1998 Buick Lesabre: check engine light

Filed Jun 15, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · 231,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 1998 Buick LeSabre. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 04V090000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH and at various speeds, the engine started to misfire. The contact stated that the check engine warning was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact used an OBD scanner and retrieved code: P0300 (Multiple Random Cylinder Misfire). The contact stated while stopped at a traffic signal there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 231,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Aug 3, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 106,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, once the vehicle reached the odometer mileage of 99,999, it failed. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

Filed Oct 9, 2012 · Engine · 86,240 miles · AR

The vehicle acted like it had a miss, the service engine light came on, flashing, then stopped flashing but remained on. I drove vehicle home, and the next morning it would not start. I had it towed to a shop and the mechanic said that it had hydro locked due to coolant dripping on the piston from a coolant leak at the intake manifold. This is not a cheap repair.

Filed Mar 1, 2010 · Fuel system · 24,581 miles · IL

I am currently the owner of a 1998 buick lesabre with approximately 24,600 miles. I recently had to have the fuel pressure regulator replaced on the vehicle after the car backfired and the service engine light appeared on the vehicle. The engine was chugging and the exhaust smelled like gasoline and burning plastic. At the service shop where I had my car repaired, the mechanic informed me that it was good I brought the car in so soon because this sort of problem if not fixed could have resulted in a possible fire. I contacted buick customer service in regards to the problem and was informed that my specific vehicle was not involved in any recalls and that the fuel regulator in my vehicle was not a part of any buick recalls. When asked if I could receive some documentation that my specific vehicle was not a part of any recalls, I was told that they could not provide me with that paperwork and that anyone else could talk to with buick would tell me the same thing in regards to my vehicle.

Filed Jan 28, 2008 · Engine · 79,917 miles · IL

The engine light came on. The car was not running hot nor did any other light come on. The engine was running as smooth as it always has. I pulled into a parking lot and let the engine cool. I saw the water was low so I went inside and got water to put in it. I tried to start the car and the engine would not start. White smoke came from the exhaust. I had the car towed to a dealer. They knew what was wrong before they checked the car because they had had other customers with the same problem. After replacing the manifold, gaskets, spark plugs, dexcool, pipe asm, seals, thermostat, starter, oil filter, oil, the car ran again. Of course, I was out $1049.27. That was 12 days ago. Tonight the car began clattering and tomorrow the car will go back to the dealer for more repair. It sounds like the lifters need to be replaced. I believe this should have been recalled and repaired before all the trouble began. I want my money back.

Filed Aug 29, 2005 · Fuel system, Lights · 111,000 miles · MI

Dt: the contact took h car to dealer for a recall 04v090000 repairs almost one year ago in august, 2004. He received the recall notice in june, 2004, and the car was repaired on 9-28-04. They damaged the car on the outside and also under the hood. The rear tail light was broken and there was a scratch under the front left headlight. They put red tape over the headlight. The accelerator stuck and the car stalled. This problem immediately followed the recall repairs within one day. The dealer denied anything wrong was done. The recall was in regard to a fuel regulator. As soon as the car returned to the contact it shut off. Recently, the accelerator stuck, and the contact smelled a fuel/exhaust odor that was very strong. The check engine light stayed on n. . He talked to gm on 11-12-04, and they informed him that they had notified the dealer about the damage, and for him to take the car to dealer for repairs. When he took the car to dealer the dealer was mad and refused to fix the car.

Filed Jan 4, 2005 · Engine · 85,483 miles · MI

The check engine light came on in my 1998 buick lesabre and I pulled over to discover that there was low levels of coolant. It had just been checked 2 months earlier at an oil change and the week brfore when I got gas. I added coolant and got back on the road. After 5 miles the car quit running in heavy traffic. I had it towed to a buick dealer who diagnosed the problem as a failed plenum that allowed coolant to foul the plugs. The dealer replaced the plenum, fouled plugs, coolant, and oil for $800.00 dollars.

Filed Jan 3, 2005 · Engine · 23,000 miles · NJ

While driving engine light illuminated on the dashboard constantly. Then, engine completely failed. The gaskets had been changed several times. Anti-freeze and oil leaked. Consumer found that it was the intake manifold.

Filed Dec 9, 2004 · Fuel system · WI

After the fuel pressure regulator recall 04v090000 was performed the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of antifreeze and oil. The part #8901 7530 regulator was replaced. Also the check engine light illuminated and when the vehicle was started there was a loud noise from under the hood. The noise sounded as if the engine was going to exploded. The dealership has been notified.

Filed Oct 1, 2004 · Engine · 76,787 miles · IL

1998 buick lesabre- check engine light went on, stopped at gas station,car would not start after stopping, intake manifold had failed, causing engine coolant to get iinto the engine, because the engine was locked up the starter also broke when trying to restart the car, was stranded 60 miles from home, to get towed and get car fixed cost over 2000.00 dollars. It seems the intake manifold has a defect.

Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Engine · 69,100 miles · OH

A recall letter was received. Vehicle was taken to the dealer. Problem was the check engine light. After picking the vehicle up mechanic stated that there would be a $79.00 charge , and the check engine light remained on. *ak

Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Engine · KS

The vehicle upper intake manifold failed prior to recall notification. The consumer request reimbursement. *nm the vehicle died while the consumer backed out of the driveway, restarted and backfired along with engine light illumination, and later the vehicle was started, but had ran rough. Since 10/08/02, the vehicle had run fine.