2005 Buick LeSabre owner complaints

Dt: the contact stated the remote keyless entry device unlocked more gm vehicles than just his own. He contacted the manufacturer and they told him to take the vehicle to the dealership. The dealership reprogrammed the device and it still unlocked other vehicles. *ak updated 1/11/2006 - *nm

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. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Buick lesabre. When the contact starts the vehicle, the instrument panel gauges become hot. The dealer stated that the entire instrument panel needed to be replaced at a cost of over $600. In addition, one of the gauges is not registering the correct information. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Dt: the contact stated on february 1, 2005 the horn was difficult to blow. It took too much pressure in order to get the horn to blow. When making a turn it is very difficult to find the correct spot . Consumer states they have taken the vehicle to the dealer, and there is nothing they can do. However, the dealer's technician stated they had the same complaint from other customers. *ak

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 MPH down a steep hill under normal road conditions, the hydraulic brakes failed and the vehicle crashed into a lake. There was no warning prior to the incident. The contact and a passenger sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was towed to the insurance company, who could not find the cause for the brake failures and deemed the vehicle totaled. Odi #10160493 can be used in comparison to this issue.

2005 Buick lesabre with 42,330 miles went into the repair shop to have the brakes replaced. Once the brakes were replaced, the mechanic took the car from the repair bay onto the parking lot to check the integrity of the brakes. The mechanic applied a hard braking when the brake pedal went to the floor. Upon inspection of the brake system, it was found that the brake line which goes across the rear of the car from wheel to wheel had rusted through and caused the brake fluid to leak. This brake line was replaced with a new one from wheel to wheel. The system was then bled and brake fluid replaced. The car was checked again and was found to be drivable. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Buick lesabre. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the brake light warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the mechanic stated that the master cylinder had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 27,059. The current mileage was 27,090. ....updated 10-21-13 *bf the consumer was offered 1,000 dollars toward a new gm vehicle instead of a repair. The consumer declined. *js

Bridgestone insignia se200/p215/70r/15 originally bought 4 of these at firestone have had 2 replaced and yesterday 2 more and firestone said they don't make insignias anymore.....?? Wonder why because they are defective!!!!!! Had 7/32 tread left on them and worst was 6/32 and had 30,000 miles on them and rotated every other oil change as scheduled!warranty made me pay 165.00 for 2 new affinity touring tires......no deal that's for sure!!!!mechanic found a bulge in tire sidewall. Now have to go back tomorrow as all 4 tires are shaking uncontrollably even the new ones!! Belts were separated too on insignias shame on b'stone for all the tread left to have manuf. Such a poor tire!!!!!!! 2005 Buick lesabre DOT#wbm3e201711 . 183,000 miles on car now but all highway mileage. *tr

Left rear tire lost all tread and did several thousands of dollars damage. Thank goodness no injury occured. The tires were general tires. This is the third time I have had problems with general tires. They are quite unsafe. Back bumper had to be replaced as well as wiring loom and wheel well. This was on 2005 Buick lesabre limited. It has been in shop since 6 sept 2005 in las cruces, new mexico. It will be at least two more weeks before I get it back. I have to make a second trip to n. Mex. To pick it up. *jb

2014 car caught fire while driving on city street and had to be totaled by the insurance company.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Buick lesabre. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle began to exhibit hesitation and a severe vibration. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the motor mount and gasket were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000. ...updated 12-24-13 *bf the lower intake gasket was faulty and leaking oil and coolant. The technician also found the plastic upper intake plenum warped and leaking coolant into the lower intake manifold causing the engine to misfire. Updated 12/31/13

Air bag light is illuminated in the dash board instrument cluster. Would like to know if this is making the SRS system inoperable and most of all a safety issue. Please advise asap thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr updated 1/28/16 *js

There is a reflection of the vent and the instrument panel in the windshield. *ts *** nar received 9-29-05*** when driving in the sun, the reflection was so strong it distorted the consumers vision. The problem seemed to be in the design of the top of the instrument panel which slants towards the window. *jb (11/16/05) *sc *nm

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Buick lesabre. While driving 60 MPH or greater, the front wheels, steering wheel and the floor boards would shake and vibrate. The dealer stated that the tires should be replaced. The dealer replaced the tires; however, the failure continued to occur. The contact took the vehicle to another dealer and they stated that the vehicle had to be forced balanced. The dealer made the repair; however, the failure continued to occur. There is a service bulletin for the suspension (NHTSA item #10011691). As of december 5, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The current mileage was 11,000 and failure mileage was 1,244.

Took vehicle with 55,100 miles to the authorized gm dealer after shuttering and barely beginning to move while driving in traffic. The authorized gm dealer stated "inspected, no codes in system, erratic shift points, delay shift thru 1st and 2nd gear, no 3rd gear, goes to 4th gear. Recommends srta trans (3yr/100,000 warranty) $3782.64." *tr

The contact owns a 2005 Buick LeSabre. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the fuel gauge sensors failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the fuel gauge sensor failed to provide adequate information regarding the fuel level. The fuel warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, there was an abnormal humming sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the front driver’s side hub bearing had failed to function as intended. The contact had replaced the hub bearing three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufactu

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Buick lesabre. The contact stated that while exiting a parking space, the accelerator pedal became extremely resistant and the contact experienced difficulty in depressing the accelerator. In addition, the contact stated that the interior lights would sporadically flicker on and off while driving. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or a mechanic for inspection or repairs. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Dt: 2005 Buick lesabre limited. The consumer is concerned there are no ash trays in the back of vehicle. He feels that someone may sit in the back seat and put the ashes in the plastic part of the door. He does not feel it is appropriate that smokers cannot sit in the back seat of vehicle. The consumer noticed this on september 9, 2005.*ak *jb

Seat belt light stays on and could need to be corrected by putting in the new seat belt.