1993 Buick Lesabre transmission problems

Filed Jul 21, 2008 · Body, Transmission · 113,140 miles · OH

1993 buick lesabre - the motor-transmission mount failed at the point of accelerating from and intersection. The rear of the mount dropped to the pavement resulting in a complete loss of steering and braking. Diagnosis by the buick dealer making the repair is that this failure is due to rust. The car was originally sold in rochester, michigan. I am the second owner in northwest ohio. Due to both states and areas using road salt, the mount failed. The ohio dealer states they have never had this type of failure before, but the tow-truck driver stated he picked up a pontiac bonneville, same frame/chassis, last year. Fortunately I had just left an intersection and the speed was about 15 m.p.h. When the mount dropped. The car steered itself across the road and I was able to stop it with the emergency brake before going down into the ditch on the opposite side of the road. At higher speeds this could easily be fatal for any of the occupants.

Filed Dec 19, 2006 · Transmission · 138,300 miles · PA

I just bought a used buick lesaber and it's leaking transmission fluid. The car is a 93 and just bought it in nov. 06. I found out there is a recall on this car. And need to know what my options are to getting this problem fixed.

Filed Oct 12, 2006 · Transmission · 93,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated white smoke emanated intermittently from under the hood of the vehicle while driving 30 MPH. This was accompanied by a smell of antifreeze. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer. There was a the federal safety agency recall# 96v015000 which pertained to the automatic transmission cooling unit and lines. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Aug 12, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · FL

Dt: having problems with the power cooling lines of automatic transmission. It involves the same problem as mentioned in recall 96v015000. But this vehicle is not included in the recall due to VIN. The light that lets one know it is overheating doesn't come on . Also, it is making a clicking sound. Every week have to put a quart and half of transmission fluid it. This started happening in october of 2004. *ak the consumer replaced the thermostat, temperature sensor, and cooling sensor.

Filed Aug 13, 2004 · Transmission · FL

While driving vehicle did not accelerate when pressing the accelerator pedal. Vehicle failed to move. Consumer heard a loud clanking noise while shifting, and noticed fluid underneath the vehicle while parked. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Transmission · 109,714 miles · NY

Vehicle lost power while driving 35 MPH. This caused consumer to drift to the side of the road. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership. The mechanic determined that the transmission failed. *ak the consumer later learned that a recall was issued for the transmission cooling unit and lines. The consumer feels this recall is related to her vehicle's failure. The consumer request reimbursement. The vehicle was only seven months old at the time of the failure.

Filed Jun 30, 2002 · Transmission · NY · fire

Vehicle experienced engine fire possibly recall related. Dealer advised that vehicle was never repaired. Consumer is aware of recall campaign 96v015000. *tt consumer was notified by general motors product allegation dept. Requesting information whether or not consumer was going to hire a lawyer so the case could be closed.

Filed May 28, 2002 · Transmission · NV

While driving vehicle will not change gears, and hesitate to accelerate.

Filed Apr 14, 2000 · Transmission · AL

When stepping on the brakes to move pawl from park to reverse, it is hard to do so. Sometimes moves to neutral when trying to drive. Transmission was repaired to fix problem. *ak

Filed Mar 20, 2000 · Transmission · MN

My car leaks trans fluid from upper cooling line buick said its not a recall but it leaks at the same factory fitting all the # they did recall this a known problem & that they should live up to not duct.