1997 Buick Lesabre: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 16, 2014 · Engine · 130,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 buick lesabre. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jul 29, 2013 · Body, Brakes · GA

The brakes make a strange sound sometimes & stall;gas leak;undercarriage is weak.

Filed Jul 23, 2010 · Fuel system · 56,844 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 buick lesabre. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a coolant leak. An authorized dealer stated that they needed to remove the engine in order to repair the coolant leak. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer. The contact stated that the failure recurred and began to stall only in the morning. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure after two attempts. The vehicle was take to a local mechanic who stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact paid $850 to have the vehicle repaired and was still experiencing the failure. The contact also had the vehicle inspected by a third mechanic who also stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 56,844. The current mileage was 58,000.

Filed Jun 20, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · NJ

1997 buick lesabre backfires at startup, engine light illuminates, and the vehicle stalls without warning. *mr there was a whining noise when the vehicle was started and rear brake noise was intermittent. The consumer requested info in reference to warranties related to his make/model. *sc

Filed May 20, 2004 · Engine · NC

While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

Filed Dec 31, 2003 · Engine · OH

Parts where made with plastic, went bad and manufacturer is aware of problem. *la when pulling into traffic the vehicle almost stalled and almost caused an accident. The problem was with the plastic upper plenum manifold and gasket. The mechanic referred the consumer to a gm dealer with the service bulletin pertaining to the failure. Gm refused to do anything about the problem. *ph

Filed Jun 17, 2003 · Fuel system · 81,000 miles · WV

Engine stalled and then started "using" antifreeze and overheated. The upper and lower intake manifolds were cracked and the local gm dealer couldn't diagnose. An independent mechanic referred to recall#97-c-02 gm (the federal safety agency #96v116000), and went right to the problem. Gm denies a defect or prior knowledge of problems. See complaint #758801, this is addressed in the recall and personal injury warning given to gm mechanics. Public not warned or reimbursed.

Filed Apr 15, 2003 · Engine · 161,000 miles · MI

Erratic engine performance and occasional "check engine" light reported several weeks ago when vehicle was in for minor repair. Independent delco garage owner indicated stored codes were for "o2 sensor" - however it appeared to be functioning normally at that time. On friday 4/11/03, erratic engine performance (missing, loss of performance) caused me to head towards garage for further investigation. En route, vehicle stalled out, and refused to restart (at one point, a back fire occurred during restart attempt. Had vehicle towed to garage, and during subsequent inspection, it was discovered the heat from the "egr" pipe from the lower intake manifold had damaged the upper composite manifold, causing a coolant leak into the intake. Stored codes at this time indicated o2 sensor, misfire and catalytic converter. Owner indicated these readings were consistent with his experience, and informed me that they have replaced at least a dozen to 18 upper intakes in past 18 months. Quoting him "we're just a small garage". I have also been told that when he called local gm dealership (to inquire on availability of parts) he was told "we have so many of these in stock that we can't even put them up on the shelves they are stacked in the aisle." what is most disconcerting is when I called buick division general motors corp customer assistance center I was told by kevin dam (sp?) and darlene vega (sp?) that there was no known complaints, investigations or recalls regarding this problem. After reviewing this site and your investigation(s) - someone is grossly misinformed! And it appeared the manufacturer may even be participating in denial and/or misrepresentation in this matter. My inquiry (complaint or whatever they call it) was given the number 1-89860067. It seems to me that we all have a ticking bomb on our hands ... Unfortunately, I drive it to work each day! Can you help me?.

Filed Mar 4, 2003 · Electrical · SC

Battery sulfates from post damaged electrical cables and caused the vehicle to stall. Scc

Filed Nov 15, 2002 · Electrical · SC

When slowing down or after coming to a stop the vehicle stalls, the dealer scaned data and checked the battery, the dealer replaced the battery and positive cable to the firewall.

Filed Sep 16, 2002 · Engine · WA

Consumer states, since purchase of vehicle, it has sporadically stalled out 10 times. 2 dealerships diagnosed via computer but advised that they cannot diagnose the problem without being able to duplicate it. Consumer is concerned that the problem could potentially cause a rear-end collision. *tt

Filed Jan 30, 2002 · Fuel system · NJ

Vehicle was difficult to start, then, after starting it would stall right away. Dealer has replaced upper and lower intake gaskets, and fuel pressure regulator.