Tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle 5 -10 minutes later. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was malfunctioning. The fuel pump was replaced. After the fuel pump replacement, a strong fuel odor was detected in the vehicle while driving or parked. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel ring was causing the fuel odor. The ring was replaced, but the issue persisted. The contact took the vehicle back to the independent mechanic who stated that the fuel tank and fuel neck were the possible cause of the continuing fuel odor, and both parts needed replacement. The contact had the fuel tank and fuel neck replaced, but the fuel odor continued. The manufacturer and the local buick dealer were not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
1999 Buick Lesabre: gas smell in the cabin
6 of the 209 complaints about the 1999 Buick Lesabre describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the fuel pump was replaced. After the repair, the failure persisted and a strong fuel odor was present. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre. The contact noticed a fuel odor and observed fuel leakage. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 169,000.
The car would occasionally smell like gas during acceleration. It also skipped frequently when going up hill. I was driving down the street when the car stalled. I pulled to the side of the road and the engine compartment erupted in flames. The car was a total loss. It was only after the fire that we discovered that there was a fuel system recall in sept. 2004. I bought the car from a gm dealer in oct. 2004 and never received a recall notice nor was I made aware that there was such a problem with this model.
A very bad gasoline odor was noticed when starting and stopping the car. The shop discovered two (2) leaks in the gas line. The meter, pump and lines had to be replaced. I don't know if the shop still has the parts and I certainly did not want them.
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.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire.
- Risk
- The backfire can rupture the intake manifold. The rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. Phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 04V090000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Buick Lesabre fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 1999 Buick Lesabre?
6 of 209 owner complaints about the 1999 Buick Lesabre (3%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Buick Lesabre?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Buick Lesabre
Stalling 30Fire or smoke 14Check engine light 9Won't start 9Overheating 8Loss of power 7Power steering loss 6Engine failure 5Sudden acceleration 5
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