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The contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the air bags deployed inadvertently once the engine was started. The contact sustained injuries to the head and neck as a result of the failure. The vehicle was inspected by an adjuster sent by the manufacturer, who determined that the failure was caused by the floor mats, which had become saturated and corroded the air bag wiring over a time. The vin was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 100,000.
Horn ble wout intermittently. Tookvehicle to dealer, and they stated that driver's side airbag needed replacement.please provide any further information.
The contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the air bag deployed independently while the vehicle was parked. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the air bag and air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case on the contact's behalf. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000. ....updated 0711/16
Driving north on avon rd, plainfield in, both air bags deployed for no reason.it blew the drivers hands off the wheel going 45 miles per hour. Did not crash.the passenger has bruises on leg.it happened early evening, still light outside, good weather. No warning what so ever.
Re: accident may, 27, 2014, ncic 9245, officer id 17604the above accident was caused by a mechanical failure of the buick le sabre, 1999, license # [xxx]. Not driver error. Leaving highway 193 turning onto hwy 49, (going toward auburn) being a 2 lane narrow winding road, the engine of the above vehicle died, locked up the steering, and had no brakes. I was unable to stop or control the car. This was the first time there was a loss of brakes. In trying to control the car it caused me to veer off the road to the right hand side. Upon leaving the road and crashing the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle has had this problem before verified by witnesses with the exception of the loss of brakes.passenger in car on trip from fresno to auburn, in march of 2013, (mechanical failure of car engine, died, no steering), this happened twice, on same day. Csaa was called to tow car.contact: [xxx]car being driven by [xxx]., (mechanical failure of car, engine died, no steerage), on hwy 49 and lonestar road. Called csaa. [xxx]the engine turning off while driving had happened on other occasions and there was difficulty in the car starting during cold weather. The buick lesabre has had regular service and maintenance. Records of service and repairs can be provided upon request.the ignition keys for the buick had extra keys attached to it. There were 4 additional keys, plus key light. Look forward to your reply.sincerely,[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
I was sitting at a red light when my air bag from the steering column deployed in my face. I did not hit anything. It was on or about 1/25/18. About a week prior to this event my horn began to steadily blow inexplicably. I did not have any reason to suspect anything other than a malfunctioning horn so i disconnected the wires to the horn. When the air bag deployed about a week later i concluded the air bag was inflating inside the steering wheel applying pressure to the horn sensor. I took it to the dealer who, after weeks of investigation, concluded they could not do anything to repair it and suggested i call general motors customer assist center.after reviewing pictures, (no one actually physically looked at it) gm decided corrosion to the sensing module caused the problem. I contend they have a defective valve which overtime began leaking gas into the air bag, hence the issue with the blowing horn.
Passenger side air bag is not available for replacement through the manufacturer. Yh
Vehicle being reported owned by avis corporation. Driver/patient was operating a buick la sabre, rented from avis. Driver states he was approaching intersection, during a light rain storm, and was unable to stop or control the buick. The buick contact a mid 80's nissan pickup truck which was in the intersection. The buick appears to have contact the front left tired, riding up onto the left fender and hood of the pickup. The pickup body had moderate damage suggestive of contact speed between 10-20 mph. Body damage to the buick appears to be primarily on the left side. The left fender had minimum damage. The front bumper and undercarriage appeared to have moderate damage. All the transmission oil from the transaxle was released onto the pavement do to damage to the transaxle housing. . both drivers were wearing lap/shoulder harnesses and did not report any injuries. The airbags on the buick la sabre did not deploy. The driver of the buickwas sitting well back from the steering wheel and also had a correctly adjusted head restraint. Given the apparently volicity of the buick i am unclear why the air bags did not deploy.
Vehicle was involved in a a 40 mph frontal collision in whichdriver and passenger air bags did not deploy, cause has not been determined.please give any further details.
When vehicle was involved in a crash. It was hit on the driver's side by a semi trailer truck, thenconsumer's vehiclehit another truck.when this happened, there was no deployment of driver's side or passenger's side air bags. Vehicle was totalled. Please provide any further information.
My vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle ( chevy astro mini-van) in excess of 60 mph. I was traveling at posted 30 mph.my car wasshoved into the concrete wall of the bridge causing severe front damageand then riding up the wall and then back onto the roadway. The front airbagsdid not deploycausing the driver to be slammed into the steering wheel.
Air bag design flaw - a life threatening design flaw.i am the original owner of a 1999 buick lesabre custom (purchased at the end of the model year). The car often spends time in the bright florida sun. Although i use a reflective windshield sun screen, the car still gets hot inside (as do most florida cars). Recently, the horn began to honk continuously. I took it into the orange buick and gmc dealer in orlando fl.the problem is that the air bag has swolen up and compressed the horn relay. The air bag is broken and needs to be replaced.this is apparently a flawed air bag design, which must also endange people with this steering wheel/air bag design, living throughout the hot southern united states. The cost to replace the poorly designed air bag (with another one having the same poor design) is over $700 (difficult for me to do since i recently lost my job, which has moved off shore to india).it seems that the buick manufacturer should be required to correct their life-threatening flawed air bag design.i hope to hear back from the d.o.t. About this life-threatening safety issue.
The company/manufacturer failed to replace the passenger side air bag after the driver was involved in a mishap. Yh
1999 buick lesabre.consumer writes in regards to defective ignition switch- anti theft wiring issues.the consumer stated the ignition switch had to be replaced. An examination revealed that one of the anti-theft wires was broken and the second wire had the protective insulation coating cracked through to the copper wire. It appeared that rotation of the cylinder had chafed over time and compromised the integrity of both wires and the cause the security dash light to illuminate and the vehicle not to start.
The contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph making a right turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced.the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the failure mileage was 98,927.
Consumerwas coming to a stop when suddenly there was a loud boom, and sparks began to come from beneath the vehicle.
Wire in steering column opens. Car won't start.
The contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre.the contact stated that while having maintenance performed for an oil leak, the technician noticed that the ignition switch cable was fractured causing the security system and electrical system to malfunction.the technician stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced.the vehicle was repaired. However, the contact mentioned that after the repairs the vehicle failed to start until after several attempts and in several occasions it stalled while driving. The vehicle was taken back to dealer.the technician stated that the electronic part in the ignition was not communicating with the key.the vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Re: accident may, 27, 2014, ncic 9245, officer id 17604the above accident was caused by a mechanical failure of the buick le sabre, 1999, license # [xxx]. Not driver error. Leaving highway 193 turning onto hwy 49, (going toward auburn) being a 2 lane narrow winding road, the engine of the above vehicle died, locked up the steering, and had no brakes. I was unable to stop or control the car. This was the first time there was a loss of brakes. In trying to control the car it caused me to veer off the road to the right hand side. Upon leaving the road and crashing the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle has had this problem before verified by witnesses with the exception of the loss of brakes.passenger in car on trip from fresno to auburn, in march of 2013, (mechanical failure of car engine, died, no steering), this happened twice, on same day. Csaa was called to tow car.contact: [xxx]car being driven by [xxx]., (mechanical failure of car, engine died, no steerage), on hwy 49 and lonestar road. Called csaa. [xxx]the engine turning off while driving had happened on other occasions and there was difficulty in the car starting during cold weather. The buick lesabre has had regular service and maintenance. Records of service and repairs can be provided upon request.the ignition keys for the buick had extra keys attached to it. There were 4 additional keys, plus key light. Look forward to your reply.sincerely,[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
In dec 2010 i turned on my rear window defroster on my 1999 buick lesabre. It did not work. After checking repair options in the auto manuals and on line, i still could not get it working. When my son came in for the holidays, we decided to check the wires at the rear window. We discovered a square unit attached to the body under the roof panel. This unit had an entry plug which was burned and an outlet plug leading to the grids on the rear window. It also had the radio antenna leading into it. The unit and the entry plug were burned. My wife and i both smelled something like a electrical at one time but did not know where it came from. What i am asking is that: could this unit cause a fire or be subject to a recall? i know it is in other gm cars as well as our buick. The part in question is gm 25623688. I have since replaced myunit and repaired the wiring. Thank you for your consideration!
Battery went down when clock left on because ignition was loose or faulty. So now i make sure clock is off when i shut it down.car started up fine - drove it 6 miles - came back out to start it after an hour and nothing-no sound nothing-about 20 minutes later i tried it again and it started right up.there has been a grinding sound n cassette player with no cassette in it at one time.dash lights lit up while driving so automatically thought there is short in dash board.second time i put key in and nothing happened-no sound-nothing, when it finally decided to start this time i took to auto zone.first they said battery, but battery is pretty new, then another man said alternator.got alternator from shop that rebuilds alternators and they don't think it is alternator.rear defroster doesn't work and for some reason i think short or problem could be here, but not sure.i've driven it many times with dash lights on, knowing that nothing is wrong with car.oil is good, cooling good, transmission good.it has to be an electrical problem.alternator belt is not loose.todate, the problem has not been fixed. I even thought it was key, so got second key and tried it - not the key.
The event leading to the incident involved turning on the rear defroster. After turning on the rear defroster i smelt smoke and burnt electronics. The rear window would not defrost. I turned the car off and pulled off the panel near the wire running to the rear windshield and discovered the "power radio amplifier" had melted and caught fire, resulting in burns to the panel and complete loss of radio and rear defroster. This of course made it impossible to defrost the rear windshield. A replacement part was bought and installed by myself (the wiring harnesses and cables needed to be repaired due to severe burning as well). I still own the old burnt part.
In approx 2010 my buick lesabre had issues starting and would occasionally stop operating during travel. All ignition functions would cease to work. Towed to buick dealership to resolve and replaced ignition switch. This year a similar action happened where the car would not start. Again at the dealership the ignition switch was replaced.is this ignition switch issue included in the gm recall?
Traveling about 65 - 70 mph i noticed my speedometer went 'wacky', meaning it went down to 0 - 20 mph and back up again to the speed i was traveling.nothing else happened.the next time, maybe a week to a couple weeks later it did i it again, only i heard the doors unlock and it had died.since then it has been happening more frequently.i have always been able to start it right back up.i can be out on the highway or in town.i usually put it into neutral, start it and keep going. It has happened as many times as 3 times a day, or it won't die for3-4 days.i did have one especially dangerous situation with a semi-trailer truck behind me on the highway when the vehicle just died.
The owner went out to the vehicle to leave and the vehicle would not start.he then contacted the auto club and they came out and attached jumper cables.when the owner turned the ignition as instructed by the mechanic he immediately heard a "bang" followed bya fire.please provide any additional information.
Consumer bought new buick, lasabra in 1999, within 4 years of ownership, batterydied andwas replaced twice. Average battery life was 5 years or 60 months.
Dealership informed the consumer that battery cables were not getting enough charge to start the vehicle.dealershiprepaired the problem.the vehicle quit running after shimmying all over the road. *sc
Air bag design flaw - a life threatening design flaw.i am the original owner of a 1999 buick lesabre custom (purchased at the end of the model year). The car often spends time in the bright florida sun. Although i use a reflective windshield sun screen, the car still gets hot inside (as do most florida cars). Recently, the horn began to honk continuously. I took it into the orange buick and gmc dealer in orlando fl.the problem is that the air bag has swolen up and compressed the horn relay. The air bag is broken and needs to be replaced.this is apparently a flawed air bag design, which must also endange people with this steering wheel/air bag design, living throughout the hot southern united states. The cost to replace the poorly designed air bag (with another one having the same poor design) is over $700 (difficult for me to do since i recently lost my job, which has moved off shore to india).it seems that the buick manufacturer should be required to correct their life-threatening flawed air bag design.i hope to hear back from the d.o.t. About this life-threatening safety issue.
Horn sounds when vehicle steering wheel is being turned to the right. Vehicle begins to vibrate at 65 mph. When vehicle has been driven at least 5 miles, the transmission seems to lock up or remain in high gear and gives the driver the impression that the vehicle is stalling. Several times the vehicle, failed to locate the correct gear, resulting in a near miss collision with another vehicle that was approaching the intersection.
Horn ble wout intermittently. Tookvehicle to dealer, and they stated that driver's side airbag needed replacement.please provide any further information.
Failure of car to start when ignition key turned. Still had lights & dashboard.this occured 9:00 at night and could have left me stranded. As it was, i had been with a group of folks and someone waited to follow me.next day mechanic towed car to shop, unable to fix because he not set up for diagnostics. Referred me the gm dealer.dealer determined theft deterrant module shot. Once fixed, two days later, security light showing on dash.now we need a new key lock ignition cylander switch and key.my complaint is this could have been a situation where i could have been locked inside my car without a way to get out!this, in my mind, is a serious safety issue.these parts need to be recalled!i take good care of my car and it is not old.therefore i see no good reason for these parts to fail.my bill will be approximately $700.00 per the garage estimate.i purchased an extended waranty, but these parts not covered, naturally.i guess they weren't expected to fail.(mileage i submitted is an estimate and i do not know what oem means, so i let it default to no.)
The contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre.the contact stated that while having maintenance performed for an oil leak, the technician noticed that the ignition switch cable was fractured causing the security system and electrical system to malfunction.the technician stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced.the vehicle was repaired. However, the contact mentioned that after the repairs the vehicle failed to start until after several attempts and in several occasions it stalled while driving. The vehicle was taken back to dealer.the technician stated that the electronic part in the ignition was not communicating with the key.the vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
While driving20- 35 mph on four occaisions engine completely shut down without warning. Dealerreplaced crankshaft positioning sensorand faulty ignition modulewhich did correct the problem. Also, consumer statedthere wa snono correction for the problem .please give any further details.
Failure of car to start when ignition key turned. Still had lights & dashboard.this occured 9:00 at night and could have left me stranded. As it was, i had been with a group of folks and someone waited to follow me.next day mechanic towed car to shop, unable to fix because he not set up for diagnostics. Referred me the gm dealer.dealer determined theft deterrant module shot. Once fixed, two days later, security light showing on dash.now we need a new key lock ignition cylander switch and key.my complaint is this could have been a situation where i could have been locked inside my car without a way to get out!this, in my mind, is a serious safety issue.these parts need to be recalled!i take good care of my car and it is not old.therefore i see no good reason for these parts to fail.my bill will be approximately $700.00 per the garage estimate.i purchased an extended waranty, but these parts not covered, naturally.i guess they weren't expected to fail.(mileage i submitted is an estimate and i do not know what oem means, so i let it default to no.)
After coming to a complete stop or when making a very slow turn, vehicle will stall.dealer has inspected vehiclenumerous times overlast year, andreplaced computer. However it did not remedydefect. Occurs intermittently.when the driver was in line of heavy traffic waiting to make a left turn at a very busy intersection and the engine quit in the midst of the turn.
The contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph making a right turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced.the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the failure mileage was 98,927.
While traveling 35mphvehicle stalls for no reason under variable conditions. This incident had occurred several times, and has resulted in accidents.
Consumer's vehicle was towed to a dealer for a new starter assembly. While themechanic was inspecting the vehicle the intake manifold exploded. The mechanic sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital. The cause has not been determined at this time. When the new started was being tested the manifold blew up.
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.
When driving suspension is rough.whenappling pressurevehicle 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.
Upon starting the vehicle there was a loud bang, then the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department was called.
When i started the engine in the morning, there was a loud bang, followed by smoke coming from under the hood.i opened the hood,and there was a fire coming from the engine.
The vehicle caught on fire under the hood.
Possible computer problems caused oil pressure gauge light to illuminate, loss of power and caused the vehicle to stall. *nlm
In approx 2010 my buick lesabre had issues starting and would occasionally stop operating during travel. All ignition functions would cease to work. Towed to buick dealership to resolve and replaced ignition switch. This year a similar action happened where the car would not start. Again at the dealership the ignition switch was replaced.is this ignition switch issue included in the gm recall?
My car is a 1999 buick la sabre with a 3.8l engine. July/20/2012 my car had 80,000 miles on it when my engine started to miss. When i got it looked at by my friend i was told there was coolant in the cylinders. The engine had problems with the intake plenum leaking coolant, because of the egr system. He then fixed the car. On november 20, 2014 my engine had 138,000 miles when it overheated on the highway. I found no coolant in the reservoir with coolant in the oil. When my friend looked at my car he said it was the plenum again, but this time the coolant in the oil may have wiped the main bearings. The overheating may have also warped the cylinder heads. He told me at the least there was damage done to the bearings. Being upset i looked online for information to find that this problem is common with that engine. Also that gm didn't acknowledge the problem. Has gm finally admitted to faulty manufacturing? even if my car is fixed i no longer feel safe driving it. It may leave me on the road in winter someday with my young son. Or worse, stalling on the highway with loss of power steering. Can someone please help? i am a single mother going to college and money is tight.
The contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, a loud noise was heard and white smoke emitted from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 114,000.
Traveling about 65 - 70 mph i noticed my speedometer went 'wacky', meaning it went down to 0 - 20 mph and back up again to the speed i was traveling.nothing else happened.the next time, maybe a week to a couple weeks later it did i it again, only i heard the doors unlock and it had died.since then it has been happening more frequently.i have always been able to start it right back up.i can be out on the highway or in town.i usually put it into neutral, start it and keep going. It has happened as many times as 3 times a day, or it won't die for3-4 days.i did have one especially dangerous situation with a semi-trailer truck behind me on the highway when the vehicle just died.
1999 buick lesabre with stalling problems. Consumer stated that the vehicle began to stall while turning or stopping. He states that no codes showed when the vehicle was tested.the consumer stated several parts were replaced on the vehicle such as; the fuel pump, and battery but the vehicle continued to stall.
1999 buick lesabre plastic intake manifold failed.
1998 buick lesabre. Consumer states that the upper manifold plenum which buick changed to plastic overheated and melted causing a hole which allowed antifreeze to combine with the oil. *mc
The contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre.the contact stated that her vehicle shuts off and fails to restart.however, while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shut off and then restarted immediately.later that same day, the contact stated that the vehicle would not restart for approximately an hour and a half.while idling at a traffic light, the vehicle shut off and took 15 minutes before it restarted.the failure continued to recur intermittently.the vehicle was taken to an electrical mechanic shop, but they could not identify the cause of the failure.the vehicle was also taken to firestone and repaired; however, the failure recurred.the failure mileage was 55,000 and current mileage was 58,439.
While traveling at 30mph, the vehicle backfired.the consumer pulled vehicle over and looked under the hood and noticed gas spraying over the engine, which was coming from the gas line.the gas line had blown.immediately after, the vehicle died.thedealer was contacted.tsscc
This concerns a defective design of the intake manifold used by gm on 1998, 1999, 2000, and some 2001 buick lesabre's equipped with the 3800 series ii v6 engine. Following the failure and resultant hydraulic engine lock of a neighbor's 1999 buick lesabre with approximately 80,000 miles on the odometer, i visited our local buick dealer (lee chevorlet/buick - washington, nc) to discuss what appears from research done via the internet to be a frequently encountered problem on these vehicles so equipped. It seems that a failure of the intake manifold is a very common problem on vehicles with about 80k miles on them, my wife drives such a vehicle - a buick lesabre limited purchased from lee chevorlet, washington, nc on 2/24/99 it currently has 78,000 miles on the odometer.the dealership owner, and the service manager freely revealed that this is a serious and chronic problem with these vehicles and is the direct result of a poorly designed part used on them. They are prone to failure at about the 80k mile point which results from an internal (not apparent) failure due to materials degradation. The result is very frequently the discharge of engine coolant into the cylinder(s) resulting in a hydraulic lock up with frequently disastrous results involving not only an engine seizure while in operation but also associated significant engine parts damage. Their recommendation for a remedy to handle this dangerous situation is to have the involved parts (top and bottom intake manifolds) replaced with "the gm replacement design resulting from the problem. These vehicles are all +/- 10 years old and have outlived their original 3yr/36,000 mile warranty. They indicated that the only way to perhaps get gm to participate in a remediation of this problem is to speak with the customer assistance group which i did yesterday. They deny existence of the problem and will provide no assistance in the $800-900 repair. Failure of this part in operation could be fatal.
Simple facts when rear ended the seats on 1999 buick lesabre broke back sending in back seat,seat belt nearly killed me , and the jack placed on the right wing flew in the front seat...... Then in 2002 the car caused a major explosion nearly killing me with a flying buick sign caught on fire the tires .....etc problem ....intake manifold the car only had little mileage and yes was well maintained
While driving the vehicle stalled. The driver pulled over and turned the vehicle off, but was unable to restart it. Vehicle was then towed to the dealership, but the mechanic determined that the problem couldnot be duplicated.vehicle would stall while driving at any speed.the fuel pressure regulator was replaced under recall 03054 and the ignition control module was also replace but neither of these repairs corrected the problem.
Car was getting harder to start each time-red light (overheating) came on while on a trip-added 4 + qts of water-drove 15 miles-car would not start--added 3 + qts of water--tried several things to try to start--noticed oil level was up--assumed coolant went into engine-removed 3 front spark plugs--coolant ran out of spark plug openings-car was towed 60 miles-intake manifold (warped), gaskets, & thermostat were replaced-starter replaced due to broken housing (from attempting to start water logged engine)-total expense approx $ 1,000
The vehicle's engine blew while the consumer was slowing for a stop light.the vehicle displayed a hard start and was missing.the coil pack was replaced.the intake plentum leaked water into the cylinders. *sc
While parking consumer noticed coolant leaking from underneath the vehicle.consumer started up the vehicle and engine check light appeared on the dashboard and remained on.consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, andmechanicdetermined that valve gasket needed to be replaced due to a worn out part.
While driving vehicle stalled. Consumerwas unable to restart vehicle. Had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated or resolved.
While parking consumer noticedthat coolant was leaking from underneath the vehicle.consumer started up the vehicle, andengine checklight appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanicdetermined that valve gasket neededto be replaced due to a worn out part.
1999 buick lesabre v6 3.8l engine, 82,000 mi.had been experiencing some surging, no other symptoms.8/05 drove home, parked car, went out next morning and auto would not start.towed to dealer service dept. Who found "water in cylinders".used "stop leak" as temporary repair.11/05 engine again locked, unable to start.water in cylinders, water in oil.contacted buick customer service who suggested engine replacement or purchase of new vehicle.independent mechanic informed me of "class action" suit due to faulty manifold intake and other engine defects.have contacted attorney handling the suit.suit involves "k" series 3.8l engines, various models and years.for now, i need a new engine.as realtor and mortgage lender, i work through my car!
Wife's 1999 buick lesabre with 90,000 miles on it was burning antifreeze in engine.i was told by a certified gm mechanic to try tightening throttle body mounting nuts because being too loose was a common problem from the factory.did that 6 months ago and it seemed to help even though the manifold throttle body mounting surface was warped due to the engine heat.over the past month the car became increasingly hard to start, burned large amounts of antifreeze, and would stall intermittently.on march 13, 2008i took the intake manifold off the engine and found antifreeze in the intake duct going to the air filter and antifreeze pooled in the intake manifold.this was caused by two separate defects,the upper intake manifold gasket not sealing properly to the lower intake manifold (was leaking in two different spots) and the leaking throttle body to intake manifold gasket (was leaking coolant into the intake duct to air filter), which was caused by excess heat from the egr pipe warping the upper manifold.another serious problem with the upper intake manifold was the heat from the egr pipe eroded the manifold to a point that it would cause leaking coolant to enter the intake manifold in the near future.this seems to me to be a safety concern not only from a standpoint of the car stalling and becoming hard to steer but i work in the outdoors in remote locations in sub zero weather in the winter.i am always prepared for the possibility that my car won't start and i will have to walk miles to the nearest phone but somebody else may not be prepared and it looks like this defect might be dangerous if not fixed. I replaced the upper intake manifold and gaskets with an aftermarket one and the car is fine now.
Problems with intake manifold and fuel intake.*mrthe vehicle suddenly backfired.the vehicle was take to the dealer where the computer was scanned.the computer indicated that coolant there was coolant in the intake manifold.
Check engine light illuminated after starting up vehicle and steering wheel was shaking. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and coolant was found in the engine. Engine was flushed, and thermostat was replaced.
Engine seized and wouldn't start.found theintake manifold full of antifreeze.caused by a faulty intake manifold.replaced manifold, changed oil and antifreeze and replaced cracked starter.
Antifreeze leaking into engine through intake manifold plenum causing expensive replacement engines and or parts. Dangerous if engine locks up while driving.
Intermittently when the brake pedal was depressed to slow the vehicle downengine stalled.the dealership performed a diagnostic test, but no failure code was found. The consumer had the vehicle checked by two different dealers who both showed no failure code. *sc
While driving20- 35 mph on four occaisions engine completely shut down without warning. Dealerreplaced crankshaft positioning sensorand faulty ignition modulewhich did correct the problem. Also, consumer statedthere wa snono correction for the problem .please give any further details.
Nar 06/12/2003. *mrcheck engine light appear with only 41,000 miles on 1999 buick lesabre.
1998 lesabre stalled while driving on the highway. The first time the vehicle stalled, the problem was diagnosed as a cracked cylinder head and damaged plenum.on another occasion, when the vehicle stalled, the mechanic forgot to reconnect the alternator.the dealer stated another reason why the vehicle stalled on one of several occasions, was because a crankshaft sensor had failed, but was not related to the previous problems, however later that day the vehicle stalled again. The serpentine belt failed, which caused the consumer to lose power steering.
The vehicle stalled without warning.
- the contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre.while driving 65 miles per hour, the contact'scheck engine and oil warning lights turned on, at which point, the engine stalled.the contact was unable to restart the vehicle and had the vehicle towed. The contact's current mileage is 37,000 miles.per the contact the nhtsa website sited the incident is a common problem.per the mechanic, the failure was due to the intake manifold flooding the engine.the contact stated that several components were damaged including the starter, spark plugs, and a gasket.the contact called general motors and was told that the intake manifold had previously been repaired in 2004.
Upper and lower manifolds leaked coolant into the crank case on the 3800 series engine...($1254.24 repair cost) due to a faulty design on the manifolds, the company redesigned the manifold to take care of the problem...why hasn't the company had a recall on this problem...?
After some local driving and being parked, car produced cloud of exhaust smoke and then would not start.problem traced to coolant leakage into cylinders from failure of upper intake manifold gaskets.repair cost: $681.30
While driving 25 mph the engine light illuminated then the vehicle stalled.the dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem. The vehicle stalled because of a cracked plenum which allowed water to enter the engine. The dealer replaced the plenum, spark plugs, cleaned lower intake and cleaned the coolant from the cylinders.
Problems with check engine light staying on continuously clicking on and off .possible low trace wiring. $72.50 for cost of repairs.*mr the consumer stated the vehicle stalled 8 times.
The engine light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who indicated that two of the engine cylinders were dead. This occurred due to a factory defect.
1999 buick lesabre has coolant leak at the manifold intake gasket. Engine light came on and smoke out of the back.repair cost = $580.00
While driving, the vehicle stalls.
Vehicle continually stalls, not able to be rectified through repairs. *mjs
While driving, the vehicle will stall.
While driving about 45 mph engine stopped working without a warning, and left vehicle without power. *ml
Ongoing problem with engine stalling intermittently. Vehiclehas been inspected/repairs made by dealeron eight occasions, and problem is reoccurring.
Vehicle experienced fire which may have started on the left front drivers side, claim 36-a176-319.
While stopped at a traffic light the engine was running rough and then the intake manifold exploded.dt
Consumer turned the key in the ignition and noticed that the engine was on fire, claim 22-v628-103.
While driving down mountain & had downshifted into 2nd gear,vehicle lost all power.engine had stalled out. Had no control of vehicle.power brakes & power steering was not working. Had to use emergency brakes to stop. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic ran a diagnostic test. Could not locate cause of problem.
While parking vehicle, consumer could smell something burning, experienced fire in engine compartment, claim 05-4681-265.
While parking vehicle, consumer could smell something burning, experienced fire in engine compartment, claim 05-4681-265.
While consumer was parking vehicle, he could smell something burning, claim 05-4681-265.
While driving at any rate of speed vehicle will completely shutdown without warning ,cause unknown.dealer cannot identify the problem.please give any further details.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Noticed coolant leak.inspection by buick dealer service department found coolant going into intake manifold.intake manifold & gaskets needed replacement.
While traveling on the road at 40 mphvehicle lost complete power. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that nothing could be found.
Consumer started the vehicle and a fire started in the engine compartment, claim 15-3100-237.
Vehicle experienced fire which may have started on the left front drivers side, claim 36-a176-319.
Vehicle stalls intermittently at any speed. Vehicle taken to dealer 5 times, cause for stalling could not be determined.
Consumer turned the key in the ignition and noticed that the engine was on fire, claim 22-v628-103.
Consumer started vehicle and the wiring caught on fire, fire started in engine compartment upon starting the vehicle, claim 15-3100-237.
Consumer stated vehicle had been parked for several days, when the vehicle was finally started the motor cranked slowly as if the battery was low, and then the engine backfired loudly and did not start, fire was detected under the hood, upon examination of the engine, a disclosed failed plastic air intake most likely was the result of the backfire, fire from backfire escaped the ruptured plenum and spread to the rest uf the underhood area and eventually to the passenger area of the vehicle.
Vehicle experienced fire, possibly started in left front of the engine compartment, claim 36-a176-319.
Consumer started vehicle and the wiring caught on fire, fire started in engine compartment upon starting the vehicle, claim 15-3100-237.
Vehicle stalls without warning while making turns and while on straight aways, consumer was attempting to get the vehicle to the dealer but the vehicle died halfway into a turn (no brake, power steering) and crashed into a chain linked fence.nlm
Ongoing / intermittent problem with engine stalling while driving. Vehicle has been in / out of dealer shop on three occasions, and stalling still occurs. Seeking help or additional information from nhtsa in this matter.
While consumer was parking vehicle, he could smell something burning, claim 05-4681-265.
Vehicle stalled and died out. Prior to stalling, the interior lights came on.dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem.
Consumer was in the garage and turned key to vehicle and noticed the engine was on fire, claim 22-v628-103.
The engine stops abruptly while driving in heavy traffic, dealer cannot find the source of the problem.nlm
Vehicle experienced fire, possibly started in left front of the engine compartment, claim 36-a176-319.
Vehicle experienced a complete loss of power, the oil pressure gauge came on and the engine stopped, the consumer turned off the ignition, restarted the engine and was able to restart the vehicle.
When driving suspension is rough.whenappling pressurevehicle 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.
Without warning, while driving, oil pressure gage came on, power shut down, car stopped.
Consumer started the vehicle and a fire started in the engine compartment, claim 15-3100-237.
Consumer was in the garage and turned key to vehicle and noticed the engine was on fire, claim 22-v628-103.
While driving20- 35 mph on four occaisions engine completely shut down without warning. Dealerreplaced crankshaft positioning sensorand faulty ignition modulewhich did correct the problem. Also, consumer statedthere wa snono correction for the problem .please give any further details.
After coming to a complete stop or when making a very slow turn, vehicle will stall.dealer has inspected vehiclenumerous times overlast year, andreplaced computer. However it did not remedydefect. Occurs intermittently.when the driver was in line of heavy traffic waiting to make a left turn at a very busy intersection and the engine quit in the midst of the turn.
While backing into a parking space, heard a loud noise and lost power steering.power steering pump detached from where it was anchored.the two bolts that secured the pump were severed which caused the serpentine belt to come off.the two bolts were severed as if they had been cut with a saw.
While driving consumers steering wheel froze. Intake manifold ruptured.while the driver was turning on an embankment the vehicles steering froze and the vehicle almost went over the side.the dealer indicated that the intake manifold plenum failed.*nlm
Simple facts when rear ended the seats on 1999 buick lesabre broke back sending in back seat,seat belt nearly killed me , and the jack placed on the right wing flew in the front seat...... Then in 2002 the car caused a major explosion nearly killing me with a flying buick sign caught on fire the tires .....etc problem ....intake manifold the car only had little mileage and yes was well maintained
1999 buick lesabre with a air flow sensor malfunction within the emissions system. Customer states that the check engine light illuminated sporadically. Then the engine failed completely.
The egr pipe melted the intake manifold. The consumer believed the problem was due to a design defect.*nlm
Dt:the contact stated that whenpressing 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 upand it will not seal. Also ,the headlights came on and stayed on.the dealership reprogrammed the light and it cameback on. The manifoldintakeblew out,costing the contact $150 to replace the intake gaskets. The brakes were noisy all the time. Whenmaking a left turn the flap will rub the tire, and itcausedthe tire to blow out .
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.*mrthe 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.*scc
The vehicle was takento dealer on a recall andmechanic determined that there was a leak in the intake manifold.
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.
There is a part which is called the plenum. It causes a problem with the gasket, whichmessedup the intakemanifold. Took to the dealer, but problem recurred.
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. Dealernotified.*ph.the engine coolant ate through the plenum chambers.
When driving suspension is rough.whenappling pressurevehicle 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.
Design of vehicle does not contain a truck ajar warning light, consumer's truck was open several times by accident and was unaware due to poor design.
Given the number of failures, i would like to see the manufacturer extend the warranty for my lighting system.i would also like to know know if a lot of other people have had similiar problems. Thanks you!
Dt:the contact stated that whenpressing 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 upand it will not seal. Also ,the headlights came on and stayed on.the dealership reprogrammed the light and it cameback on. The manifoldintakeblew out,costing the contact $150 to replace the intake gaskets. The brakes were noisy all the time. Whenmaking a left turn the flap will rub the tire, and itcausedthe tire to blow out .
I have a 1999 buick that since i perchaced it a film has been building up on the inside of the headlights. I whent to the dealer and was told to replace the headlights. Then i contacted general motors and was told the same thing. The vehicle has never been in an accident. This is a design flaw. I have noticed other gm products with the same problem. This film has effected the brightness of the headlights.
The consumer had a recall on the fuel regulator.the fuel pump has been replaced twice and stalls while driving.the brakesalso locked-up while driving.the manufacture has been contacted.*la
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.
Recall concerning defect in fuel pressure regulator diaphragm leak. *mr recall# 04v090000.there was a thump when the vehicle was in motion which had come from the rear when the brakes were applied.this had turned into a severe jolt.both wheel cylinders were defective and were contaminated and need to be replaced.the defective wheel cylinder leaked fluid into the rear brake assembly.the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc
Simple facts when rear ended the seats on 1999 buick lesabre broke back sending in back seat,seat belt nearly killed me , and the jack placed on the right wing flew in the front seat...... Then in 2002 the car caused a major explosion nearly killing me with a flying buick sign caught on fire the tires .....etc problem ....intake manifold the car only had little mileage and yes was well maintained
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the intake manifold crack causing water to leak into the engine. Dealer notifiedts
While driving at highway speed the engine shut down, contacted the dealer and they said that the intake manifold crack.ts
Whilevehicle was being servicedtechnician noticedplastic cover forintake manifold was cracked.please provide further information.
While driving at highway speed the engine shut down causing lost of power steering. Dealer notified said the intake manifold cracked. Ts
Consumer's vehicle was towed to a dealer for a new starter assembly. While themechanic was inspecting the vehicle the intake manifold exploded. The mechanic sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital. The cause has not been determined at this time. When the new started was being tested the manifold blew up.
Complaint sent via e-mail. "i took my car to the local buick dealer to have the recall work done . My car ran perfect before they did the recall work and after the recall work was done my car skipped and jumped between 32 mph and 38 mph. I took my car back and they kept it until oct,. 11. When i picked the car up i had to pay $282.00 to get my car back.i had to pay the $282.00 for the mistakes the dealer made during the recall work. General motors has been no help.i would appreciate any help you could give me." fuel pressure regulator recall 04v090000.
The vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment.the consuemr believes that a fuel pressure recall, which had not been initiated, was the cause of the problem.when the consumer contacted the manufacturer he was told that his vheicle was not included in the recall.three weeks after settling matter with the insurance company and financial institution the consumer received the recall notice in the mail.
The consumer's vehicle had a fuel leak prior to receiving recall notification.the received a denial letterwhich stated the part that was replaced on the vehicle was not apart of the recall.
Current gm recall # 03054b-consumers number,current recall on buick lesabres regarding fuel injectors/backfiring/causing fire.unfotunately i experienced the reason for the recall.my vehicle is at al serra buick in grand blanc, mi.i have contacted gm corp and they contacted the dealership and still no answers.the dealership is doing the recall work and then charging me $523.86 for additional work that involves the recall.please help me!!!i am not able to get to my job without my vehicle.please help!!!!!
The vehicle's engine blew while the consumer was slowing for a stop light.the vehicle displayed a hard start and was missing.the coil pack was replaced.the intake plentum leaked water into the cylinders. *sc
While traveling at 30mph, the vehicle backfired.the consumer pulled vehicle over and looked under the hood and noticed gas spraying over the engine, which was coming from the gas line.the gas line had blown.immediately after, the vehicle died.thedealer was contacted.tsscc
A very bad gasoline odor was noticed when starting and stopping the car.theshop discovered two (2) leaks in the gas line.the meter, pump and lines had to be replaced.i don't know if the shop still has the parts and i certainly did not want them.
The fuel pressure regulator and manifold failed, this problem has been reported to the manufacturer.*scc
After vehicle had been sitting for approximately 6 hours, consumer was awakened by the fire department at approximately 2am , to find out that vehicle the was on fire.fire inspection thought that it may have been a problem with fuel injection system.no injuries were sustained.the estimated property damage was $15000.*scc
Dt: contact statedfrom a dead stopand turning left the vehicle did not get enough fuel to make a hard left turn. It just barely moved along, could notget it to accelerate. This happened intermittently close to a year. The dealer stated therewere norecalls. The dealer told contactif it happened again to bring vehicle in ,and they might be able to duplicate the problem.
After coming to a complete stop in rainy conditions, vehicle lunged forward,causing an accident.vehicle then vibrated and lunged forward again. Took to dealer. Cause unknown. Dealer found fuel pressure regulator to be faulty.
Today, 6/6/05, i received a notice of recall that was initiated in early 04.this is really absurd on the dealers part.i purchased this from the dealer via lease and still own the vehicle.
While accelerating from a complete stop or pulling out into oncoming traffic, the vehicle died.the dealership replaced the fuel pressure regulator.*scc
While traveling on the highway, the fuel pressure regulator exploded which caused the intake manifold to explode.*scc
The contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the fuel pump was replaced. After the repair, the failure persisted and a strong fuel odor was present. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Vehicle was brought in for a full fuel line replacement. Technician reported that the body and sub-frame are corroded to the extent that the vehicle should not be driven on the road.
The contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle 5 -10 minutes later. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was malfunctioning. The fuel pump was replaced. After the fuel pump replacement, a strong fuel odor was detected in the vehicle while driving or parked. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel ring was causing the fuel odor. The ring was replaced, but the issue persisted. The contact took the vehicle back to the independent mechanic who stated that the fuel tank and fuel neck were the possible cause of the continuing fuel odor, and both parts needed replacement. The contact had the fuel tank and fuel neck replaced, but the fuel odor continued. The manufacturer and the local buick dealer were not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
The contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre. The contact noticed a fuel odor and observed fuel leakage. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 169,000.
Vehicle stalled and died out. Prior to stalling, the interior lights came on.dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem.
Buick dealer said there was a recall on this vehicle fortransmission.but consumer needed to contact manufacturerto sendrecall notice. Manufacturer stated thatdealer should mail the recall notice.no one ever mailedconsumerthe recall notice.consumer contacteddealer and buick customer service 6 times. The dealer is midpoint buick, 17801 virgil goode highway, po box 887 rocky mount, va 24151 540-483-5860.
Transmission isgoing from one gear to another gear, and they aren't shifting properly. Also,noisy gear box.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to repair (99v-089) which resulted in vehicle nott shifting out of park and rolling into mail box. Mjs
Horn sounds when vehicle steering wheel is being turned to the right. Vehicle begins to vibrate at 65 mph. When vehicle has been driven at least 5 miles, the transmission seems to lock up or remain in high gear and gives the driver the impression that the vehicle is stalling. Several times the vehicle, failed to locate the correct gear, resulting in a near miss collision with another vehicle that was approaching the intersection.
Consumer did not receive first recall notice for repair of the transmission (99v-089). Mjs
When driving suspension is rough.whenappling pressurevehicle 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.
A fire ignited from under the hood andvehicle exploded.vehicle was parked and turned off when the explosion occurred.the fire was caused by a ruptured intake manifold. The vehicle had not been started the two days prior to the fire.when the consumer turned the key in the ignition she heard a loud explosion which was followed by smoke a flame coming from under the hood.the vehicle transmission shifted hard and shuttered when in overdrive.the dealerreplaced the converter assembly, valve body, pressure control and reprogrammed the power train controller.
When the consumer attempted to apply the gas, the vehicle vibrated.the dealer was notified.the consumer knew of other buicks with the same problem.there was shuddering in the transaxle (transmission) and required replacing the solenoid assembly.gm was unwilling to resolve the problem. *scc
Rental car: nhtsa recall99v08900 and manufacturer's recall 99011.stopped at a stop sign in a parking lot, turned the vehicle off, consumer got out, and left wife in the passengerside. Vehicle had rolled down the hill. Transmission shift lever wasin the reverse position. *ml
My 1999 buick lesabre vin [xxx]transmission shudders hard sometimes when i accelerate on wet pavement.it also does this if i don't come to a complete stop for several seconds.it did this with only a few miles on it, but when checked by the auto dealer service personnel of course they failed to find this defect and wouldn't repair my transmission.i complained twice but to no avail.*lainformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Initially when put into reverse the transmission will not shift.the consumer has to shift the vehicle several times before it will go into reverse.
99 v 089 000/fmvss 102/transmission: vehicle experience a sudden surge while at a total stop on a incline waiting on exiting traffic to move; the surge causes the vehicle to hit another vehicle bumper a 1987 volkswagen gti. Dealer/mfr contacted.
I took my 1999 buick lesabre to the local buick dealer, hancock buick-columbia,s.c. For recall work that you listed.my car was perfect before they did the recall work and after they did the recalls my car jumped and skipped between 32 mph and 38 mph.they kept my car for two weeks and when i got it back on oct. 11 they made me pay $282.00 to get my car.general motors have not helped me.they did the recall work you ordered, made mistakes and charge me for the mistakes they made.i would appreciate any help you could give me.my vin #[xxx] and my gm file # [xxx], i told general motors that the dealer i bought my car from would verify that my car was fine before they worked on it. Thank you very much.*sc information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle would experience a rollback after releasing brake pedal on a incline. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that nothing was wrong withvehicle. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Transmission does not drop into 1st gear when auto stops.when accelerating trasmission drops into 1st gear with a loud "bang".buick service manager says is pressure valve or electronics controlling pressure valve is the cause.problem is intermittent and, because of this service dept. Has been unable to identify exact problem through computer evaluation.servicemanager states repair will require removal and partial disassembly of transmission to accurately diagnose problem.
Simple facts when rear ended the seats on 1999 buick lesabre broke back sending in back seat,seat belt nearly killed me , and the jack placed on the right wing flew in the front seat...... Then in 2002 the car caused a major explosion nearly killing me with a flying buick sign caught on fire the tires .....etc problem ....intake manifold the car only had little mileage and yes was well maintained
Vehicle experienced a problem with the safety belt. The plastic that goes outside the belt to guide the belt when being usedsharpened and tore the seat belt each time it was being used. This made the seat belt use very difficult. The seat belt often got stuck in position because of the groves that were worn into the belt during each use. Owner took the vehicle to the dealer, and was advised that the seat belt assembly would have to be replaced at the expense of the owner.also, they told the owner that this experience was normal wear and tear.
Shoulder belt cannot be adjusted low enough to lay flat against the chest and shoulder of the right front passenger. Dealer indicated that this was the way the vehicle wa smanufactured.
Design of the front seat (back) collapses during collision for safety reasons, consumer rear ended & seat collapsed resulting in injury.
The drivers seat moved backwards when the vehicle pulled off, and the seat moved foward when the brake was applied.
During collision front seat backs collapsed causing all flying material/glass etc. To hit consumers face. Mjs
Consumer's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle.at the time of impact, driver's side seat collapsed backwards.seat would not recline back to its original position.consumersustainedminor injuries to back and knees.dealer andmanufacturer will be informed of the incident.
Our car was hit from the rear while sitting at a stop light.the impact, of course, damaged the rear of the car.but, my concern is the driver's seat.the seat failed, it was broken to the point where it failed to remain up-right.the back of the seat failed to stay up and fell backwards.this could have caused a serious injury.i would hope this problem doesn't happen again.
While driving 55mph hit a bumpscrews popped out, and seatback went back,causing loss of control.
Vehicle was brought in for a full fuel line replacement. Technician reported that the body and sub-frame are corroded to the extent that the vehicle should not be driven on the road.
The contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the brake lines were rusted and leaking. The contact was driving 45 mph when the brakes failed. The contact replaced one brake line. The other three were rusted and seeping through. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,000. . ..updated 01-10-14 updated 01/1
Consumer stated that while driving at 60mph he experienced loose brakes and a loose steering wheel,and had to pull over before crashing.ph
Intermittently when the brake pedal was depressed to slow the vehicle downengine stalled.the dealership performed a diagnostic test, but no failure code was found. The consumer had the vehicle checked by two different dealers who both showed no failure code. *sc
There were no events leading to the failure. The failure was sudden in nature. The failure was the brakes on my car which resulted in a minor (no damage) accident due to lack of stopping power. The brake lines rusted through (pictures available, the lines may still be available) causing nearly complete loss of stopping power. I was able to pull over but did run into shrubbery resulting in minor scratches to the exterior. I had the car brought home and replaced the rusted brakes lines myself with new teflon coated lines to ensure failure would not occur again.
While performing routine maintenance with my son he noticed all the front brake lines were severely rusted and close to failure.this vehicle previously encountered a burst rear brake line on 5-19-09, mileage at that time was 143,304.see nhtsa odi #: 10269462. All metal brake lines from the master cylinder and to/from the abs unit and front wheels were replaced to avoid imminent brake failure.silently rusting brake lines are a potential for sudden and unexpected brake loss, only giving the driver seconds to react.
The consumer had a recall on the fuel regulator.the fuel pump has been replaced twice and stalls while driving.the brakesalso locked-up while driving.the manufacture has been contacted.*la
The brake lines in my 1999 buick lesabre have completely rusted through. I was driving home, under normal weather and road conditions, when my brake system light went on. Upon pulling over, i saw a large leak in the brake lines. I managed to get home and upon further inspection, saw all lines were extremely rusted. I will be replacing all brake lines in the car with new ones myself, as it is too costly to do at a shop. The car has 143304 miles and is not old.
Dt:the contact stated that whenpressing 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 upand it will not seal. Also ,the headlights came on and stayed on.the dealership reprogrammed the light and it cameback on. The manifoldintakeblew out,costing the contact $150 to replace the intake gaskets. The brakes were noisy all the time. Whenmaking a left turn the flap will rub the tire, and itcausedthe tire to blow out .
Vehicle would experience a rollback after releasing brake pedal on a incline. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that nothing was wrong withvehicle. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Brakes are spongy; partially due to a racing engine, it takes more pressure to apply the brakes for what would be considered a routine stop.the engine has 'automatic cruise control' which distorts normal driving sensors.i drove a similar buick for a day and it didn't require me to brake frequently to avoid exceeding our condo area's speed limit.
Was driving ona steep hill & had foot on brakes. When foot was taken off brakes, vehicle rolled backwards. Took to dealership. Informed by mechanic brakes were designed like that.currently, while driving on a hill would have one foot on brakes & the other foot on accelerator.
Brake pads are too soft creating black brake dust.*mrthe consumer stated because of the saw brakes, the front wheels became covered with black dust.
When driving suspension is rough.whenappling pressurevehicle 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.
1998 buick lesabre leaking rear wheel cylinder. Customer states cylinder was replaced five times in 48,000 miles dealership told customer it's from not using it enough customer is the original owner and uses the car on a daily basis**sbthe consumer was told that due to limited driving, caused the rubber parts to dry out and crack.
Recall concerning defect in fuel pressure regulator diaphragm leak. *mr recall# 04v090000.there was a thump when the vehicle was in motion which had come from the rear when the brakes were applied.this had turned into a severe jolt.both wheel cylinders were defective and were contaminated and need to be replaced.the defective wheel cylinder leaked fluid into the rear brake assembly.the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc
The brake line erupted while driving 65 mph. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer by using the vehicle emergency parking brake. Dealer informedconsumer that the brake lineerupted due to rust/corrosion. All the brake lines were replaced from pmv to the wheels.
Dt: consumer owns a 1999 buick lesabre and while driving the brake lines suddenly cracked. The brake warning light came on afterwards.when trying to apply brake pressure the brake pedal went to the floor, and the brakes were barely responding just enough to slow down.the consumer had to use the emergency brake and low gear to stop.consumer would try to pump brakes and they would continue to go to the floor.consumer stopped, inspected underneath the hood, and discovered the brake fluid was very low.there were no obvious leaks from underneath the vehicle at this time.the leak from the brake lines was later discovered at home upon further inspection. Consumer inspected the brake lines and noted there was rust at the area of the abs unit and along the middle of the car as well.the consumer has not takenvehicle to a dealer or made any repairs at this time.
Brake line on the 1999 buick lesabre rusted.the consumer was aware of others that have experienced the same problem. *sc
While driving down mountain & had downshifted into 2nd gear,vehicle lost all power.engine had stalled out. Had no control of vehicle.power brakes & power steering was not working. Had to use emergency brakes to stop. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic ran a diagnostic test. Could not locate cause of problem.
Re: accident may, 27, 2014, ncic 9245, officer id 17604the above accident was caused by a mechanical failure of the buick le sabre, 1999, license # [xxx]. Not driver error. Leaving highway 193 turning onto hwy 49, (going toward auburn) being a 2 lane narrow winding road, the engine of the above vehicle died, locked up the steering, and had no brakes. I was unable to stop or control the car. This was the first time there was a loss of brakes. In trying to control the car it caused me to veer off the road to the right hand side. Upon leaving the road and crashing the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle has had this problem before verified by witnesses with the exception of the loss of brakes.passenger in car on trip from fresno to auburn, in march of 2013, (mechanical failure of car engine, died, no steering), this happened twice, on same day. Csaa was called to tow car.contact: [xxx]car being driven by [xxx]., (mechanical failure of car, engine died, no steerage), on hwy 49 and lonestar road. Called csaa. [xxx]the engine turning off while driving had happened on other occasions and there was difficulty in the car starting during cold weather. The buick lesabre has had regular service and maintenance. Records of service and repairs can be provided upon request.the ignition keys for the buick had extra keys attached to it. There were 4 additional keys, plus key light. Look forward to your reply.sincerely,[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
When the consumer made a turn, the steering shaft made a strange noise. Ph
Transmission isgoing from one gear to another gear, and they aren't shifting properly. Also,noisy gear box.
While driving down mountain & had downshifted into 2nd gear,vehicle lost all power.engine had stalled out. Had no control of vehicle.power brakes & power steering was not working. Had to use emergency brakes to stop. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic ran a diagnostic test. Could not locate cause of problem.
Dt*:the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the ignition was turned on and the contact heard a loud thud.the hood was lifted and the contact noticed the serpentine belt was off.a passerby determined the bolts that hold the power steering pump had sheered off, causing the power steering pump to fall out of the vehicle.the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence; it has not been seen by a mechanic.the manufacturer was alerted.updated 4/19/2006 -
The contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre.the contact heard a loud popping noise when the vehicle was shifted into reverse.the engine then shut off without warning.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the power steering pump bolts separated and fell into the engine.the dealer only replaced the bolts.the current and failure mileages were 50,700.*updated 12/12/2007the consumer stated if the bolts could not be removed from engine block then the repairs would cost $749.00. Updated 12/12/07
While backing into a parking space, heard a loud noise and lost power steering.power steering pump detached from where it was anchored.the two bolts that secured the pump were severed which caused the serpentine belt to come off.the two bolts were severed as if they had been cut with a saw.
Brakes are spongy; partially due to a racing engine, it takes more pressure to apply the brakes for what would be considered a routine stop.the engine has 'automatic cruise control' which distorts normal driving sensors.i drove a similar buick for a day and it didn't require me to brake frequently to avoid exceeding our condo area's speed limit.
When the vehicle was pulled into a driveway the power steering went out and the oil pressure gauge illuminated.the vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated, 2 bolts that bolted the power steering to the engine block snapped. *nlm *scc
Dash pad is separating from the dash above the steering wheel along the window line . Concerned that it will activate the air bags -
When the vehicle was pulled into a driveway the power steering went out and the oil pressure gauge illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer they stated that 2 bolts that bolt the power steering to the engine snapped. *nlm
Vehicle was brought in for a full fuel line replacement. Technician reported that the body and sub-frame are corroded to the extent that the vehicle should not be driven on the road.
Inbad weather situation, ice got in between the fender and door, causing the door to be jammed.dealer has been contacted.
The contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre. The contact stated that while driving over a pothole at a low speed, the strut housing on the front passenger side failed and the hood popped open. The vehicle was taken to a local garage and the contact was informed that the wheel welding was defective and caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 124,156.
When driving suspension is rough.whenappling pressurevehicle 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.
When vehicle rides rides over a bump or a series of bumps not readily visible, the bounces are above normal and in a series of bumps directional control becomes serious.
As i was driving from the gas station i took a left and as i accelerated, the engine started to vibrate. I i had never noticed this before that day. So proceed to take my time carefully back to work. I examined the undercarriage of my 99 lesabre custom and that's where i noticed that the drivers side subframe bushings have all but fell out due to severe rust. Thankfully the passenger side is still firmly attached. Upon further research, this is a common problem with gm cars of this era and the dorman replacement parts are readily available. Had this component failed on both sides the engine and transmission would have fallen out and caused an accident or worse. I am still trying to figure out if this is a recall issue or just a bad choice of vehicle design by gm and their lack of concern for the publics well being. These subframe bushings should have been or should be a viable recall concern today. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Suspensionis not working properly. Vehicle becomes unstable/ bouncing, and moving from side to side to the point whereconsumer is getting sick. Contacted dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything.
When traveling over 60 mph the steering wheel moves too easily. The dealer/manufacturer acknowledges that there has been a change in the suspension starting with the 1996 models. *sb
The contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre. The contact stated that while driving over a pothole at a low speed, the strut housing on the front passenger side failed and the hood popped open. The vehicle was taken to a local garage and the contact was informed that the wheel welding was defective and caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 124,156.
Horn sounds when vehicle steering wheel is being turned to the right. Vehicle begins to vibrate at 65 mph. When vehicle has been driven at least 5 miles, the transmission seems to lock up or remain in high gear and gives the driver the impression that the vehicle is stalling. Several times the vehicle, failed to locate the correct gear, resulting in a near miss collision with another vehicle that was approaching the intersection.
When driving at any speed the right front wheel is vibrating and vehicle wobbl. Consumer can't travel fast when driving.
While riving at high speed of 60-70 mphfront endbegat to vibrate very hard. Dealer has been contacted.
When driving at 50-60 mph, vehicle vibrates, and bounces. Repair work has been done, front rim, two front tires, front and rear wheels were aligned. Dealer contacted and cannot remedy problem. Problem still exists. Provide further.
Control arm bushings were causing an unusual noise, dealer could not get parts for 2 weeks.
The car shows an annoying and unsafe condition whenit is driven at the speed limit on an irregular but properly paved road surface.the shock absorbers will allow several cycles fo bouncing before they dampen out the response to bumps.on several occasions i have had to stop the car in order to regain control, or to prevent bottoming out of the underside.i brought the car in to a local buick service center where it was diagnosed as "normal soft ride"and dismissed.pursuing thisdirectly with buick has yielded the fact that they are aware of the problem and are working on a fix. They have assigned a case number ( 000013545) and promised to advise me when the corrective action becomes available.it seemsprudent, however to document this with nhtsa.
While traveling at 60 mph and over a bump, the vehicle would jump all over the roadconsumer first noticed that vehicle leaned severely on curves, this would almost cause loss of vehicle control, at times, the back shocks would bottom out, consumer had the rear springs replaced.recently, consumer lost control of the vehicle, overcorrected, and vehicle overturned, consumer was killed in the accident, his wife was also injured. Vehicle also experienced a rattle in the dashboard, the dealer pulled the dash forward to secure it better, however the rattle returned, so consumer fixed problem himself.
While backing up, the consumer heard a loud popping noise. When the conumer placed the gear in drive, she heard the same noise. The car was then towed to a dealer. While being inspected, it was determined that the coil spring had failed.
The contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre.while driving approximately 5 mph, the contact heard a clunking noise coming from the engine compartment.he took the vehicle to the repair shop and was informed that the stabilizer bar split in half.the dealer currently does not have the parts to repair the vehicle, however, the contact will have it repaired once the parts arrive.the current and failure mileages were 66,000.updated 11/14/07
A thumping noise comes from the rear axle area of the vehicle, but the cause is not found. Yh
Shocks in rear of vehicle are unstable. This causes the vehicle to bounce up & down, even with people in the front & the back. Would even have luggage in the truck & vehicle would bounce. Would have a controlling problem if not slowing down. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed by mechanic that problemis normal.
The vehicle was involved in a roll over accident due to faulty rear springs, which resulted in one fatality and one injury. . consumer stated the rear spring were replaced, however consumer believed the faulty rear suspension was the cause of her husband not being able to regain control of the vehicle.
Vehicle experiencing severe problem with rear of vehicle bouncing and scraping the road whenever there are four or more passengers invehicle. Dealer notified and informed consumer that nothing could be found.but only testedvehicle with himself only. Feel free to provide any further details.
Tires were the original ones. However, consumerwas unsure if the brand wasgeneral. However, consume r noted thattires have excessively worn out. Consumer has contacteddealer. Please provide any further details.
Consumer states that the right rear tire blew out while driving,p205/70r15, replacement tires, 1500 miles, mounted on a buick lesabre 1999.nlm dot u9m0 xc83102 a05l
All four of the original general tires on the vehicle were experiencing cupping which caused the vehicle to vibrate, consumer replaced all four tires. *mjs
Goodyear, eagle, ls, p225/60r16, dot unknown, original equipment on a 2000, buick lesabre with 18000 miles. Tires kept losing air, tires were replaced at dealership. Once off vehicle mechanic noticed that inside sidewall was shredding on all 4 tires.
As i was driving from the gas station i took a left and as i accelerated, the engine started to vibrate. I i had never noticed this before that day. So proceed to take my time carefully back to work. I examined the undercarriage of my 99 lesabre custom and that's where i noticed that the drivers side subframe bushings have all but fell out due to severe rust. Thankfully the passenger side is still firmly attached. Upon further research, this is a common problem with gm cars of this era and the dorman replacement parts are readily available. Had this component failed on both sides the engine and transmission would have fallen out and caused an accident or worse. I am still trying to figure out if this is a recall issue or just a bad choice of vehicle design by gm and their lack of concern for the publics well being. These subframe bushings should have been or should be a viable recall concern today. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
While traveling at 60 mph and over a bump, the vehicle would jump all over the roadconsumer first noticed that vehicle leaned severely on curves, this would almost cause loss of vehicle control, at times, the back shocks would bottom out, consumer had the rear springs replaced.recently, consumer lost control of the vehicle, overcorrected, and vehicle overturned, consumer was killed in the accident, his wife was also injured. Vehicle also experienced a rattle in the dashboard, the dealer pulled the dash forward to secure it better, however the rattle returned, so consumer fixed problem himself.
Simple facts when rear ended the seats on 1999 buick lesabre broke back sending in back seat,seat belt nearly killed me , and the jack placed on the right wing flew in the front seat...... Then in 2002 the car caused a major explosion nearly killing me with a flying buick sign caught on fire the tires .....etc problem ....intake manifold the car only had little mileage and yes was well maintained
Without warning, while driving, oil pressure gage came on, power shut down, car stopped.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration accompanied with cruise control problems on two occasions, one incident resulting in collision with tree. Mjs
Consumer complained about an acceleration problem. Then, he received a recall notice, and was told that it may help with the problem. After recall repairs were done vehicle is still accelerated.
Transmission was under recall order (5/99) for "transmission shift lever sequence"; work was completed by alhambra buick on 7/12/99.while driving on friday, 7/23/99, car surged forward and accelerated.i tried to apply brakes but they did not work.i moved to the right lane to avoid hitting car in front of me, but could not get car to slow down as i approached an intersection, but in process hit the car in front of me.i eventually crossed interesection and ran car alongside curb to try to slow down, but car continued to surge and accelerate, and brakes would not work.i was finally able to slow car enough to shift it into park and stop car.car was towed to alhambra buick to be checked out with full explanation of what happened, however, they were insistent to have car towed onto auto body shop for repairs, rather than find source of problem.after many discussions with dealership, buick division of gm and their products allegations resolution office in detroit, i received a phone call from brian birkey this morning (8/16/99 a.m.) of this same office, stating that buick's engineers could find nothing wrong with the car and his findings were being given to gm.at this point, they would expect me to have my insurance pay for my auto body damage and remedy the driver which my car hit.i do not want this car returned to me, given my experience and their finding that the car checked out okay without any identification or acknowledgement of a mechanical problem.i have no confidence in this car or their failure to find the cause of the problems; further, i did not pay $30,000 for a new buick to become their next crash test dummie.i strongly feel that they should replace my buick with another new car or refund my money.if they feel such confidence in their inspection, then they can sell the car as a used car on their lot.
Consumer tookvehicle to dealership for an oil change, and was informed by mechanic that a leak developed and leaked fluid onto the engine. Antifreeze was gone. Hadthrottle body housing replaced on 8/27/03 because of oil leakage. Had no prior problems. Consumer noticed a recall on 2000-2003 buicks because of plastic body housing melting.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while backing out resulting in it crashing into a storage garage.nlm
Dt:the contact stated that whenpressing 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 upand it will not seal. Also ,the headlights came on and stayed on.the dealership reprogrammed the light and it cameback on. The manifoldintakeblew out,costing the contact $150 to replace the intake gaskets. The brakes were noisy all the time. Whenmaking a left turn the flap will rub the tire, and itcausedthe tire to blow out .
While attempting to make a right turn from a main highway to a secondary road, the car failed to move until the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floor. The vehicle acted as though it was stalling or stuck in high gear. This is the sixth time this has happened and the dealer cannot locate or replicate the problem. This is the second time i have reported the incident on this site and after reviewing the site and finding other people are describing the same problem, i felt you should know this problem is still present. To overcome the problem since the dealer cannot rectify, i downshift to low each time i have to make a slow turn. I don't trust the car to do what it's supposed to do. Also, the dealer has been very good about trying to replicate the problem, but it just doesn't happen. This is not a dealer issue, they have tried, but i cannot keep going in for service checks all the time, so i adjusted to the problem. I guess the next step would be to hear from buick, but nothing happened the first time i wrote you. Now that more people are reporting the same type of problem, buick should be interested.
While driving through a parking lot at 5-8 mph, attempting to park, vehicle surged forward and suddenly accelerated, causing consumer to have a head-on collision. This happened in dry weather conditions.
While in reversevehicle surged rearward suddenly and unexpectedly,resulting in a minor collision. Dealer has been notified.
The event leading to the incident involved turning on the rear defroster. After turning on the rear defroster i smelt smoke and burnt electronics. The rear window would not defrost. I turned the car off and pulled off the panel near the wire running to the rear windshield and discovered the "power radio amplifier" had melted and caught fire, resulting in burns to the panel and complete loss of radio and rear defroster. This of course made it impossible to defrost the rear windshield. A replacement part was bought and installed by myself (the wiring harnesses and cables needed to be repaired due to severe burning as well). I still own the old burnt part.
The windshield wipers intermittently stop working.multiple and continuing failures.
Dt:the contact stated that whenpressing 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 upand it will not seal. Also ,the headlights came on and stayed on.the dealership reprogrammed the light and it cameback on. The manifoldintakeblew out,costing the contact $150 to replace the intake gaskets. The brakes were noisy all the time. Whenmaking a left turn the flap will rub the tire, and itcausedthe tire to blow out .
Power windows will not work if vehicle is not warmed up. After 4-10 minutes windows operate as normal.dealer was notified, but problem can't be duplicated.
The event leading to the incident involved turning on the rear defroster. After turning on the rear defroster i smelt smoke and burnt electronics. The rear window would not defrost. I turned the car off and pulled off the panel near the wire running to the rear windshield and discovered the "power radio amplifier" had melted and caught fire, resulting in burns to the panel and complete loss of radio and rear defroster. This of course made it impossible to defrost the rear windshield. A replacement part was bought and installed by myself (the wiring harnesses and cables needed to be repaired due to severe burning as well). I still own the old burnt part.
While driving the vehicle's interior rearview mirror vibrated while driving on rough streets.the consumer contacted the dealer and was told that the mirror could not be tightened.
Material that the dash board is made out off, and the bottom of the windshield blind consumer's vision when a very high percentage of light hits that part of the window. Dealer has been contacted.
While driving approximately. 25-40mph, would hear noises coming through doors & windows when they were closed. Would not hear noise at lower speeds. Contacted 3 different dealers & each mechanic had test driven vehicle. Informed by 1 mechanic the problem can not be corrected.
Consumer states during a severe thunderstorm windshield wipers did not work when he turned them on, when he turned wipers on high they started, but only after a period of time without being able to see the road, dealer has replaced the motor and switch, consumer was advised by dealer that condition would lead to a complete failure but they have not been able to determine the cause of the problem this is a ongoing problem.
When the windshield wiper switch is applied, fluid comes out onto the windshield and the wipers do not come on, making it impossible to see the road ahead. Dealer can't find the cause.
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