1999 buick lesabre with stalling problems. Consumer stated that the vehicle began to stall while turning or stopping. He states that no codes showed when the vehicle was tested. *kb the consumer stated several parts were replaced on the vehicle such as; the fuel pump, and battery but the vehicle continued to stall.
1999 Buick Lesabre engine complaints
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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.
1998 buick lesabre. Consumer states that the upper manifold plenum which buick changed to plastic overheated and melted causing a hole which allowed antifreeze to combine with the oil. *mc
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.
1998 lesabre stalled while driving on the highway. *ts the first time the vehicle stalled, the problem was diagnosed as a cracked cylinder head and damaged plenum. On another occasion, when the vehicle stalled, the mechanic forgot to reconnect the alternator. The dealer stated another reason why the vehicle stalled on one of several occasions, was because a crankshaft sensor had failed, but was not related to the previous problems, however later that day the vehicle stalled again. The serpentine belt failed, which caused the consumer to lose power steering.
1999 buick lesabre plastic intake manifold failed. *ts
1999 buick lesabre v6 3.8l engine, 82,000 mi. Had been experiencing some surging, no other symptoms. 8/05 drove home, parked car, went out next morning and auto would not start. Towed to dealer service dept. Who found "water in cylinders". Used "stop leak" as temporary repair. 11/05 engine again locked, unable to start. Water in cylinders, water in oil. Contacted buick customer service who suggested engine replacement or purchase of new vehicle. Independent mechanic informed me of "class action" suit due to faulty manifold intake and other engine defects. Have contacted attorney handling the suit. Suit involves "k" series 3.8l engines, various models and years. For now, I need a new engine. As realtor and mortgage lender, I work through my car!
Dt: the contact stated that when pressing on the gas pedal it hesitated. Also, rear side window will not go up or down. The window on the passenger's side will not go all the way up and it will not seal. Also ,the headlights came on and stayed on. The dealership reprogrammed the light and it came back on. The manifold intake blew out, costing the contact $150 to replace the intake gaskets. The brakes were noisy all the time. When making a left turn the flap will rub the tire, and it caused the tire to blow out .
While driving the vehicle stalled. The driver pulled over and turned the vehicle off, but was unable to restart it. Vehicle was then towed to the dealership, but the mechanic determined that the problem could not be duplicated. *ak vehicle would stall while driving at any speed. The fuel pressure regulator was replaced under recall 03054 and the ignition control module was also replace but neither of these repairs corrected the problem. *bf
The vehicle's engine blew while the consumer was slowing for a stop light. *nm the vehicle displayed a hard start and was missing. The coil pack was replaced. The intake plentum leaked water into the cylinders. *sc
There is a part which is called the plenum. It causes a problem with the gasket, which messed up the intake manifold. Took to the dealer, but problem recurred.
Problems with intake manifold and fuel intake.*mr the vehicle suddenly backfired. The vehicle was take to the dealer where the computer was scanned. The computer indicated that coolant there was coolant in the intake manifold.
The vehicle was takento dealer on a recall and mechanic determined that there was a leak in the intake manifold.
While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle. Had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated or resolved.
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.
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.
Noticed coolant leak. Inspection by buick dealer service department found coolant going into intake manifold. Intake manifold & gaskets needed replacement.
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.
While parking consumer noticed coolant leaking from underneath the vehicle. Consumer started up the vehicle and engine check light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that valve gasket needed to be replaced due to a worn out part.
While parking consumer noticed that coolant was leaking from underneath the vehicle. Consumer started up the vehicle, and engine check light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that valve gasket needed to be replaced due to a worn out part.
Intermittently when the brake pedal was depressed to slow the vehicle down engine stalled. The dealership performed a diagnostic test, but no failure code was found. *ak the consumer had the vehicle checked by two different dealers who both showed no failure code.
After some local driving and being parked, car produced cloud of exhaust smoke and then would not start. Problem traced to coolant leakage into cylinders from failure of upper intake manifold gaskets. Repair cost: $681.30
Simple facts when rear ended the seats on 1999 buick lesabre broke back sending in back seat,seat belt nearly killed me , and the jack placed on the right wing flew in the front seat...... Then in 2002 the car caused a major explosion nearly killing me with a flying buick sign caught on fire the tires .....etc problem ....intake manifold the car only had little mileage and yes was well maintained
While driving consumers steering wheel froze. Intake manifold ruptured. While the driver was turning on an embankment the vehicles steering froze and the vehicle almost went over the side. The dealer indicated that the intake manifold plenum failed.
While driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle over heated due to a plastic intake manifold. The consumer was forced to pull over. An independent technician replaced the manifold. The consumer stated the vehicle did not have a warranty. Dealer notified. *ph. The engine coolant ate through the plenum chambers.
While backing into a parking space, heard a loud noise and lost power steering. Power steering pump detached from where it was anchored. The two bolts that secured the pump were severed which caused the serpentine belt to come off. The two bolts were severed as if they had been cut with a saw.
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.
The egr pipe melted the intake manifold. The consumer believed the problem was due to a design defect. *nlm *tt
Nar 06/12/2003. *mr check engine light appear with only 41,000 miles on 1999 buick lesabre.
Had a new 1998 buick park ave and the intake manifold plenium went out almost ruining the engine. Bought a used 1999 buick lesabre and the same thing happened without any warning. The engine is ruined and must be replaced.
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