1997 Buick Lesabre: won't start

Filed Jul 26, 2017 · Engine · 103,000 miles · IL

We were driving and heard it missing and it started overheating, so we put more water in and decided to come home. So when we turned around it died 2x then the cylinders locked up and it wouldnt start. When we got home my husband found water in the intake and the oil. So we replaced the intake gasket and put it back together and it did it again, but then it made a loud noise and we found that the bar connection the piston to the crank shaft busted. The car only has 103,k miles on it.. Dont understand how its even possible. The only other person that owned it was an old guy. We only put 300miles on it when this happened.

Filed Oct 14, 2010 · Fuel system · 146,874 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 buick lesabre. While starting the vehicle, it suddenly backfired and would not start. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called the dealer and referenced recall 96v116000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system) but was told that there was no record of the recall. The manufacturer also stated there was no recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 146,874.

Filed Oct 13, 2009 · Engine · 99,773 miles · MS

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 buick lesabre. While attempting to start the vehicle, it exhibited a no-start condition. She replaced the battery and then smoke engulfed the front-end of the vehicle. A mechanic concluded that the intake manifold failed. She was in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The dealer was notified, yet no assistance was provided. The failure and current mileages were 99773. Updated 11/3/09 *cn updated 11/06/09.

Filed Apr 3, 2009 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · IL

After months of dealing with no start of my vehicle know my manifold needs replaced I've contacted buick and they say my VIN is not with the VIN included with the recall I don't under stand im lost I've tried getting help with this situation and I will write buick and everything but this is a manufacturers default that has not been corrected on my vehicle.

Filed Jul 2, 2008 · Engine · 93,500 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and no warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. When the vehicle finally started, it backfired. Once the contact arrived home, he looked under the hood and noticed that the coolant was low. The dealer stated that the repair would cost approximately $600 and that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle has not been repaired. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 93,500 and current mileage was 93,525.

Filed Jan 28, 2008 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 buick lesabre. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, it would not start. He also noticed a strong odor of gasoline. He inspected the vehicle and noticed a large puddle of gasoline underneath the front end of the vehicle. While attempting to start the vehicle, more gasoline leaked. He notified the dealer and they stated that although he was experiencing the same failure, his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 96v116000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system). He would have to pay for the repairs on his vehicle. The vehicle is currently being repaired. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 60,000.

Filed Apr 13, 2006 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · MA

Dt*: the contact stated the engine would not start. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop for inspection. The mechanic determined there was a hole in the intake manifold. There is a the federal safety agency recall campaign id # 96v116000 regarding the fuel system. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Jul 5, 2005 · Fuel system · MS

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 vehicle made a loud backfire noise. At that point, he took the vehicle to an independent repair man, and was told there was recall 96v116000. He went to the dealership and asked about the recall, dealership then checked with general motors, and was told the recall was for canada., and because consumer's vehicle was manufactured in the u.s. It would not included in recall. Consumer then called buick and was told the same information.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Engine · TN · fire

Vehicle would not crank early in the day, it was taken home and parked for a few hours when a fire started, claim 42-1218-296.

Filed Oct 25, 2000 · Electrical · NJ

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 5 minutes. Took to dealer , and they could not duplicate the problem. If on the highway, there would have been an accident.

Filed Jan 19, 2000 · Engine · TN · fire

Vehicle would not crank earlier in the day, vehicle was parked for a few hours when a fire started in the engine area, claim 42-1218-296.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Electrical · CA

Ignition would not start.