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2001 Buick Lesabre Brakes Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
4%of 328 total for the year
Median mileage
25,284miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Buick Lesabre, 4% of the 328 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,284 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.

“Buick lost the bbb decision and did not perform within the 40 days allotted to replace the car. The car has multiple safety defects (air bag, transmission, braking) that the bbb said could cause serious bodily injury or death. They want to buy back the car and inspect it so it can be resold.”

NHTSA complaint #10016185, filed 2003-04, 22,069 miles

“Consumer complained about an ABS brake problem. When applying the brakes consumer felt pulsation in the front of the vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, who stated that rear brakes were affected.”

NHTSA complaint #10064652, filed 2004-03, 8,900 miles

“Rotors were badly rusted before car had 30000 miles on it causing poor braking and extreme vibration of car while driving. Needed to replace all rotors and brakes at 30000 mile check up. Learned that GM has had a problem with rusty rotors due to elimination of chromium in the iron alloys during manufacturing of rotors. Very costly 30000 mile check up and GM and dealer refuses to accept responsibility for problem rather they say its environmental . Did not have accident but did have problem braking a high speeds. …”

NHTSA complaint #10086356, filed 2004-08, 28,500 miles

“The contact owns a 2001 Buick Lesabre. On four separate occasions, the window fell down into the door. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and it was discovered that the window regulator failed. The windows have been replaced three separate times and now the fourth will have to be replaced. The current mileage was 108,000 and failure mileage was 42,000.update 09/10/08 the ABS module failed. Updated 09/19/08.”

NHTSA complaint #10238418, filed 2008-08, 42,000 miles

“The consumer reported multiple complaints with the vehicle. 1)the tie rod on the right side shimmied when vehicle was driven at a speed of 60 MPH or more. 2. Wheel bearings were making a humming sound when driven at 30 MPH. 3. There was a clicking sound in the brakes when braking at any given speed. Please provide any further information.”

NHTSA complaint #10042290, filed 2003-10

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2005912%
200474%
2003149%
2002186%
2001134%
2000447%
19992010%
1998267%
1997369%
19961313%
19951911%
19943321%
19937036%
19927238%
1991723%
1990715%
1989311%
198815%
198738%
1986213%
1985120%

Other parts of the 2001 Buick Lesabre

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
101 complaints
Body and structure
50 complaints
Electrical system
38 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
31 complaints
Air bags
29 complaints
Steering
29 complaints
Engine cooling
28 complaints
Engine
19 complaints
Fuel system
17 complaints
Suspension
17 complaints
Other or unknown
16 complaints
Seats
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 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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