2004 Buick LeSabre Consumer Discussions

04 Lesabre - Tire selection questions

• 04 Lesabre - Tire selection questions

  Written by: soonerdew on Jun 3, 2009 10:28:22 AM

  Hello, all I have a delightful 2004 LeSabre Limited with 67K miles, and it is very close to time to put new tires on her....need a set of 225/60R16 I have been reasonably satisifed with the stock Michelin Symmetry tires that came with the car, but I am open to other options. My Buick gets around 24-26MPG, and I'd like to stay there with a comfy ride. I have read excellent ... Read More

Buick LeSabre Electrical/Lighting

• Re: steering wheel controls [imidazol97]

  Written by: pligman on May 23, 2009 4:28:55 PM

  This site and Buick will be hearing of this problem a lot more as the years move on. I have a 2004 LeSabre and most of the steering wheel lights are now out as well as some in the Climate Control and Radio. Others tell me of the same problem. The lights are accessible in the wheel but not easily. A paint can lid lifter works well to pry the assemble ... Read More

Buick LeSabre Starting/Stalling Problems

• Re: 1993buick lesabre stalls [jlhe2nd]

  Written by: jlhe2nd on Jan 3, 2009 9:44:52 AM

  Well, the good news is that the problem was fixed. The better news is that we found a 2004 Civic for our daughter and sold the Buick, in running condition and ok. Turns out the problem was two fold, with the coil (I think) being the first - the NAPA part works for all cars except the '91, where there are issues. While that 'bad' part was in the car, our ... Read More

Buick LeSabre Accessories

• Outside temperature reading

  Written by: jcclipper on Feb 22, 2007 1:42:10 PM

  Hi everyone this is my first post on this board. Where can I get an attractive outside temperature and compass display, that could be put on the dashboard something accurate. It would be for a 2004 Buick Lesabre custom. Thanks,Joe

Buick LeSabre

• Got Replacements free for rusted 2004 chrome wheels

  Written by: fltcoils on Oct 17, 2006 5:53:52 PM

  A few months ago I posted a concern that the chrome wheels had rusted on my 2004 celebration edition lesabre limited. Buick has replaced them, free of charge, so I am very happy. Now I can put those final 150 miles on the car and pass 36000. And wax my wheels. Have I said the engineering of the Lesabre (and Century) powertrain is exceptional? It is. I greatly appreciate the low ... Read More

Buick LeSabre Electrical/Lighting

• Headlight Problems with 2004 LeSabre Custom

  Written by: wbret8 on Aug 6, 2006 9:25:26 PM

  Hello, I'm new to this and also ignorant to most car issues so I thought I'd spring this on you folks... I have just had my second incident with my car and its headlights. They are supposed to illuminate when the car is turned on to either the DRL's or the Low Beam Headlights, which ever the car's sensor determines (so I'm told). The first time this occurred (about 3 weeks ... Read More

Buick LeSabre Steering/Suspension

• Re: 2005 Buick Lesabre [wjohns02]

  Written by: shoshm on May 1, 2006 12:18:47 PM

  I have a 2004 Buick LeSabre with the same problem. I have been to the dealer again and again. Sometimes they tell us we are nuts, there is no problem; sometimes an honest technician says, yeah, this car has that problem and we don't know how to fix it. They have even tried new Michelin tires. I have initiated a Lemon Law complaint with our state attorney general's office. BBB Autoline ... Read More

Buick LeSabre

• 2004 LeSabre - Cabin Air Filter

  Written by: chucka1 on Mar 20, 2006 8:35:21 PM

  Simple question I think: Where is the cabin air filter located in a 2004 Buick LeSabre Custom? Also, is it easy to activate the turn lights (not turn signals) when the lights seem to be there in the headlight group?

• Re: 2004 Buick Lesabre Vibration at Freeway Speeds [rjh4]

  Written by: imidazol97 on May 5, 2005 4:25:32 PM

  You are under warranty I assume. TAke it back to your dealer for them to Road Force Balance the wheels and tires on a Hunter 9700 balancer. This will eliminate variations in the sponginess in the tire at different points on the tire. I could be a defective tire. It could be a bent wheel. I could be just a plain out of balance tire. It could be alignment is off ... Read More

• 2004 Buick Lesabre Vibration at Freeway Speeds

  Written by: rjh4 on May 5, 2005 4:04:35 PM

  Is anyone having trouble with thier 2004 Buick Lesabre Custom at freeway speeds as my Buick has a Vibration at these speeds. It is equip with15" General Tires, is this problem or is it a factory defect or design problem.Please let me Know.

• Re: 2004 Buick Lesabre Vibration at Freeway Speeds [rjh4]

  Written by: bumpygreens on May 21, 2005 7:00:52 PM

  Check the tie rods! My fronts both went out around 30,000 on my '02 Limited.

• Re: 2004 Buick Lesabre Vibration at Freeway Speeds [imidazol97]

  Written by: rjh4 on May 19, 2005 3:26:12 PM

  The tires on my 2004 Buick Lesabre are General Ameri*gs60 P215-70 R15. The dealer has a Hunter 9700 balancer on which the tires were balance twice. The vehicle has 6,800 miles on it. Are there any techinal Bulletins out on this problem and if so how can I obtain them. Thanx rjh4

• Re: 2004 Buick Lesabre Vibration at Freeway Speeds [rjh4]

  Written by: imidazol97 on May 17, 2005 4:32:25 PM

  What brand and which tire is on the car. What size are your wheels? Have the tires been force-balanced on a Hunter 9700 balancer? The dealer should have one. How many miles are on the car?

• Re: 2004 Buick Lesabre Vibration at Freeway Speeds [imidazol97]

  Written by: rjh4 on May 17, 2005 4:31:01 PM

  I did take it back to Michael Hohl Motors in Carson City, Nevada TWICE and they have balanced 2 times, rotated 1 time the tires with no success. The factory rep came out and said nothing was wrong with the vehicle so there is nothingto fix. She said it is the characteristics of the vehicle. I also filed a complaint with BBB.AUTOLINE with no success as I mentioned it could be ... Read More

• Re: buying a '98 LeSabre [imidazol97]

  Written by: wgarider on Apr 11, 2005 1:42:48 PM

  Whoops! Here's the details................ Summary: 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. Consequence: THE ... Read More

• buying a '98 LeSabre

  Written by: wgarider on Apr 11, 2005 1:22:13 PM

  Hello, I am about to buy a '98 LeSabre - the car is in great shape and has only 55K miles on it. I've been reading here about all the suggestions and preventative measures other owners are taking but I'm a bit confused about the recall issued in Feb. of 2004 - http://www.automotive.com/1998/49/buick/lesabre/recalls/34513.html. Is this recall to address the plastic plenum problem I've read about? Thanks!

• Re: vibration 2004 buick lasabre celebration [robert3]

  Written by: fredvh on Sep 10, 2004 9:45:36 PM

  I have heard about a number of vibration problems with the LeSabre's front tires. Do you have the 15" or 16" tires?

• Help Wanted

  Written by: tale47 on Jul 8, 2004 9:19:01 AM

  I am thinking of purching a 2004 Buick LeSabre limited. The list price is about $34,000. With today's factory discounts what is a fair price to pay for the vehicle here in the Boston area.

• Time to "refresh" the styling

  Written by: macarthur2 on Dec 6, 2003 4:06:52 PM

  Bought my LeSabre in 2000, and it has been trouble free. Just want to comment that Buick really needs to do something yearly to physically set the new models apart from the older. My 2000 looks just like the 2004 and that is not the way to encourage new buyers. Look at the Century, it went to that body style in 1997 and it is still the same for 2004. Regal ... Read More