15 problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 2000 Buick Lesabre. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Buick Lesabre based on all problems reported for the 2000 Lesabre.
Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that when he attempted to start the vehicle, the upper intake manifold blow up into peaces. The contact noticed when he check under the hood the engine cover and fuel filler was also blow up. No warning indicator lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing due to the vehicle was not able to drive. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v09000 (fuel system, gasoline) and did not offer further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Aw.
The contact owns a 2000 Buick Lesabre. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a burning odor and smoke. After the hood was opened, the contact noticed leaking on the exhaust manifold. The vehicle was not diagnosed, but the contact replaced the gasket. The manufacturer stated that due to the vehicle not being manufactured at the same plant as the defective vehicles, the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.
Leaking oil onto exhaust manifold causing burning smell and smoke which permeates passenger compartment. This car has the 3. 8 series ll engine which has a recall for this problem on the regal but not the Lesabre. This is definitely a problem on the Lesabre too. Why is it not included in the recall? often happens while driving but the last time was when I had just pulled into my driveway and smoke poured out from the hood. Using the recirculating air setting seems to help smoke from entering the cabin. Why is this not included in the factory recall!!.
The contact owns a 2000 Buick Lesabre. While pulling out the driveway, the contact observed smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. The contact lifted the hood and observed oil on the manifold. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.
I need to report my 2000 Buick Lesabre, apparently has and oil leak. While driving, you can smell oil leaking on the exhaust pipes/manifold system. I read where some engines with the 3. 8l engines: chevy's, pontiac's, Buick regal's are being recalled for oil leaking from valve cover gaskets (when hard braking is applied) on to the exhaust system parts and could cause a fire, in the engine compartment. . I am experiencing the same problem on my 2000 Buick Lesabre. With the 3. 8l engine. I would like for this to be investigated on these model Buick's 2000 - 2005, for oil leaking onto exhaust system. They should be included as well.
2000 Buick Lesabre has a problem with intake manifold gasket leaking. Consumer wants to know if the current problem and recalls from 2003, 2004 are connected.
The contact owns a 2000 Buick Lesabre. The contact took his vehicle to the dealer for a routine inspection and was informed that there was a leak in the intake manifold gasket. The failure was repaired. One week later, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument control panel. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they stated that the engine and bearings were coated with anti-freeze and the engine needed to be replaced. The engine has not been repaired. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 85,000 and current mileage was 85,305.
Consumer is concerned with the intake manifold gasket has been replaced on two occasions. When doing intake manifold gasket repair for the second time the technician noticed that the right front (and maybe the left) outer tie rod end was loose and needed to be replaced. The tie rod was first replaced when the vehicle only had 18959 miles on it.
Problems with 2000 Buick Lesabre's intake manifold gasket. The consumer was told that he needed a new intake manifold. Gm would not do anything about it because the warranty had expired. There were other consumers with the same problem. The dealer suggested that the problem was due to poor design. There was also an oil leak possibly from the oil pan.
When the consumer started the vehicle it smoked from under the hood. Consumer turned the vehicle off, opened the hood, and noticed that intake manifold cracked and leaked fluid onto fuel injection, which caused the engine to catch on fire.
The vehicle would misfire and stall when reaching high temperature. The problem was due to an intake manifold defect. The dealer stated that they could not fix it because of high mileage. There was leakage around the intake manifold, poor gas mileage and acceleration.
Loud noise under hood at start up. Start up failed. Restart worked but a constant strong burning odor continued followed by fluid leakage. Took to local dealer ( worden martin Buick in champaign, IL. . They determined it was the intake manifold that required a $753. 00 repair bill, since it was out of warranty. Dt.
When starting vehicle intake manifold exploded due to a remote starting system. Dealer contacted. The vehicle rattles in center dash area. The vehicle intermittantly would not crank. Service engine soon light came on intermittantly.
The front right bulb socket was so corroded it caused the bulb to stop working. The right rear tail light stopped working. The consumer smelled anti-freeze after the recall for the intake manifold was completed.
Multiple defects with transmission, cruise control, fuel system, engine cooling, etc. Vehicle leaked coolant so the upper and lower intake manifold were replaced. In addition, the vehicle would lose power over 40-50 mph.