Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2000 Buick Lesabre recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
NHTSA campaign 04V090000 · reported February 24, 2004 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 910,873 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
NHTSA campaign 00V114000 · reported April 17, 2000 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 8,132 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.
Exterior lighting: headlights
NHTSA campaign 99V355000 · reported December 17, 1999 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 35,725 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Driver visibility may be impaired increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly
NHTSA campaign 99V301000 · reported October 29, 1999 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 1,284 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.
- The risk
- Separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected steering input increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum
NHTSA campaign 99V238000 · reported August 27, 1999 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 988 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake booster to pedal assembly attachment nuts may be loose.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace any missing brake booster to brake pedal assembly nuts and tighten all four (4) nuts to specified torque.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Aug 26, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
Completed full diagnosis at Vann York BUICK Gmc […] after failing NC Inspection on …. Provided service fee of 202.00 approx. And was provided a list of services that required immediate attention. The service mechanic advised there were no recalls. The vehicle has failed twice since I picked it up from the dealership ……
Dec 20, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system · fire reported
the 2000 Buick Lesabre is a wonderful car basically a tank with the 3800 SERIES II you cant go wrong but the tiny little plastic part holding the throttle cable will dryrot even with a garage kept car under 150k miles please get them replaced I was driving and then the part came off and it got wrapped around the…
Jul 28, 2025 · Vehicle speed control · fire reported
The plastic pice holding the throttle lines snapped off and my cable went under my bracket and it took off I destroyed the Transmission putting it in neutral to stop the vehicle after I had gotten it stoped the fire from the engine was small I will recommend this car and yes I do want another one but it is a common…
May 2, 2022 · Fuel/propulsion system · fire reported
I started my car in the morning, per my usual routine. After a few seconds, I heard a very loud bang and the car stalled. A few seconds later, there was a large amount of smoke coming from under the hood. I opened the hood to see a large fire had started. My son, who heard the loud bang, came outside and saw the…
Nov 9, 2021 · Steering · 139,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Buick LeSabre. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the front end of the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle at a slower speed. The vehicle was taken to the independent…
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 26, 2026.