While driving at any speed the vehicle could stall without a prior warning.
1998 Buick Lesabre engine complaints
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Vehicle experiences continued stalling, unable to determine cause. Mjs
Electrical system malfunctioned, causing the dome light to come on after vehicle was turned off for about 15 minutes. Also, had heavy gas fumes entering vehicle caused stomach aches and headaches to the occupant. Please provide further information.
Vehicle stalls continually while driving, replacement of the egr valve, knock sensor and PCM have not rectified problems with stalling. Mjs
While driving would notice odor inside of vehicle. Had taken to dealer & vehicle kept overnight. Mechanic had noticed strong odor of gasoline, next day. Was informed gasoline odor could have started fire around ignition source. Also, dome light kept coming on/off by itself when vehicle was parked.
Vehicle will not start, and sometimes when driving vehicle stops or loses speed without warning. The vehicle has been towed to the dealership four times for this condition. The problem still continues. Please provide any further details.
Engine died twice without warning at 25 miles per hour, dealer replaced sensor on transaxle the problem still exist.
Relay switch failed caused vehicle starting problems. Yh
Rear right power steering pump shaf seal leaked. Yh
The engine has stalled 4 or 5 times while driving ,causing loss in steering ability. Dealer has seen vehicle twice and can't find the problem.
While driving at 20-25 MPH, going down hill, put the vehicle in first gear and the engine stalled. Contacted dealer, and tests were ran. Stated vehicle should have been stopped before changing gears. Gmc contacted and cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
Continuous problem with engine hesitating to accelerate from a stopped position, almost resulted in an accident. (qcaw)
While driving the vehicle at any speed the engine dies. The vehicle has been to the dealer 3 times for this prolbem. The manufacturer is aware of the problem, and a service bulletin has been issued.
Engine failed causing stalling in traffic, not able to determine why incident occurred.
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