2001 Buick Lesabre fuel system problems

Filed Feb 22, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 70,000 miles · MT · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. The contact stated that a fire ignited without warning under the hood after the driver exited the vehicle. When the hood was opened, the contact noticed that the engine cover for the engine assembly and fuel system had flown off. The fire extinguished on its own. The vehicle remained parked at the contact's residence due to the failure. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v090000 (fuel system, gasoline) and the federal safety agency action number: ea02030 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the vehicle exhibited the same failures as the recall and the federal safety agency investigation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. *tt

Filed Jun 26, 2017 · Fuel system, Steering · 190,000 miles · MA

I bought a car on june 17th I was told there was nothing wrong with the car so I told the woman I bought it from I wanted it inspected before I made a decision to buy it to make sure it was safe she brought it to her inspection station in it got in inspection sticker stating there was absolutely nothing wrong with it as I drove it home I noticed that it was bouncing up and down in that the front-end and back-end would hit the ground I had a friend look at it that knows about cars and told me that the front and back struts were completely gone and it also had for bald tires and there is oil splattered all over the engine I contacted the woman I bought it from and she will not return my calls and wants nothing to do with giving me my money back I also went back to the inspection station and asked how the heck did this car get in inspection sticker I was told to leave I need advice and where I should go from here

Filed Jul 8, 2016 · Fuel system · 167,000 miles · AZ

I have been experiencing. Severe hesitation and loss of power. I have replaced the 3 ignition coils, the ignition module, new spark plugs, and a wire set. I have been reading alot about fires on this site. Yesterday 7/7/16 when I came home there was a loud weering sound, and once I turned off the engine their was a loud piercing whistle as if built up pressure was being relieved under the hood near the passenger side wheel well. Today again a lack of power, flashing service engine light, and no power. I afraid the engine might catch on fire as in other postings on this site.

Filed Apr 15, 2016 · Fuel system · FL

Replaced fuel pump and sender because of erratic levels 6 months later same problem arrose

Filed Feb 18, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 250,000 miles · GA · fire

Our buick had been running fine, but went to move it one morning. With a cold engine, as soon as we hit the starter, the engine exploded very loudly and started burning. After the fire was put out, it was determined that the entire intake manifold, along with the fuel lines had exploded in many pieces. From internet research, it was found that the fuel pressure regulator had a recall for vehicle years '98-'00, which these models had the same condition. Had I had the hood open at the time, I'd probably been hurt by flying chunks from the intake manifold. This is a very dangerous condition which could have easily caused bodily harm, even from fire to the passengers inside.

Filed Aug 14, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 137,463 miles · VA

The gas hand said it was full, when I drove off the parking lot.. I didn't get off the road, when the car ran out of gas. Cars blowing horns.

Filed Mar 6, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 147,000 miles · VA · fire

I try to start the car and the car wouldn't start and then I tried to start the car again then I heard a big loud sound from the engine a boob sound. I notice smoke was coming from the hood. My brother was outside when the loud sound went off. My brother and I move the other vehicles out of the way so it wouldn't catch on fire. Went back over to the car my brother tried to pursue with the matter and he notice he was on fire under the hood while the smoke were coming from the engine it was to much for him to handle so he told me to call the fire department and did that. Engine was on fire spreading larger surrounding the tires on the front of the car while the engine was in flames. The police came and the fire department arrive a couples minutes after that. They spread it down with fire hoses and that was it. It not fixable and it scared very bad this is really bad so that's why I'm writing this to solve this matter .

Filed Jan 15, 2015 · Fuel system · 200,000 miles · KS · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. While attempting to start the vehicle, the contact heard a loud explosion and fire emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel regulator failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Aug 1, 2014 · Fuel system · 88,592 miles · NY

Fuel gauge became erratic and no longer reflected the actual amount of fuel in the tank note: I have two 2001 buick lesabres. My other one (VIN [xxx]) developed the same problem around december 2012 - mileage: 64,447. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 26, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 112,000 miles · GA

Passenger window would not go up july 2011. One week later left rear passenger window would not function. February 2012 right rear window failed. April 2012 left rear window would not go down. Fortunately, it was under warranty. So far, the windows have cost me $735.00 in less than a year. Catalytic converter rattles a lot in morning when car is cold. Only a matter of time before it will need to be replaced. Was told by aamco can be replaced at buick's expense, but have not been able to confirm this.