Upper and lower manifolds leaked coolant into the crank case on the 3800 series engine...($1254.24 repair cost) due to a faulty design on the manifolds, the company redesigned the manifold to take care of the problem...why hasn't the company had a recall on this problem...?
1999 Buick Lesabre engine complaints
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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
The vehicle stalled without warning.*jb
While traveling at 30mph, the vehicle backfired. The consumer pulled vehicle over and looked under the hood and noticed gas spraying over the engine, which was coming from the gas line. The gas line had blown. Immediately after, the vehicle died. The dealer was contacted. Ts scc
While stopped at a traffic light the engine was running rough and then the intake manifold exploded. Dt
While traveling on the highway, and without prior warning, there were gasoline fumes coming though the vents and the vehicle overheated. The dealership is aware of the problem. *mr the consumer states that first the fuel pressure regulator was repaired, then the manifold was replaced. The mechanic stated that it looked like the manifold was defected from the factory.
Vehicle experienced fire which may have started on the left front drivers side, claim 36-a176-319.
Consumer turned the key in the ignition and noticed that the engine was on fire, claim 22-v628-103.
While consumer was parking vehicle, he could smell something burning, claim 05-4681-265.
Consumer started the vehicle and a fire started in the engine compartment, claim 15-3100-237.
Vehicle stalls intermittently at any speed. Vehicle taken to dealer 5 times, cause for stalling could not be determined.
Consumer started vehicle and the wiring caught on fire, fire started in engine compartment upon starting the vehicle, claim 15-3100-237.
Consumer stated vehicle had been parked for several days, when the vehicle was finally started the motor cranked slowly as if the battery was low, and then the engine backfired loudly and did not start, fire was detected under the hood, upon examination of the engine, a disclosed failed plastic air intake most likely was the result of the backfire, fire from backfire escaped the ruptured plenum and spread to the rest uf the underhood area and eventually to the passenger area of the vehicle.
Consumer was in the garage and turned key to vehicle and noticed the engine was on fire, claim 22-v628-103.
While parking vehicle, consumer could smell something burning, experienced fire in engine compartment, claim 05-4681-265.
While driving at any rate of speed vehicle will completely shutdown without warning ,cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.
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.
After coming to a complete stop or when making a very slow turn, vehicle will stall.dealer has inspected vehicle numerous times over last year, and replaced computer. However it did not remedy defect. *ak occurs intermittently. When the driver was in line of heavy traffic waiting to make a left turn at a very busy intersection and the engine quit in the midst of the turn.
Vehicle experienced fire, possibly started in left front of the engine compartment, claim 36-a176-319.
Vehicle stalls without warning while making turns and while on straight aways, consumer was attempting to get the vehicle to the dealer but the vehicle died halfway into a turn (no brake, power steering) and crashed into a chain linked fence. Nlm
The engine stops abruptly while driving in heavy traffic, dealer cannot find the source of the problem. Nlm
While driving, the vehicle will stall.
While driving 20- 35 MPH on four occaisions engine completely shut down without warning. Dealer replaced crankshaft positioning sensor and faulty ignition module which did correct the problem. Also, consumer stated there wa sno no correction for the problem . Please give any further details.
While driving down mountain & had downshifted into 2nd gear, vehicle lost all power. Engine had stalled out. Had no control of vehicle. Power brakes & power steering was not working. Had to use emergency brakes to stop. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic ran a diagnostic test. Could not locate cause of problem.
Vehicle continually stalls, not able to be rectified through repairs.
Vehicle stalled and died out. Prior to stalling, the interior lights came on. Dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Ongoing problem with engine stalling intermittently. Vehicle has been inspected/repairs made by dealer on eight occasions, and problem is reoccurring.
Vehicle experienced a complete loss of power, the oil pressure gauge came on and the engine stopped, the consumer turned off the ignition, restarted the engine and was able to restart the vehicle.
While traveling on the road at 40 MPH vehicle lost complete power. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that nothing could be found.
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