I think this is an ongoing safety issue that has appeared in previous model years (gm recall no. 03054b. See campaign 03v‑473). This recall addresses the exact problem that has occurred with my 2001 buick lesabre. I called gm to see if there was coverage for it and they told me not at this time. This is a real safety issue because it causes a fire and it should be included in this recall. The damaged could have been avoided if this had been included and I think that gm should be responsible for the repairs since they did not fix the problem from previous years.
2001 Buick Lesabre fuel system complaints
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Fuel leaking from rear of engine fuel line. My wife noticed a strong smell of fuel in our garage. I took the vehicle to our local buick/gmc dealer in las vegas, nv. The dealer identified a "rear feed fuel line leaking, seal worn internally". Upon inquiry there is a "national backorder" for the fuel line assembly (at $600.00 plus dollars for the part alone). I understood from one of the mechanics, that it seems to be a common problem. I contacted buick, but they declined the repair claiming that "motor vehicles are complex machinery and sometimes require repairs". I would agree with that statement if it did not involve leaky fuel lines, and a potential fire hazard !! Please help.
Ever since I got my car, a 2001 buick lesabre, in approx 2006 I have had trouble with the gas gage, I can't trust it, it goes up and down, I have seen on the net that other people have had the same problem.
Dt: 2001 buick lesabre. The fuel pressure regulator has been replaced once and it has failed again. This caused an odor in the cabin. The dealership was not sure why this happened. They just replaced it. The consumer has not contacted gmc yet.
2001 buick lesabre experienced the following problems: cruise control would not set, automatic transmission had no reverse ability, water leaking from the coolant pump, ses light illuminated, left rear brake light.***no answer required*** *mr there was a whistling sound coming from around the window area due to a revealing molding piece, the steering felt funny and was noisy when turning, there was also a clunk in the steering, there was excessive play in the right and left tie rod end, the left rear brake light was out, the right rear center bulb was out, the original battery had leaked acid causing a hole in floor under the back seat, the light switch stuck in the on position, and the right front marker light out. The power steering pump was replaced. *sc
The keys turned in the ignition but vehicle wouldn't start. There was a gas smell. Also, engine felt like is was flooding. Dealership indicated that the fuel pressure regulator needed to be replaced.
Buick lost the bbb decision and did not perform within the 40 days allotted to replace the car. The car has multiple safety defects (air bag, transmission, braking) that the bbb said could cause serious bodily injury or death. They want to buy back the car and inspect it so it can be resold.
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