Table 1 shows 24 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1997 Buick Lesabre. The number one most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (32 problems). The second most common problem is related to the gasoline engine (15 problems).
Tl-the contact owns a 1997 Buick lasabre. The contact stated that upon start, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where it was diagnosed that the upper intake manifold needed to be replaced. Read details...
While driving at 70mph engine died. Contact dealer who replaced engine, in which a connect rod had broken. Consumer stated that the connect rod broke and destroyed the engine, crankshaft and a/c compressor. Read details...
The contact owns a 1997 Buick Lesabre. While approaching a stop, the contact smelled antifreeze and noticed that the temperature gauge on the instrument panel was becoming hotter. He then noticed steam under the hood, which eventually led to the vehicle shutting off. Read details...