2000 Buick Lesabre Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 669 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 Buick Lesabre, 1% of the 669 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,750 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2000 Buick llesabre and I have had to replace the regulator in the rf door and am in the process of have one replaced in the lf door. Neither was covered; the warranty had expired. This indicates poor quality control and or design.”
NHTSA complaint #10062792, filed 2004-03, 31,500 miles“Power window regulator on driver's side failed in december 2004. This failure was proceeded by similar failures of both rear power window regulators in july 2004. Dealer admitted to numerous occurrences of this same failure in other makes of same vehicle (2000 Buick Lesabre) however, in none of previous cases (nor mine) did the dealer offer reimbursement of costs ($500/window).”
NHTSA complaint #10104867, filed 2004-12, 56,000 miles“Automatic trunk when pushing the button it flies up and then it comes back down hard on consumer's head. Cosnumer says that the trunk is dangerous for someone that does not know it's going to do that. Dealer says that's just the way they are made this year.”
NHTSA complaint #852824, filed 1999-11“The drivers side and rear passenger door regulator went out. Consumer is not able to roll window up or down. Took to Buick and they replaced the regulators. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10002031, filed 2003-01Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 11 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2000 Buick Lesabre
249 complaintsElectrical system
87 complaintsEngine cooling
78 complaintsFuel system
60 complaintsSteering
47 complaintsBrakes
44 complaintsTires
36 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Buick Lesabre
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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