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May 14, 2009 Tires 96,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 BUICK LESABRE. THE VEHICLE HAS FOUR COOPER FUTURA 2000 RADIAL LTE TIRES, SIZE P2-05/70R14 (NA). IN DECEMBER OF 2008, THE VEHICLE DROVE ROUGHLY AS IF AN ALIGNMENT WERE NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE AND, AS A RESULT, TWO BOLTS DETACHED FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTAC...

May 14, 2009 Suspension 96,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 BUICK LESABRE. THE VEHICLE HAS FOUR COOPER FUTURA 2000 RADIAL LTE TIRES, SIZE P2-05/70R14 (NA). IN DECEMBER OF 2008, THE VEHICLE DROVE ROUGHLY AS IF AN ALIGNMENT WERE NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE AND, AS A RESULT, TWO BOLTS DETACHED FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTAC...

May 14, 2009 Tires 96,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 BUICK LESABRE. THE VEHICLE HAS FOUR COOPER FUTURA 2000 RADIAL LTE TIRES, SIZE P2-05/70R14 (NA). IN DECEMBER OF 2008, THE VEHICLE DROVE ROUGHLY AS IF AN ALIGNMENT WERE NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE AND, AS A RESULT, TWO BOLTS DETACHED FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTAC...

May 14, 2009 Suspension 96,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 BUICK LESABRE. THE VEHICLE HAS FOUR COOPER FUTURA 2000 RADIAL LTE TIRES, SIZE P2-05/70R14 (NA). IN DECEMBER OF 2008, THE VEHICLE DROVE ROUGHLY AS IF AN ALIGNMENT WERE NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE AND, AS A RESULT, TWO BOLTS DETACHED FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTAC...

Nov 20, 2008 Seats Fire 57,343 mi

MY DAUGHTER TURNED ON THE CAR AND MOVED THE DRIVER'S SEAT FORWARD. SHE SMELLED SMOKE AND GOT OUT OF THE CAR. THE CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE AND A FIRE BROKE OUT UNDER THE SEAT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DESTROYED THE COMPUTER AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE. *TR

Nov 20, 2008 Seats Fire 57,343 mi

MY DAUGHTER TURNED ON THE CAR AND MOVED THE DRIVER'S SEAT FORWARD. SHE SMELLED SMOKE AND GOT OUT OF THE CAR. THE CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE AND A FIRE BROKE OUT UNDER THE SEAT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DESTROYED THE COMPUTER AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE. *TR

Feb 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

AN ILLEGAL INSPECTION WAS DONE ON ONE OF MY VEHICLES -USING ANOTHER CAR AT THIS LOCATION, PUTTING IN INFORMATION ON MY VEHICLE & PASSING SAID VEHICLE AS BEING LEGAL TO DRIVE & PROPERLY INSPECTED-I HAVE HEARD FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT PEOPLE THAT THIS LOCATION DOES THESE TYPES OF INSPECTIONS QUITE FREQU...

Feb 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

AN ILLEGAL INSPECTION WAS DONE ON ONE OF MY VEHICLES -USING ANOTHER CAR AT THIS LOCATION, PUTTING IN INFORMATION ON MY VEHICLE & PASSING SAID VEHICLE AS BEING LEGAL TO DRIVE & PROPERLY INSPECTED-I HAVE HEARD FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT PEOPLE THAT THIS LOCATION DOES THESE TYPES OF INSPECTIONS QUITE FREQU...

Feb 23, 2008 Unknown Or Other

AN ILLEGAL INSPECTION WAS DONE ON ONE OF MY VEHICLES -USING ANOTHER CAR AT THIS LOCATION, PUTTING IN INFORMATION ON MY VEHICLE & PASSING SAID VEHICLE AS BEING LEGAL TO DRIVE & PROPERLY INSPECTED-I HAVE HEARD FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT PEOPLE THAT THIS LOCATION DOES THESE TYPES OF INSPECTIONS QUITE FREQU...

Feb 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

AN ILLEGAL INSPECTION WAS DONE ON ONE OF MY VEHICLES -USING ANOTHER CAR AT THIS LOCATION, PUTTING IN INFORMATION ON MY VEHICLE & PASSING SAID VEHICLE AS BEING LEGAL TO DRIVE & PROPERLY INSPECTED-I HAVE HEARD FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT PEOPLE THAT THIS LOCATION DOES THESE TYPES OF INSPECTIONS QUITE FREQU...

Feb 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

AN ILLEGAL INSPECTION WAS DONE ON ONE OF MY VEHICLES -USING ANOTHER CAR AT THIS LOCATION, PUTTING IN INFORMATION ON MY VEHICLE & PASSING SAID VEHICLE AS BEING LEGAL TO DRIVE & PROPERLY INSPECTED-I HAVE HEARD FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT PEOPLE THAT THIS LOCATION DOES THESE TYPES OF INSPECTIONS QUITE FREQU...

Feb 23, 2008 Unknown Or Other

AN ILLEGAL INSPECTION WAS DONE ON ONE OF MY VEHICLES -USING ANOTHER CAR AT THIS LOCATION, PUTTING IN INFORMATION ON MY VEHICLE & PASSING SAID VEHICLE AS BEING LEGAL TO DRIVE & PROPERLY INSPECTED-I HAVE HEARD FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT PEOPLE THAT THIS LOCATION DOES THESE TYPES OF INSPECTIONS QUITE FREQU...

Feb 23, 2006 Seat Belts 90,600 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LATCH HAS FAILED, UNABLE TO LATCH SEAT BELT. *JB

Feb 23, 2006 Seat Belts 90,600 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LATCH HAS FAILED, UNABLE TO LATCH SEAT BELT. *JB

Aug 5, 2005 Structure 172,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT HIS 1991 BUICK LASABRE, THE FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION. THE CONSUMER IS VERY UPSET WITH GM THAT THEY ONLY LAST 14 YEARS BEFORE RUSTING. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED GM NOR THE DEALERSHIP. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IS ALL THAT THE...

Aug 5, 2005 Structure 172,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT HIS 1991 BUICK LASABRE, THE FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION. THE CONSUMER IS VERY UPSET WITH GM THAT THEY ONLY LAST 14 YEARS BEFORE RUSTING. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED GM NOR THE DEALERSHIP. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IS ALL THAT THE...

Jul 2, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE FIRE AFTER FUEL RAN OUT OF VEHICLE. NAR 07/02/2003.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF GAS. THE CONSUMER FIGURED THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK SINCE HE HAD FILLED THE VEHICLE UP THE DAY BEFORE. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE HE HEARD A LOUD POP AND ...

Jul 2, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE FIRE AFTER FUEL RAN OUT OF VEHICLE. NAR 07/02/2003.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF GAS. THE CONSUMER FIGURED THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK SINCE HE HAD FILLED THE VEHICLE UP THE DAY BEFORE. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE HE HEARD A LOUD POP AND ...

Jun 16, 2000 Electrical System

IGNITION COIL MODULE SHORTED OUT BURNING SPARK PLUG WIRES. *MJS

Jun 16, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE STALLING CONTINUALLY FINAL REMEDY WAS THE REPLACEMENT OF THE IDLE SPEED CONTROL UNIT. *MJS

Jun 16, 2000 Visibility

POWER WINDOW MOTOR REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. *MJS

Jun 16, 2000 Electrical System

IGNITION COIL MODULE SHORTED OUT BURNING SPARK PLUG WIRES. *MJS

Jun 16, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE STALLING CONTINUALLY FINAL REMEDY WAS THE REPLACEMENT OF THE IDLE SPEED CONTROL UNIT. *MJS

Jun 16, 2000 Visibility

POWER WINDOW MOTOR REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. *MJS

Mar 6, 2000 Electrical System

I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING WHEEL JOIN. I BELIEVE BUICK SHOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM SINCE THIS CAN LEAD TO A FIRE INSIDE THE CAR. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Electrical System

I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING WHEEL JOIN. I BELIEVE BUICK SHOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM SINCE THIS CAN LEAD TO A FIRE INSIDE THE CAR. *AK

Feb 18, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WAS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY DURING MANUFACTURING (2-3 ACCUMULATOR FEED CHECK BALL HAD BEEN IMPROPERLY PLACED DURING ASSEMBLY) , RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION.

Feb 18, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WAS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY DURING MANUFACTURING (2-3 ACCUMULATOR FEED CHECK BALL HAD BEEN IMPROPERLY PLACED DURING ASSEMBLY) , RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION.

Jan 11, 1999 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SIDE BUCKET SEAT COLLAPSED WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. DEALER SAID THE SPOT WELDS LET GO OFF THE SEAT. *AK *ML

Jan 11, 1999 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SIDE BUCKET SEAT COLLAPSED WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. DEALER SAID THE SPOT WELDS LET GO OFF THE SEAT. *AK *ML

Apr 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE HAS ABS BRAKES. BRAKES PULSATE WHEN THEY ARE APPLIED.VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER FOR PROBLEM. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. ONWER VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK

Apr 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE HAS ABS BRAKES. BRAKES PULSATE WHEN THEY ARE APPLIED.VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER FOR PROBLEM. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. ONWER VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK

Oct 14, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION COIL AND COMPUTER FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO START.

Oct 14, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION COIL AND COMPUTER FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO START.

Oct 14, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION COIL AND COMPUTER FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO START.

Oct 14, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION COIL AND COMPUTER FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO START.

Jun 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING DECELERATION NO RESPONSE FROM BRAKING SYSTEM. PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. CONSEQUENCE: DESTRUCTION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY. *AK

Jun 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING DECELERATION NO RESPONSE FROM BRAKING SYSTEM. PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. CONSEQUENCE: DESTRUCTION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY. *AK

May 28, 1997 Electrical System

THE IGNITION MODULE FAILED.

May 28, 1997 Electrical System

THE IGNITION MODULE FAILED.

Apr 30, 1997 Seat Belts

CONSUMER COMPLAINT REGARDING THE LACK OF SAFETY OF DOOR MOUNTED SEATBELTS.

Apr 30, 1997 Seat Belts

CONSUMER COMPLAINT REGARDING THE LACK OF SAFETY OF DOOR MOUNTED SEATBELTS.

Apr 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE STARTING CAR THE VEHICLE BACKFIRED AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE THE CAR WAS A COMPLETE TOTALED. *AK

Apr 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE STARTING CAR THE VEHICLE BACKFIRED AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE THE CAR WAS A COMPLETE TOTALED. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Parking Brake

MOSTLY ON A GRADE FACING UPWARD OR DOWNWARD THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE RELEASES WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAPPENS ON LEVEL GROUND ALSO. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Parking Brake

MOSTLY ON A GRADE FACING UPWARD OR DOWNWARD THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE RELEASES WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAPPENS ON LEVEL GROUND ALSO. *AK

Nov 25, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

GASOLINE LEAKS WHERE IT ENTERS INTO FUEL TANK, DISSOLVES IN UNERCOATING, CAUSING GASOLINE TO LEAK ONTO FLOOR OF GARAGE, FIRE POTENTIAL. *AK FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED.*JB

Nov 25, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

GASOLINE LEAKS WHERE IT ENTERS INTO FUEL TANK, DISSOLVES IN UNERCOATING, CAUSING GASOLINE TO LEAK ONTO FLOOR OF GARAGE, FIRE POTENTIAL. *AK FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED.*JB

Jul 26, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK REPLACED DUE TO LOOSE BAFFLE.

Jul 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

Jul 26, 1996 Electrical System

BATTERY CABLES LOOSE, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER.

Jul 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED.

Jul 26, 1996 Electrical System

SPARK PLUGS REPLACED.

Jul 26, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES REPAIRED.

Jul 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT REPLACED.

Jul 26, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK REPLACED DUE TO LOOSE BAFFLE.

Jul 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

Jul 26, 1996 Electrical System

BATTERY CABLES LOOSE, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER.

Jul 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED.

Jul 26, 1996 Electrical System

SPARK PLUGS REPLACED.

Jul 26, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES REPAIRED.

Jul 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT REPLACED.

Jun 11, 1996 Electrical System

DRIVING VEHICLE, WHEN COMING TO A STOP, VEHICLE JUST STALLS AND DIES OUT, TAKES A WHILE TO START UP, DAILY, LAST OCCURRED AT INTERSECTION OF BUSY HWY. *AK

Jun 11, 1996 Electrical System

DRIVING VEHICLE, WHEN COMING TO A STOP, VEHICLE JUST STALLS AND DIES OUT, TAKES A WHILE TO START UP, DAILY, LAST OCCURRED AT INTERSECTION OF BUSY HWY. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *DSH

Feb 26, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *DSH

Feb 19, 1996 Electrical System

CONTROL MODULE FAILED.

Feb 19, 1996 Power Train

VEHICLE JERKS IN HIGH OR LOW DRIVE. *DSH

Feb 19, 1996 Electrical System

CONTROL MODULE FAILED.

Feb 19, 1996 Power Train

VEHICLE JERKS IN HIGH OR LOW DRIVE. *DSH

Feb 14, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 30MPH, WHEN MADE ATTEMPT TO SLOW/STOP BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, GOING THROUGH GARAGE HITTING WALL, NO PRIOR WARNING. TT

Feb 14, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 30MPH, WHEN MADE ATTEMPT TO SLOW/STOP BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, GOING THROUGH GARAGE HITTING WALL, NO PRIOR WARNING. TT

Dec 12, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SD

Dec 12, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SD

Aug 15, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. *SD

Aug 15, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. *SD

Aug 10, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKED OIL. *AK

Aug 10, 1995 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILURE.

Aug 10, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKED OIL. *AK

Aug 10, 1995 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILURE.

Jul 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT DISC BRAKES. *AK

Jul 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT DISC BRAKES. *AK

May 24, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER BELT WHEN PUT IT ON IT TIGHTEN. TT

May 24, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER BELT WHEN PUT IT ON IT TIGHTEN. TT

May 22, 1995 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRES WORE PREMATURELY DUE TO BEING DEFECTIVE. *SKD

May 22, 1995 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRES WORE PREMATURELY DUE TO BEING DEFECTIVE. *SKD

Feb 28, 1995 Electrical System

ASK FOR EXT 233. VEHICLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC. TT

Feb 28, 1995 Exterior Lighting

LIGHTS COME ON WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE. TT

Feb 28, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. TT

Feb 28, 1995 Electrical System

ASK FOR EXT 233. VEHICLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC. TT

Feb 28, 1995 Exterior Lighting

LIGHTS COME ON WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE. TT

Feb 28, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. TT