2000 Buick Lesabre Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2000 Buick Lesabre recalls

Most common 2000 Buick Lesabre problems

Problem areas named in the 669 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Visibility	247
Electrical System	90
Engine And Engine Cooling	85
Steering	54
Fuel System, Gasoline	45
Tires	37
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	33
Air Bags	31
Vehicle Speed Control	26
Structure	25

What owners report

2026-08-26, Fuel/Propulsion System
Completed full diagnosis at Vann York BUICK Gmc [XXX] after failing NC Inspection on XXX. Provided service fee of 202.00 approx. And was provided a list of services that required immediate attention. The service mechanic advised there were no recalls. The vehicle has failed twice since I picked it up from the dealership XXX due to a fuel issue. Once on XXX and at 7:45pm today XXX. My concern is that the recalls was not brought to my attention. I conveyed to dealership today after the failure on XXX the fuel filter was replaced. I inquired about the diagnostic today as well prior to the vehicle failing not sure if the part for the recalls is causing this issue but it would be such a relief t

2025-12-20, Fuel/Propulsion System
the 2000 Buick Lesabre is a wonderful car basically a tank with the 3800 SERIES II you cant go wrong but the tiny little plastic part holding the throttle cable will dryrot even with a garage kept car under 150k miles please get them replaced I was driving and then the part came off and it got wrapped around the bracket and it took off I melted the breaks I wasn't stopping due to constant gas so I flipped in down into neutral to stop the vehicle from accelerating after i found a spot to pull it off the road but you can also put your foot under the peddle and pull up on it while pressing the breaks if you cant find a safe area while this is happening but i didnt relise it was happning until i

2025-07-28, Vehicle Speed Control
The plastic pice holding the throttle lines snapped off and my cable went under my bracket and it took off I destroyed the Transmission putting it in neutral to stop the vehicle after I had gotten it stoped the fire from the engine was small I will recommend this car and yes I do want another one but it is a common issue I will recomed this car because the body is made out of steel and they are basicly tanks with the 3800 Series II and it was easy for me to spot what was happening and get ahead of it before it got worse I drove 5 miles with this happening before the engine overheated and caught fire

2022-05-02, Fuel/Propulsion System
I started my car in the morning, per my usual routine. After a few seconds, I heard a very loud bang and the car stalled. A few seconds later, there was a large amount of smoke coming from under the hood. I opened the hood to see a large fire had started. My son, who heard the loud bang, came outside and saw the flames from under the hood. He ran into the house, grabbed a fire extinguisher, and attempted to put out the fire. He got the fire out but it was difficult. I had the car looked at by a mechanic and told me that the intake manifold had literally exploded. He has stated that he has never seen anything like this. It appears that the exploding manifold ruptured a fuel line. He told me t

2021-11-09, Steering
The contact owns a 2000 Buick LeSabre. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the front end of the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle at a slower speed. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the tie rod nuts had failed and the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V301000 (Steering). The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they could not repair the vehicle under the recall because the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The contac

2000 Buick Lesabre questions

Does the 2000 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2000 Buick Lesabre: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components; Exterior Lighting:Headlights; Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Buick Lesabre?

Based on 669 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (247), Electrical System (90), Engine And Engine Cooling (85).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Buick Lesabre has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.