10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 20
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,021 miles

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1997 Buick LeSabre engine problems

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1997 Buick LeSabre Owner Comments (Page 2 of 3)

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problem #25

Feb 172000

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Consumer started vehicle, there was a loud pop and then flames came out from under the hood, the origin of the fire and explosion is inside the intake manifold and the engine, the cause of the fire is a back fire within the engine compartment, claim 17-9112-605..

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #24

Feb 012001

LeSabre

  • miles
While attempting to start the vehicle the engine caught fire totally destroying the car. Nlm there was recall on the upper intake manifold. An investigator stated that the fire originated within the ignition of vapors of gasoline in the engine compartment of the vehicle, they stated that it should be noted that the conditions described at the time of the fire are in line with the recall regarding the upper intake manifold. Referenced in EA02-030

- Farmington, MI, USA

problem #23

Sep 011999

LeSabre

  • miles
Vehicle backfires during start up. This could lead to an engine compartment fire. Referenced in EA02-030

- Winters, CA, USA

problem #22

Jul 311999

LeSabre

  • miles

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

Since I bought the vehicle, the car has gotten horrendous gas mileage, the horn intermittently does not work and the transmission has slipped. The car was taken back to the dealer and nothing was done. I was told "we were unable to find a problem." The horn issue nearly resulted in a car accident lastnight as the horn, again, decided to take the night off. This is not right!!

- Seymour, CT, USA

problem #21

Mar 012000

LeSabre

  • miles
Car is cutting out. No warning. I could be going 65 miles an hour or completely stopped at the red light. Car will restart in about five minutes. I have had it to the dealership [two different ones] three times and it has not been fixed to date. I feel this car in dangerous and would like to get some help.

- Boardman, OH, USA

problem #20

Sep 121999

LeSabre

  • miles
Vehicle stalls intermittently without warning while in motion. Nlm

- Mentor, OH, USA

problem #19

Nov 291998

LeSabre

  • miles

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

Car surged forward when pulling into a parking space, airbags did not deploy.

- Chino, CA, USA

problem #18

Aug 251999

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine continually experiencing clunking noise. Mjs

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

problem #17

Oct 011998

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Possible engine failure, check engine light illuminating.

- Garden Grove, CA, USA

problem #16

Sep 171996

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • miles
Vehicle experiencing sudden steering difficulty followed by a complete shut down of all systems.

- New Orlean, LA, USA

problem #15

Dec 151997

LeSabre

  • miles

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

Car stalls while driving. Also, steering wheel often tightens up.

- Ringwood, NJ, USA

problem #14

Nov 031998

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine continually stalling.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #13

Nov 031998

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine continually stalling.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #12

Oct 101997

LeSabre

  • miles
Engine failure intermittently.

- San Franci, CA, USA

problem #11

Dec 021997

LeSabre

  • miles
Engine shut down unexpectantly while driving.

- San Franci, CA, USA

problem #10

Mar 091998

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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 #9

Mar 301998

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine stalls intermittently

- Fallon, NV, USA

problem #8

Aug 171997

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driving down the highway when there was sudden loss of power/loss of brake/power steering. Everything shut down, but the radio continued to play. Managed to pull vehicle over to the side of highway. Put in park and the vehicle started up like nothing was wrong.

- Windsor, CT, USA

problem #7

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 #6

Dec 311996

LeSabre

  • miles
Engine vibrates upon acceleration.

- West Chest, PA, USA

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