2001 Buick LeSabre Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

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  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick LeSabre Service Engine Soon Light

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 31, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    2001 Buick LeSabre mileage: 31,000. Last time I drove my car, the service engine soon light came on, it also seemed to hesitate some. Now the car won't start. It just turns over. I disconnected th..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Aged Tires

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 26, 877 MILES

    related to tires, replace-remove

    My car (I'm 66 years old and it used to be my Father's) has high age and LOW miles. I'm sure the tires are the originals and have excellent tread. Since they're so old should I be concerned about ..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre With An AIRBAG Light On...and Also...

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 82, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, airbag-light

    The car had been sitting idle for about 2 months. It still has the orignial factory battery in it. Well it went completly dead. So I jump started it. Got the car started. Then noticed the AIRBAG lig..

  • Buick Lesabre CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SHORTLY AFTER LEAVING...

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, AUTOMATIC, 120, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    I JUST HAD THE OIL CHANGED ON MY 01 BUICK LE SABRE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER LEAVING THE SERVICE CENTER. CAR HAS 120,000 MILES. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;pa..

  • Buick Lesabre Driver Information Center Not Working Properly -...

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 70, 400 MILES

    related to interior, media-center, not-working

    Display lights on DIC work intermittently. When not working they flash garbage. When they are working the information displayed is correct. Sometime they work for 3-4 days and sometimes on a few min..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Head Lights

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 3.8L, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 100, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, headlight, stay-on

    Start vehicle headlights come on turn vehicle off lights stay on. Thinking about buying this car and the owner said something about a light module under the dash ---he stated that it was not very ..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Headlights Won't Go Off

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 3.8L, V6, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 60, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, headlight

    Same as an earlier Buick Lesabre in 2008 here on this help program, my Buick simply will not turn the headlights off until it sits for 10 minutes. Please help by directing me to your earlier answer..

  • Buick Lesabre I Need To Change Radiator Hoses. I Need To Drain And...

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 140, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, radiator, radiator-hose, replace-remove

    I need to change radiator hoses. I need to drain and refill the coolant system. To drain do I need to do anything other than drain the radiator/ isn’t there coolant in the engine block/ do I need ..

  • Buick Lesabre Power Locks And Accessories

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 3.8L, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 125, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, lock

    I have to manually lock all of my doors, the dome light doesn't come on and the trunk release doesn't work, I also have no power in the auxiliary/cigarette lighter and the information center const..

  • Buick Lesabre How Do I Reduce Air In Rear Shocks Of Air Leveling...

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 80, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, shock

    Mechanic lifted vehicle with key on and rear shocks fill with air and will not reduce. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, December 9th, 2011 AT 10:0..

  • Buick Lesabre Speedometer Reading Wrong Speed

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 103, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, speedometer

    What is causing my speedometer to read wrong? Give some tips on what to check and look for. Thank you @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Wednesday, March 2n..

  • Buick Lesabre Water Noise

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 160 MILES

    related to interior, water

    2001 buick lesabre. When you start out or turn a corner you hear a water slossing sound. It seams to be coming from under the dash. Thoughts? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;p..

  • Buick Lesabre Winshield Washer Pump Not Working

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 89, 000 MILES

    related to body, windshield, washer, pump-motor

    Winshield washer pump is not working, not making noise, is there a fuse I can check and if so what number is it, (under hood or inside car?) I have owners manual but diagram isn't a bit sketchy o..

  • Buick Lesabre How To Bypass The Security System

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 180, 000 MILES

    related to security, bypass

    How can I bypass the security system on my ignition system on my car. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, January 27th, 2017 AT 9:18 PM ..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 80, 000 MILES

    related to body, window

    Hi Thought you might beable to solve my problem. Both front doors power windows just quit on me. What steps should I take to solve my problem. Thanks @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { disp..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Abs And Traction Control

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 66, 548 MILES

    related to safety, traction-control

    My wife drives this car to work and in the morning the abs and traction control lights come on after about 20 sec. Then in the afternoon it does the same thing. Could it be a short or something wron..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Airbag Suspension

    2001 BUICK LESABRE

    related to safety, airbag

    Suspension problem 2001 Buick Lesabre 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive 134000 miles I wanted to know if the 2001 lesabre really have airbag suspension and if so, when they go out would it make the..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Banging Brakes

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 82, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, bang

    I have a 2001 Buick LeSabre Custom, and the brakes make the whole car shutter. It feels like they are sticking. When you hit the brakes on the highway they make this loud banging noise. They have b..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Brake Lights

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 110, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, brake-light

    How do you change the brake light on the outside and also the lights on the trunk lid. I can not seem to find a way to get them off to change the lights and I don't want to break anything. Please ad..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Brake Lights Stay On When Car Is...

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, V8, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 120, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, brake-light, stay-on

    Brake lights staying on when car is off?--Having to take out the seat and disconnect the battery to shut off? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Saturday, J..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Check Engine Light On

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 80, 500 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    The code said its P0134 I changed the o2 sensor but the light is till on I dont know what to do with this problem @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday,..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Dashboard Rattles

    2001 BUICK LESABRE

    related to interior, dashboard, rattle

    Interior problem 2001 Buick Lesabre 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive For some reason the dashboard now rattles in the driver side corner. It looks like maybe a screw broke loose and it broke the cl..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Engine Service Light On...

    2001 BUICK LESABRE

    related to warning-lights, service-light

    Computer problem 2001 Buick Lesabre 6 cyl Automatic 145, 00 miles my engine service lihght is on continually. One code says check anti freeze level and temperture sensor. Both are good. Th..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Floor Board Is Wet After Rain

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 139, 000 MILES

    related to interior, water

    I own 2 2001 Buick LeSabres and have this problem with both of them. After a day when it rains for a few hours the floor board is wet. On one car it is the front passenger floor. On the other it ..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Fuel Smells...

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 97, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-leak

    I was wondering just how much pressure there should be in the Fuel Line. PepBoy's replaced my fuel line at a cost of almost $ 500.00 and I kept the line they removed, as they told me that there was ..

  • Buick Lesabre Fuel Filter Location

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, V8, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 117, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-filter, location

    My car seems to be running fine, however, I have been consistantly losing gas mileage since this past summer. It was averaging 26 miles per gallon, now I am down to apx 20 miles per gallon. I have..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Gas Pedal

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 98, 000 MILES

    related to interior, gas-pedal

    The gas pedal sticks sometimes when its first started @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 AT 7:34 PM ..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Horn Replacement

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 75, 000 MILES

    related to safety, horn, replace-remove

    I need to replace the horn just not finding the location of it can you direct me to it please. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, September 10th, 20..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre How To Change Thermostat

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 180, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, thermostat, replace-remove

    How do I change the thermostat on a2001 buick lasabre custom @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, November 12th, 2009 AT 3:40 PM ..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre How To Reset Engine Light After...

    2001 BUICK LESABRE

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Engine Cooling problem 2001 Buick Lesabre 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic I just recently put in a new thermostat and ect sensor and the engine light will not go off. I had the car troubl..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Leather Area Above Dashboard

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 89, 000 MILES

    related to interior, seat, upholstery, leather

    My leather has pulled away from the connection at the windshield. We have had extremely high temperatures and I recently had my car detailed. A mechanic told me that the fumes from the carpet cle..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre MY CAR SAYS LOSE GAS CAP /CHECK...

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 37, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, gas-cap

    I GOT A LOSE GAS CAP AND I WENT AND BOUGHT A NEWONE AND THE MESSAGE LOSE CAP AND NOW SERVICE ENG LIGHT IS ON. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday, Nov..

  • Buick Lesabre Power Windows And Door Locks

    2001 BUICK LESABRE

    related to body, door, lock

    Electrical problem 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 89000 miles Except for the driver side window and door lock, the others don't work. Fuses are all good. What could be the problem? @me..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Rear Sway Bar Link

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 108, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, sway-bar, link, estimate

    Im not sure how to replace the rear sway bar link. If you could I would like to know how much it would cost for a mechanic to replace VS myself. And if it is an easy job what tools would be necessar..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Service Engine CODES

    2001 BUICK LESABRE

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain

    Computer problem 2001 Buick Lesabre 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic Codes indicated Catalytic Converter failure. I replaced the converter and the computer registers NO codes. Mechanic says ..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Service Engine Soon Light

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 68, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    I just got gas and a carwash. Now the service engine soon light comes on and stays on, it does not flash. Sometimes, the light just goes out. Sometimes the car stumbles or hesitates. What coul..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Service Engine Soon Light

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 75, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    The service engine soon light was on. Code reader gave a P1404 code. I changed the EGR valve and cleared code. After driving for about 15 minutes I stopped the vehicle then restarted. Service light ..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Service Engine Soon Light

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 132, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Would like to know why my service engine soon light came on. Sometimes it smells like oil. The car still run really good. Any suggestions? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Service Engine Soon LIGHT

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 74, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Service engine soon light wont turn off. 2001 Buick LeSabre flunked MA State inspection for converter and EGR Valve. New converter replaced (direct fir after market) and new EGR replaced. Computer r..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Service Engine Soon Light Won't...

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 75, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    After replacing Converter and EGR Valve, mechanic used Genisis hand held diagnosis computer to reset vehicle computer. After 2-3 miles Service Engine Soon Light returns showing code 1404. Mechanic ..

  • Buick Lesabre Spark Plug Gap

    2001 BUICK LESABRE

    related to ignition, spark-plug

    Engine Mechanical problem 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 107000 miles I took my plugs out of my car and they were gaped at.75 and the Oreillys computer said.60 gap these plugs I bought were..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Struts--front

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 10, 500 MILES

    related to suspension, shock, replace-remove

    How difficult is it to replace front shocks on above vehicle and do you need special tools? Thanks! @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, December 5th..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre The 19th Fuse

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 146, 555 MILES

    related to general, fuse-test

    My 2001 Buick Le Sabre Custom has had a few odd problems, it stalls, but only on occasion, and I've it has some big issues when trying to start. I had a mechanic replace the battery, and the ..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Tire Pressure Low Light

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 84, 000 MILES

    related to tires, pressure

    I recently purchased a used 01 Buick LeSabre. The first few days I had it, a message often appeared that stated my Tire Pressure was low. I checked all my tire pressures and I filled them up, bu..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick LeSabre Vibration/Steering Issue

    2001 BUICK LESABRE

    related to steering, symptoms, vibration

    Hello. I have a 2001 LeSabre with roughly 37000 miles on it. I bought it used 6 months ago and hadn't had any problems until fairly recently. In late January I started noticing a front end vibration..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Water Pump

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 75, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump

    I notice drops of the brown Radiator coollant under my Buick in waterPump area is this a sign that trhe water Pump might be going out? The Buick water temp guage showes no overheating at this time. ..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Window Off Track

    2001 BUICK LESABRE

    related to body, window, track

    Interior problem 2001 Buick Lesabre V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic how do u get a wndow back on track @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, Oc..

  • Buick Lesabre Windshield Wipers Not Working

    2001 BUICK LESABRE

    related to body, wiper, not-working

    Six cylinder front wheel drive automatic 120,000 miles. Brand new owner of this car so I have no past history. Got the car home and no wipers working at all, any thoughts? Also the airbag ligh..

  • Buick Lesabre 2001 Buick Lesabre Wiper Blades

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 129, 000 MILES

    related to body, wiper, blade

    My wiper blades stop working and I dont know why! It has the rain sensing feature. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, October 24th, 2008 AT 12:34..

  • Buick Lesabre Cruise Control

    BUICK LESABRE

    related to interior, cruise-control

    I have a 2001 Lesabre Limited. The Cruise will work as long as I hold down the on switch, and will quit as soon as I let up. I have not tried anything yet, I have not tried anything yet other than..

  • Buick Lesabre Steering

    BUICK LESABRE

    related to steering, rack-and-pinion

    I have a 2001 silverado p/u 90000 miles 6cyl rack and pinion that only leaks when the weight is off the front tires and only when I turn all the way to the right. The bellows does have a small hole ..

  • Buick Lesabre Tail Lights On Our Buick Leasbre

    BUICK LESABRE

    related to exterior-light, running-light

    We brought a 2001 Buick Lesabre used, now with 105, 00 miles and there was no manual. Can someone please tell me how to replace the blinker bulb on the rear drivers side. I can not figure out ho..

  • Buick Lesabre Wiper Control Module - Lesabre

    BUICK LESABRE

    related to body, wiper, module, location

    The wipers on my 2001 Buick Lesabre Limited (125,000 miles) have started coming on, running a few swipes and then going off when ever they feel like it. I have been told that it is most likely the..

  • Buick Lesabre Front End Wobble

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 3.8L, 6 CYL, 2WD, 123, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, ball-joint

    I have replaced front driver side CV axle after blowing the joint. I assembled it correctly using all torque specs and now the front end wobbles. Ball joint seemed good as well as the wheel bearing ..

  • Buick Lesabre Instrument Cluster

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 140, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, engine-temperature

    I have an issue with my instrument cluster. The only needle that works is the tachometer. Other than that nothing else works. Every light is on even though there is nothing wrong with the car. My si..

  • Buick Lesabre Plenum Door Actuator

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 3.8L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 280, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, replace-remove

    Because cold air only comes out of the passenger side vents with a/c on, I'm trying to replace the left side plenum door actuator on the driver side. After removing the 3 mounting screws, the actu..

  • Buick Lesabre Radiator Question

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 3.8L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, radiator, radiator-hose

    The radiator sprang a leak in the plastic around the upper hose outlet on my car, so I got on eBay and bought a new radiator. It got here, and I noticed it had an extra "hole" on the front side, ..

  • Buick Lesabre Security Issues

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES

    related to security, bypass

    Okay, I put in battery and the car starts then shuts off, starts again then shuts off. It does it one more time and shuts down and will not do anything. I heard about using an auto-start box to by..

  • Buick Lesabre SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 3.8L, V6, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 58, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    THIS LIGHT COMES ON EACH TIME I START MY CAR AND GOES OUT RIGHT AFTER STARTED. JIFFY LUBE USED TO CHANGE MY OIL AND CHECK UNDER THE HOOD EVERY 3 MONTH--I STOPPED DO IT---RETIRED AND DON'T USE CAR MU..

  • Buick Lesabre Temperature Gauge Fluctuates While Driving

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 3.8L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 264, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, engine-temperature

    Temperature gauge says hot, but digital panel says coolant temperature is normal, but car temperatures go up and down while driving and I just replaced the thermostat. @media(max-width: 960px) ..

  • Buick Lesabre Trunk Opens By Itself

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 2.2L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 115, 000 MILES

    related to body, trunk, open

    My trunk keeps opening without touching the buttons. Can be while adjusting tilt, or just by itself! @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, June 16th..

  • Buick Lesabre Whistle

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 3.8L, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 63, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, whistle

    Give gas hear whistle sound and a little shaking along with it at time. Let off no noise no shake I cannot hear nothing of a air vacuum or anything at idle, even with my hearing aid turned up, ..

  • Buick Lesabre Windows Not Rolling Down

    2001 BUICK LESABRE, 3.8L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 205, 000 MILES

    related to body, window, regulator

    I can hear a noise in the relay when I press the switch. Only drivers side door. When I bought the car a couple months back it did not have any windows that would roll down. First I tried new window..

2001 Buick LeSabre Maintenance and Repair