Battery problems of the 2000 Buick Lesabre

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Buick lasabre. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over and restarted it and it functioned properly. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and they stated that there was a dead cell in the battery and the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and they stated she needed to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The failure mileage was 139,386. Ap.

The battery connection broke out of the battery where the battery connections were mounted . This battery was located rear right side of the back seat passenger compartment. This was discovered after attempting to restart the vehicle, it would not restart. Consumer pulled rear seat out, and could visibly see the battery connections which were loose from the battery and had evidently broken loose form the battery itself. Consumer believed this happened over a period of time because battery fluid leaked on the floor and pierced through the metal floorboard of the vehicle. There was a visible hole about one and a half inches in diameter. Took car to a Buick dealer to buy another battery , and dealer noted this was a problem with particular battery which was thought to be manufactured in asia, and this was a common failure. Dealer would not offer any cost assistance or free remedy for this problem. Consumer bought another battery and paid out of pocket for it. Has not contacted manufacturer.

Loss of power in 2000 Buick Lesabre. The battery is installed under the rear passenger seat, therefore the consumer was unable to see the corrosion the ultimately led to the vehicle losing power.

Dealership informed the consumer that the hole in the rear floor board was due to battery acid leaking into the vehicle. The problem was not resolved.

The vehicle's battery was installed under the rear seat inside the cabin. The battery was leaking sulfuric acid which caused the consumer to become very sick. The sulfuric acid had burned through the floorboard. The consumer was unsure of what caused the illness, but discovered the leaking battery on 10/02/02. The manufacturer claimed no responsibility, stating that the battery was properly vented. There was a clicking noise when the vehicle was started, the battery vents were flimsy and not securely fastened to the battery vent openings. The vibrations would easily shake the vent tubes from the battery. The consumer requested reimbursement for the monies spent on the repair of the faulty battery venting system.

Vehicle experiencing problem with positive connector to the battery causing shortages and loss of power. Dealer notified, and repairs were being made. Feel free to prvide further.

Battery is mounted under the rear passenger seat without a protective cover to prevent the leakage of gas. In the event of a broken vent tube or cracked battery case, there is no protection for passengers from explosive gases or leaking acid. The battery should be enclosed in a protective box. There is a current recall on other vehicles for leaking batteries.