Two problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises have been reported for the 2001 Buick Lesabre. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Buick Lesabre based on all problems reported for the 2001 Lesabre.
The contact owns a 2001 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that when her husband turned the ignition on, the vehicle made a loud popping noise that was coming from the engine. The contacts husband noticed smoke was coming from under the hood and when he lift the hood, it was engulfed in flames. The contacts husband was able to extinguished the fire. The contact also mentioned that the engine was fractured and that the cover had blown off due to the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,060.
The contact owned a 2001 Buick Lesabre. When the contact inserted the key in the ignition to start the vehicle, it made a popping sound and smoke appeared underneath the hood. Momentarily, the vehicle burst into flames without warning. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was unknown.