moving and when stoipped. ....storage/glove box between front seats locked itself and wouldn't open. Had to break it open to retrieve medicine needed.
Electrical system in malfuncted. Turn signals did not work, abs light, and door lock lightwere coming on.checked fuses and theywere fine.didnot contact dealer because warranty expired.
Drivers side passenger door handle will not open door.
The motor in question was replaced by the dealer 14 months ago at 50000+ miles and has failed once again after approximately 30 timesof use.i contacted the dealer for assistance in replacement and was given no assistance other than referral to the district rep for buick.he informed me that (as a consumer he agreed the part should not fail so quick) but since the vehicle was out of warranty, buick had no responsibility to repair therefore, he could not approve the repair.i feel the failures are premature and that buick should repair at no expense to the consumer.
Vehicle front door lock solenoid failed and locks locked up. *et
Power lock right side failure 5 months preceeding left side.
I purchased a used automobile from darby buick5170 s tamiami trail, sarasota. Fl jan.34,2003. A year later the hood of the car was peeling.on november 20,2003 i paid $394.62 for repair and repaintt of the hood.the following november more peeling was noticed on the trunk and roof of the car.on january11,2005, i had the entire car repainted at maaco , 1570- n washington st., sarasota, fl 34243 and paid $811.00.later i was informed that this year model was considered a peeler.that information was never divulged to me when i purchased the car.do i have any recourse?thank you
Trunk lid design allows water to leak into trunk compartment.*aw
Horn had to be disconected to stop sounding.inspection cannot take place and it cost 800.00 to fix.it is somehow connected to the airbag probelm.the trunk leaks and over 4"of water collected in spare tire area during tropical storm while parked.
The contact owns a 1995 buick lesabre. The contact noticed that the paint on the doors, hood, trunk and roof had begun to rust and corrode. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. The failure mileage was 124,000 and the current mileage was 127,000.
The contact owns a 1995 buick lesabre.while driving 20 mph, the four bolts fell from the chassis.the contact lost control of the vehicle.the front end of the vehicle fell down.the vehicle was towed and has been repaired.the current and failure mileages were 74,000.updated 02-01-08.all four bolts that were holding the chassishad broken off.
Consumerstated that the bolts holding the engine cradle were corroded.as a result, the cradle fell down and disengaged the steering linkages. Vehicle could not steer properly. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and the manufacturer was also contacted. Consumer was told that there was no recall for this malfunction, and there was nothing they coulddo.
Drivingmy 1995 buick lesabre i drove down and up a slight road variation and then heard a noise i turned right to get to my office upon making the turn i lostall steering i got the car off the road and looked the whole undercarriage cradle was sitting near the ground / i had the car towed .. Upon further inspection the bolts of the cradle( under engine supports were broken. Thank god i wasn't driving on a highway surely myself or someone would have been killed or injured. This car model has many other cases of similar defect i saw on line. This car should be banned from the roads.
While leaving an intersection i was traveling down a slight hill , i heard a strange sound and realized i had no steering the wheel was turning ,but with no control of the car . The car hit a telephonepole that was installed to hold up 4 mailboxes .the engine carriage of the car that is bolted to the frame separated from the frame past the bolts causingthe steering connection to come apart, the car is totaled . Thank you gm/ buick engineers .
When making a left or right turn a popping noise and vibration occurs within the steering column and steering wheel, cause unknown.dealer cannot identify the problem.please give any further details.
While leaving an intersection i was traveling down a slight hill , i heard a strange sound and realized i had no steering the wheel was turning ,but with no control of the car . The car hit a telephonepole that was installed to hold up 4 mailboxes .the engine carriage of the car that is bolted to the frame separated from the frame past the bolts causingthe steering connection to come apart, the car is totaled . Thank you gm/ buick engineers .
Vehicle would be pulsating & shaking while driving. Makes sucking sound coming from the front. Took vehicle to dealer & told torque convertor was going bad.
Car pulls to the right.tt
Steering rack, bad bearing, allowing wheel to be loose, replaced steering rack, loosened again replaced bearings.tt
Rear of vehicle bottomed out,due to defective coil springs.
Airbag module on the steering wheel causes the horn to blow intermittently. Also, power window motor is defective/ power seats have ripped seams, and tires had a thumping sound and had to be replaced. Dealer aware of problems, and could not remedy situation.problem still exists.also, a lot of paint has been chipped off the vehicle, buick refuses to repaint. *ml
(3) of (4 ) general tires had tread separation,and the 4th tire had flat spots. Original equipment on the car. Tire size p20570r15.
Going 65 mph and had heard a thumping noise, and vehicle started shaking. Then, a loud bang. Pulled off road, checked tires and noticed that tread on right rear had been "shaved" completely off. Tire had maintained pressure. Had damage to quarter panel. Tire was replaced by emergency road service.firestone fr410p205/70r15 with 20,000 miles.consumer is requesting reimbursement for the replacement tire and is requesting replacement for both rear tires, consumer is also asking for repairing the damages that were caused to the vehicle due to faulty tires.
While traveling between 60 and 65 mph right front general tire size: p205/70r15, dot: a3m0dbi138 experienced tread separation.there were approximately 15000 to 18,000 miles on this tire. Tirenot original equipmenton a 1995, buick, lesabre.consumer stated that this problem was experienced 2 years ago on other tires.
All four tires replaced prior to recall 00t-005, due to tread separaton,
Floor mat weak.
Due to misalignmen of the door handle and button rod, the passen's door is difficult to open with the remote/key.
While driving on highway , travelling about 50mph, vehicle cut off three times.also, engine check light came on and stayed on.contacted dealer, and was able to repair. Engine checklight came on again.vehicle is at the dealer.
The insulation on the wires of the fuel sending unit, inside the fuel tank, melted to expose bare wiring causing fuel pump to short out.signs of excessive heat melting the wiring harness/connector, inside the fuel tank, also obvious.signs of this happening include fuel gauge indicator showing past the full mark and voltage indicator being pulled down to between 7 and 9 volts.
Paint peeling, starting year 2000
Shuts down while in drive.
Dealer refuses to repair for less than $ 800
While drivingengine light will come on and stay. Dealer contacted.
Engine warning light illuminated. *sd
Dealer refuses to repair for less than $ 800
Cruise control inoperative. *sd
Vehicles cruise control is designed to maintain rpm and not speed. When going down hill car gets away.tt
While attempting to brake at low speed, vehicle continued to go.tt
Sudden acceleration. *sd
Cruise control would go out intermittently i took it to the karl model buick at 1125 e 32nd st in yuma and they diagnoisededit as the p.c. M they put in a remanafactured one at a cost of $315.32 it worked for 2 days and then it went out altogether so they put in another one and it would only fire on 4 cylinders so they put in amother one and the cruise worked for about 2 hours i took it back and to say the leasti was a little irate. I asked them if they had checked the brake switch. They put in a newswitch and it has worked fine since then. Which leaves me to believe that there wasen'tany thing wrong with the p. C. M to start with. But would like to know if you have heard of similar instances with the cruise control. Thank you one at a cost of.
Intermittently while driving vehicle will stall or launch forward. Resultingin loss of control and a accident. Dealership has serviced vehicle 5 times for the same problem, but they could not fix it.please provide more details. Ts....
While driving,the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. An independent technician stated the cruise control was defective. The cruise control engaged on its own. The consumer didn't have it repaired, instead she traded it in for a new car.*ph
While driving at 45 mphvehicle suddenly accelerated. Cruise control was off. Driver applied the brakes, and the accelerator pedal went to the floor.the manufacturer has been notified. The dealer will inspect the vehicle.
Airbag module on the steering wheel causes the horn to blow intermittently. Also, power window motor is defective/ power seats have ripped seams, and tires had a thumping sound and had to be replaced. Dealer aware of problems, and could not remedy situation.problem still exists.also, a lot of paint has been chipped off the vehicle, buick refuses to repaint. *ml
Passengers side outside rearview mirror failed.
The passenger side mirror fell off three times, glue does not hold properly. Yh
Windshield has many little specks in it. When looking into the sun these specks illuminate and become glare and make it harder to see out the windshield
Windshield produces double images making it hard to see especially at night.
Windshield broke due to stress.
The windsheild wipers will not go on high in a rain storm. Please describe.tt
Wheel lugs and nuts failed causing vibration.
Rear wheel fell off axle while driving at approximately 35 mph. Consumer will contact dealer to determine cause.
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