Four problems related to transmission failure have 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.
2001 Lesabre transmission failed while driving 65 mph. *****.
When driving at an undetermined speed vehicle stalled. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission failed.
Power train - transmission. 3. 8 liter engine, transmission gear failure at 40,610 actual miles on the odometer, resulting $2,993. 00 repairs at bud and ray's transmission, 237 west laketon avenue, muskegon, mi 49441. Engine number 1g4hp54k714211306. I noted that there are a few other complaints, on the recall web site, relating to the transmission (power train).
The transmission failed once at 7000 miles and failed again at 23,000 miles. Both repairs were covered under warranty.