1996 Buick Lesabre engine problems

Filed Feb 4, 2016 · Engine · 119,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 buick lesabre. The vehicle was taken for a tune-up where it was diagnosed that the valve cover gaskets, upper intake manifold, and the oil pan gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2011 · Engine · 140,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 buick lesabre. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, he heard a loud clunking noise, the engine dropped, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop, where they diagnosed that the engine cradle and bushing were corroded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 140,000.

Filed Mar 17, 2010 · Engine · 90,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 buick lesabre. Upon starting the vehicle, the contact could hear the vehicle back fire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where repairs were made to stop an evaporator leak. The repair did not stop the vehicle from back firing. The manufacturer stated that because the vehicle was older than 10 years of age, they could not provide any assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 98,000.

Filed Dec 19, 2008 · Engine · 227,000 miles · VA

1996 buick lesabre custom suddenly started smoking,overheated and shut off on interstate at 60 MPH. Owner had car towed and checked by mechanic. Cracked manifold leaking coolant was the cause, engine blown is diagnosis.

Filed Jan 3, 2007 · Engine · 119,000 miles · IL

Tl* - the contact has a 1996 buick lesabre which has a hole in the upper intake manifold. The general motors dealer stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. He then called the buick dealer who concerured. The contact found recall 96v116000 on the federal safety agency website.

Filed Jan 6, 2005 · Engine · FL

A loud clanking noise was coming from the front while driving, vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer. Mechanic determined that the warped intake manifold needed to be replaced.

Filed Feb 12, 2004 · Engine · WA

The upper manifold had deteriorated or cracked allowing coolant fluid to enter the combustion chamber. Vehicle's engine seized. *ph

Filed Jan 22, 2004 · Engine · WA

Engine stopped unexpectedly and suddenly at 25 MPH. Vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. The dealer stated the problem was a cracked manifold.

Filed Nov 18, 2003 · Engine · 105,000 miles · GA

Consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic noticed that the plastic intake manifold cracked, causing fluid to leak onto the engine.

Filed Sep 8, 2003 · Engine · 71,197 miles · OH

Nar 9-8-03. Minor knock noise in engine. Engine was replaced in the amount of $4200.00 on 71000 mile vehicle.