2000 Buick Lesabre Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2000 Buick Lesabre. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 04V090000Feb 24, 2004910,873 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
  Covers: Buick Lesabre 1998–2000, Pontiac Bonneville 1998–2000, Buick Park Avenue 1998–2000 +3 more

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire.

  Possible consequence: The backfire can rupture the intake manifold. The rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. Phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

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• 00V114000Apr 17, 20008,132 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
  Covers: Buick Lesabre 2000, Pontiac Bonneville 2000, Cadillac Deville 2000 +4 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.

  Possible consequence: When the rear brake proportioning, antilock brake, traction control, or stability control feature is activated in some driving situations, the feature may not perform as designed.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the abs hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.

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• 99V355000Dec 17, 199935,725 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights
  Covers: Buick Lesabre 2000

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the head lamp adjustment device horizontal adjuster may not move the head lamp reflector when the shaft is rotated in a normal manner during aiming.

  Possible consequence: Driver visibility may be impaired increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: An insert containing instructions for optically aiming the headlamps will be provided to owners for the owner's manual. Owners should follow the procedure in the insert for headlamp aim adjustment, rather than using the horizontal vhad indicator.

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• 99V301000Oct 29, 19991,284 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
  Covers: Buick Lesabre 2000, Cadillac Seville 2000, STS 2000 +2 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.

  Possible consequence: Separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected steering input increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.

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• 99V238000Aug 27, 1999988 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
  Covers: Buick Lesabre 2000, Oldsmobile Aurora 1999, Buick Park Avenue 1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake booster to pedal assembly attachment nuts may be loose.

  Possible consequence: If these nuts are loose, the brake pedal may be low, the assembly may be loose, the brakes may not release, and if the nuts back completely off, braking may be lost. Also fume and water intrusion to the passenger compartment can occur.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace any missing brake booster to brake pedal assembly nuts and tighten all four (4) nuts to specified torque.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA02030Engine compartment firesClosed · Oct 22, 2002
• PE02050Engine compartment firesClosed · Jun 13, 2002

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