Fuel Injection Problems of Buick Lesabre

The contact owns a 1997 Buick Lesabre. When the contact started the vehicle, he heard a loud noise. After examining the vehicle, he discovered that the intake manifold failed. The contact called the dealer who stated that there were no related recalls. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The manufacturer confirmed that the vehicle was not included in recall 96v116000 (fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system) and that they would not offer any assistance with the expenses. The vehicle will be repaired when the complaint was filed. The current and failure mileages were 66,212.

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The contact owns a 1997 Buick Lesabre. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, it would not start. He also noticed a strong odor of gasoline. He inspected the vehicle and noticed a large puddle of gasoline underneath the front end of the vehicle. While attempting to start the vehicle, more gasoline leaked. He notified the dealer and they stated that although he was experiencing the same failure, his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 96v116000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system). He would have to pay for the repairs on his vehicle. The vehicle is currently being repaired. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 60,000.

I turned the ignition to start my car on 1/17/2008 at approximately 8:30a and heard a very loud pop and smoke started coming out from under the hood. I looked under the hood and found that the engine cover and intake manifold were both shattered. I researched online and found a recall pertaining to this exact issue, recall number 96v116000; additionally, I found another recall pertaining to faulty safety belts, recall number 96v044000. I am currently looking into repair costs because I was told by the Buick corporation that there is a recall but my VIN is not included for some unexplained reason.

The contact owns a 1997 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that there was an explosion in the intake manifold when the vehicle was started. The intake manifold was damaged. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the dealer or a mechanic. His VIN is not included in NHTSA campaign id number 96v116000 (fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system). The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 50,075. Updated 12/12/07.

Contact stated from a dead stop and turning left the vehicle did not get enough fuel to make a hard left turn. It just barely moved along, could not get it to accelerate. This happened intermittently close to a year. The dealer stated there were no recalls. The dealer told contact if it happened again to bring vehicle in ,and they might be able to duplicate the problem.

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Consumer states that on July 1, 2005 vehicle would not start and he thought the battery was dead. When he tried to get a jump and start it the vehicle made a loud backfire noise. At that point, he took the vehicle to an independent repair man, and was told there was recall 96v116000. He went to the dealership and asked about the recall, dealership then checked with general motors, and was told the recall was for canada. , and because consumer's vehicle was manufactured in the u. S. It would not included in recall. Consumer then called Buick and was told the same information.

Vehicle was taken to dealer for fuel pressure regulator recall 04v090000 repairs. Dealer noticed antifreeze was leaking into the fuel injection system, and needed to be repaired. If the correction was not made it would ruin the engine.

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Vehicle failed to start due to problems described in recall notice. The problem was due to a cracked intake manifold that caused engine coolant to leak into the cylinder heads. Recall# 96v116000. The consumer never received a recall letter. The consumer is requesting reimbursement.

When consumer starting the vehicle there was a huge explosion, then fire broke out under the hood. When the fire department arrived the battery was still smoking, and the engine and wires were burnt. Recall 96v116000 was issued for the fuel carburetor manifold intake. But this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

Engine stalled and then started "using" antifreeze and overheated. The upper and lower intake manifolds were cracked and the local gm dealer couldn't diagnose. An independent mechanic referred to recall#97-c-02 gm (NHTSA #96v116000), and went right to the problem. Gm denies a defect or prior knowledge of problems. See complaint #758801, this is addressed in the recall and personal injury warning given to gm mechanics. Public not warned or reimbursed.

Vehicle has been taken to dealer shop and has a problem with fuel injection. Consumer stated having this problem because of engine light coming on. Dealer stated that vehicle was not safe to drive. *akthe system was checked and found that the num. Six cylinder had burned out and an injector had shorted out. This is the second vehicle consumer has had that experienced this problem.

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The fuel pressure regulator and manifold failed, this problem has been reported to the manufacturer.

After vehicle had been sitting for approximately 6 hours, consumer was awakened by the fire department at approximately 2am , to find out that vehicle the was on fire. Fire inspection thought that it may have been a problem with fuel injection system. No injuries were sustained. The estimated property damage was $15000.

After coming to a complete stop in rainy conditions, vehicle lunged forward, causing an accident. Vehicle then vibrated and lunged forward again. Took to dealer. Cause unknown. Dealer found fuel pressure regulator to be faulty.

Regulator leaked onto the manifold and caused explosion while consumer was starting vehicle, claim 23-1276-311.

Consumer was starting vehicle when a broken gas line caused a fire, the adjuster stated that the regulator leaked onto the manifold and caused an explosion, claim 23-1276-311.

While driving at highway speeds for a period of time, the vehicle stalled unepxectedly which almost caused an accident. Dealer indicated the problem was due to the fuel to "leaking out" which caused the valve to burn out and resulted in the vehicle stalling dealer had to reprogram the computer of the vehicle. Please provide further details.

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While driving approximately 25-30 mph vehicle stalled 15 times within a 5 mile radius. The consumer had to put the vehicle into neutral to restart it. When the vehicle shut down the driver had difficulty maneuvering due to lose of power steering and brakes.