Consumer Complaint Detail

BUICK / LESABRE / 1998

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003303358 Incident Date: Jan, 05 2003
Consumer's City: BEREA Consumer's State: OH
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC
Model Name: LESABRE Model Year: 1998
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1G4HP52K9WH Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 27 2004 Complaint Type: LETR
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While attempting to start the vehicle the consumer heard a load pop then smoke began to fill the cabin of the vehicle. shortly after the vehicle caught on fire. *nm the consumer requested reimbursement. the problem was due to a leaking manifold. *sc