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1997 BUICK LESABRE Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Problems

12 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Issues in the 1997 BUICK LESABRE

12 engine and engine coolingcooling system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 BUICK LESABRE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Complaints

#10288861 |
THIS WILL BE 4TH TIME INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS BEING REPLACED. BY FAR THE WORST & MOST EXPENSIVE USED CAR EVER TO OWN. GM'S BLACK EYE. *TR
#10228350 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP, THE CONTACT SMELLED ANTIFREEZE AND NOTICED THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS BECOMING HOTTER. HE THEN NOTICED STEAM UNDER THE HOOD, WHICH EVENTUALLY LED TO THE VEHICLE SHUTTING OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 99,000.
#10158895 |
TWO COMPLETE SETS OF BRAKES SINCE OCTOBER 2005 INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKS, BOTH VERY COSTLY. *NM
#10039125 |
1997 BUICK LESABRE LEAKING COOLANT. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS TWO YEARS AGO. PLENUM WAS REPLACED AND SAME PROBLEM OCCURRING AGAIN. HAD INTAKE GASKET REPLACED BUT COOLANT STILL LEAKING. WILL DAMAGE ENGINE IF NOT CORRECTED. TOO EXPENSIVE TO HAVE TO CORRECT EVERY TWO YEARS. *JB
#10033150 |
I WOULD LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE FACT THAT THE NHTSA HAS SO LITTLE CONCERN FOR SAFETY THAT YOU CHARGE $38.73 PER HOUR AND OTHER FEES TO OBTAIN RECALL OR SERVICE BULLETINS ABOUT ONES VEHICLE. I AM SURE THAT THIS CHARGE DOES EXACTLY AS DESIRED BY CONSUMERS JUST GIVING UP. YOUR WORK LOAD MUST BE NEAR ZERO WHICH I AM SURE WAS THE DESIRE. IF SAFETY WAS THE DESIRE THE INFORMATION WOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR ONE TO SEARCH FOR FREE. IS THAT NOT WHAT THE GOVERNMENT WEB SITES ARE FOR. I HOPE HOMELAND SECURITY DOES NOT TAKE AFTER YOUR SITE. IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THE VEHICLE COOLING LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE DUE TO A PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE. HARD TO BELIEVE A COMPANY WOULD MAKE IT FROM PLASTIC. I ALSO BELIEVE IF I HAD ACCESS TO THE INFOMATION I WOULD FIND THAT MANY OTHER VEHICLES HAD THE SAME FAILURE AND...
#10002540 |
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WATER PUMP FAILED.*JB
#8011755 |
VEHICLE IS LOSING ANTI FREEZE INTO THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THERE IS NEVER A PUDDLE OF ANTI FREEZE ON THE FLOOR. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY WERE NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
#561669 |
THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING DUE TO A BLOWN HEAD GASKET, A FEW MONTHS LATER VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP AND MECHANICE STATED THAT HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN AGAIN AND THAT THE MOTOR WOULD NEED REPLACED, WATER PUMP ALSO FAILED AND WAS REPLACED ON FOUR OCCASIONS. *YH
#561669 |
THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING DUE TO A BLOWN HEAD GASKET, A FEW MONTHS LATER VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP AND MECHANICE STATED THAT HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN AGAIN AND THAT THE MOTOR WOULD NEED REPLACED, WATER PUMP ALSO FAILED AND WAS REPLACED ON FOUR OCCASIONS. *YH
#750591 |
I HAD TAKEN THIS VEHICLE BACK TO THE BUICK DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT AT 34K MILES AND TOLD THEM IT HAD A "MISS" AND THAT IT "HESITATED" DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THEY SAID IT WAS A SPARK PLUG AND REPLACED ONE. THE LAST TIME I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER BUICK DEALER IT NEEDED 4,200.00 TO MAKE IT ROAD WORTHY INCLUDING A NEW WATER PUMP, NEW TRANSMISSION, NEW BRAKES AND ROTORS. THE SERVICE CODE ON THE CAR SHOULD HAVE INDICATED FAILURE OF THESE PARTS WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE FIRST DEALER.
#882801 |
WATER PUMP STOPPED WORKING FOR NO REASON. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
#866511 |
ANTI-FREEZE WAS LEAKING INTO MOTOR AND CAUSING IT TO BE SLUGGISH & HESITATE. ALSO, THERE WAS A FOUL SMELL COMING INTO VEHICLE. DEALER SAID THERE WAS A DEFECT WITHIN THE PART. *AK

Other 1997 BUICK LESABRE Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 45 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 22 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 21 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 20 complaints Air Bags 16 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 16 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 14 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 13 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 12 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 11 complaints Engine 10 complaints Suspension 10 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 10 complaints Electrical Systemignition 9 complaints Steering 9 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 8 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 8 complaints Tires 8 complaints Unknown Or Other 8 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 8 complaints Electrical System 7 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 7 complaints Structureframe And Members 6 complaints Tirestreadbelt 6 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 6 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 5 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 5 complaints Power Train 5 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 4 complaints Parking Brake 4 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 4 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 3 complaints Structurebody 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Suspensionrear 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 2 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint
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