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2000 Buick LeSabre problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 849 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 29.8 times the median LeSabre year — the 2000 model ranks #1 of 36 LeSabre years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 26 injuries in total across these filings.

Visibility & Wipers leads the complaint categories with 252 reports (30% of the total).

849

NHTSA complaints

5

Recalls

2

Investigations

33

Crash-involved

43

Fires reported

26

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other LeSabre years?

LeSabre NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted849 complaints1967: 0 complaints1970: 0 complaints1971: 1 complaints1972: 0 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 0 complaints1977: 1 complaints1978: 0 complaints1979: 2 complaints1981: 0 complaints1982: 1 complaints1983: 1 complaints1984: 7 complaints1985: 6 complaints1986: 20 complaints1987: 53 complaints1988: 22 complaints1989: 35 complaints1990: 75 complaints1991: 46 complaints1992: 245 complaints1993: 264 complaints1994: 220 complaints1995: 235 complaints1996: 121 complaints1997: 514 complaints1998: 518 complaints1999: 268 complaints2000: 849 complaints2001: 460 complaints2002: 380 complaints2003: 209 complaints2004: 212 complaints2005: 95 complaints2006: 4 complaints
LeSabre NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Buick LeSabre problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Visibility & Wipers25230%
Engine10312%
Electrical System9711%
Fuel System607%
Steering546%
Brakes445%
Tires & Wheels425%
Airbags314%
Other263%
Speed Control263%
Body & Structure253%
Suspension243%
Transmission243%
Lighting202%
Seat Belts81%
Latches & Locks51%
Seats51%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)20%
Driver Assistance10%

Does the 2000 Buick LeSabre have recalls?

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

04V090000Fuel SystemFebruary 24, 2004 · 910,873 units

Defect

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.

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.

00V114000BrakesApril 17, 2000 · 8,132 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.

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.

99V355000LightingDecember 17, 1999 · 35,725 units

Defect

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.

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.

99V301000SteeringOctober 29, 1999 · 1,284 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS ARE LOOSE AND CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD.

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.

99V238000BrakesAugust 27, 1999 · 988 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO PEDAL ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT NUTS MAY BE LOOSE.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE REAR WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED, THE REAR WINDSHIELD FRACTURED AND HAD BURNT MARKS ALONG THE FRAME TINTED AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · April 16, 2013 · fire

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS DUE TO THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER. BOTH A POLICE AND FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 92,000. THE CONSUMER SENT IN A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 6, 2008 · fire

“AS I WAS DRIVING MY BUICK LESABRE 2000 MY WINDOWS LOCK UP ON ME IT WAS A VERY HOT SUMMER SO THE ELECTRICAL WINDOWS WITH NO GO UP AND DOWN. THE ENGINE IS BAD. 1490000 MILES. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS PROBLEMS. THE CAR WIRING IS LOOSE AND CAN BE A DANGEROUS. I TRIED TO PULL WINDOW DOWN AND REPAIR ITS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 10, 2015 · fire

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK LESABRE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS DUE TO THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER. BOTH A POLICE AND FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 92,000. THE CONSUMER SENT IN A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · March 6, 2008 · fire

“LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL ABILITY RESULTING IN ACCIDENT,DURING IMPACT NO DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS. YH ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · crash

2000 Buick LeSabre — common questions

Is the 2000 Buick LeSabre reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 849 complaints put the 2000 model at #1 of 36 LeSabre years. It is one of the LeSabre years to avoid.

What are the most common 2000 LeSabre problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are visibility & wipers (252 complaints), engine (103 complaints), electrical system (97 complaints).

Does the 2000 Buick LeSabre have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 2000 Buick LeSabre. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2000 Buick LeSabre under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Buick LeSabre years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the LeSabre years to avoid are 2000, 1998, 1997, 2001, 2002, 1999, 1993, 1992, 1995, 1994, 2004, 2003, 1996, 2005, 1990, 1987, 1991. The cleanest record among LeSabre years belongs to 1981.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.