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1999 Buick Lesabre fuel system complaints

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Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · MD

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

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Fuel system · 76,664 miles · FL

The consumer's vehicle had a fuel leak prior to receiving recall notification. *nm the received a denial letter which stated the part that was replaced on the vehicle was not apart of the recall.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Fuel system · MI · fire

The vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. *nm the consuemr believes that a fuel pressure recall, which had not been initiated, was the cause of the problem. When the consumer contacted the manufacturer he was told that his vheicle was not included in the recall. Three weeks after settling matter with the insurance company and financial institution the consumer received the recall notice in the mail.

Filed Aug 16, 2004 · Fuel system · MI

Current gm recall # 03054b-consumers number, current recall on buick lesabres regarding fuel injectors/backfiring/causing fire. Unfotunately I experienced the reason for the recall. My vehicle is at al serra buick in grand blanc, mi. I have contacted gm corp and they contacted the dealership and still no answers. The dealership is doing the recall work and then charging me $523.86 for additional work that involves the recall. Please help me!!! I am not able to get to my job without my vehicle. Please help!!!!!

Filed Aug 4, 2004 · Electrical, Fuel system · 44,161 miles · NJ · fire

Consumer was pulling into a parking lot when she heard a loud boom. Then flames came from beneath the vehicle, said a witness. Consumer got out and vehicle caught on fire. *ak in june the consumer received a recall notice which explained the failure that she experienced several months earlier.

Filed Jul 26, 2004 · Brakes, Fuel system · 40,000 miles · FL

Recall concerning defect in fuel pressure regulator diaphragm leak. *mr recall# 04v090000. There was a thump when the vehicle was in motion which had come from the rear when the brakes were applied. This had turned into a severe jolt. Both wheel cylinders were defective and were contaminated and need to be replaced. The defective wheel cylinder leaked fluid into the rear brake assembly. The consumer requested reimbursement.

Filed Jul 19, 2004 · Brakes, Fuel system · 70,000 miles · TX

The consumer had a recall on the fuel regulator. The fuel pump has been replaced twice and stalls while driving. The brakes also locked-up while driving. The manufacture has been contacted.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · UN · crash · fire · 1 injury

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

Filed Dec 2, 2003 · Fuel system · 40,000 miles · OK

While accelerating from a complete stop or pulling out into oncoming traffic, the vehicle died. The dealership replaced the fuel pressure regulator. *ak *scc

Filed Feb 25, 2003 · Fuel system · 60,005 miles · IL

While traveling on the highway, the fuel pressure regulator exploded which caused the intake manifold to explode. *jb

Filed Jan 15, 2003 · Engine, Fuel system · 54,270 miles · MN

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

Filed Nov 20, 2002 · Fuel system · MO

While driving at highway speed the engine shut down causing lost of power steering. Dealer notified said the intake manifold cracked. Ts

Filed Nov 15, 2002 · Fuel system · MO

While driving at highway speed the engine shut down, contacted the dealer and they said that the intake manifold crack. Ts

Filed Oct 24, 2002 · Fuel system · NC

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the intake manifold crack causing water to leak into the engine. Dealer notified ts

Filed Oct 10, 2002 · Fuel system · IL

The fuel pressure regulator and manifold failed, this problem has been reported to the manufacturer.

Filed Aug 15, 2002 · Fuel system · TX · fire

After vehicle had been sitting for approximately 6 hours, consumer was awakened by the fire department at approximately 2am , to find out that vehicle the was on fire. Fire inspection thought that it may have been a problem with fuel injection system. No injuries were sustained. *ak the estimated property damage was $15000.

Filed Feb 28, 2002 · Fuel system · WI · crash

After coming to a complete stop in rainy conditions, vehicle lunged forward, causing an accident. Vehicle then vibrated and lunged forward again. Took to dealer. Cause unknown. *ak dealer found fuel pressure regulator to be faulty.

Filed Jan 31, 2002 · Fuel system · MI

While vehicle was being serviced technician noticed plastic cover for intake manifold was cracked. Please provide further information.

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