1998 BUICK LESABRE Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Issues in the 1998 BUICK LESABRE
6 engine and engine coolingexhaust system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 BUICK LESABRE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Complaints
THE BELT TENSIONER IS MADE OF PLASTIC WHICH BROKE DISABLING THE CAR WHICH HAD TO BE TOWED. OIL LEAK CAME FROM LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, GATHERED AROUND BOTTOM AT OIL PAN, UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, ALSO MADE OF PLASTIC LEAKED ANTIFREEZE INTO ENGINE. TENSIONER WAS REPLACED WITH SAME PLASTIC BECAUSE IT HAS NOT BEEN RE-DESIGNED,SAME WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, THEREFORE, IT WILL GIVE THE SAME PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE. A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND GM REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM. *TR
THE VEHICLES INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND RESULTED IN A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *MR *TS *NLM
THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO START CAR WHEN THE ENGINE BACKFIRED, THE MANIFOLD EXPLODED AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. *MR *TS *NLM
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CONSUMER STATED THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS MISALIGNED.*JB
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE DOME LIGHT TO COME ON AFTER VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES. ALSO, HAD HEAVY GAS FUMES ENTERING VEHICLE CAUSED STOMACH ACHES AND HEADACHES TO THE OCCUPANT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
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WHILE DRIVING WOULD NOTICE ODOR INSIDE OF VEHICLE. HAD TAKEN TO DEALER & VEHICLE KEPT OVERNIGHT. MECHANIC HAD NOTICED STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE, NEXT DAY. WAS INFORMED GASOLINE ODOR COULD HAVE STARTED FIRE AROUND IGNITION SOURCE. ALSO, DOME LIGHT KEPT COMING ON/OFF BY ITSELF WHEN VEHICLE WAS PARKED. *AK
Other 1998 BUICK LESABRE Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
54 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
51 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
40 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
32 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
26 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
22 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
21 complaints
Electrical System
15 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
14 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
11 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
11 complaints
Unknown Or Other
11 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
9 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
5 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
4 complaints
Suspensionrear
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
3 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint