1997 Buick Lesabre steering problems

Filed Nov 30, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 190,000 miles · MN

Sub frame is completely roated out on the back drive. Complete safty hazard needs recall

Filed Apr 10, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 143,381 miles · WV

Was driving car and it started steering hard drove home approx 35 miles to find the k frame washers had rusted off and the engine was not being support. Has it fixed and same thing happened again going less than 5 MPH and steering went out and on inspection the front and lower frame mounts had fallen and car has been parked every since because I can not find parts that are reasonably priced! I was on the interstate doing 70 MPH 10 mins prior to the last incident could have been a bad result. Have read about these problems in a forum someone started on google, cant believe there was never a recall!

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Body, Steering · 157,000 miles · WI

While accelerating up to speed from a stop, all of a sudden there was a noticeable thump, the steering was erratic, the car vibrated and shook. The power steering was inoperable. We slowly drove the car home (2 miles) and upon examination, we discovered the engine cradle frame was hanging down, only a few inches from the ground. The engine cradle mounting washers (2 on each side) had rusted thru, allowing the rear of the cradle to drop. I also noticed the right side sway bar was broken off at the mount on the lower control arm. The entire front suspension and wheel assemblies are fastened to this cradle, so that's why the steering became erratic - there was no longer any solid attachment to the car. After carefully examining the attachment points, it is obvious that this is a serious safety and structural design flaw. These cars should be recalled for the safety of the public. We were lucky that we were on a straight road at a slow speed when this happened. I noticed there are many, many complaints on the federal safety agency website of this exact same issue.

Filed Sep 9, 2010 · Steering · 120,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 buick lesabre. While traveling 15 MPH the contact noticed a loud thump noise coming from the front end, seconds later the vehicle lost all steering power. The vehicle had not been diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 120000.

Filed Oct 18, 2009 · Brakes, Engine · 75,000 miles · NJ

This will be 4th time intake manifold gasket is being replaced. By far the worst & most expensive used car ever to own. Gm's black eye.

Filed Mar 6, 2009 · Engine, Fuel system · 153,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 buick lesabre. The contact smelled a very strong odor of gasoline. In addition, the steering wheel would shake while driving at any speed. While performing a routine inspection of the vehicle, the contact noticed that half of the radiator fluid was missing. He added more radiator fluid and noticed that fluid continue to disappear in the vehicle every four days. After numerous refills of radiator fluid, he took the vehicle to a dealer and was informed that the upper intake manifold needed to be replaced. In addition, the water pump needed to be replaced and the main gas line was leaking, which caused the strong odor. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 96v116000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system). The contact believes that the vehicle should be included in the recall. The vehicle is currently at the dealer and has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 153,000.

Filed Jan 9, 2009 · Body, Steering · 139,623 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 buick lesabre. While making a right turn, the contact heard a noise and felt the steering wheel continue to turn in her hand. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and they stated that the vehicle's engine cradle washers rotted; therefore, the vehicle could not be steered. The gm manufacturer was called and they stated that they would make a note and wait for others to call about the failure. The failure mileage was 139,623. Updated 04-17-09 updated 04/20/09.

Filed Jan 13, 2004 · Steering · 124,000 miles · IN

When making a left hand turn vehicle lost power steering. Dealerships mechanic was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Jan 15, 2003 · Brakes, Steering · KS

Consumer stated that the power steering was leaking along with the steering rack and the brake cylinder. Ts

Filed Feb 28, 2002 · Steering · FL

Power steering pump fell off the mount. One of three bolts was backed off and the other two bolts were severed.