2001 Buick Lesabre Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls (22.6% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls complaints here are 4.3× the median for that category across the 409 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls | 74 · 22.6% | No official action | — |
| Structure | 32 · 9.8% | No official action | — |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 24 · 7.3% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 23 · 7% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 21 · 6.4% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 19 · 5.8% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 328 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND…”NHTSA complaint 10080224 — filed 08/05/2004 · VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
“4 WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED IN ONE YEAR ON MY 2001 BUICK LASABRE GM DENIES ANY PROBLEMS.”NHTSA complaint 10074479 — filed 05/29/2004 · VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Buick Lesabre?
Visibility:power window devices and controls issues are the most-reported category, cited in 74 of 328 NHTSA complaints (22.6%), followed by structure (32), power train:automatic transmission (24), electrical system (23). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2001 Buick Lesabre have?
328 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 22 involved a fire, and 14 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2001 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2001 Buick Lesabre's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
