One problem related to ignition switch has been reported for the 2001 Buick Lesabre. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Buick Lesabre based on all problems reported for the 2001 Lesabre.
Car has twice shutoff during driving. Last time in middle of turn, son ran off road because steering wheel was locked. It is not included in any gm recall for the ignition switch, but symptoms are identical. Dealer has no idea how to repair except to 'try' things. Problem is, if guess is wrong and problem persists, serious accident could happen.