NHTSA — Power Train Problems

4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,500 miles

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1998 Buick LeSabre drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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1998 Buick LeSabre Owner Comments

problem #4

Apr 122005

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • miles

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

1998 Buick Lesabre has a defective transmission.

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

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problem #3

Oct 152003

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • 98,000 miles
Transmission slips after being engaged for 24 miles or more. This happens at start up from a standing stop(stop sign etc.) it has happen only 4 times this year. Dealer unable to say what is wrong or repair needed.has anyone got a idea what it is?

- Zurich, UN, USA

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problem #2

Dec 061999

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A complete electrical failure on a major highway with a tragedy barely avoided, transmission failure

- White Oak Borough, PA, USA

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problem #1

Jan 211998

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The speedometer numbers and graduations for mph do not match correctly. (misaligned).

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

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