Power Window problems of the 2001 Buick Lesabre - part 2

I own two 2001 Buicks - a century and a le sabre. Over the past ten months, three power windows on the century have failed, and two in the Lesabre. Most simply opened by themselves, while car was being driven and no longer responded to the controls. Several were stuck halfway down and did not go up or down with manual manipulation. In the florida heat and sudden severe thunderstorms, this represents a dangerous situation as well as a costly one.

This is the second posting that I have made in as little as 4 weeks regarding rear passenger side window regulator. I replaced the rear driver side window regulator approximately 4 weeks ago and now the rear passenger side rear regulator has fallen victim to the exact same problem. The part is without question defective in its design and use of plastic componentry. The dealership wants $450 to correct. I decided to fix myself, but would have spent close to $1,000 to correct to date. Now I'm waiting on the fronts to break if not the replacements, because as far as I know the replacements are built the same way. Of all the problems I have referred to the internet this is a problem that is very common among Buick owners. Something should be done to protect consumer in regards to this very poorly designed part.

All four of my window regulators failed over a period of 3 years. Most of the windows were rarely used. These window regulator failures seem to be common in certain years and models of Buick. The parts and labor to repair the regulators are very ridiculous. This should have been a recall item or at the very least parts should have been sold for much less. I repaired one of my regulators myself, but the part cost over $300. I learned from this site I can order the regulators on line for 20% of the part cost from Buick. They are not hard to replace, but it is an aggravation that shouldn't be.

Rear left hand side window regulator has failed on our 2001 Buick Lesabre--we have researched and found that many other Lesabre owners have had to repeatedly replace same window regulator (on all 4 and often more than once) and the cost is very high to do so. It is the opinion of all these owners and myself that a recall should be made by Buick and that they are unfairly charging the consumer upwards of $400-$500 for the repair of something that is understood to be a defective (at the least poorly made) part!!.

My back right power window on my 2001 Buick Lesabre custom does not roll up. I have already replaced the back left window at a cost of $600-what a rip off by Buick-this should be a recall-I have read 100's of comments regarding this same problem and Buick takes no responsibility--this should be a recall on the cheap plastic parts used in these expensive priced cars! I never use the back windows-this is probably only the 8th time since 2001 that I have even rolled the window down. How can the dealer charge such an outrageous amount to repair when the part only costs $99. 00? gm should be ashamed. I won't buy another Buick.

Back seat window regulator broke while taking child to pediatrician during hailstorm. Window would not roll up and I couldn't pull it up.

2001 Buick Lesabre (42k miles) the rear driver side window regulator and motor failed with the window in the down position. The dealership wanted to charge $330 for the part. I decided to fix on my own by ordering the part online for $100. I inspected the original and noted the use of plastic to drive the cable in the motor housing. This is obviously a serious design flaw - there is no way this will hold up to time and use. Unless this is reviewed and addressed by this commission I will have to keep replacing with the same problematic parts. Given the large number of complaints I believe this warrants a review. Thanks.

2001 Buick lasabre all four windows had to be replaced. Three windows three months apart. I'm now driving with the fourth window to be replaced. I understand this has been a problem with the cheap plastic used. It could cause a real serious problem,the glass cracks,be happy it doesn't hit you or a grandchild. This is a problem that should have been recalled.

The contact owns a 2001 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that the passenger side rear power windows failed to close after they were opened. The mechanic stated that the window regulator caused the failure and he made the repair. Approximately one year later, the same failure occurred on the driver side rear power window. The mechanic stated once more that the window regulator caused the failure and he made the repair. The powertrain was unknown. The failure mileage was 39,271 and current mileage was 46,771. Updated 12/12/2007 updated 12/12/07.

The contact owns a 2000 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that three power windows failed and were repaired at his expense. The repair costs for each window ranged from $450 to $500. On June 1, 2006, the contact opened the front driver side window and it would not close. On July 1, 2006, the front passenger side window experienced the same failure. On August 23, 2007, the rear passenger side window followed suit. The motors and linkages were replaced on each window the same day they failed. The front passenger and driver side windows are currently making a noise when they are opened. The dealer stated that they would give the contact $500 towards the purchase of a new vehicle. Case number 71-550213555 was filed with Buick and he is awaiting a response from a representative regarding reimbursement. The failure mileage was 94,000 and current mileage was 96,000. *updated 12/12/07 .

: the contact stated both rear power windows would not roll up and failed to properly operate. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and the power window motors were replaced on each rear window which corrected the problem. Updated 06/16/06.

I found the rear driver's window opened on my 2001 Buick lasabre and I tried to close using the electric controls - it would not close. I originally thought vandalism because I rarely use that window. I could pull the window up with my hands but it would slide down. I had no control of the window with electric controls. Called my dealer noecker Buick-pontiac inc who told me to fix the window the regulator (gm#15231245) needed to be replaced. The regulator cost me $301. 80 plus tax (not including labor). I had it fixed on June 20, 2005. The mileage on my car that day was 50170 miles. Two days ago on March 21, 2006 I found the passenger's rear window opened. The window was inoperable using the electric controls. I can slide the window up using my hands and duct tape it shut until I get the window repaired. The mileage on my car today is 57350 miles. My frustration is both rear windows are rarely used and both needed the regulator repaired. I just call noecher again and they are unaware of any recalls or "special" instruction from Buick to help us owners in this situation. Again, the person on the phone said most likely it would be the regulator but will not know for sure until they inspect the window. I anticipate another $439. 99 bill coming (including parts, labor and taxes). I searched the internet including the NHTSA. Dot. Gov website and notice this window/regulator problem is common. I feel Buick should compensate the owners of 2001 Buick lasabre for the faulty regulators.

The windows keep falling down. They have been repaired seven times and the same piece keeps breaking. Now I only have one window that works.

The contact owns a 2001 Buick Lesabre. When the contact clicks the window switch, the windows roll down but fail to roll up. The failure has occurred three times. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage is 73,000 and failure mileage was 36,000.

All four window regulators failed, and when the two rear regulators failed the windows dropped into open position and could not be raised. This exposed the passengers to public safety risks and the elements and at speed could distract a driver and cause an accident. . Read more...

Buick Lesabre 2001. Power control for windows and doors. Defect in the power control for windows. Cannot get windows to go back up on right and left rear windows. Was repaired 1 time in 2002 by dealership weisner Buick. The problem was not corrected because it started doing it again. The car is out of warrenty now and I feel this is a defect that was with the car when purchased. There is something electronically wrong with the power window control and I do not feel that I should have to bear the expense of this. This is definately a defect in the car.

Caller stated rear passenger window fell out. The cable snapped ,and could not roll the window up. Dealer said they broke all the time. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet.

2001 Buick Lesabre, window regulator on front passenger and rear drivers side broke, causing window glass to drop rapidly. On inspection same piece broke on both, the top plastic guide for the regulator motor cable. Installed an aftermarket part after finding out Buick replaces regulator with identical faulty components. Aftermarket has beefed up guide on regulator. Both failures were caused by normal use. Window glass cannot be secured after regulator failure without replacement. Parts were exchanged during purchase of replacement.

Both rear windows have slid down for no reason, and will not go back up on my 2001 Buick Lesabre, I have checked with the Buick garage, and they want over $1500. To repair them. This happened when there was only 42,000 miles on the car. Updated 01-16-08. The consumer has not had the window repaired. Updated.

2001 Buick Lesabre experiencing problems with the power windows. Shortly after the 36-month warranty expired the rear power window would go down and not go back up. Buick agreed to fix it free one time. They would not reimburse for the first window failure, which is very unfair as the window elevator mechanism clearly must have a design or manufacture defect.

The window regulator broke while attempting to roll the rear right window down. The regulator broke because the plastic spool that the steel cable goes around wears after a period of time. This could be avoided if the spool was made of metal. The consumer stated that the power window regulator on his vehicle was improperly designed causing early failure.

We have had 2 Buick Lesabres and both have had problems with the window regulators. The window gets stuck in the down position and we are unable to raise the window. We have had to purchase a new regulator to repair the problem.

Within a period of one month I had three window failures cause by a plastic part breaking leaving the windows in a down position and unable to raise them. It appears this is a very common problem and requires replacing the entire assembly at approximately $500 a window. The part should not be plastic and/ or should be sold as a separate piece not requiring the entire assembly.

Within a one week period, both of the power windows collapsed on my mother '01 Buick Lesabre. I had to manually pull up the glass and tape it in the "up" position. Even so, the interior became very wet when it rained a couple of days later. Two of my friends also own Buicks, albeit century's, and they have also had the rear windows fall down within the past few months. At a cost of $500 per window to repair!.

The contact owns a 2001 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that the window regulators that allow the windows to roll up and down have failed. The first three regulators were replaced on April 2, 2004 and the last one was replaced on October 8, 2004. The dealer is aware of the failure, but refuses to reimburse the contact. The current mileage was 84,500 and failure mileage was 45,104. Updated 09/18/07.

I own a 2001 Buick le-sabre. I have had two power window regulaters fail and it would have cost about $500 each had I not had extended warranty. The car had about 25,000 miles on it. I was told that this was not a common problem. While standing there, another service rep. Was talking to a customer about the same failure. This seems to be systemmic problem and the public needs to be protected.

4 window regulators failed in one year on my 2001 Buick lasabre gm denies any problems.

Power windows will not roll up and when pushed up continue to roll back down. This has been repaired several times. There is enough complaint about this defect that there should be a recall and the source of this problem should be solved instead of saying that it cannot be repaired to last. I think this is a disgrace and will not buy another GMC auto again. This should be reported to the government. Here is what they say: Buick power windows drop / broken power windows most Buick cars, and in fact most other gm cars, have this defect. The power window mechanism breaks - usually cheap plastic parts break in the power window pulley assembly. Gm dealers will only replace the entire assembly, to the tune of $450 per window. Many, many Buick owners have written to say they have had to replace most or all four power windows assemblies, and some even had to replace the same power window assembly multiple times. Gm has not changed the design of the replacement parts, so once fixed by the dealer, the problem still exists. The best way to deal with the power window failures is to get the power window assembly from a salvage yard. A lot of people get sick & tired of replacing these again & again, & tape up the window permanently. Currently there is no recall for the power windows, because it is not a safety issue (according to the NHTSA). So far, a class action lawsuit has not been filed. This could be a dangerous situation as my window has gone down when I am in the store etc. Someone could easily get in the car or steal something out of it. I think this is indeed a safety hazard. Also when going down the freeway and the window drops suddenly, it can be startling and could cause a wreck.

Earlier today I reported problem with both my 2001 Buick Lesabre rear windows malfunctioning when regulators failed causing windows to drop open and stay that way. This is a very common problem and 21 or 29 owners of 2000-2001 Lesabres in one online survey reported one or more windows dropping open. This is a child safety hazard, as the driver may be unaware that the rear window has dropped and a child may fall out.

2001 Buick Lesabre rear window fell when rolled down. Customer states that the rear window fell when he tried to roll it down. Mechanic told the consumer that the power windows were broken.