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2000 BUICK LESABRE Electrical Systemignition Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 2000 BUICK LESABRE

4 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 BUICK LESABRE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemignition Complaints

#10067738 | Fire
WEATHER WAS BELOW ZERO (-20 TO -30) FOR SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE AND INCLUDING JANUARY 30, 2004. MY 2000 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM REFUSED TO START TWO DAYS PREVIOUS, SO ON THE EVENING OF JANUARY 29, I POURED A BOTTLE OF ISO-HEET INTO THE GAS TANK AND THEN PLUGGED THE HEADBOLT HEATER IN OVERNIGHT. THE NEXT MORNING (JAN. 30), I GOT INTO THE LESABRE TO START IT TO GO TO WORK. WHEN I TURNED THE KEY, I HEARD A CLICK AND THEN BOOM! IT SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING HAD EXPLODED UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. SMOKE BEGAN ROLLING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I GRABBED MY BELONGINGS AND GOT OUT OF THE CAR QUICKLY. I WAS SHOCKED, BUT NOT HURT. I HEARD A NOISE UNDER THE HOOD LIKE THE DRAFT FROM A FIRE. I CALLED 911 AND STOOD BACK ABOUT 40 FEET FROM THE VEHICLE. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT...
#10006502 |
WHEN GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD AND THE SPEED DECREASED. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE ENGINE MISFIRING WHEN IN FULL THROTTLE. PH *TS
#889661 |
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 25 AND 40 MPH ENGINE WILL STALL, LEAVING THE VEHICLE UNDRIVEABLE. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND REPLACED WIRING HARNESS WHICH DID NOT CORRECT DEFECT. PROBLEM REOCCURRED, AND ANOTHER DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED A CRACKED IGNITION WIRE. CONSUMER REVIEWED ODI WEBSITE, AND FOUND A TSB 000604023 WHICH DESCRIBED PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK
#736491 |
ENGINE STALLED GOING INTO SHARP CURVE. TOTAL LOSS OF POWER WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. NEITHER DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WOULD GUARANTEE THAT THE PROBLEM WOULD NOT REOCCUR. *AK

Other 2000 BUICK LESABRE Problem Areas

Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 203 complaints Electrical System 36 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 32 complaints Steering 24 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 22 complaints Tires 21 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 19 complaints Engine 18 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 18 complaints Visibility 18 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 17 complaints Unknown Or Other 17 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 15 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 14 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 13 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 13 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 13 complaints Tirestreadbelt 13 complaints Structure 12 complaints Air Bags 11 complaints Service Brakes 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 10 complaints Suspension 10 complaints Visibilitywindshield 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 9 complaints Suspensionfront 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 7 complaints Equipment 7 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 7 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 7 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 7 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 5 complaints Visibilitywiper 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 4 complaints Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 4 complaints Exterior Lighting 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Power Train 4 complaints Structurebody 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 4 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Fuel System Other 3 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 3 complaints Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 3 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 3 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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