Buick Lesabre owners have reported 595 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 36 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (179 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (64 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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. Read details...
The contact's friend owns a 1997 Buick Lesabre the contact stated that the hood was difficult to open and close. The latch was in the correct location. The contact stated that while her roommate was driving at 45 mph, the hood opened and detached. Read details...
Throttle valve plate sticking. The gas pedal has to be stepped on hard when you first start up after setting a while. I'm told this is a common problem with the unit uses on many of their vehicles mine is on a 2001 Buick Lesabre with a 3800 engine. Read details...
Car stalls while driving Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that cooling fluids were leaking out of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the failure was repaired under an earlier manufacturer's Read details...