- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.
- The risk
- Separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected steering input increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.
Steering
2000 Buick Lesabre Steering problems
Owners have filed 46 complaints about the 2000 Buick Lesabre's steering with NHTSA - 7% of all its complaints, most recently on November 9, 2021. They describe 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.
- Complaints
- 46
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Steering recalls for the 2000 Buick Lesabre
Steering complaints
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 NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V301000 (Steering). The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that...
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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 NHTSA 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.
Clunk when turning then loss of control when steering, mechanic found fractured power steering rack.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. While attempting to make a right turn, the power steering failed. When the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, it operated normally. The vehicle was taken a dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer stated that, due to the vehicle being over eight years old, they were unable to assist. The failure mileage was approximately 79,458.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. After adjusting the steering wheel in an upward position while parking, the steering wheel failed to move and remained locked when attempting to be readjusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the string needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,600.
While driving this vehicle the bolts on my rear brake pad broke in half and the car was unable to move forward, had to drive my car backwards home luckily I was only a block away from home. The 2 front windows will not roll up or down, keep having to replace the hose that leads to my radiator, when I make right turns the car vibrates, two front seat belts have stop locking all together and this vehicle has never been in any sort of crash or accident, front dash is starting to lift considerably. I adore my vehicle and I'm not looking forward to getting rid of it, but there are too many problems to deal with on this car. *Tr
Starting early june my son called me to inform me that the buick was stalling out on him all the time. He said that he could be driving at any speed and the car would just shut off, causing all electrical, steering, and brakes to not work. He attends school in western pennsylvania in the mountains and this worried me. I had the vehicle serviced and each time was diagnosed with different things and nothing fixed the problem. I have since switched vehicles with him for his safety and have contacted my local buick...
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dealership to find that the ignition cylinder is the cause of the failure that the ignition cylinder is periodically loosing connection to the key which has a chip in it (quits talking to), and shuts the vehicle off. Like an alarm feature. The dealership informed me that this has been an on going problem with the lesabre and other vehicles for quite a while. In order to fix it I will have to purchase a new ignition cylinder, possibly a couple of keys, have them sent to a locksmith, get them keyed to the cylinder, then install the new ignition cylinder. Yet it is not one of the vehicles listed on the gm ignition recall list. How can such a safety issue go overlooked and also unreported. The vehicle is an excellent vehicle while running but I feel that gm should face the fact and take ownership for all of these ignition failures not just a few makes and models but all gm manufactured vehicles. This is an extreme safety issue, my son said he was nearly rearended when the vehicle shut off on him a number of times at different speeds while trying to pull off the road for safety. Or he was stuck holding up the flow of traffic with people beeping at him while he had to wait in the middle of the road till the car would start again. Pretty scary!!! Thank you,! And please look out for the little guy and hold gm responsible. *Js
Engine shuts off while driving, so far, only at lower speeds. Sometimes, by putting in neutral and turning key, engine starts again. Other times, it has to set for a while. Put new battery in 11/7/2013. Problem persisted. Three auto repair shops, including a buick dealership, have checked it out, but it does not die on them in the amount of time its in their possession so I was told there was nothing they could do. Typically, it happens after it is driven at least 20 miles. Came very close to being rear-ended as I was unable to pull off the road enough to be out of the way on a road with hills and blind spots. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the rack and pinion bracket detached from the frame and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken for diagnosis where the contact was advised of the rack and pinion failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 125,000. Updated 11/01/12 *lj the consumer stated he attempted to make a turn, but the vehicle went toward oncoming traffic. Updated 11/01/12
STEERING VIBRATION, SHUDDER WHEN TURNING. *TR
This car began to show signs of front end wobble a few months ago. This means it feels like the wheels shake from side to side mostly when accelerating from 30 to 45 mph. I took it to the dealer about a month ago but he said he only felt it one time while driving it several blocks around the dealership neighborhood. I took it to firestone immediately after I left the dealership and they balanced the bridgestone tires and the wobble seemed to be lessened. I then took it home and replaced the rear rotors and brake...
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pads as they seems to vibrate when we put the parking brake on while driving. This seemed to help smooth it out at the time. This is my wife's car so she drives it and in less than a month she said it is wobbling again. I drove it again tonight and it is much worse than before so I believe there is something seriously wrong with this suspension. This car has been under a warranty from warranty warehouse for the past seven years and we have had some repairs made at the dealer and each time we ask them to check the front end as it made grinding noises and never seemed to handle as it should. Each time the dealer said it was ok. This appears to be a problem with many reports on the internet regarding front end issues with buick lesabres. We also had the drivers side seat repaired under warranty and it has not worked properly since it was repaired. We have had it back for this issue at least three times. Updated 10/4/11 *cn updated 10/31/11 *bf *tr
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. *Jb
Steering makes a loud clunking noise that can be felt in the steering wheel while turning the steering wheel during parking. This problem occurs frequently. *Tr
Dt: the contact stated the steering wheel was making a roaring sound when making a turn. This happened at low speeds. The vehicle was taken to a certified dealership for inspection. The dealership determined the tie-rod needed to be replaced. *Ak
Consumer is concerned with the intake manifold gasket has been replaced on two occasions. *Ts when doing intake manifold gasket repair for the second time the technician noticed that the right front (and maybe the left) outer tie rod end was loose and needed to be replaced. The tie rod was first replaced when the vehicle only had 18959 miles on it. *Nm
The cruise control in the consumer's 2000 buick lesabre failed at 50000 miles. *Nm there was a stability system problem due to a corroded sensor which was caused by the inability of the insulating material protecting the sensor. A new left front bearing hub was replaced due to corrosion in the plug. The steering wheel sensor on the lower steering column had to be replaced. The vehicle would abruptly come to a stop three times in 75 feet just as if the brakes were applied but the driver had no control of the situation. The consumer requested reimbursement for the parts that had been updated and the labor. *Sc
2000 Buick lesabre ltd approximately.(1)Month after purchase vehicle stalled in traffic while coming to a stop or at low speeds dealer replaced idle air control,replaced fuel pump relay;manufacturer case#4032757. 10/23/01Replaced water pump;uses oil;frontend vibrates ai 65mph date reported 10/23/01 dealer dealer balanced tires front end still vibrates to date of this report.I purchased all new tires but still have same problem with front end vibration , coolant at intakemannorfold.Replaced gasket,(3)wheel...
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alignments,passenger window inop replaced windwo regulator,water pump replaced again; at 35684mileage dealer states that while changing my oil he found left and right tire rods having excessive play tire rods replaced after I notifide manufacture file#f-244217003. *Ak
Consumer stated tie rod ends wor eout prematurely. The part had been replaced three times, however problem recurred. *Ak
While making a right turn stability system light appeared on the dashboard an remained on. Consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the front passenger's side tie rod needed to be replaced. *Ak
Steering assembly failed a year after it was repaired. *Ph (nar) the consumer had to hold the steering wheel 20 degrees to the left in order to keep the vehicle in it's lane. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the steering assemble broke. *Nm
When turning left at low speeds steering wheel was very hard to turn. Dealer stated rack and pinion needed to be replaced. *Ak
While driving , the consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic noticed that both tie rods were rusted and needed to be replaced. *Jb tie rods on vehicle were very loose and completely worn out. Vehicle was taken to dealer and tie rods were replaced.*Mr
Vehicle's right fender inside fiber splash protector shield had been cut away. Also there was a problem with the steering, the power steering pump and steering assembly had to be replaced. *Mr *cb *jb
Tires,rotors, tie rods, power windows malfunctioned. *Ak
Numerous problems with front end. Tie rods and connecting rods replaced. No accident involved. *Ak
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning, the left wheel on the driver's side fell off. *Ak the tie rods had completely worn out. The front end sounded like it was going to fall. (Had already been repaired) gm refused to do anything. *Scc *jb
Buick Lesabre steering complaints by year
Lesabre steering problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data