The contact stated that when pressing on the gas pedal it hesitated. Also, rear side window will not go up or down. The window on the passenger's side will not go all the way up and it will not seal. Also, the headlights came on and stayed on. The dealership reprogrammed the light and it came back on. The manifold intake blew out, costing the contact $150 to replace the intake gaskets. The brakes were noisy all the time. When making a left turn the flap will rub the tire, and it caused the tire to blow out.

- Birhmingham , AL, USA

There is a part which is called the plenum. It causes a problem with the gasket, which messed up the intake manifold. Took to the dealer, but problem recurred.

- Middle Village, NY, USA

The vehicle was takento dealer on a recall and mechanic determined that there was a leak in the intake manifold.

- Shelton, CT, USA

While driving at 35 mph, the vehicle over heated due to a plastic intake manifold. The consumer was forced to pull over. An independent technician replaced the manifold. The consumer stated the vehicle did not have a warranty. Dealer notified.. the engine coolant ate through the plenum chambers.

- Alexandria, MN, USA

Had a new 1998 Buick park ave and the intake manifold plenium went out almost ruining the engine. Bought a used 1999 Buick Lesabre and the same thing happened without any warning. The engine is ruined and must be replaced.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

While traveling on the highway, and without prior warning, there were gasoline fumes coming though the vents and the vehicle overheated. The dealership is aware of the problem. The consumer states that first the fuel pressure regulator was repaired, then the manifold was replaced. The mechanic stated that it looked like the manifold was defected from the factory.

- Gardner, IL, USA