general problems of the 1998 Buick Lesabre

The contact owns a 1998 Buick Lesabre. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 04v090000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph and at various speeds, the engine started to misfire. The contact stated that the check engine warning was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact used an obd scanner and retrieved code: p0300 (multiple random cylinder misfire). The contact stated while stopped at a traffic signal there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 231,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The fuel gauge on my 1998 Buick Lesabre automobile is faulty. The gauge gives inaccurate and random fuel level readings while driving.

The contact owns a 1998 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that as he started the vehicle, there was an explosion that occurred within the engine. White smoke began to flow from under the hood. The vehicle was shut off and the contact noticed that the manifold had exploded. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 04v090000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that a fuel leak was present within the engine prior to the failure. The failure and current mileage was 63,000.

I am currently the owner of a 1998 Buick Lesabre with approximately 24,600 miles. I recently had to have the fuel pressure regulator replaced on the vehicle after the car backfired and the service engine light appeared on the vehicle. The engine was chugging and the exhaust smelled like gasoline and burning plastic. At the service shop where I had my car repaired, the mechanic informed me that it was good I brought the car in so soon because this sort of problem if not fixed could have resulted in a possible fire. I contacted Buick customer service in regards to the problem and was informed that my specific vehicle was not involved in any recalls and that the fuel regulator in my vehicle was not a part of any Buick recalls. When asked if I could receive some documentation that my specific vehicle was not a part of any recalls, I was told that they could not provide me with that paperwork and that anyone else could talk to with Buick would tell me the same thing in regards to my vehicle.

While attempting to start the vehicle in the garage, the consumer heard an explosion in the engine compartment. Dealer informed the consumer that fuel pressure regulator was the problem. The explosion caused damage to the engine and the hood.

Consumer can smell gas coming from vehicle, also fuel is leaking onto engine compartment. Cause unknown. Dealer notified. . Consumer states gas fumes are present when vehicle is started.

Vehicle has stalled 4 times at 25-30 mph. Dealer has replaced fuel filter. But this has not remedied the problem. The fuel pressure regulator was also replaced due to fuel leak.

Ltr fwd fm cpsc complaint re his 1998 Buick Lesabre, he took car in for a recall, and now the car is more dangerous than before gm "repaired" it. After the vehicles recall repairs were made it leaked fuel vapors and stalled.

Writer submitted reimbursement information to general motors (gm) owner of a Buick Lesabre vehicle. Recalled defective fuel pressure regulator. The manufacturer only reimbursed the consumer a small amount of the total repair expense.