NHTSA — Electrical System: Ignition Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Buick LeSabre electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Buick LeSabre Owner Comments

problem #9

Jul 282001

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

I had taken this vehicle back to the Buick dealership where I purchased it at 34K miles and told them it had a "miss" and that it "hesitated" driving down the road. They said it was a spark plug and replaced one. The last time I took it to another Buick dealer it needed $4,200 to make it road worthy including a new water pump, new transmission, new brakes and rotors. The service code on the car should have indicated failure of these parts when I took it to the first dealer.

- Bellevue, NE, USA

problem #8

Aug 012000

LeSabre

  • miles
Vehicle stalled between 25-65mph. It has happened 5-6 times. Dealer had vehicle twice, each time for a week. They couldn't fix it until it failed again.

- Chestnut Hill, MA, USA

problem #7

Oct 192000

LeSabre

  • miles
While driving at 25 mph vehicle will stall. Then, consumer could start car again. About 4 days later, it stalled again, and would not start for about 5 minutes. Took to dealer, and they could not duplicate the problem. If on the highway, there would have been an accident.

- Emerson, NJ, USA

problem #6

Oct 172000

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • miles

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

While driving at highway speed engine will stall out on this vehicle, but vehicle will start right back up. Dealer has been contacted.

- Clarksburg, PA, USA

problem #5

Jun 011997

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On two occasions the ignition failed to start.

- Alhambra, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 011998

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ignition would not start.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #3

Mar 091998

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

While driving the vehicle will stall without indications. Dealer has been contacted. Dealer also replaced battry/alternator/ignition and computer. However, vehicle continued to stall.

- Evensville, IN, USA

problem #2

Sep 131996

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle at night the headlights go dim for no reason. Owner has taken vehicle to dealer, and was told its the design of vehicle. Owner further notes that this problem has almost caused accidents. Ses light illuminated. When there is not even 300 pounds in vehicle and going over bumps, it bottoms out, dealer replaced rear springs and weak coil springs. Consumer had to wiggle key to get it out of the door, dealer filed key and lubricated the lock cylinder.

- Middle Town, PA, USA

problem #1

Nov 151996

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • miles
From time to time when slowing down the vehicle loses power/ stalls.

- Manahawkin, NJ, USA

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