I lowered the windows and when I went to raise the REAR-PASSENGER there was a "crack" noise and it would not go back up. The plastic part, at the top of the window regulator, had broken - causing the wire, which runs through the regulator, moving the window up and down, to just coil up inside the door panel. I went to a dealership to have them quote me the cost of repairing and was eventually told the repair would run me ~$700. I was told that the part alone was ~$400. I didn't have them fix it... because I was expecting a ~$75 repair... not ~$700! I taped up the window (which I hate being "that car") and decided to get another quote. At the time I was incredibly busy with work and didn't get around to it though. Roughly a month later the EXACT same thing happened to my FRONT-PASSENGER window. I now have both passenger side windows held up by tape.

I CANNOT believe there is no recall for this. I have tried looking for a place to submit problems with cars to Buick directly, but have been told to only go to a dealership and tell them.... and I've already been to a dealership with this problem and no luck. I have taken my door panel off to try and fix myself and was very surprised that the problem was just that the top part of the regulator, which is basically just a track for the wire to run in as the window goes up and down, was cheap plastic. The rest of the regulator is steal, and the part that has all the tension from the wire running over it, is plastic. Ridiculous.

I don't remember exactly when the first window regulator went out, the left rear, probably about 2 years ago. This was fixed by a friend, and I do not have any documentation--should have saved the old one. In October, some friends were borrowing my car for a road trip that I was unable to make, but was letting them use my car anyway. As we were taking the car to the dealer for an oil change, fluid check, etc., and to check to make sure it was road safe, the right window regulators went out before we even got it out of my driveway!!!! My car had less than 19,000 miles!!! Long story short, dealer cost: approximately $711.00. Had them fixed, and along with other issues, the bill was for 1300.00!!!!!!! There has to be some kind of recall.

The passenger side rear window starting gradually sliding down and refused to go back up. Car was parked outside at the time and got wet inside as a result, although nothing major was damaged.

This is the THIRD power window motor that I've replaced on this car, the second in the past month. Clearly this is a defect in the motor design, but taking the car to a dealer is a waste, as they refuse to even acknowledge that this is a problem with this car.

Purchased a replacement motor assembly from NAPA for $167 and replaced it myself (a local car repair shop - not a dealer - quoted me $345 for the job parts + labor). It's not a horrible job but can have its frustrating moments. Instructions are available online here:

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Whats_the_procedure_for_replacing_a_2001_Buick_Lesabre_window_regulator_on_the_right_rear_passenger_side_power_window

Again, there are posts all over the internet about this issue, so it is clearly a defect in the part. Aside from these, I haven't had too many problems with the car other than what you'd normally expect, but having your window fall down or not being able to get it up is a pretty aggravating situation.

I'VE HAD TO REPLACE MY WINDOW REGULATORS 5 TIMES! THAT'S $750 TOTAL SPENT SO FAR. THE CHEAPEST I COULD FIND A USED JUNK PART IS $40 AT THE JUNK YARD, BUT THEY ONLY LAST 8-9 MONTHS AND BREAK AGAIN.

I FOUND A "NEW" PART FOR $80 AND IT HAS LASTED TIL THE 9 MONTH MARK SO FAR, HOPEFULLY WONT BREAK BEFORE I SELL THE CAR! TODAY I'M OFF THE BODY SHOP AGAIN TO GET MY REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FIXED FOR THE THIRD TIME IN 2 YEARS. THE FIRST ONE BROKE AT 45K MILES. RIDICULOUS! DON'T GET IT FIXED AT THE DEALER! YOUR LOCAL BODY SHOP SHOULD BE ABLE TO FIX THIS IN ABOUT AN HOUR FOR UNDER $100 LABOR COST OR DO IT YOURSELF.

GOOD LUCK, AND I FEEL YOUR PAIN!!! I REALLY DO!

I purchased my 2002 LeSabre Customer in April 2008 as a used car. My front right window regular went out in June 2009 and then almost three weeks later the back left side passenger window regulator went out. My car mechanic states that this is a known problem with this model year and that my other two windows will soon follow this trend. I contacted GM/Buick and GM/Buick seems to think that this part is fine the way it was manufactured and stated that they have had no customer complaints thus far. Therefore anyone going through this situation is on their own if they have no warranty cover. This part is very expensive to replace. I have had my two windows fixed to stay up until I can get the money together to fix all the windows which will amount to over $1600. No wonder this car company has had the problems they do. Produce an inferior product and sell it. Customers will stop buying!!

No more GMs for me!

Disappointed in Raleigh, NC

I purchased the Buick LeSabre in September 2007. At that time I was told there was an issue with the rear driver side window and that it would not go up or down. Shortly after the purchase I had the window fixed costing me $485.00. I researched the issue online and found that this is a reoccurring issue with most Buick LeSabre owners. I have called and complained to Buick and they simply stated that there were not enough consumer complaint to issue a recall. Since my initial Window malfunction I have experienced the same problem with the rear passenger side window costing $502.00 to repair. This is the first Buick I have ever owned and at first I was delighted with the car but now I am certain I will stay away from buying ANY GM vehicles.

First window regulator broke 8/06

Buick should pay to replace this ridiculous defect - - and extra $ for our grief & aggravation , our frostbite, resulting wet musty car smell...and duct-tape embarrassment!!! I'm sure most of us have driven around with duct tape until we resigned to the fact it costs $400 to get it fixed, reapplying duct tape daily. Which, by the way, doesn't really work.

If I had kids, it would be a safety issue.

Someone suggested we should file complaints at NHTSA online at www.safercar.gov. Select �File a Complaint� within the Defects and Recalls section of the home page or you can call 1-888-327-4236 or 1-800-424-9393.

Purchased used 2002 Buick in 2006 now rear window has failed. Cost to repair is about $290 for part plus labor of about $130. Previously, 3 of 4 windows regulators failed on a 2000 Buick LeSabre (I purchased new) at 54,000, 66,000 & 76,000 miles. Rears failed first then front passenger window. Drivers still OK. Seems to fail more the less you use it. Search of web shows many have had this problem.

Seems like GM/Buick should do something about this problem that has continued to exist. I would like to elevate this issue.