What's Wrong with the 8th Generation (1999–2005) LeSabre?

LeSabre owners have made 496 complaints about the 1999–2005 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 20th out of 22 Buick generations in overall reliability, with real windows and interior concerns.

Common 1999-2005 Buick LeSabre Problems

Some of the worst issues 8th generation LeSabre owners have to deal with.

  1. Window Falls Into Door

    Cheap plastic clips inside of Buick's power window assemblies is known to break and allow the window to drop right into the door. GM dealerships insist on replacing the entire pulley assembly to the tune of $450 per window.

    Continue reading article "Window Falls Into Door" Power window assembly

What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

8th Generation (1999–2005) LeSabre Key Numbers

  1. 7 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 496 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 20th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 22 eligible generations.