Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
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007126439 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Tl*the contact owns a 1997 buick lesabre. the contact stated that there was an explosion in the intake manifold when the vehicle was started. the |
006113532 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Tl*the contact owns a 1997 buick lesabre. while driving at any speed, the vehicle shuts off and has to be restarted. the contact also stated that |
007106652 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Tl*the contact owns a 1997 buick lesabre. while driving 10 mph, the contact heard a noise and lost control of the steering. there were no warning |
007106277 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Tl*the contact owns a 1997 buick lesabre. while driving 60 mph, the contact heard a rattling noise coming from the engine compartment. as time |
006088433 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated after filling the fuel tank, there was a very strong smell of fuel in and around the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a |
006085221 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph on normal dry road conditions, the driver side airbag deployed without warning. the 17 year-old driver |
006083123 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | I have discovered a brake fluid leak from the abs modulator assembly in my 1997 buick lesabre. there is a recall (#00v114000) for this very same |
006082210 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph on the highway, the vehicle overheated and was maneuvered off the road on two occasions on the same day |
006069428 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle back fired causing an explosion when an attempt was made to turn vehicle on. the vehicle was rendered un-drivable |
006069427 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle back fired causing an explosion when an attempt was made to turn vehicle on. the vehicle was rendered un-drivable |
006066991 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | TWO COMPLETE SETS OF BRAKES SINCE OCTOBER 2005 INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKS, BOTH VERY COSTLY. *NM |
006066990 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | TWO COMPLETE SETS OF BRAKES SINCE OCTOBER 2005 INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKS, BOTH VERY COSTLY. *NM |
006066989 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | TWO COMPLETE SETS OF BRAKES SINCE OCTOBER 2005 INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKS, BOTH VERY COSTLY. *NM |
006066988 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | TWO COMPLETE SETS OF BRAKES SINCE OCTOBER 2005 INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKS, BOTH VERY COSTLY. *NM |
006062466 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated the engine would not start. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop for inspection. the mechanic determined |
006058348 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated the speedometer and odometer failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. they were unable to duplicate |
006056719 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, there was a loud back fire heard which appeared to be near the intake manifold. the |
004044697 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Dt: the contact stated the indicator light on the dashboard for the transmission illuminated. the vehicle has been to the dealer, and they completed |
005044437 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | STARTED CAR HEARD LOUD POP, WHITE SMOKE, THEN FLAMES - CAR CAUGHT FIRE - TOTAL LOSS. *JB |
005041810 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Dt: while driving 30 mph the check engine light came and the engine overheated. this was the first incident of this type. the contact owns a buick |
005041027 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Dt: the consumer's 1997 buick lesabre had blown a piston. the consumer was driving the vehicle at 30-35 mph. the vehicle had been regularly |
005039394 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Dt: the consumer stated the horn will not stop blowing, and the air bag assembly is making a noise. the sound is coming out of the steering wheel. |
005039393 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Dt: the consumer stated the horn will not stop blowing, and the air bag assembly is making a noise. the sound is coming out of the steering wheel. |
005035195 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Dt: the contact owns a 1997 buick lesabre custom. the rocker panels rusted. the dealership and the manufacturer stated that the contact lived in a |
005033778 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Dt: consumer owns a 1997 buick lesabre. consumer was driving when vehicle shut off. she was able to coast a little but not enough to get completely |
005033777 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Dt: consumer owns a 1997 buick lesabre. consumer was driving when vehicle shut off. she was able to coast a little but not enough to get completely |
005033776 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Dt: consumer owns a 1997 buick lesabre. consumer was driving when vehicle shut off. she was able to coast a little but not enough to get completely |
005027950 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | 1997 buick lesabre backfires at startup, engine light illuminates, and the vehicle stalls without warning. *mr there was a whining noise when the |
005027949 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | 1997 buick lesabre backfires at startup, engine light illuminates, and the vehicle stalls without warning. *mr there was a whining noise when the |
005027180 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Dt: consumer states that on july 1, 2005 vehicle would not start and he thought the battery was dead. when he tried to get a jump and start it the |
005016056 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | While driving 5 mph accelerator pedal sticks. consumer is able to decelerate the vehicle. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. * |
005012565 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | There was an intake back fire when starting the engine. when taken to get serviced it was determined that the fire was caused by intake manifold.*ak |
005009570 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | GASKET AND EGR TUBE FAILURE CAUSING PLENUM AND UPPER INTAKE LEAKAAGE CAUSING "HYDRO-LOCK'. *AK |
005008670 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | I have a 1997 buick lesabre. i had to have over $1600 in repairs done on the upper intake manifold, which a 1998 lesabre has a recall on. why, when |
004003743 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | I was rear ended while stopped at a red light and then pushed into the car stopped in front of me and transported to emergency room. the safety belt |
003311081 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | THE HORN REPEATEDLY WENT OFF AND EVENTUALLY IT BECAME INOPERABLE. THE CAUSE IS UNDETERMINED. *JB |
004308869 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Front driver's seat belt broke. it was the same defect as stated in recall 96v044000. consumer took the vehicle to dealer. however, the vin was not |
004308323 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | THE HOOD CAME UNLATCHED AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING.. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE HOOD ASSEMBLY INSPECTED. *JB |
004305961 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Vehicle failed to start due to problems described in recall notice. *bf the problem was due to a cracked intake manifold that caused engine |
004305910 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | The mechanic noticed fuel leaking from under the fuel tank while changing the consumers oil. *jb the consumer noticed a strong smell of gas for two |
004304420 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | I have a gasoline leak at the joint where the fuel line from the fuel tank sending unit join the fuel line that connects the fuel filtering front of |
004300158 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | While driving the intake manifold and gasket failed which caused the vehicle to stop running. *nm the consumer believed the failure was clearly an |
004299423 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Consumer notice d white smoke and loss of coolant while driving 30 mph. vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined a blown head |
004296940 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | While driving vehicle commenced to run roughly. vehicle was pulled over, and found coolant missing because of design defect in part caused fluid to be |
901291240 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | 1997 BUICK LE SABRE ENGINE SHUDDERED THEN STOPPED.*MR |
004285178 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Had this plastic maifold warp at highway speed with fluid coming out on to the road and belt failure possibly because of rupture ,you have a safety |
004281876 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | While driving vehicle stalled. consumer tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for |
001276112 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Hello, i had a problem with my car hesitating going up a small grade or sometimes just driving down the road and took it back to the dealer. they |
002274161 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Mechanic found engine coolent leaking from the upper intake manifold, which is *plastic*. the coolent was also leaking into the engine oil. i |
004269318 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | When consumer starting the vehicle there was a huge explosion, then fire broke out under the hood. when the fire department arrived the battery was |
0000268670 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | The mechanic noticed a leak in the upper plenum manifold. upon performing a routine service, the upper plenum manifold was leaking antifreeze into |
0000266712 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | While driving consumer's vehicle was hit on the passenger's side and the front air bags inadvertently deployed. driver's side air bag caught on fire |
004264386 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION. SMOKE BEGAN TO COME FROM UNDER THE DASH. *AK |
004261039 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Coolant leak at upper intake plenum on 1997 buick at 68000 miles dealer stated that gm is aware of this problem but are not helping with cost of |
004257871 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | I had to replace the intake manifold on my buick lesabre, at a cost of $264.80 with labor another $180. this has been an ongoing problem as i |
004257473 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE HEAD GASKET. AN INDEPENDENT DEALER REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB |
004254967 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK |
004254891 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | While driving the vehicle it reached high temperatures due to the intake manifold failure. coolant seeped inside the engine. the dealer indicated |
004254509 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Headlights went off without warning while driving at 65 mph. consumer had to put there hazard lights on, and use the light of the motorist in the |
0000254389 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Parts where made with plastic, went bad and manufacturer is aware of problem. *la when pulling into traffic the vehicle |
003252660 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | While driving at 40 mph and without warning vehicle in front of consumer's vehicle came to a complete stop, causing consumer's vehicle to rear end |
0000248042 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | The vehicle is leaking coolant. the dealer determined that upper intake manifold was fractured. the dealer recommends replacing it with a metal |
003240035 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | While starting and without prior warning vehicle blew up due to the plastic manifold attached to the top of the engine, overheating., smoke was |
0000237281 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | FAILURE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD PERMITTED COOLANT TO MIX WITH ENGINE LUBRICANT AND CAUSED ENGINE TO SEIZE. ENGINE MUST BE REPLACED. *AK |
003236081 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | 1997 buick lesabre leaking coolant. the first incident was two years ago. plenum was replaced and same problem occurring again. had intake gasket |
003231052 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | I would like to complain about the fact that the nhtsa has so little concern for safety that you charge $38.73 per hour and other fees to obtain |
003231051 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | I would like to complain about the fact that the nhtsa has so little concern for safety that you charge $38.73 per hour and other fees to obtain |
0000229676 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | The engine was shut off and parked for about five minutes. consumer noticed smoke coming from the hood. the consumer was unable to extinguish the |
0000220421 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | VEHICLE EXPLODED AND BURNED AT START UP. *MR PH |
0000218180 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | At start up, the vehicle engine exploded and caught on fire. *mr when the hood was opened, red flames were shooting from a hole that burned on a |
002217091 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Engine coolant destroyed engine due to the degradation of upper intake mainifold materials around the egr stove pipe. without warning(no warning |
002217090 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Engine coolant destroyed engine due to the degradation of upper intake mainifold materials around the egr stove pipe. without warning(no warning |
002217089 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Engine coolant destroyed engine due to the degradation of upper intake mainifold materials around the egr stove pipe. without warning(no warning |
002217088 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Engine coolant destroyed engine due to the degradation of upper intake mainifold materials around the egr stove pipe. without warning(no warning |
003216795 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | COMPONENT: EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE. THE PARK BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT SETTING CORRECTLY & RELEASING PREMATURELY. *JB |
003215096 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | The vehicle leaked oil in the consumers garage. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated the shield was made of plastic. he also stated he |
003205420 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Malfunctioning air bag. we hit a deer and the impact deployed both front air bags. the passenger air bag came out at an angle so as to hit my husband |
000203508 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | BATTERY SULFATES FROM POST DAMAGED ELECTRICAL CABLES AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. SCC *NLM |
0000203088 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | THE UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. *AK *NLM |
003202996 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS MADE A WEEPING SOUND, AND BRAKE DUST HAD A PASTE-LIKE CONSISTENCY. BRAKE PERFORMANCE WAS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED.*JB....*AK |
003202719 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD FRACTURED. THIS IS THE SECOND ONE IN FIVE YEARS. THE FIRST WAS REPLACED UNDER A RECALL PER BUICK REP OKEESHA SMITH. *NLM |
003202514 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Upper intake manifold cracked resulting in coolant leak into cylinders. coolant leak caused motor to hydro-lock making vehicle inoperable. both |
002198471 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | WHILE DRIVING LOST FUNCTION OF BRAKES. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH AND BURSTED. PH *TS |
002197510 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | CONSUMER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS LEAKING ALONG WITH THE STEERING RACK AND THE BRAKE CYLINDER. TS |
002197509 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | CONSUMER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS LEAKING ALONG WITH THE STEERING RACK AND THE BRAKE CYLINDER. TS |
002195786 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WATER PUMP FAILED.*JB |
0000194792 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | While driving vehicle, the check engine light came on. it failed to go off. taken vehicle to a mechanic and had the sensors replaced. the engine |
002194546 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Consumer stated that while driving at any speed the engine light comes on and will stay on the remainder of the time the vehicle is being operated. |
0000192166 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Transmissing surged when climbing hills, replace the throttle sensor, know the check engine light comes on. surging getting worse, then buick sent a |
997190853 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Consumer hears an unusually loud "thumping, groaning and crunching" noise when brakes are applied. also stopping distance has seem to increase |
997183965 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Windshield wipers have to work on high speed for a while before they can operate on normal speed. vehicle been to dealer on four occasions, and |
0000180640 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ,PLASTIC PART, FELL APART WHEN FASTENING TOGETHER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AKI |
0000180463 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Horn stopped working on vehicle. owner took vehicle into dealership to get horn repaired. he was shocked when told by dealership that his air bag |
998179061 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Vehicle vibrates severely when driving 60 mph, and it pulls to the right. dealer was not notified at this time. feel free to provide any further |
000176768 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | WHEN DRIVING AT OVER 35 MPH TRANSMISSION WILL START TO JUMP OUT OF GEAR OR WILL START SURGING. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK |
999176766 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | vehicle is losing anti freeze into the vehicle because there is never a puddle of anti freeze on the floor. contacted dealer, and they were not |
002176039 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | While driving at 70mph engine died. contact dealer who replaced engine, in which a connect rod had broken.*ak consumer stated that the connect rod |
0000170663 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | While driving engine check light keeps coming on. this happens intermittently. took vehicle to dealer, and had vehicle repaired, but problem still |
0000170662 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | While driving engine check light keeps coming on. this happens intermittently. took vehicle to dealer, and had vehicle repaired, but problem still |
0000170661 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | While driving engine check light keeps coming on. this happens intermittently. took vehicle to dealer, and had vehicle repaired, but problem still |
002169864 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | INTERMITTENTLY HORN DOESN'T BLOW. DEALER DIAGNOSED AIR BAG AS THE CAUSE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *YH |
998169830 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | FRONT WINDSHIELD LEAKS WATER, DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK |
002168168 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Antifreeze gauge indicates that it is low. driver feels there is a leak. took to vehicle to dealer, and they stated that upper/lower intake |
002165930 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Vehicle was difficult to start, then, after starting it would stall right away. dealer has replaced upper and lower intake gaskets, and fuel |
002165929 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Vehicle was difficult to start, then, after starting it would stall right away. dealer has replaced upper and lower intake gaskets, and fuel |
000164529 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | TRANSMISSION BANGS AS IT SHIFTS GEARS. *AK |
000161825 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Vehicle experienced fire, the cause of the fire was accidental, part failure, malfunction, the fire originated at the engines fueling system on the |
000161824 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Vehicle experienced fire, the cause of the fire was accidental, part failure, malfunction, the fire originated at the engines fueling system on the |
0000161823 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | ENGINE EXPLODED WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED, CLAIM 38-J616-719. *SLC |
0000161822 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | ENGINE EXPLODED WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED, CLAIM 38-J616-719. *SLC |
001161569 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | During normal operation of vehicle while traveling at any speed steering column assumes a different center position approximately 90% of the time, |
000161036 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | MOTOR BURNED, CAUSE OF FIRE ORIGNINATED AT THE ENGINES FUELING SYSTEM ON THE INTAKE HOUSING SIDE, CLAIM 53-C681-096. *SLC |
000161035 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | MOTOR BURNED, CAUSE OF FIRE ORIGNINATED AT THE ENGINES FUELING SYSTEM ON THE INTAKE HOUSING SIDE, CLAIM 53-C681-096. *SLC |
0000161033 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | ENGINE EXPLODED WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED, CLAIM 38-J616-719. *SLC REFERENCED IN EA02-030 |
000161030 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Consumer started vehicle, there was a loud pop and then flames came out from under the hood, the origin of the fire and explosion is inside the intake |
000161029 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Consumer started vehicle, there was a loud pop and then flames came out from under the hood, the origin of the fire and explosion is inside the intake |
001159105 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Rear brakes sound like metal rubbing against metal when coming to a complete stop. *ak consumer stated that while checking the ball joints again |
001152499 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | ABS WARNING LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT STAY ON WHILE DRIVING. *AK *SLC |
001142172 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Engine caught on fire while trying to start vehicle , vehicle was a total loss, and manufacturer was unable to detect orgin of fire.*ak aaa |
001139732 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | WATER PUMP STOPPED WORKING FOR NO REASON. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK |
000136058 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Had taken vehicle in for routine maintenance at independent mechanic. was informed that a bolt to rack and pinion steering had broken , and |
000136057 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Had taken vehicle in for routine maintenance at independent mechanic. was informed that a bolt to rack and pinion steering had broken , and |
001135012 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Intake manifold needs to be replaced. recall on this component, but per buick this vehicle was not affected by recall. *ak the intake manifold |
0000133986 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Intake manifold malfunctioned, causing vehicle to stall at high speeds. vehicle has been repaired by a private mechanic. dealer will be notified.* |
000130945 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Vehicle stalled between 25-65mph. it has happened 5-6 times. dealer had vehicle twice, each time for a week. they couldn't fix it until it failed |
000129081 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | While driving at 25 mph vehicle will stall. then, consumer could start car again. about 4 days later, it stalled again, and would not start for about |
000121550 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Consumer was traveling 30mph on road and another vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. consumer was trying to avoid hitting the stalled |
998119638 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Consumer's vehicle bumped another vehicle at 5 mph and caused both air bags to deploy. driver's hand received minor abrasins. dealer / manufacturer |
000118868 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | While driving slow went to apply brakes and heard a groaning noise, the lining was glazed by the weeping. took vehicle in to be serviced by mechanic |
000118867 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | While driving slow went to apply brakes and heard a groaning noise, the lining was glazed by the weeping. took vehicle in to be serviced by mechanic |
000118385 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | When vehicle hydroplaned and hit a concrete barrier there was no deployment of the driver's side or passenger's side air bags. vehicle has been |
000115422 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | While driving on highway noticed vehicle was surging up and down on its own. took it to a local mechanic they found out that vehicle indeed surged |
000114535 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Consumer was involved in a collision in which the passenger's side of the vehicle was totaled. also, passenger's side air bag did not deploy, cause |
999113559 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | VEHICLE BACKFIRES DURING START UP. THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AK REFERENCED IN EA02-030 |
999112880 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Unintended and sudden acceleration. when reaching 40 mph engine raised like it was kicking out of gear. consumer took vehicle to mechanic, and he |
000112343 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Consumer put the key in the ignition and turned it to start up, and vehicle exploded into flames. manufacturer was contacted, and said they had no |
0000110908 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | FRONT BRAKE ROTORS RUSTED. THE DEALER HAS TURNED DOWN THE ROTORS; HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. MANUFACTURER HA BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK |
998109689 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | At any speed consumer would feel slackness in the steering column. dealer said shaft was worn out. dealer replaced bottom and top steering. dealer |
999107660 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | While driving driver let go off the gas pedal nd vehicle continued to accelerate which may cause a crash. dealer could not determine the cause of |
002092930 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | A hole was created in the upper plenum manifold emission system by the egr valve. so i was told. is this covered under the government emissions |
001091518 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Upon starting the vehicle it backfired and broke the intake manifold into several pieces. i found a recall indicating what had happened due to the |
001091517 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Upon starting the vehicle it backfired and broke the intake manifold into several pieces. i found a recall indicating what had happened due to the |
002089255 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | This 1997 buick le sabre , in very good condition , exploded with a fireball and sending plastic "shrapnel" and engine cover parts out to a radius of |
002088538 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Defective intake manifold assembly made of composite material can degrade and allow coolant to enter the cylinders to cause engine failure. the |
001086934 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK |
001086933 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK |
996085963 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | Transmission failure at 5k.returned in 30 sec.started to exper. harsh shifting. deal. could not find cause. at 60k had trans teardown.found manf. |
001078330 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | I had taken this vehicle back to the buick dealership where i purchased it at 34k miles and told them it had a "miss" and that it "hesitated" driving |
999076519 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | NEVER COMPLETE FAILURE, BUT TRANSMISSIONS SURGE,D, AND MORE DANGEROUSLY, APPARENTLY SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL RANDOMLY WITH NO WARNING. *AK |
000074245 | BUICK | LESABRE | 1997 | THIS PROBLEM, FACTORY INSTALLED ON ALL VEHICLES IN DOC# 538154, SER.NOTES. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK |
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