1999 Buick LeSabre problems
Owners have filed 268 complaints about the 1999 Buick LeSabre with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 29.9% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 11.6%.
Complaints268
Crashes26
Fires36
Injuries25
Deaths3
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 29.9% · 80
Electrical system 11.6% · 31
Fuel system, gasoline 7.8% · 21
Suspension 7.1% · 19
Service brakes, hydraulic 6.3% · 17
Power train 5.6% · 15
Air bags 4.9% · 13
Visibility 3.7% · 10
Severity
Of those complaints, 26 describe a crash, 36 describe a fire, 25 report an injury and 3 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 13 model years of the Buick LeSabre in this data, 1999 sits 6th by complaint volume. 2000 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 19 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 76,801 miles.
In owners' own words
After coming to a complete stop or when making a very slow turn, vehicle will stall.Dealer has inspected vehicle numerous times over last year, and replaced computer. However it did not remedy defect. *Ak occurs intermittently. When the driver was in line of heavy traffic waiting to make a left turn at a very busy intersection and the engine quit in the midst of the turn. Engine and engine cooling
While traveling on the highway, and without prior warning, there were gasoline fumes coming though the vents and the vehicle overheated. The dealership is aware of the problem. *Mr the consumer states that first the fuel pressure regulator was repaired, then the manifold was replaced. The mechanic stated that it looked like the manifold was defected from the factory. *Scc Engine and engine cooling
While driving 25 mph the engine light illuminated then the vehicle stalled. The dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem. *Ak the vehicle stalled because of a cracked plenum which allowed water to enter the engine. The dealer replaced the plenum, spark plugs, cleaned lower intake and cleaned the coolant from the cylinders. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 84,896 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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