Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 1997 Buick Lesabre

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. The vehicle was repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. Ss.

The contact owns a 1997 Buick Lesabre. While attempting to start the vehicle, it exhibited a no-start condition. She replaced the battery and then smoke engulfed the front-end of the vehicle. A mechanic concluded that the intake manifold failed. She was in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The dealer was notified, yet no assistance was provided. The failure and current mileages were 99773. Updated 11/3/09 updated 11/06/09.

The contact owns a 1997 Buick Lesabre. When the contact placed the key into the ignition and attempted to start the vehicle, the engine exploded with a very loud noise. He shut off the vehicle and checked the engine. When he opened the hood, he noticed that the intake manifold and the engine cover were shattered into many pieces. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that he never saw a vehicle with this type of defect. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 96v116000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system). The contact believes that the vehicle should be included in the recall since the failures are identical. The vehicle is still at the shop and has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 13,000.

The contact owns a 1997 Buick Lesabre. The contact attempted to start the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that anti-freeze was leaking on the upper intake manifold. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 96v116000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system), although the failures were identical. The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 115,366.

: the contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, there was a loud back fire heard which appeared to be near the intake manifold. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop for inspection. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. Although the dealership was alerted, no repairs were made.

Started car heard loud pop, white smoke, then flames - car caught fire - total loss.

There was an intake back fire when starting the engine. When taken to get serviced it was determined that the fire was caused by intake manifold. Recall campaign 96v116000:intake backfire during starting. Turned the ignition to start the car and heard a load noise. Then turned the ignition off and did not try again. Mechanic said luckily the car did not burn because there was gas on the engine. Mechanic called Buick, but they denied there was a problem and said the car was not covered.

I have a 1997 Buick Lesabre. I had to have over $1600 in repairs done on the upper intake manifold, which a 1998 Lesabre has a recall on. Why, when the same problem exists on 1997 is it not recalled as well? it's a recurring problem to the point that they redesigned the manifolds (which caused me to have to replace the lower manifold). Two dealers mentioned this to be a common problem. I don't understand why the same problem is covered for a 1998 and not a 1997. My car only has 76,000 miles on it, work was preformed by a Buick/GMC dealer. Is there any way the recall can extend to one prior year?.

While driving vehicle commenced to run roughly. Vehicle was pulled over, and found coolant missing because of design defect in part caused fluid to be drawn into engine. This caused the 3engine to seize and an overhaul to be needed. Possible recall scrapped because problem was not a saftey issue. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed consumer that the upper manifold needed to be replaced.

Consumer notice d white smoke and loss of coolant while driving 30 mph. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined a blown head gasket. Dealer was not notified.

While driving the intake manifold and gasket failed which caused the vehicle to stop running. The consumer believed the failure was clearly an inferior designed part.

Coolant leak at upper intake plenum on 1997 Buick at 68000 miles dealer stated that gm is aware of this problem but are not helping with cost of repairs. $633. 64.

I had to replace the intake manifold on my Buick Lesabre, at a cost of $264. 80 with labor another $180. This has been an ongoing problem as I understand it with gm and they are quite aware of it but have failed to correct the problem.

Coolant was leaking from the head gasket. An independent dealer replaced the intake manifold. Please provide further information.

While driving the vehicle it reached high temperatures due to the intake manifold failure. Coolant seeped inside the engine. The dealer indicated it will cost over $1. 000,00. The independent shop will replace the intake manifold for half of the price. The consumer was in traffic when the vehicle ran rough and started missing. The service dealer diagnosed the problem as the egr (exhaust gas recirculation) valve/control solenoid. When the part was replaced, the service dealer found cracks in the intake manifold. Following this problem, the oxygen sensor that had previously been replaced, failed again. The consumer request that gm cover the repair costs. Recall# pe02050.

While starting and without prior warning vehicle blew up due to the plastic manifold attached to the top of the engine, overheating. , smoke was visible inside the car. There were no injuries nor fatalities to report. Dealer was aware of the problem.

Upper intake manifold fractured. This is the second one in five years. The first was replaced under a recall per Buick rep okeesha smith.

Upper intake manifold cracked resulting in coolant leak into cylinders. Coolant leak caused motor to hydro-lock making vehicle inoperable. Both upper & lower intake manifolds were replaced.

Nhtsa# 7843-96-v-116-000 single manifold intake. Backfire during starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold. Consumer states while driving the vehicle the plastic manifold took on fire and damaged the fuel injections rails. Please provide further information. Ts.

Mechanic found engine coolent leaking from the upper intake manifold, which is *plastic*. The coolent was also leaking into the engine oil. I stated that such a major deteriortion or failure after only 44,800 miles is absurd and ludicrous.

Consumer noticed persistant loss of coolant but the leak could not be discovered. The problem was a cracked intake manifold that destroyed the bearings and the engine had to be replaced. Ts.

While at a stop engine locked up. Dealer stated this was caused by intake manifold. Consumer stated the intake manifold gasket failed.

While attempting to start the vehicle the engine caught fire totally destroying the car. Nlm there was recall on the upper intake manifold. An investigator stated that the fire originated within the ignition of vapors of gasoline in the engine compartment of the vehicle, they stated that it should be noted that the conditions described at the time of the fire are in line with the recall regarding the upper intake manifold. Referenced in ea02-030.

Is there a problem with the in engine manifold warping and causing over heating and premature engine failure?.

Consumer started vehicle and heard a loud pop, flames came out from under the hood, the origin of the fire and explosion was inside the intake manifold of the engine, the cause of the fire was a backfire within the engine compartment, claim 17-9112-605.

Consumer started vehicle, there was a loud pop and then flames came out from under the hood, the origin of the fire and explosion is inside the intake manifold and the engine, the cause of the fire is a back fire within the engine compartment, claim 17-9112-605. .

Consumer had parked vehicle and it exploded as consumer was exiting vehicle , adjuster stated possible internal engine intake manifold to be cause, claim 05-4442-741.

The upper and lower intake manifold cracked.

The mechanic noticed a leak in the upper plenum manifold. Upon performing a routine service, the upper plenum manifold was leaking antifreeze into the engine. The antifreeze was mixing with the engine oil. This would have resulted in the engine seizing up if the leaked had gone unnoticed. The dealership is going to replace the plenum manifold with a newer designed manifold. The engine is a 3800 series.

Parts where made with plastic, went bad and manufacturer is aware of problem. When pulling into traffic the vehicle almost stalled and almost caused an accident. The problem was with the plastic upper plenum manifold and gasket. The mechanic referred the consumer to a gm dealer with the service bulletin pertaining to the failure. Gm refused to do anything about the problem.

The vehicle is leaking coolant. The dealer determined that upper intake manifold was fractured. The dealer recommends replacing it with a metal intake manifold. Please provide further details.

Failure of the upper intake manifold permitted coolant to mix with engine lubricant and caused engine to seize. Engine must be replaced.