Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2003 Buick Lesabre.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
The dashboard is warped and is separated from its front attachment channel thereby exhibiting a gap. This condition was observed one day, which was not associated with any kind of accident or other unusual event. The potential effects from this resultant condition need to be evaluated and fixed by the manufacturer through a recall, especially if safety could be affected. The car has been nominally garaged throughout its life. The car has been used only (99. 9%) by its retired owners.
Dash between steering wheel and windshield is coming apart. Looked on internet and it says Buicks between 2000 and 2005 has several complaints on this, air bag could come out if dash keeps splitting. The dash board is splitting.
Dash separation between steering wheel and windshield may cause airbag deployment on passenger side of vehicle , and is also a visual obstruction . In both instances death may be possible . Dealer response is very minimal at best ,but their concern as it being a safety issue is sincere .
The dashboard right behind the front windshield separated and lifted. A popped dashboard between steering wheel and front glass is being reported hundreds of times. Cannot force the dash back into position. Dealer said I would have to pay for a new dash. Hundreds of similar reports are on the website below. . Read more...
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that the dashboard was buckling toward the driver's side near the air bag and the contact was concerned that the damage could cause the air bag to deploy without being involved in a crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was advised by the dealer that the cause of the failure was simply the age of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000 and the current mileage was 55,000. Updated 2/23/11 updated 04/28/11.
Dash board is seperating from the front of dashboard and is curling up on driver side of car and heading for the passengers side and the air bag. I am afraid that passenger air bag deployment will happen when it reaches that side.
Dash board separation. The dash board is buckled and separating in front of the drivers area, and is starting to separate in front of passenger seat, just above trim above glove box. Front of dashboard is raising, nearing line of sight.
2003 Buick lasabre limited. Dash board has separated from the front windshield. It is all buckled up and could pose a safety issue with the air bag if it pulls away any farther. Hundreds of Buick lasabre owners have filed the same complaint as mine. What has to be done before Buick issues a recall on this defect which poses a safety hazzard?.
Dash pad curling way up where dash meets window. From drivers side to passanger side. I see from differtent web sites that this has been a major flaw for gm. Impedes vision to see traffic ahead. Gmnor dealers will address the problem for a recall.
The dashboard on my 2003 Buick Lesabre began to separate and peel away from the body and buckle out toward the passenger section of the vehicle. This cannot be pushed back into place. It will very likely propose a safety issue if the air bags need to be deployed or may even cause premature air bag deployment.
The dash pad is coming apart, separating and buckling up so high that it is now a visual hazard when driving. When the weather is somewhat warm or hot, the buckling is much worse. It is now separating further towards the passenger side and I am afraid that the air bag could possibly deploy while driving. This vehicle is equipped with a heads up display and even that is being affected by the dash pad coming apart. I paid lots of money for this vehicle and expect to keep and drive it for many years. With this safety defect getting much worse as time goes by, I now wonder how much longer I will be able to drive it. It is a complete shame because this vehicle is like brand new except for this unsafe factory defect. Every one of these vehicles from years 2001 thru 2005 that I have noticed in parking lots, driveways, garages, and even on the highways, have this same factory safety defect. I have friends and family members who own this same model vehicle but different year models, and their dash pads are exactly the same way as mine. Please make gm issue a recall and fix this safety defect before someone is killed!!!.