Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings Problems of Buick Lesabre

The contact owns a 1998 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that the brakes were applied yet they did not respond. The vehicle proceeded to crash into a row of hedges. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the contact was informed that the brake line was completely rusted. The mechanic replaced the brake lines. In June 2010, the contact noticed abnormal front end noise. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the contact was informed that the stabilizer bar bushings had fractured from the vehicle and the bushings under the cradle were extremely rusted. The bushings were replaced in both areas. Three months later, the contact noticed fuel leaking from under the vehicle abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the contact was advised that the fuel sending unit was defective and would need replacing. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000 and the current mileage was approximately 120,000.

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Fuel leaking from rear of engine fuel line. My wife noticed a strong smell of fuel in our garage. I took the vehicle to our local Buick/GMC dealer in las vegas, nv. The dealer identified a "rear feed fuel line leaking, seal worn internally". Upon inquiry there is a "national backorder" for the fuel line assembly (at $600. 00 plus dollars for the part alone). I understood from one of the mechanics, that it seems to be a common problem. I contacted Buick, but they declined the repair claiming that "motor vehicles are complex machinery and sometimes require repairs". I would agree with that statement if it did not involve leaky fuel lines, and a potential fire hazard !! please help.

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The fuel supply line rusted get in to the plastic fiting and gasoline was leaking at the gas tank.

The contact owns a 1997 Buick Lesabre. She smelled a strong gasoline odor emanating from her vehicle. The dealers technician stated that she would have to replace the fuel lines at an expense exceeding $350. 00. The vehicle was not repaired. She will speak with the manufacturer to determine if her vehicle was included in recall#96v116000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system). The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 71,000 and the current mileage was 72,000.

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Leaking fuel sender and corroded brake lines.

The contact owns a 1997 Buick Lesabre. While driving 60 mph, the contact heard a rattling noise coming from the engine compartment. As time progressed, the rattling noise gradually intensified. The oil pressure began to decrease and increase randomly and fluctuate from low to no pressure. The mechanic stated that the oil pump failed and is a common occurrence. The current and failure mileages were 162,000.

: the contact stated after filling the fuel tank, there was a very strong smell of fuel in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where it was determined that there was a fuel leak coming from the the piping above the fuel tank. The pipes were also observed to be rusted. A service dealer was notified, and both the dealer and the private repair shop stated that manufacturer did not use the correct quality parts.

: the contact stated the odor of gasoline was noticed around the vehicle. It was driven to the dealer, who determined the fuel line on the engine rubbed together with the transmission cable causing a hole in one of the hoses, which needed to be replaced. The transmission cable rubbed a hole in the fuel line , which caused gas to leak onto the engine. Updated 01/10/07.

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1. Transverse brake line to left rear brake (abs) rusted through; all brake fluid lost. No other visible rust under car. Luckily, was parked when discovered. 2. No brakes. 3. At dealer replacing line.

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The contact states that fuel supply line rusted and gasoline was leaking . The contact smelled gasoline for at least three weeks, but she put down a piece of cardboard under the car and she picked it up and smelled it. The mechanic said it was the fuel server and that the wires were rusted. The part to fix the vehicle was the fuel server located inside the gasoline tank.

On Sunday, June 19, 2005 I noticed a puddle of gas under the rear-right side of my 1998 Buick Lesabre. On Monday, June 20, 2005 I took the car to the vyletel Buick dealer in sterling heights. They examined the car and informed me that the leak(s) were coming from cracks in the flexible fuel lines and these would have to be replaced. They did not have any explanation for what caused the cracks in these lines. The dealer also indicated that the sending unit in the tank would also need to be replaced since it's hard lines were excessively rusted and corroded and the new flexible lines would not be able to be secured. They also said that since this is all being done, the fuel pump should be replaced. The car is only 7 years old, and has been driven only 75, 600 miles under "normal" city driving conditions - no incidents of any damage anywhere on the car -including the undercarriage. So, it is completly unacceptable for this car to have cracked fuel lines - and all of the other related problems. This is a safty issue! the fuel leak was excessive and had I not noticed it, there is a high probability of a fire/explosion occuring. I spoke with a Buick customer service representative about this and he said that they would not repair the car at their cost since the car was beyond warrantly and this was not a recall issue. I reluctantly authorized to have the repairs done so that I could have my car back. The total cost to me was $892. 34. Since the same type of parts (flexible fule lines, sending unit, fuel pump) have been used, I do not feel confident that the problem has been solved. Thank you for reviewing this situation.

A very bad gasoline odor was noticed when starting and stopping the car. The shop discovered two (2) leaks in the gas line. The meter, pump and lines had to be replaced. I don't know if the shop still has the parts and I certainly did not want them.

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The consumer smelled gas in vehicle for quite some time but always disregarded as another passing vehicle or something else. About 2 weeks ago, the consumer discovered there was gasoline near the rear of the vehicle along the right rear tire and muffler. The consumer drove home and checked to see if it was leaking again, there was no leak at first. Later, within 20 minutes, 2 puddles formed from the gas leak. Took napkin and wiped, underneath near fuel lines but did not find any moisture. Was unable to determine as to where the leak originated from. Called a local dealership about the problem, who said they were unable to get it in the shop right away, but did say it was unsafe to drive with leak. Took vehicle to another dealer, who checked vehicle, and replaced a fuel sending unit, fuel tank, and fuel line. No leaks since the repairs. They informed consumer that the gas lines rusted and caused the leak.

Bought used a used car, had it a year. There was a recall on the fuel line. And the engine blew up and caught the on fire. Gm offered to buy the car back because it was totaled and told her that her gap insurance would pay her the rest of the payoff. Gap insurance said if gm would pay a set amount they would take care of the rest. Then gm resended their offer. Gm told her that the offer was closed.

Correction to oid id#10096015 with report date 10/20/2004: the model year info for Buick VIN #1g4hp52k1wh401900 was incorrect. The correct model year is 1998.

I have a gasoline leak at the joint where the fuel line from the fuel tank sending unit join the fuel line that connects the fuel filtering front of the right side rear wheel. After discovering the odor of gasolione coming from the rear of the car, the only action I have taken is to take my vehicle to a Buick dealer for diagnosis. Even though the fuel line shows significate corrosion, Buick has denied responsibility because of the mileage on this car. I have requested relief from Buick thru general Buick customer assistance only to be denied again,today, 10/19/2004. I have been told by Buick that I am responsible for the cost of this repair (value between $400-$750). In my opinion, fuel leaks of any nature should not present an issue to the consumer for life of automobile. I am reqesting that the above information be added to your database in the event that this is not an isolated complaint.

While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer on several occasions, but dealer was unable to rectify the problem.

Regulator leaking allowing fuel to enter the intake manifold. Water in the reservoir tank kept evaporating. The consumer would continue to refill the tank but it continued to leak. The fuel pressure regulator caused the leak allowing fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. The plenum cracked due to the backfiring of the engine caused by the fuel pressure regulator.

Received recall notice after problem occurred. Car backfire, caused intake manifold to crack causing problems. Recall number: 04v090000.

We preformed a o&c on a 1998 lasabre fire, very mild engine fire which originated at the fuel rail fuel inlet port and was caused by failure of the plastic connector fuel hose connector. Owner was driving the vehicle, stated a load pop was noted, the vehicle stalled and a fire started. Possible failure of the fuel pressure regulator or metarials problem with the connector and clip. Noted mutiple complaints in NHTSA data base as well as an investagation. Hope this helps.

While driving on the highway vehicle stopped accelerating due to the fuel lines leaking excessively. Dealer said there was a bad clamp on the fuel line and that it was a production problem. Gm agreed to buy back vehicle.