Tl*the contact owns a 1994 buick lesabre. The vehicle was purchased in july of 2008 and continues to stall while driving 50 MPH or less. The vehicle lost power and the engine completely shut off. The weather conditions were dry. When the failure occurs, the vehicle becomes difficult to control because there is no power steering or braking ability. Occasionally, the vehicle takes longer than a minute to restart. The vehicle has to be towed to the dealer each time. The vehicle is currently at the dealer, but they cannot diagnose the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000. Updated 12/12/08 *cn updated 12/15/08.
1994 Buick Lesabre: sudden loss of power
6 of the 158 complaints about the 1994 Buick Lesabre describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Sudden loss of power by model year
What owners say
Owner was driving at 65 MPH at night. With no warning all lights inside/outside went completely out. Also, lost power steering, making it difficult to control vehicle. Vehicle was towed, and owner was informed it was due to cable separating from housing. Please describe details.
While driving on highway, consumer suddenly lost all power to vehicle, consumer was informed that the serpintine belt neede to be replaced and that the water pump hub separated from the shaft weld.
While driving engine light will come on, and eventually engine will cut off and lose all power, possibly due to electrical defect. Dealer cannot determine cause because vehicle always restarts.*ak the engine light comes on and the vehicle still cuts off. The dealer had tried to fix it three times but the problem was not solved.
When driving at any speed vehicle cut off without prior warning, causing loss of all power. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer has replaced parts, but, problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.
Flange that is depressed on the shaft of the water pmp and has the pulley bolted to it, let loose, causing the serpentine belt to fly off, resulting in a loss of power steering. Qcaw
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Questions about the 1994 Buick Lesabre loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 1994 Buick Lesabre?
6 of 158 owner complaints about the 1994 Buick Lesabre (4%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Buick Lesabre?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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