general problems of the 2002 Buick Lesabre

When I bought this car on Nov. 1, 2013, the dashboard pad was already buckling. What can be done about this? this car only has 30000 miles on it. I am concerned about the safety of anyone riding in the front seat.

Dash pad cover peeling away from dash pad base. Causing great issues with resale of vehicle reducing the value significantly. Manufacturing defect as I have seen a great many 2000-2005 Lesabre with this issue including my other 2000 model year Lesabre limited. A senior executive needs to deal with this issue and make the decision to replace the defective dash pads. Whoever designed, tested or manufactured these panels made a gross error and it is costing Buick's quality first repetition and customer service/care to be highly tarnished. I will move away from the Buick brand loyalty that I have due to this costly defect.

The dashboard pulled away from the front windshield approx. 3/4" and now is getting wider to about 2" and is extending from the driver's side into the passenger area. We are afraid that dust will get in there and make gauges malfunction, and the air bags deploy unnecessarily. It also looks aesthetically bad as the rest of the interior is fine.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated the dashboard exhibited a large fracture toward the passenger side air bag. The contact did not take the vehicle to the manufacturer or dealer. The contact was concerned of the possibility of the air bag deploying because of the dashboard fracture. The failure mileage was 75,000. Kmj.

I have a 2002 Buick Lesabre. The dashboard has come unglued. The part of the dashboard covering the airbag looks very loose. I'm scared it will deploy.

The dashpad on my 2002 Buick Lesabre has pulled loose at the base and is bunched up in front of the steering wheel. I have tried without success to glue the pad back down myself because of the angle of the windshield. I have read blog posts from several 2000-2005 Lesabre owners who are experiencing the same problem, so I now realize that this is not the isolated problem I had thought it was. I am concerned that if the dashpad continues to pull loose, the airbag sensors could be triggered and cause the airbags to inflate while the car is being driven. My wife drives this car most of the time, and since she is only 5 feet tall, she must move the seat up almost as far as it will go. My teenage daughter rides in the front passenger seat when my wife takes her to school. I am concerned for their safety should the airbags accidentally deploy due to the dashpad coming loose.

Ltr addressed to the potus re defective parts on his 2002 Buick Lesabre custom, inquiring what can the government do through gm to properly compensate him; for the administrators signature. All four of the window regulators had to be replaced, the sealant holding the cover to the dashboard came apart, which caused a large gap near the base of the windshield on the drivers side.

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that the eight inch dashboard panel became separated from the windshield. The panel separation originated from the passenger side near the air bag housing and continued to extend toward the driver side. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact expressed concern of the potential air bag safety hazard. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

The dash of our 2002 lasabre between the steering wheel and the windshield has pulled apart and is becoming an obstruction to our view. The separation is about an inch and is beginning to lift up. Also the drivers side dash where the air bag is located is starting to bulge from the dash and could be presenting a safety hazard if it continues to extend out farther.

The dash in my 2002 Buick Lesabre is coming up and I am afraid that one day I will be going somewhere and be in even a little fender bender or maybe not nothing at all and it will come on off . It is like the glue they used to mold it down has come undone or something like that . I bought the car used last June this started like right after I bought it and it just keeps getting worse all the time and now I am getting really worried someone will get hurt if it continues to come a loose . So it could cause serious injury or maybe even death to someone with the extra pieces coming up like that . The corner down next to the glove compartment is also starting to stick some also so it would probable not be a good idea for someone to let their small children or maybe even an adult to sit in the front seat on the passenger side of the vehicle I think that the dash could be harmful to anyone even the driver if anyone elses starts to stick up like mine does . The thought that it could be something that might need to be investigated so hopeful nobody will not lose their life in an accident. Buick Lesabre 2002 model .

The dash-cover has bubbled up in the front, causing a slight visibility problem but what I'm more worried about is that as this spreads the airbags may deploy. It is also a very noticeable appearance issue.

The dashboard on the vehicle started buckling at least 5 years ago. The buckling is severe and extends across the entire dash. The windows have also broken. I have had three of them repaired and one is still broken.

I found out that this gas line leakage issue exist in everyone that I know with this model vehicle. There is a fuel line clip that can be replaced. The clip is inserted at the end of the fuel line that connects to the engine but this clip doesn't last very long once replaced. Eventually the clip won't work anymore as if it is the fuel line itself that is bad. This issues seems to be a defect in this model Buick and is dangerous. I'm just wondering how can such an issue never been on the Buick recall list for this model car. Most people that have this car say that they have smelled the gas fumes and didn't know what it was. The gas actually leaks/ drip from the fuel line's clip onto the hot engine. ( can you say very dangerous) this is a lawsuit waiting to happen!.

The padded dash has peeled up and away from dash frame in front of the steering wheel. It is continuing to spread (peel up and away from the frame) across the padded dash from left to right, towards the passenger area. It continues to grow in severity, and I am concerned about the passenger airbag, with respects to it deploying without warning, due to the peeling/warping of the dash around it. I have put a dash mat (cover) over the problem for appearance purposes, but even that doesn't hide the growing magnitude of the problem anymore. I have been told that it will cost me anywhere from $350 - $1,200. 00 to correct this problem from independent repair shops in the area, to the gm Buick dealer. This is a design flaw, & "safety" issue direct from the manufacturer. Other than this ever increasing problem, the car is in immaculate condition, & I would like to keep it due to its mechanical reliability, fuel economy, & comfort. I believe an oem padded dash replacement, should be made a recall on the part of gm as this has not happened due to negligence, age of the vehicle (it began when the car was relatively new), or accident. I respectfully look forward to receiving a response from you.

The padded dash has peeled up an away from dash frame in front of the steering wheel. It is continuing to spread (peel up and away from the frame) across the padded dash from left to right, towards the passenger area. It continues to grow in severity, and I am concerned about the passenger air bag, with respects to it deploying without warning, due to the peeling/warping of the dash around it. I have put a dash mat (cover) over the problem for appearance purposes, but even that doesn't hide the growing magnitude of the problem anymore. I have been told that it will cost me anywhere from $350 - $1,200. 00 to correct this problem from independent repair shops in the area, to the gm Buick dealer. This is a design flaw, & "safety" issue direct from the manufacturer. Other than this ever increasing problem, the car is in immaculate condition, & I would like to keep it due to its mechanical reliability, fuel economy, & comfort. I believe an oem padded dash replacement, should be made a recall on the part of gm as this has not happened due to negligence, age of the vehicle (it began when the car was relatively new), or accident. I respectfully look forward to receiving a response from you.

: the contact stated the dash board was loose at the seam where the two parts meet. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined the dash needed to be replaced.

Dash pad began separating from dashboard at base of windshield directly in front of instrument cluster when car was approximately 4 years old. Has progressively spread to currently include about 70% of width of dashboard and is raised approximately 3 inches in front of instrument cluster. Appears to be an issue of shrinkage/improper adhesion due to inferior materials and/or incorrect factory installation. Online search indicates that this problem afflicts a disproportionate number of 2000-2006 Lesabres. Concerned that if passenger side airbag were to deploy dash pad would not tear as intended but would instead be pulled from dashboard and would strike occupants. Firm molded edge could cause serious lacerations or potential fatalities. Many owners have requested repair, some under warranty, with no satisfaction from Buick.

I bought 2002 Buick Lesabre brand new and after approximately I year the dash began to buckle almost the entire length of the windshield. It is now approx 3 to 4 inches high. I went to car gurus. Com and realized hundreds of people were having the same problem. I did not realize that this problem could impair air bag deployment. I believe this warrants a recall.