Major Problems with 1999 Buick LeSabre Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Buick LeSabre

1999 Buick LeSabre SHOCK ABSORBER Victims: 2

1999 Buick LeSabre RECLINER Victims: 2

1999 Buick LeSabre SEATS Victims: 2

Browse 1999 Buick LeSabre complaints by category

Problems with GASOLINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Buick LeSabre owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle continually stalls not able to be rectified through repairs. *mjs...	29 ~ 1906 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while traveling at 30mph the vehicle backfired. the consumer pulled vehicle over and looked under the hood and noticed gas...	15 ~ 32001 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer did not receive first recall notice for repair of the transmission (99v-089). mjs...	14 ~ 9488 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving 20- 35 mph on four occaisions engine completely shut down without warning. dealer replaced crankshaft positioning sensor and...	13 ~ 49805 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the owner went out to the vehicle to leave and the vehicle would not start. he then contacted the auto...	12 ~ 113731 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE current gm recall # 03054b-consumers number current recall on buick lesabres regarding fuel injectors/backfiring/causing fire. unfotunately i experienced the reason...	7 ~ 30238 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the company/manufacturer failed to replace the passenger side air bag after the driver was involved in a mishap. yh...	7 ~ 6786 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while traveling on the highway and without prior warning there were gasoline fumes coming though the vents and the vehicle...	6 ~ 34113 miles
AIR BAGS horn ble wout intermittently. took vehicle to dealer and they stated that driver's side airbag needed replacement. please provide any	6 ~ 128667 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle experienced sudden acceleration accompanied with cruise control problems on two occasions one incident resulting in collision with tree. mjs...	5 ~ 4800 miles
SUSPENSION when traveling over 60 mph the steering wheel moves too easily. the dealer/manufacturer acknowledges that there has been a change	5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC intermittently when the brake pedal was depressed to slow the vehicle down engine stalled. the dealership performed a diagnostic test...	5 ~ 102973 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION horn sounds when vehicle steering wheel is being turned to the right. vehicle begins to vibrate at 65 mph. when...	5 ~ 24831 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre. the contact noticed a fuel odor and observed fuel leakage. the vehicle	4 ~ 161316 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle a loud noise was...	4 ~ 137000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer was pulling into a parking lot when she heard a loud boom. then flames came from beneath the vehicle...	4 ~ 38540 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the fuel pressure regulator and manifold failed this problem has been reported to the manufacturer. *scc ...	4 ~ 24250 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER without warning while driving oil pressure gage came on power shut down car stopped....	4
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS during collision front seat backs collapsed causing all flying material/glass etc. to hit consumers face. mjs...	4 ~ 7500 miles
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while vehicle was being serviced technician noticed plastic cover for intake manifold was cracked. please provide further information.*ak...	4
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brake line erupted while driving 65 mph. consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer by using...	3 ~ 34301 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING check engine light illuminated after starting up vehicle and steering wheel was shaking. vehicle was taken to a repair shop	3 ~ 22876 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING while backing into a parking space heard a loud noise and lost power steering. power steering pump detached from where...	3 ~ 43900 miles
TIRES all four of the original general tires on the vehicle were experiencing cupping which caused the vehicle to vibrate consumer	3
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when driving suspension is rough. when appling pressure vehicle shakes. dealership is aware of problem.*ak dealer refuses to replace the...	3 ~ 21387 miles
STRUCTURE when the vehicle was pulled into a driveway the power steering went out and the oil pressure gauge illuminated. the...	3 ~ 56667 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes are spongy partially due to a racing engine it takes more pressure to apply the brakes for what would...	3
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving 20- 35 mph on four occaisions engine completely shut down without warning. dealer replaced crankshaft positioning sensor and...	3 ~ 67900 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM horn sounds when vehicle steering wheel is being turned to the right. vehicle begins to vibrate at 65 mph. when...	3 ~ 15833 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre. the contact stated that the brake lines were rusted and leaking. the...	2 ~ 199131 miles
VISIBILITY the event leading to the incident involved turning on the rear defroster. after turning on the rear defroster i smelt...	2 ~ 116000 miles
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS recall concerning defect in fuel pressure regulator diaphragm leak. *mr recall# 04v090000. there was a thump when the vehicle was...	2 ~ 20000 miles
STEERING when the consumer made a turn the steering shaft made a strange noise. *jb ph...	2 ~ 136000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving consumers steering wheel froze. intake manifold ruptured. while the driver was turning on an embankment the vehicles steering	2
PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE while traveling on the highway the fuel pressure regulator exploded which caused the intake manifold to explode. jb scc...	2 ~ 50003 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while traveling at 30mph the vehicle backfired. the consumer pulled vehicle over and looked under the hood and noticed gas...	2 ~ 65605 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when i started the engine in the morning there was a loud bang followed by smoke coming from under the	2 ~ 26000 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while attempting to make a right turn from a main highway to a secondary road the car failed to move...	2
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION the car shows an annoying and unsafe condition when it is driven at the speed limit on an irregular but...	2
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt: the contact stated that when pressing on the gas pedal it hesitated. also rear side window will not go...	2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING design of vehicle does not contain a truck ajar warning light consumer's truck was open several times by accident and	2
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving through a parking lot at 5-8 mph attempting to park vehicle surged forward and suddenly accelerated causing consumer	2
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while traveling 35mph vehicle stalls for no reason under variable conditions. this incident had occurred several times and has resulted	2 ~ 49464 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY material that the dash board is made out off and the bottom of the windshield blind consumer's vision when a	2
SEATS design of the front seat (back) collapses during collision for safety reasons consumer rear ended & seat collapsed resulting in	2
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY consumer states during a severe thunderstorm windshield wipers did not work when he turned them on when he turned wipers...	2
BODY > STRUCTURE vehicle was brought in for a full fuel line replacement. technician reported that the body and sub-frame are corroded to	1 ~ 276262 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre. the contact stated that while driving over a pothole at a low...	1 ~ 124156 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the event leading to the incident involved turning on the rear defroster. after turning on the rear defroster i smelt...	1 ~ 140000 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 1999 buick lesabre. while driving approximately 5 mph the contact heard a clunking noise coming from...	1 ~ 66000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES my spouse was driving her 1999 buick lesabre east on interstate i-10 from slidell la to gulfport ms when the...	1
EQUIPMENT the car would occasionally smell like gas during acceleration. it also skipped frequently when going up hill. i was driving...	1 ~ 88000 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER today 6/6/05 i received a notice of recall that was initiated in early 04. this is really absurd on the	1
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer's vehicle was towed to a dealer for a new starter assembly. while the mechanic was inspecting the vehicle the...	1 ~ 47000 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS vehicle experienced a problem with the safety belt. the plastic that goes outside the belt to guide the belt when...	1 ~ 76000 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT while backing up the consumer heard a loud popping noise. when the conumer placed the gear in drive she heard...	1
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY while driving the vehicle's interior rearview mirror vibrated while driving on rough streets. *nm the consumer contacted the dealer and	1
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dealership informed the consumer that battery cables were not getting enough charge to start the vehicle. dealership repaired the problem.	1 ~ 48000 miles
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION failure of car to start when ignition key turned. still had lights & dashboard. this occured 9:00 at night and...	1 ~ 63700 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer bought new buick lasabra in 1999 within 4 years of ownership battery died and was replaced twice. average battery	1
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission does not drop into 1st gear when auto stops. when accelerating trasmission drops into 1st gear with a loud...	1 ~ 49129 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brake pads are too soft creating black brake dust.*mr the consumer stated because of the saw brakes the front wheels	1
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE while backing into a parking space heard a loud noise and lost power steering. power steering pump detached from where...	1
SEAT BELTS simple facts when rear ended the seats on 1999 buick lesabre broke back sending in back seat seat belt nearly...	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES goodyear eagle ls p225/60r16 dot unknown original equipment on a 2000 buick lesabre with 18000 miles. tires kept losing air	1
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY power windows will not work if vehicle is not warmed up. after 4-10 minutes windows operate as normal. dealer was	1
SPRINGS > REAR > SUSPENSION the vehicle was involved in a roll over accident due to faulty rear springs which resulted in one fatality and...	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM after coming to a complete stop or when making a very slow turn vehicle will stall.dealer has inspected vehicle numerous...	1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING while driving down mountain & had downshifted into 2nd gear vehicle lost all power. engine had stalled out. had no...	1
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving down mountain & had downshifted into 2nd gear vehicle lost all power. engine had stalled out. had no...	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT when driving suspension is rough. when appling pressure vehicle shakes. dealership is aware of problem.*ak dealer refuses to replace the...	1
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when driving suspension is rough. when appling pressure vehicle shakes. dealership is aware of problem.*ak dealer refuses to replace the...	1
LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS > REAR vehicle experiencing severe problem with rear of vehicle bouncing and scraping the road whenever there are four or more passengers...	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM possible computer problems caused oil pressure gauge light to illuminate loss of power and caused the vehicle to stall. *nlm	1
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION shocks in rear of vehicle are unstable. this causes the vehicle to bounce up & down even with people in...	1
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY dt: the contact stated that when pressing on the gas pedal it hesitated. also rear side window will not go...	1
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING transmission is going from one gear to another gear and they aren't shifting properly. also noisy gear box. *ak...	1
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS shoulder belt cannot be adjusted low enough to lay flat against the chest and shoulder of the right front passenger.	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC was driving on a steep hill & had foot on brakes. when foot was taken off brakes vehicle rolled backwards....	1
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 1999 buick lesabre with a air flow sensor malfunction within the emissions system. customer states that the check engine light	1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY in bad weather situation ice got in between the fender and door causing the door to be jammed. dealer has	1
IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES brakes are spongy partially due to a racing engine it takes more pressure to apply the brakes for what would...	1
REAR > SUSPENSION a thumping noise comes from the rear axle area of the vehicle but the cause is not found. yh...	1
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION control arm bushings were causing an unusual noise dealer could not get parts for 2 weeks. *slc ...	1
CONTROLS > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR consumer stated that while driving at 60mph he experienced loose brakes and a loose steering wheel and had to pull	1
INTERIOR LIGHTING vehicle stalled and died out. prior to stalling the interior lights came on. dealer has not been able to duplicate	1
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM the egr pipe melted the intake manifold. the consumer believed the problem was due to a design defect. nlm tt	1

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