1999 Buick Lesabre: check engine light

9 of the 209 complaints about the 1999 Buick Lesabre describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 9
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 64,343
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2005
1
2004
1
2003
1
2002
2
2001
2
2000
8
1999
9
1998
29
1997
11
1996
1
1995
3
1994
1
1993
1
1992
1

What owners say

Filed Oct 3, 2007 · Engine · AZ

1999 buick lesabre with a air flow sensor malfunction within the emissions system. Customer states that the check engine light illuminated sporadically. Then the engine failed completely.

Filed Jan 12, 2007 · Engine · 38,000 miles · PA

Tl* - the contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre. While driving 65 miles per hour, the contact's check engine and oil warning lights turned on, at which point, the engine stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and had the vehicle towed. The contact's current mileage is 37,000 miles. Per the contact the federal safety agency website sited the incident is a common problem. Per the mechanic, the failure was due to the intake manifold flooding the engine. The contact stated that several components were damaged including the starter, spark plugs, and a gasket. The contact called general motors and was told that the intake manifold had previously been repaired in 2004.

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Engine · 64,343 miles · WI

The engine light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who indicated that two of the engine cylinders were dead. This occurred due to a factory defect.

Filed Jul 8, 2004 · Engine · WI

Check engine light illuminated after starting up vehicle and steering wheel was shaking. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and coolant was found in the engine. Engine was flushed, and thermostat was replaced.

Filed Jun 25, 2004 · Engine · 84,896 miles · GA

While driving 25 MPH the engine light illuminated then the vehicle stalled. The dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem. *ak the vehicle stalled because of a cracked plenum which allowed water to enter the engine. The dealer replaced the plenum, spark plugs, cleaned lower intake and cleaned the coolant from the cylinders.

Filed Aug 1, 2003 · Engine · 57,628 miles · MA

Problems with check engine light staying on continuously clicking on and off . Possible low trace wiring. $72.50 for cost of repairs. *mr *cb the consumer stated the vehicle stalled 8 times.

Filed Jun 12, 2003 · Engine · 41,000 miles · IL

Nar 06/12/2003. *mr check engine light appear with only 41,000 miles on 1999 buick lesabre.

Filed Mar 24, 2003 · Engine · 95,000 miles · IN

1999 buick lesabre has coolant leak at the manifold intake gasket. Engine light came on and smoke out of the back. Repair cost = $580.00

Filed Jul 10, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · LA

When driving suspension is rough. When appling pressure vehicle shakes. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak dealer refuses to replace the shocks. Air conditioner leak, dealer replaced compressor shaft seal. Pressure ocntrol solenoid replaced, consumer stated when shifting into reverse or drive, there is a shudder felt at times, dealer replaced the turbine shaft seal because it was worn and again the vehicle jumps when putting into gear as if gear is not engaging, dealer can not remedy this problem. Engine light has illuminated. Front rotors warped causing vibration. Turn signals inoperable, dealer found wire out of terminal.