general problems of the 2003 Buick Lesabre

The transmission doesn't shift correctly even after it's warmed up it is erratic and rough while connecting the transmission gears and jerks very hard at most times. The power steering is not working correctly and makes it difficult to drive at all with the combined issues I'm very concerned about my and my family safely.

The dash pad is curling up from the windshield on the driver's side. There is a gap of several inches. Many people are experiencing this in my research. Will need to replace dash pad.

The airbag light stays on and the dash is separating from the firewall of the motor. There is a gap between the windshield and the dash.

First electrical. . . My wipers stopped working during bad rain right after coming out the tunnel in heavy traffic no accident I knew road enough to pull over. . Got fixed replaced wiper motor 3 times and the wiper switch wipers still go without being turned on. . . Then my dash keeps getting dim and my abs,traction ,and brake lightsare on and I've had that fixed still keeps staying lit. . . . I get regular oil changes at walmart every 3000 miles theres fluid leaking from valve cover that I had replaced . . . Things I replaced on car should have never been inspected. . My dash was lifted when I purchased vehicle used also said it was fine mva made them reinspect car n its still lifted I also know it wont pass inspection lifted.

I had traveled about 2 miles from home to a home depot and was driving at about 20 mph as I was about to turn into one of the parking lanes. Suddenly the car went into full speed as if I was full on the gas pedal. I nearly hit other cars trying to get control of my car. I tried shutting the engine off and then back on, but that did no good. My car only has about 70,000 actual miles on it as I am retired. Car is currently in a garage waiting for repairs. 07242013.

The dash cover has started to buckle in front of the steering wheel toward the passenger side of the vehicle.

Well ive already put in one complaint so heres another. . Now I hve to replace another valve cover gasket,,this will b the second one within a yr. . Its dripping all my oil out&actually caught fire. Im scared of the car now. . I was already scared because of the dashboard is falling in or coming apart. . . Yall might not deel its serious,, but I do last time yall wanted me to pay for Buick to look at my car&I feel that is wrong. . I seriously need someone to get in contact with me about this matter. . .

2003 Buick Lesabre dash pad dash pad is buckling from the front, at the windshield edge of the pad.

Used Buick Lesabre custom 2003 cuts off while driving. The volt light appears and then the car shuts off. This is frightening and truly dangerous. The car will start back up usually after the first attempt, but sometimes it takes about two attempts. The car was taken to an auto repair shop where the car computer was replaced because the mechanics believed that to be the problem. However, after that was done, the car shut off again, several times, the very same day. The car was taken back to the auto repair shop and multiple tests were run and we were told about a number of problems ranging from the computer to the sensor. After all the tests were ran and parts replaced (computer and sensor), the car drove fine for two afternoons and then shut off again while at a traffic light. Fortunately, there was very little traffic and the light was red. The car turns back on but the fact that it shuts off at random and the mechanics cannot tell us the reason is unsettling. We have no solutions so far because the exact cause cannot be pinpointed. We do not feel safe driving this car. This issue has been recurring ever since June 27, 2014 and has become increasingly problematic.

Dashboard has warped and separated from under the windshield. According to experienced auto mechanics, deployment of the air bag system will most likely be compromised. It also affects visibility for the driver. . Read more...

My front dashboard has been gradually coming unattached near the windshield. It has gotten so bad that it is hindering my view of the road. It is also a problem for the airbag system. . This is truly a safety hazard and I cannot believe Buick has refused to acknowledge this defect which is affecting so many of their customers. I own two Buick Lesabres and it happened to both of them.

Approx. April 1, 2014 noticed that the dashboard was "lifting" away from the base. Since then it has gotten progressively worse, lifting from left hand side towards center of vehicle. Buick tells me it is not covered and there have been no recalls on it, yet I've seen 100's of complaints about same thing on the internet. Worried about safety of airbag(s) deploying and if it keeps lifting the way it has so far, visibility will become a factor. Vehicle was purchased new in August 2003.

2003 Buick le sabre. Dashboard is pulling away from the firewall. Electronic parts are exposed. As a result, airbag and other safety sensors and wiring is exposed. There have been reports of airbag deployment. The dash is pulling away toward the passenger side where the airbag is housed. There are many reports of issues on the internet. The dash has pulled away over 2" in the center. It is distracting while driving and if the air bag deploys, it will create an accident. At this point, I would be happy with a fix, it does not have to be a replacement.

I have a complaint to enter. The dash board cover has separated almost all the way across on my 2003 Buick lasabre beginnnig at approximately 40,000 miles. I am being told it is dangerous because it might open the air bag on passenger side and inflict possible death or injury to passenger. It is also beginning to raise up at separation enough to hamper viewing when driving. This car has also had all four window regulators replaced and one in back twice for a total of 5 window regulators replacements. I have had to have alinements on front end more times than I ever had on any other vehicle I ever owned. The only thing that is good about the vehicle is the engine, I have had no complaint with it so far. Almost everyone I have talked to that owns a Buick 2003 has had this same problem with the dash board. I hold gm liable if anything should happen because of the faulty dash board that might cause injury or death to my passenger. There are probably thousands of these vehicles with faulty dash boards. I never had to replace a single window regulator in any car I ever owned before. A class lawsuit might be the answer to all these problems. Can you help us ?.

Dashboard on 2003 Lesabre limited is separating near the window obstructing drivers view. Car only has 25,000 I am a senior citizen and will hold gm responsible for any accident caused by this obstruction. Please advise me how to proceed.

Gas pedal sticks when going forward after using reverse.

At a little over 40,000 miles, I notice a hump in the dash cover in front of the steering wheel. The separation and lifting has now stretched to near center dash. If it continues, I'm afraid it may possibly effect air bag operation or passenger safety.

I noticed the dashboard was coming apart from the windshield towards the driverside. . I also started experiencing my car cutting off,,&a weird noise when I press my brakes. . My car also gets hot&smells like somethings burning. . Ive replaced numerous things,,but yet to come to a resolution. . I really need help because this is scarry. . Ive talked to Buick&you all wanna charge me just ti look at my car??thats not help at all. . .

When the Lesabre was reliable; it was reliable. However, when issues started to occur, they were massive. At approx 90k miles the transmission went with no warming and was instantly. After that the car still had issues with the drive, transmission and gears. The fuel pump and intake manifolds have been replaced. As of 2014 I continue to have issues with this vehicle. It currently runs very hard and when idle and in traffic (very scary) will randomly cut off with zero warning or even begin to smoke. There is the correct amount of oil and antifreeze. The car will randomly smoke as well. I have been to the mechanic several times trying to figure out the main issue so that it can be repaired. This is extremely frustrating. Anyone have any solutions? I keep reading plenty of owners with the same issue(s) so I find it hard to believe that gm/Buick has not done a recall on parts for the engine, transmission, etc.

I have a 2003 Buick Lesabre. Two months ago my drivers side window stopped working and would not go back up. I had to have the complete window controll replaced. I looked on the internet and found that many many people have reported having the same problem. Yesterday my front passenger. Side window did the same thing. It also won't go up either, so obviously now I'm going to have to do the same thing with it.

In 2009 the dashboard began to lift up under the windshield. By 2011 the dashboard had lifted up almost completely across the dash across the windshield, by about 2 inches. I had my mechanic attempt to secure it back down on several occasions.

The dash pad has seprated from the dashboard.