2003 BUICK LESABRE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
209
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 BUICK LESABRE
The 2003 BUICK LESABRE has received a total of 209 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structure (39 complaints), Air Bags (17 complaints), and Structurebody (15 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 BUICK LESABRE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 BUICK LESABRE, potentially affecting up to 133,221 vehicles.
Recall 02V222000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 133,221 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
Consequence: PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 BUICK LESABRE
209 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 BUICK LESABRE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The transmission doesn't shift correctly even after it's warmed up it is erratic and rough while connecting the transmission gears and jerks very hard at most times. The power steering is not working correctly and makes it difficult to drive at all with the combined issues I'm very concerned about my and my family safely
The transmission doesn't shift correctly even after it's warmed up it is erratic and rough while connecting the transmission gears and jerks very hard at most times. The power steering is not working correctly and makes it difficult to drive at all with the combined issues I'm very concerned about my and my family safely
The transmission doesn't shift correctly even after it's warmed up it is erratic and rough while connecting the transmission gears and jerks very hard at most times. The power steering is not working correctly and makes it difficult to drive at all with the combined issues I'm very concerned about my and my family safely
On [XXX] original Steering Rack and Pinion was replaced at 138974 miles by established reputable garage with NAPA part which was remanufactured. That part failed [XXX] at 141443 miles. That part failed [XXX] at 145999 miles and was replaced with NAPA part which was remanufactured. That part failed and was replaced at [XXX] at 157999 miles with another NAPA remanufactured part. That part failed about July 2023 and has not been replaced . The repair garage that had been replacing this rack and pinion stated they will no longer replace it since the outcome would be the same. The problem in all instances is that the hydraulic fluid leaks out of the unit through the rack and pinion which in turn affects the steering. The leak starts slowly and eventually increases to the point where the fluid will leak from the unit even when the car is not in use. I reported the problem to NAPA in writing [XXX] and received a telephonic request for documentation [XXX] which was furnished along with a statement that this matter was being looked into. I am not interested in any monetary refund but am only concerned about the safety of parts sold as "remanufactured" . The automobile repair shop is aware of my concern and supports my complaint. Both the repair shop and myself have documentation. I believe that based upon the number of times this part has failed indicates a potential problem in at the remanufactured automobile parts industry for at least this particular part and possibly others. I am willing to furnish any information I have. Thank you -- [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
215/70R15 98T Tire purchased 10 days prior blew-out , resulting in total loss of vehicle.
Safety Rating for the 2003 BUICK LESABRE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 BUICK LESABRE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 BUICK LESABRE
General Motors, LLC has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 BUICK LESABRE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
050864012 — VISIBILITY
WINDOWS SLOW, INOPERATIVE OR BINDING. *TT
01536 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ALTERNATOR WHINE AFTER BULLETIN 99-06-03-005. SIT BULLETIN 1408812. *TT
00939B — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE IN GEAR. SERVICE VME. *TT
00103A — WHEELS:HUB
WHEEL COVER NOISE RATTLE. *TT
11052003 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL CONCERNS IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AREA. *TT
061603 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
POPPING NOISE WHEN ROTATING THE SUN VISOR. *TT
051203 — STRUCTURE
RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE HOOD DISPLAY UNIT. *TT
032003 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
LEFT REAR UPPER BRAKE CALIPER PIN HARMONIC NOISE. *TT *JB
00939C — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE IN GEAR. SERVICE VME. *TT
3313 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE IN GEAR. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 BUICK LESABRE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUICK LESABRE
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