general problems of the 2000 Buick Lesabre

The contact owns a 2000 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-45 mph, the front end of the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle at a slower speed. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the tie rod nuts had failed and the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 99v301000 (steering). The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they could not repair the vehicle under the recall because the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The contact also stated that the vehicle was experiencing the failure listed in NHTSA campaign number: 04v090000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

Gas gauge swinging irrattically back and forth. Not sure how much gasoline I have.

The contact owns a 2000 Buick Lesabre. The contact started the ignition and heard a loud popping noise outside of the vehicle. Suddenly, flames erupted underneath the hood in the engine compartment area. The contact extinguished the small flames. A certified technician diagnosed the vehicle and detected that the failure was related to the recall under NHTSA campaign id number 04v09000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery). The manufacturer was notified and they informed that the vehicle had been previously repaired under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

The contact has owned a 2000 Buick Lesabre since February 23, 2010. The driver stated that he received a call and the dealer informed him that his vehicle had a fuel pressure recall. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired by the dealer; however, the dealer later told him that the recall repair was performed in 2004 and they could not repair it again. The current and failure mileages were 215,000.

Vehicle had been decreasing in miles per gallon steadily, reason for taking it to the shop. Was told that the upper intake cover was cracked at some point in time. This could have ceased the engine due to antifreeze seeping into the crack.

The consumer noticed that it was difficult to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the fuel pressure regulator failed. The dealer supplied the parts and the consumer paid $80. 00.

Shortly after taking delivery of vehicle which had 60 miles on it,I noticed when accelerating from a stop or accelerating when turning the car lost power. I would press the gas and it wouldn't go. Took to paul batt Buick & skill Buick many,many times,never found problem. At 30k miles,Buick said I should change fluid & check the pan fluid,which showed nothing. Problem still occurs. This could be a hazard if vehicle behind me thinks I'm moving and car slows to a near stop w/o brake lights going on. I have 55k miles on it now & problem still occurs. Neither Buick or the dealer has attempted to resolve this problem. Skill Buick and paul batt Buick were less than helpful.