2000 Buick Lesabre Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 4%of 669 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,165miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Buick Lesabre, 4% of the 669 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,165 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We heard a noise in the front of the car. We took it to the repair shop and was told we needed a bearing in the transmission and the 4th clutch. The car only has 63,000 miles. We had the parts replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10162507, filed 2006-07, 63,165 miles“Shortly after taking delivery of vehicle which had 60 miles on it,I noticed when accelerating from a stop or accelerating when turning the car lost power.I would press the gas and it wouldn't go.took to paul batt Buick & skill Buick many,many times,never found problem.at 30k miles,Buick said I should change fluid & check the pan fluid,which showed nothing.problem still occurs.this could be a hazard if vehicle behind me thinks I'm moving and car slows to a near stop w/o brake lights going on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10121116, filed 2005-05, 500 miles“We own a 2000 Buick Lesabre. It was given to us by my father in-law who purchased it brand new in 2000. Both of us have always had the car serviced at Buick dealerships for all maintenance including oil changes. We have had several electrical failures, fuel injector problems and now the transmission went out with only 45,000 miles. My husband was driving to the office and the car all of a sudden slowed down and then came to a stop. He described it as someone shifting the car to first gear from fourth. However, the car is an automatic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10112574, filed 2005-03, 45,658 miles“Suspected transmission problems began before the 36,000 warranty ran out, but, since it couldn't be replicated, I couldn't take it to a dealer for diagnosis. No problems were ever recognized by computer. The first time was when backing from the garage, the car lurched to a near stop as if the brakes had been applied. I pulled forward and when I backed up, no problems were encountered. The next time, probably months later, happened when making a left turn out of our driveway under very little acceleration. It felt as if something had bound up, then, freed up 2 times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10153742, filed 2006-03, 35,000 miles“Dt: the vehicle will slow down and stop. The power steering tightens up and it just stopped. . The panel will light up and the vehicle will die . This vehicle has been to the dealers three times. The first time dealer said nothing was wrong. Contacted GM then, and GM told dealer what to do. They did diagnostic testing and no codes were found. This started happening on august 15, 2003.”
NHTSA complaint #10132462, filed 2005-08, 12,205 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10224273Sep 1, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10220319Sep 1, 2022This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the…
- 10115081Nov 2, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | 10% |
| 2004 | 12 | 7% |
| 2003 | 18 | 11% |
| 2002 | 13 | 4% |
| 2001 | 31 | 9% |
| 2000 | 24 | 4% |
| 1999 | 15 | 7% |
| 1998 | 20 | 5% |
| 1997 | 33 | 8% |
| 1996 | 6 | 6% |
| 1995 | 8 | 4% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 33 | 17% |
| 1992 | 20 | 11% |
| 1991 | 2 | 7% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
19 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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