2001 Buick Lesabre Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 328 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,024miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2001 Buick Lesabre, 2% of the 328 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,024 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.
“When the headlight switch is depressed, it stays in! Ie., it does not pop back out like it should. Every time I leave the car, it takes 20 minutes for the headlight to go out automatically. Note: I tried to check on recalls on your web site, but it does not show Lesabre as one of the models of my 2001 Buick.”
NHTSA complaint #10226416, filed 2008-05, 35,771 miles“2001 Buick Lesabre experienced the following problems: cruise control would not set, automatic transmission had no reverse ability, water leaking from the coolant pump, ses light illuminated, left rear brake light.***no answer required*** there was a whistling sound coming from around the window area due to a revealing molding piece, the steering felt funny and was noisy when turning, there was also a clunk in the steering, there was excessive play in the right and left tie rod end, the left rear brake light was out, the right rear center bulb was out, the original battery had leaked acid…”
NHTSA complaint #10124783, filed 2005-06, 8,276 miles“The turn signal lights were not functioning properly, they had been fixed 4 times in the last two years. The dealer changed the bulb and determined there were no other problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10019518, filed 2003-05“At night, raining, on interstate 95 near freeport, me driver fiddling with wiper speed control (he thinks), headlights go out for 2 to 4 seconds (it seemed like an eternity) and then come back on. Was able to repeat while parked, later that night, also raining. Hawe not tried to repeat. Took car to local Buick dealer (not the one purchased from). Mechanic unable to repeat, even by blocking light sensor on dash and squirting water on rain sensor on windshield. Mechanic says he called somewhere in GM and was told that in maine, it is required that headlights come on with wipers. …”
NHTSA complaint #756433, filed 2002-01Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 8 | 5% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 17 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2001 Buick Lesabre
101 complaintsBody and structure
50 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsBrakes
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Buick Lesabre
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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