1999 Buick Lesabre suspension problems

Filed Apr 16, 2019 · Suspension · IN

As I was driving from the gas station I took a left and as I accelerated, the engine started to vibrate. I I had never noticed this before that day. So proceed to take my time carefully back to work. I examined the undercarriage of my 99 lesabre custom and that's where I noticed that the drivers side subframe bushings have all but fell out due to severe rust. Thankfully the passenger side is still firmly attached. Upon further research, this is a common problem with gm cars of this era and the dorman replacement parts are readily available. Had this component failed on both sides the engine and transmission would have fallen out and caused an accident or worse. I am still trying to figure out if this is a recall issue or just a bad choice of vehicle design by gm and their lack of concern for the publics well being. These subframe bushings should have been or should be a viable recall concern today. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

Filed Aug 16, 2011 · Body, Suspension · 124,156 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre. The contact stated that while driving over a pothole at a low speed, the strut housing on the front passenger side failed and the hood popped open. The vehicle was taken to a local garage and the contact was informed that the wheel welding was defective and caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 124,156.

Filed Sep 26, 2007 · Suspension · 66,000 miles · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the contact heard a clunking noise coming from the engine compartment. He took the vehicle to the repair shop and was informed that the stabilizer bar split in half. The dealer currently does not have the parts to repair the vehicle, however, the contact will have it repaired once the parts arrive. The current and failure mileages were 66,000. Updated 11/14/07

Filed Jan 24, 2005 · Suspension · MI

While backing up, the consumer heard a loud popping noise. When the conumer placed the gear in drive, she heard the same noise. The car was then towed to a dealer. While being inspected, it was determined that the coil spring had failed.

Filed Apr 1, 2003 · Suspension · CA · crash · 1 injury

The vehicle was involved in a roll over accident due to faulty rear springs, which resulted in one fatality and one injury. *ak. Consumer stated the rear spring were replaced, however consumer believed the faulty rear suspension was the cause of her husband not being able to regain control of the vehicle.

Filed Aug 16, 2002 · Suspension · MD

Suspension is not working properly. Vehicle becomes unstable/ bouncing, and moving from side to side to the point where consumer is getting sick. Contacted dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything.

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.

Filed Mar 6, 2001 · Suspension · CA

When vehicle rides rides over a bump or a series of bumps not readily visible, the bounces are above normal and in a series of bumps directional control becomes serious.

Filed Mar 6, 2001 · Suspension · TX

Control arm bushings were causing an unusual noise, dealer could not get parts for 2 weeks.

Filed Sep 29, 2000 · Suspension · IL

Vehicle experiencing severe problem with rear of vehicle bouncing and scraping the road whenever there are four or more passengers in vehicle. Dealer notified and informed consumer that nothing could be found. But only tested vehicle with himself only. Feel free to provide any further details.