NHTSA — Electrical System: Wiring Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,387 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1999 Buick LeSabre electrical problems

electrical problem

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1999 Buick LeSabre Owner Comments

problem #3

Jan 082004

LeSabre 6-cyl

  • 44,161 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer was pulling into a parking lot when she heard a loud boom. Then flames came from beneath the vehicle, said a witness. Consumer got out and vehicle caught on fire. In June the consumer received a recall notice which explained the failure that she experienced several months earlier.

- Bound Brook, NJ, USA

problem #2

Mar 312004

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • 20,000 miles
Upon starting the vehicle there was a loud bang, then the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department was called.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #1

Apr 242000

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving suspension is rough. When appling pressure vehicle shakes. Dealership is aware of problem. Dealer refuses to replace the shocks. Air conditioner leak, dealer replaced compressor shaft seal. Pressure ocntrol solenoid replaced, consumer stated when shifting into reverse or drive, there is a shudder felt at times, dealer replaced the turbine shaft seal because it was worn and again the vehicle jumps when putting into gear as if gear is not engaging, dealer can not remedy this problem. Engine light has illuminated. Front rotors warped causing vibration. Turn signals inoperable, dealer found wire out of terminal.

- Metairie, LA, USA

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