LeSabre
Buick LeSabre: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Buick LeSabre – Eighth generation1999–2005
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | March 1999 - August 2005 |
| Model years | 2000–2005 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | G platform/GMX220 |
| Engines | 3.8 L Series II Buick 3800 V6 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4T65-E automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm |
| Length | 5,080 mm |
| Width | 1,867 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm |
| Assembly | Lake Orion, Michigan, United States (Orion Assembly) Hamtramck, Michigan, United States (Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2005 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2005 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Large car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2005 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 6 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 510 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 3,030–3,058 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2005 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility and wipers | 507 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Electrical system | 260 | 2000, 2001, 2004 |
| Engine and cooling | 220 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Body and structure | 206 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Airbags | 138 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 113 | 2000, 2001, 2004 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 109 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Steering | 108 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Brakes | 108 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Tyres | 74 | 2000, 2002, 2004 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2005: 1767 complaints, 70 with a crash and 76 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.