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2000 Buick Lesabre
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 669
- Received Apr 1999 to Aug 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Power window regulator fails and window drops181 complaints · 27% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Engine suddenly shuts off while driving31 complaints · 4.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Tires blow out or tread separates29 complaints · 4.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #04V090000On 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.
- Recall #00V114000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 26 crashes, 30 fires, 24 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Engine suddenly shuts off while driving
- Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline
- Unintended acceleration despite braking
1 more problem
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
- Tires blow out or tread separates
- Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed
- Steering wheel clunks or clicks when turning
1 more problem
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 28 |
| 2000 | 69 |
| 2001 | 46 |
| 2002 | 44 |
| 2003 | 74 |
| 2004 | 75 |
| 2005 | 66 |
| 2006 | 44 |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2008 | 48 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 1 |
| Total | 669 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power window regulator fails and window drops | 181 | 27% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 31 | 4.6% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 29 | 4.3% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 27 | 4.0% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 24 | 3.6% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 22 | 3.3% | – | |
| Horn fails with airbag warning light | 22 | 3.3% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 19 | 2.8% | – | NHTSA recall #00V114000 |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 16 | 2.4% | – | NHTSA recall #99V355000 |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 11 | 1.6% | – | NHTSA recall #04V090000 |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 11 | 1.6% | – | |
| Dashboard cracks near passenger airbag | 10 | 1.5% | – | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 10 | 1.5% | – | |
| Steering wheel clunks or clicks when turning | 10 | 1.5% | – | |
| Plastic intake manifold cracks and leaks coolant | 9 | 1.4% | – | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail | 8 | 1.2% | – | |
| Dashboard melts, becomes sticky and glares | 8 | 1.2% | – | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 8 | 1.2% | – | |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 8 | 1.2% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 7 | 1.1% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #04V090000February 24, 2004910,873 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: delivery
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.
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #00V114000April 17, 20008,132 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.
NHTSA recall #99V355000December 17, 199935,725 vehicles affected
exterior lighting: headlights
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.
Driver visibility may be impaired increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA recall #99V301000October 29, 19991,284 vehicles affected
steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and Can result in separation of a tie rod.
Separation of a tie rod Can cause unexpected steering input increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.
NHTSA recall #99V238000August 27, 1999988 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake booster to pedal assembly attachment nuts may be loose.
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace any missing brake booster to brake pedal assembly nuts and tighten all four (4) nuts to specified torque.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2000 Buick Lesabre.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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