Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong gasoline fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic to be inspected. The failure was located as the fuel lines being defective. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,000 and the current mileage was 155,000. Updated 06/18/13*lj updated 06/21/2013
2000 Buick Lesabre: gas smell in the cabin
5 of the 669 complaints about the 2000 Buick Lesabre describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the brakes were constantly engaged to some degree; the vehicle would make a grinding noise and the rotors would get hot. The contact discovered loose nuts on the vacuum booster and exhaust fumes were being emitted into the cabin. The contact called the manufacturer and referenced recall 99v238000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum) but was informed that the vehicle was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 43,000.
Fuel pressure regulator failure in my 2000 buick lesabre VIN: [xxx]vehicle exhibits hard starts and occasionally stalls while decelerating. Strong fuel odor on startup. Fuel leaking from vacuum line at fuel rail. Per gm recall bulletin 03054b, dated june 2004, this vehicle is subject to recall for this defect. Bulletin states if the vehicle has a delphi manufactured part it is to be replaced with a bosch manufactured part (fuel pressure regulator) at no cost. Vehicle has delphi manufactured part label on fuel rail. Dealer indicated this particular VIN is not covered under said recall. Buick customer service confirmed this stating this vehicle was "not in our viss system," and " we cannot authorize the repair under this recall." failure was corrected by owner. Part purchased and replaced by owner. Dealer: usem chevrolet of austin mn buick customer service employees: fransis and alicia buick customer service call reference #: [xxx]. *nm updated 07/19/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Vehicle would stall at low speed, even after dealer claimed they fixed some wirings in the back of engine on 8/28/2000. The engine stall has been an intermittent problem for this vehicle since brand new, first it was a defective alternator then the wirings? This is very dangerous on highway because you do not know when the engine is going to stall. This vehicle also has a exhaust fumes getting into AC intake problem, I suspect a defective hood seal.
At the first filling of gas tank, fuel came out of bad gasket and spilled fuel causing wicked bad fuel smell through out interior of car. Heater has never operated properly. The only way that you can be comfortable in cold weather is to operate manually. The alternator has always had a very noticeable and annoying hum at slow speeds. The alternator has been replaced twice, with no improvements in the noises. Power assist failed and as a result I lost all braking and a strong odor developed inside the car. This is ok now and along with the gas tank is the only things that have been repaired.
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 2000 Buick Lesabre fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2000 Buick Lesabre?
5 of 669 owner complaints about the 2000 Buick Lesabre (1%) 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 2000 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 2000 Buick Lesabre
Power windows 124Stalling 35Fire or smoke 24Headlights 17Ball joint 14Tire blowout 14Loss of power 13Grinding brakes 11Fuel gauge 11Jerking 11Brake failure 10No deployment 9Check engine light 8Overheating 8ABS 7Adaptive cruise 7Harsh shifting 7Wipers 7Won't start 7Fuel leak 6Steering noise 6Pulling 6Transmission failure 6Airbag light 5Fuel pump 5
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