Table 1 shows four common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2003 Buick Lesabre. The number one most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (five problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Engine Cooling System problems | |
| Engine Oil Leaking problems |
Intake manifold gaskets (both lower and upper) have failed resulting in coolant loss. Poorly designed plastic gaskets are no longer used but this should be a recall as it results in safety issue if coolant is completely depleted on the highway resulting in failure of vehicle to drive due to engine Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that after his friend drove the vehicle to his residence, there was a burning oil odor detected. The contact opened the hood and there was smoke coming from the engine. Read details...
Upper intake manifold leaking externally at 50,400 miles on 2003 Buick Lesabre. Same occurred on my 1997 Buick Lesabre at 85,000 miles. Replaced upper intake manifold and gasket with after market assembly on 1997 now at 103,000 miles. 2003 Buick currently at dealers for repair pending. Read details...