There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Buick Lesabre, but owners have filed 328 complaints with NHTSA.
2001 Buick Lesabre problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Visibility | 102 | |
| Structure | 50 | |
| Electrical System | 45 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 33 | |
| Power Train | 32 | |
| Steering | 30 | |
| Air Bags | 29 | |
| Engine | 19 | |
| Suspension | 18 | |
| Unknown or Other | 16 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | |
| Seats | 11 | |
Most reported parts
- Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 74
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 24
- Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly — 13
- Structure › Body — 12
- Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator — 7
- Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 7
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 6
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 6
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 61,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2001 Buick Lesabre complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Unknown or Other · reported Feb 8, 2022
Turned the key in ignition just past click and heard a loud bang in engine under hood. I looked under the car and seen flames. Within 18 minutes the whole car was in totally on fire. The volunteer fire department came and put it out. We did a search on the internet and discovered we are not the only ones to experience this.
Engine · at 120,000 miles · reported Mar 9, 2021
The contact owned a 2001 buick lesabre. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, he saw smoke emerging from the engine of the vehicle. Upon exiting the vehicle, the engine was up in flames. There was no crash or injuries due to the fire. The air bags did not deploy. The fire department was contacted and could extinguish the fire. A police report was filed. The contact had not notified a local dealer. The vehicle had been not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Engine · at 133,060 miles · reported Jan 19, 2021
The contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. The contact stated that when her husband turned the ignition on, the vehicle made a loud popping noise that was coming from the engine. The contacts husband noticed smoke was coming from under the hood and when he lift the hood, it was engulfed in flames. The contacts husband was able to extinguished the fire. The contact also mentioned that the engine was fractured and that the cover had blown off due to the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor manufacturer was made aware of the…
Engine · at 131,348 miles · reported Apr 24, 2020
The contact's father owns a 2001 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the garage for approximately 5 weeks, when his father was attempting to jump start the battery when on the second attempt there was an explosion in the engine compartment. The contact and his father was able to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. The fire department was contacted however, they did not extinguish the fire and a fire department report was filed. The contact stated no one was injured. A dealer had not been aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or…
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 70,000 miles · reported Feb 22, 2019
The contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. The contact stated that a fire ignited without warning under the hood after the driver exited the vehicle. When the hood was opened, the contact noticed that the engine cover for the engine assembly and fuel system had flown off. The fire extinguished on its own. The vehicle remained parked at the contact's residence due to the failure. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v090000 (Fuel system, gasoline) and NHTSA action number: ea02030 (Fuel system, gasoline); however, the vehicle exhibited the same failures as the recall and NHTSA…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Buick Lesabre as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Buick Lesabre?
Owners report visibility problems most often (102 reports), followed by structure (50). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 61,000 miles.
Are Buick recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Buick dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.