general problems of the 1996 Buick Lesabre

Four problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 1996 Buick Lesabre. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2005

Vehicle commenced to accelerate from a stop position while the brakes were applied. Vehicle took off from 0-45 mph. Consumer rode the brakes, and down shifted the transmission to gain control. Dealer was not notified.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 08/24/1999

While driving OH highway vehicle accelerated while coming off an exit ramp the rpms went up. But as consumer reapplied gas pedal, vehicle would not go. No prior warning. No indication of transmission problems. Contacted the dealer, and didn't want to look at the vehicle . Took the car to a transmission repair shop. Contacted manufacturer and registered a complaint.

3 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 01/19/1997

Vehicle continuously hesitates while accelerating.

4 Vehicle Speed Control problem

When starting, cold start vehicle will lunge forward four inches. Buick states this is normal since 1993 and don't feel this is a problem. Please describe.


Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 1996 Buick Lesabre

Vehicle Speed Control problems
4
Car Accelerates On Its Own problems
1


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