Table 1 shows 24 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1998 Buick Lesabre. The number one most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (75 problems). The second most common problem is related to the gasoline engine (20 problems).
The vehicle acted like it had a miss, the service engine light came on, flashing, then stopped flashing but remained on. I drove vehicle home, and the next morning it would not start. I had it towed to a shop and the mechanic said that it had hydro locked due to coolant dripping on the piston from Read details...
98 Buick Lesabre. 3. 8 driving up hill, down hill, coasting, it doesn't matter. 1 or 2 times a week the engine just dies. Sometimes I can catch it full throttle and it will pick up and run fine. Or throw it in on the fly and restart instantly. New fuel pump and filter usually starts good. Read details...
The engine light came on. The car was not running hot nor did any other light come on. The engine was running as smooth as it always has. I pulled into a parking lot and let the engine cool. I saw the water was low so I went inside and got water to put in it. Read details...