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Apr 16, 2019 Suspension

AS I WAS DRIVING FROM THE GAS STATION I TOOK A LEFT AND AS I ACCELERATED, THE ENGINE STARTED TO VIBRATE. I I HAD NEVER NOTICED THIS BEFORE THAT DAY. SO PROCEED TO TAKE MY TIME CAREFULLY BACK TO WORK. I EXAMINED THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF MY 99 LESABRE CUSTOM AND THAT'S WHERE I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVERS SID...

Apr 16, 2019 Unknown Or Other

AS I WAS DRIVING FROM THE GAS STATION I TOOK A LEFT AND AS I ACCELERATED, THE ENGINE STARTED TO VIBRATE. I I HAD NEVER NOTICED THIS BEFORE THAT DAY. SO PROCEED TO TAKE MY TIME CAREFULLY BACK TO WORK. I EXAMINED THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF MY 99 LESABRE CUSTOM AND THAT'S WHERE I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVERS SID...

Apr 16, 2019 Suspension

AS I WAS DRIVING FROM THE GAS STATION I TOOK A LEFT AND AS I ACCELERATED, THE ENGINE STARTED TO VIBRATE. I I HAD NEVER NOTICED THIS BEFORE THAT DAY. SO PROCEED TO TAKE MY TIME CAREFULLY BACK TO WORK. I EXAMINED THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF MY 99 LESABRE CUSTOM AND THAT'S WHERE I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVERS SID...

Apr 16, 2019 Unknown Or Other

AS I WAS DRIVING FROM THE GAS STATION I TOOK A LEFT AND AS I ACCELERATED, THE ENGINE STARTED TO VIBRATE. I I HAD NEVER NOTICED THIS BEFORE THAT DAY. SO PROCEED TO TAKE MY TIME CAREFULLY BACK TO WORK. I EXAMINED THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF MY 99 LESABRE CUSTOM AND THAT'S WHERE I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVERS SID...

Feb 23, 2018 Air Bags 205,000 mi

I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT WHEN MY AIR BAG FROM THE STEERING COLUMN DEPLOYED IN MY FACE. I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. IT WAS ON OR ABOUT 1/25/18. ABOUT A WEEK PRIOR TO THIS EVENT MY HORN BEGAN TO STEADILY BLOW INEXPLICABLY. I DID NOT HAVE ANY REASON TO SUSPECT ANYTHING OTHER THAN A MALFUNCTIONING HORN ...

Feb 23, 2018 Air Bags 205,000 mi

I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT WHEN MY AIR BAG FROM THE STEERING COLUMN DEPLOYED IN MY FACE. I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. IT WAS ON OR ABOUT 1/25/18. ABOUT A WEEK PRIOR TO THIS EVENT MY HORN BEGAN TO STEADILY BLOW INEXPLICABLY. I DID NOT HAVE ANY REASON TO SUSPECT ANYTHING OTHER THAN A MALFUNCTIONING HORN ...

Aug 15, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE 5 -10 MINUTES LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS MALFUNCTIONING. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLA...

Aug 15, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE 5 -10 MINUTES LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS MALFUNCTIONING. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLA...

May 22, 2017 Structure 276,262 mi

VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR A FULL FUEL LINE REPLACEMENT. TECHNICIAN REPORTED THAT THE BODY AND SUB-FRAME ARE CORRODED TO THE EXTENT THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN ON THE ROAD.

May 22, 2017 Service Brakes 276,262 mi

VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR A FULL FUEL LINE REPLACEMENT. TECHNICIAN REPORTED THAT THE BODY AND SUB-FRAME ARE CORRODED TO THE EXTENT THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN ON THE ROAD.

May 22, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 276,262 mi

VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR A FULL FUEL LINE REPLACEMENT. TECHNICIAN REPORTED THAT THE BODY AND SUB-FRAME ARE CORRODED TO THE EXTENT THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN ON THE ROAD.

May 22, 2017 Structure 276,262 mi

VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR A FULL FUEL LINE REPLACEMENT. TECHNICIAN REPORTED THAT THE BODY AND SUB-FRAME ARE CORRODED TO THE EXTENT THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN ON THE ROAD.

May 22, 2017 Service Brakes 276,262 mi

VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR A FULL FUEL LINE REPLACEMENT. TECHNICIAN REPORTED THAT THE BODY AND SUB-FRAME ARE CORRODED TO THE EXTENT THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN ON THE ROAD.

May 22, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 276,262 mi

VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR A FULL FUEL LINE REPLACEMENT. TECHNICIAN REPORTED THAT THE BODY AND SUB-FRAME ARE CORRODED TO THE EXTENT THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN ON THE ROAD.

Apr 28, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAILURE PERSIST...

Apr 28, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAILURE PERSIST...

May 25, 2016 Air Bags 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG AND AIR BAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAI...

May 25, 2016 Air Bags 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG AND AIR BAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAI...

Jul 22, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 169,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR AND OBSERVED FUEL LEAKAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,000.

Jul 22, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 169,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR AND OBSERVED FUEL LEAKAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,000.

May 11, 2015 Electrical System

1999 BUICK LESABRE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH- ANTI THEFT WIRING ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED. AN EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT ONE OF THE ANTI-THEFT WIRES WAS BROKEN AND THE SECOND WIRE HAD THE PROTECTIVE INSULATION COATING CRA...

May 11, 2015 Electrical System

1999 BUICK LESABRE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH- ANTI THEFT WIRING ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED. AN EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT ONE OF THE ANTI-THEFT WIRES WAS BROKEN AND THE SECOND WIRE HAD THE PROTECTIVE INSULATION COATING CRA...

Jan 26, 2015 Air Bags 169,000 mi

DRIVING NORTH ON AVON RD, PLAINFIELD IN, BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. IT BLEW THE DRIVERS HANDS OFF THE WHEEL GOING 45 MILES PER HOUR. DID NOT CRASH. THE PASSENGER HAS BRUISES ON LEG. IT HAPPENED EARLY EVENING, STILL LIGHT OUTSIDE, GOOD WEATHER. NO WARNING WHAT SO EVER. *TR

Jan 26, 2015 Air Bags 169,000 mi

DRIVING NORTH ON AVON RD, PLAINFIELD IN, BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. IT BLEW THE DRIVERS HANDS OFF THE WHEEL GOING 45 MILES PER HOUR. DID NOT CRASH. THE PASSENGER HAS BRUISES ON LEG. IT HAPPENED EARLY EVENING, STILL LIGHT OUTSIDE, GOOD WEATHER. NO WARNING WHAT SO EVER. *TR

Dec 10, 2014 Engine 80,000 mi

MY CAR IS A 1999 BUICK LA SABRE WITH A 3.8L ENGINE. JULY/20/2012 MY CAR HAD 80,000 MILES ON IT WHEN MY ENGINE STARTED TO MISS. WHEN I GOT IT LOOKED AT BY MY FRIEND I WAS TOLD THERE WAS COOLANT IN THE CYLINDERS. THE ENGINE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE INTAKE PLENUM LEAKING COOLANT, BECAUSE OF THE EGR SYSTEM...

Dec 10, 2014 Engine 80,000 mi

MY CAR IS A 1999 BUICK LA SABRE WITH A 3.8L ENGINE. JULY/20/2012 MY CAR HAD 80,000 MILES ON IT WHEN MY ENGINE STARTED TO MISS. WHEN I GOT IT LOOKED AT BY MY FRIEND I WAS TOLD THERE WAS COOLANT IN THE CYLINDERS. THE ENGINE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE INTAKE PLENUM LEAKING COOLANT, BECAUSE OF THE EGR SYSTEM...

Nov 10, 2014 Electrical System 98,927 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Nov 10, 2014 Electrical System 98,927 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Nov 10, 2014 Electrical System 98,927 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Nov 10, 2014 Electrical System 98,927 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Sep 20, 2014 Engine 190,000 mi

TRAVELING ABOUT 65 - 70 MPH I NOTICED MY SPEEDOMETER WENT 'WACKY', MEANING IT WENT DOWN TO 0 - 20 MPH AND BACK UP AGAIN TO THE SPEED I WAS TRAVELING. NOTHING ELSE HAPPENED. THE NEXT TIME, MAYBE A WEEK TO A COUPLE WEEKS LATER IT DID I IT AGAIN, ONLY I HEARD THE DOORS UNLOCK AND IT HAD DIED. SINCE ...

Sep 20, 2014 Electrical System 190,000 mi

TRAVELING ABOUT 65 - 70 MPH I NOTICED MY SPEEDOMETER WENT 'WACKY', MEANING IT WENT DOWN TO 0 - 20 MPH AND BACK UP AGAIN TO THE SPEED I WAS TRAVELING. NOTHING ELSE HAPPENED. THE NEXT TIME, MAYBE A WEEK TO A COUPLE WEEKS LATER IT DID I IT AGAIN, ONLY I HEARD THE DOORS UNLOCK AND IT HAD DIED. SINCE ...

Sep 20, 2014 Engine 190,000 mi

TRAVELING ABOUT 65 - 70 MPH I NOTICED MY SPEEDOMETER WENT 'WACKY', MEANING IT WENT DOWN TO 0 - 20 MPH AND BACK UP AGAIN TO THE SPEED I WAS TRAVELING. NOTHING ELSE HAPPENED. THE NEXT TIME, MAYBE A WEEK TO A COUPLE WEEKS LATER IT DID I IT AGAIN, ONLY I HEARD THE DOORS UNLOCK AND IT HAD DIED. SINCE ...

Sep 20, 2014 Electrical System 190,000 mi

TRAVELING ABOUT 65 - 70 MPH I NOTICED MY SPEEDOMETER WENT 'WACKY', MEANING IT WENT DOWN TO 0 - 20 MPH AND BACK UP AGAIN TO THE SPEED I WAS TRAVELING. NOTHING ELSE HAPPENED. THE NEXT TIME, MAYBE A WEEK TO A COUPLE WEEKS LATER IT DID I IT AGAIN, ONLY I HEARD THE DOORS UNLOCK AND IT HAD DIED. SINCE ...

Sep 15, 2014 Electrical System 187,000 mi

BATTERY WENT DOWN WHEN CLOCK LEFT ON BECAUSE IGNITION WAS LOOSE OR FAULTY. SO NOW I MAKE SURE CLOCK IS OFF WHEN I SHUT IT DOWN. CAR STARTED UP FINE - DROVE IT 6 MILES - CAME BACK OUT TO START IT AFTER AN HOUR AND NOTHING-NO SOUND NOTHING-ABOUT 20 MINUTES LATER I TRIED IT AGAIN AND IT STARTED RIGHT ...

Sep 15, 2014 Electrical System 187,000 mi

BATTERY WENT DOWN WHEN CLOCK LEFT ON BECAUSE IGNITION WAS LOOSE OR FAULTY. SO NOW I MAKE SURE CLOCK IS OFF WHEN I SHUT IT DOWN. CAR STARTED UP FINE - DROVE IT 6 MILES - CAME BACK OUT TO START IT AFTER AN HOUR AND NOTHING-NO SOUND NOTHING-ABOUT 20 MINUTES LATER I TRIED IT AGAIN AND IT STARTED RIGHT ...

Aug 15, 2014 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING MAINTENANCE PERFORMED FOR AN OIL LEAK, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH CABLE WAS FRACTURED CAUSING THE SECURITY SYSTEM AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITC...

Aug 15, 2014 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING MAINTENANCE PERFORMED FOR AN OIL LEAK, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH CABLE WAS FRACTURED CAUSING THE SECURITY SYSTEM AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITC...

Aug 15, 2014 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING MAINTENANCE PERFORMED FOR AN OIL LEAK, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH CABLE WAS FRACTURED CAUSING THE SECURITY SYSTEM AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITC...

Aug 15, 2014 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING MAINTENANCE PERFORMED FOR AN OIL LEAK, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH CABLE WAS FRACTURED CAUSING THE SECURITY SYSTEM AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITC...

Aug 3, 2014 Electrical System 164,000 mi

IN APPROX 2010 MY BUICK LESABRE HAD ISSUES STARTING AND WOULD OCCASIONALLY STOP OPERATING DURING TRAVEL. ALL IGNITION FUNCTIONS WOULD CEASE TO WORK. TOWED TO BUICK DEALERSHIP TO RESOLVE AND REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH. THIS YEAR A SIMILAR ACTION HAPPENED WHERE THE CAR WOULD NOT START. AGAIN AT THE DEAL...

Aug 3, 2014 Engine 164,000 mi

IN APPROX 2010 MY BUICK LESABRE HAD ISSUES STARTING AND WOULD OCCASIONALLY STOP OPERATING DURING TRAVEL. ALL IGNITION FUNCTIONS WOULD CEASE TO WORK. TOWED TO BUICK DEALERSHIP TO RESOLVE AND REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH. THIS YEAR A SIMILAR ACTION HAPPENED WHERE THE CAR WOULD NOT START. AGAIN AT THE DEAL...

Aug 3, 2014 Electrical System 164,000 mi

IN APPROX 2010 MY BUICK LESABRE HAD ISSUES STARTING AND WOULD OCCASIONALLY STOP OPERATING DURING TRAVEL. ALL IGNITION FUNCTIONS WOULD CEASE TO WORK. TOWED TO BUICK DEALERSHIP TO RESOLVE AND REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH. THIS YEAR A SIMILAR ACTION HAPPENED WHERE THE CAR WOULD NOT START. AGAIN AT THE DEAL...

Aug 3, 2014 Engine 164,000 mi

IN APPROX 2010 MY BUICK LESABRE HAD ISSUES STARTING AND WOULD OCCASIONALLY STOP OPERATING DURING TRAVEL. ALL IGNITION FUNCTIONS WOULD CEASE TO WORK. TOWED TO BUICK DEALERSHIP TO RESOLVE AND REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH. THIS YEAR A SIMILAR ACTION HAPPENED WHERE THE CAR WOULD NOT START. AGAIN AT THE DEAL...

Jul 13, 2014 Electrical System 80,000 mi

WIRE IN STEERING COLUMN OPENS. CAR WON'T START. *TR

Jul 13, 2014 Electrical System 80,000 mi

WIRE IN STEERING COLUMN OPENS. CAR WON'T START. *TR

Jun 13, 2014 Electrical System Crash 240,000 mi

RE: ACCIDENT MAY, 27, 2014, NCIC 9245, OFFICER ID 17604 THE ABOVE ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE BUICK LE SABRE, 1999, LICENSE # [XXX]. NOT DRIVER ERROR. LEAVING HIGHWAY 193 TURNING ONTO HWY 49, (GOING TOWARD AUBURN) BEING A 2 LANE NARROW WINDING ROAD, THE ENGINE OF THE ABOVE ...

Jun 13, 2014 Air Bags Crash 240,000 mi

RE: ACCIDENT MAY, 27, 2014, NCIC 9245, OFFICER ID 17604 THE ABOVE ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE BUICK LE SABRE, 1999, LICENSE # [XXX]. NOT DRIVER ERROR. LEAVING HIGHWAY 193 TURNING ONTO HWY 49, (GOING TOWARD AUBURN) BEING A 2 LANE NARROW WINDING ROAD, THE ENGINE OF THE ABOVE ...

Jun 13, 2014 Steering Crash 240,000 mi

RE: ACCIDENT MAY, 27, 2014, NCIC 9245, OFFICER ID 17604 THE ABOVE ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE BUICK LE SABRE, 1999, LICENSE # [XXX]. NOT DRIVER ERROR. LEAVING HIGHWAY 193 TURNING ONTO HWY 49, (GOING TOWARD AUBURN) BEING A 2 LANE NARROW WINDING ROAD, THE ENGINE OF THE ABOVE ...

Jun 13, 2014 Electrical System Crash 240,000 mi

RE: ACCIDENT MAY, 27, 2014, NCIC 9245, OFFICER ID 17604 THE ABOVE ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE BUICK LE SABRE, 1999, LICENSE # [XXX]. NOT DRIVER ERROR. LEAVING HIGHWAY 193 TURNING ONTO HWY 49, (GOING TOWARD AUBURN) BEING A 2 LANE NARROW WINDING ROAD, THE ENGINE OF THE ABOVE ...

Jun 13, 2014 Air Bags Crash 240,000 mi

RE: ACCIDENT MAY, 27, 2014, NCIC 9245, OFFICER ID 17604 THE ABOVE ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE BUICK LE SABRE, 1999, LICENSE # [XXX]. NOT DRIVER ERROR. LEAVING HIGHWAY 193 TURNING ONTO HWY 49, (GOING TOWARD AUBURN) BEING A 2 LANE NARROW WINDING ROAD, THE ENGINE OF THE ABOVE ...

Jun 13, 2014 Steering Crash 240,000 mi

RE: ACCIDENT MAY, 27, 2014, NCIC 9245, OFFICER ID 17604 THE ABOVE ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE BUICK LE SABRE, 1999, LICENSE # [XXX]. NOT DRIVER ERROR. LEAVING HIGHWAY 193 TURNING ONTO HWY 49, (GOING TOWARD AUBURN) BEING A 2 LANE NARROW WINDING ROAD, THE ENGINE OF THE ABOVE ...

Apr 29, 2014 Engine 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND WHITE SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 114...

Apr 29, 2014 Engine 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND WHITE SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 114...

Dec 27, 2013 Service Brakes 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND LEAKING. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT REPLACED ONE BRAKE LINE. THE OTHER THREE WERE RUSTED AND SEEPING THROUGH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE....

Dec 27, 2013 Service Brakes 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND LEAKING. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT REPLACED ONE BRAKE LINE. THE OTHER THREE WERE RUSTED AND SEEPING THROUGH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE....

Jun 21, 2013 Air Bags 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY ONCE THE ENGINE WAS STARTED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND NECK AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN ADJUSTER SENT BY THE MANUFACTURER, WHO DETERMINED THAT T...

Jun 21, 2013 Air Bags 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY ONCE THE ENGINE WAS STARTED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND NECK AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN ADJUSTER SENT BY THE MANUFACTURER, WHO DETERMINED THAT T...

Dec 15, 2011 Visibility 92,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY STOP WORKING. MULTIPLE AND CONTINUING FAILURES. *TR

Dec 15, 2011 Visibility 92,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY STOP WORKING. MULTIPLE AND CONTINUING FAILURES. *TR

Sep 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 151,561 mi

WHILE PERFORMING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WITH MY SON HE NOTICED ALL THE FRONT BRAKE LINES WERE SEVERELY RUSTED AND CLOSE TO FAILURE. THIS VEHICLE PREVIOUSLY ENCOUNTERED A BURST REAR BRAKE LINE ON 5-19-09, MILEAGE AT THAT TIME WAS 143,304. SEE NHTSA ODI #: 10269462. ALL METAL BRAKE LINES FROM THE...

Sep 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 151,561 mi

WHILE PERFORMING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WITH MY SON HE NOTICED ALL THE FRONT BRAKE LINES WERE SEVERELY RUSTED AND CLOSE TO FAILURE. THIS VEHICLE PREVIOUSLY ENCOUNTERED A BURST REAR BRAKE LINE ON 5-19-09, MILEAGE AT THAT TIME WAS 143,304. SEE NHTSA ODI #: 10269462. ALL METAL BRAKE LINES FROM THE...

Aug 16, 2011 Suspension 124,156 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER A POTHOLE AT A LOW SPEED, THE STRUT HOUSING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FAILED AND THE HOOD POPPED OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL GARAGE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WHEEL WELDING WAS DEFECTIVE AND...

Aug 16, 2011 Structure 124,156 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER A POTHOLE AT A LOW SPEED, THE STRUT HOUSING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FAILED AND THE HOOD POPPED OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL GARAGE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WHEEL WELDING WAS DEFECTIVE AND...

Aug 16, 2011 Suspension 124,156 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER A POTHOLE AT A LOW SPEED, THE STRUT HOUSING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FAILED AND THE HOOD POPPED OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL GARAGE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WHEEL WELDING WAS DEFECTIVE AND...

Aug 16, 2011 Structure 124,156 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER A POTHOLE AT A LOW SPEED, THE STRUT HOUSING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FAILED AND THE HOOD POPPED OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL GARAGE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WHEEL WELDING WAS DEFECTIVE AND...

Jul 22, 2011 Visibility Fire 140,000 mi

THE EVENT LEADING TO THE INCIDENT INVOLVED TURNING ON THE REAR DEFROSTER. AFTER TURNING ON THE REAR DEFROSTER I SMELT SMOKE AND BURNT ELECTRONICS. THE REAR WINDOW WOULD NOT DEFROST. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND PULLED OFF THE PANEL NEAR THE WIRE RUNNING TO THE REAR WINDSHIELD AND DISCOVERED THE "POWER R...

Jul 22, 2011 Visibility Fire 140,000 mi

THE EVENT LEADING TO THE INCIDENT INVOLVED TURNING ON THE REAR DEFROSTER. AFTER TURNING ON THE REAR DEFROSTER I SMELT SMOKE AND BURNT ELECTRONICS. THE REAR WINDOW WOULD NOT DEFROST. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND PULLED OFF THE PANEL NEAR THE WIRE RUNNING TO THE REAR WINDSHIELD AND DISCOVERED THE "POWER R...

Jul 22, 2011 Electrical System Fire 140,000 mi

THE EVENT LEADING TO THE INCIDENT INVOLVED TURNING ON THE REAR DEFROSTER. AFTER TURNING ON THE REAR DEFROSTER I SMELT SMOKE AND BURNT ELECTRONICS. THE REAR WINDOW WOULD NOT DEFROST. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND PULLED OFF THE PANEL NEAR THE WIRE RUNNING TO THE REAR WINDSHIELD AND DISCOVERED THE "POWER R...

Jul 22, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 130,000 mi

THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS SUDDEN IN NATURE. THE FAILURE WAS THE BRAKES ON MY CAR WHICH RESULTED IN A MINOR (NO DAMAGE) ACCIDENT DUE TO LACK OF STOPPING POWER. THE BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH (PICTURES AVAILABLE, THE LINES MAY STILL BE AVAILABLE) CAUSING NEARLY COMPL...

Jul 22, 2011 Visibility Fire 140,000 mi

THE EVENT LEADING TO THE INCIDENT INVOLVED TURNING ON THE REAR DEFROSTER. AFTER TURNING ON THE REAR DEFROSTER I SMELT SMOKE AND BURNT ELECTRONICS. THE REAR WINDOW WOULD NOT DEFROST. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND PULLED OFF THE PANEL NEAR THE WIRE RUNNING TO THE REAR WINDSHIELD AND DISCOVERED THE "POWER R...

Jul 22, 2011 Visibility Fire 140,000 mi

THE EVENT LEADING TO THE INCIDENT INVOLVED TURNING ON THE REAR DEFROSTER. AFTER TURNING ON THE REAR DEFROSTER I SMELT SMOKE AND BURNT ELECTRONICS. THE REAR WINDOW WOULD NOT DEFROST. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND PULLED OFF THE PANEL NEAR THE WIRE RUNNING TO THE REAR WINDSHIELD AND DISCOVERED THE "POWER R...

Jul 22, 2011 Electrical System Fire 140,000 mi

THE EVENT LEADING TO THE INCIDENT INVOLVED TURNING ON THE REAR DEFROSTER. AFTER TURNING ON THE REAR DEFROSTER I SMELT SMOKE AND BURNT ELECTRONICS. THE REAR WINDOW WOULD NOT DEFROST. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND PULLED OFF THE PANEL NEAR THE WIRE RUNNING TO THE REAR WINDSHIELD AND DISCOVERED THE "POWER R...

Jul 22, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 130,000 mi

THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS SUDDEN IN NATURE. THE FAILURE WAS THE BRAKES ON MY CAR WHICH RESULTED IN A MINOR (NO DAMAGE) ACCIDENT DUE TO LACK OF STOPPING POWER. THE BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH (PICTURES AVAILABLE, THE LINES MAY STILL BE AVAILABLE) CAUSING NEARLY COMPL...

May 4, 2011 Structure 50,000 mi

DASH PAD IS SEPARATING FROM THE DASH ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL ALONG THE WINDOW LINE . CONCERNED THAT IT WILL ACTIVATE THE AIR BAGS - *TR

May 4, 2011 Structure 50,000 mi

DASH PAD IS SEPARATING FROM THE DASH ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL ALONG THE WINDOW LINE . CONCERNED THAT IT WILL ACTIVATE THE AIR BAGS - *TR

Jan 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,400 mi

ANTIFREEZE LEAKING INTO ENGINE THROUGH INTAKE MANIFOLD PLENUM CAUSING EXPENSIVE REPLACEMENT ENGINES AND OR PARTS. DANGEROUS IF ENGINE LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Jan 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,400 mi

ANTIFREEZE LEAKING INTO ENGINE THROUGH INTAKE MANIFOLD PLENUM CAUSING EXPENSIVE REPLACEMENT ENGINES AND OR PARTS. DANGEROUS IF ENGINE LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Jan 5, 2011 Electrical System 91,620 mi

IN DEC 2010 I TURNED ON MY REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER ON MY 1999 BUICK LESABRE. IT DID NOT WORK. AFTER CHECKING REPAIR OPTIONS IN THE AUTO MANUALS AND ON LINE, I STILL COULD NOT GET IT WORKING. WHEN MY SON CAME IN FOR THE HOLIDAYS, WE DECIDED TO CHECK THE WIRES AT THE REAR WINDOW. WE DISCOVERED A SQUARE ...

Jan 5, 2011 Electrical System 91,620 mi

IN DEC 2010 I TURNED ON MY REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER ON MY 1999 BUICK LESABRE. IT DID NOT WORK. AFTER CHECKING REPAIR OPTIONS IN THE AUTO MANUALS AND ON LINE, I STILL COULD NOT GET IT WORKING. WHEN MY SON CAME IN FOR THE HOLIDAYS, WE DECIDED TO CHECK THE WIRES AT THE REAR WINDOW. WE DISCOVERED A SQUARE ...

Nov 27, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,735 mi

CAR WAS GETTING HARDER TO START EACH TIME- RED LIGHT (OVERHEATING) CAME ON WHILE ON A TRIP- ADDED 4 + QTS OF WATER- DROVE 15 MILES- CAR WOULD NOT START--ADDED 3 + QTS OF WATER--TRIED SEVERAL THINGS TO TRY TO START--NOTICED OIL LEVEL WAS UP-- ASSUMED COOLANT WENT INTO ENGINE- REMOVED 3 FRONT ...

Nov 27, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,735 mi

CAR WAS GETTING HARDER TO START EACH TIME- RED LIGHT (OVERHEATING) CAME ON WHILE ON A TRIP- ADDED 4 + QTS OF WATER- DROVE 15 MILES- CAR WOULD NOT START--ADDED 3 + QTS OF WATER--TRIED SEVERAL THINGS TO TRY TO START--NOTICED OIL LEVEL WAS UP-- ASSUMED COOLANT WENT INTO ENGINE- REMOVED 3 FRONT ...

May 20, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 143,304 mi

THE BRAKE LINES IN MY 1999 BUICK LESABRE HAVE COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. I WAS DRIVING HOME, UNDER NORMAL WEATHER AND ROAD CONDITIONS, WHEN MY BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT WENT ON. UPON PULLING OVER, I SAW A LARGE LEAK IN THE BRAKE LINES. I MANAGED TO GET HOME AND UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, SAW ALL LINES WERE E...

May 20, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 143,304 mi

THE BRAKE LINES IN MY 1999 BUICK LESABRE HAVE COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. I WAS DRIVING HOME, UNDER NORMAL WEATHER AND ROAD CONDITIONS, WHEN MY BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT WENT ON. UPON PULLING OVER, I SAW A LARGE LEAK IN THE BRAKE LINES. I MANAGED TO GET HOME AND UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, SAW ALL LINES WERE E...

Jan 2, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,628 mi

ENGINE SEIZED AND WOULDN'T START. FOUND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FULL OF ANTIFREEZE. CAUSED BY A FAULTY INTAKE MANIFOLD. REPLACED MANIFOLD, CHANGED OIL AND ANTIFREEZE AND REPLACED CRACKED STARTER. *TR

Jan 2, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,628 mi

ENGINE SEIZED AND WOULDN'T START. FOUND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FULL OF ANTIFREEZE. CAUSED BY A FAULTY INTAKE MANIFOLD. REPLACED MANIFOLD, CHANGED OIL AND ANTIFREEZE AND REPLACED CRACKED STARTER. *TR

Oct 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

THIS CONCERNS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD USED BY GM ON 1998, 1999, 2000, AND SOME 2001 BUICK LESABRE'S EQUIPPED WITH THE 3800 SERIES II V6 ENGINE. FOLLOWING THE FAILURE AND RESULTANT HYDRAULIC ENGINE LOCK OF A NEIGHBOR'S 1999 BUICK LESABRE WITH APPROXIMATELY 80,000 MILES ON THE ODOMET...

Oct 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

THIS CONCERNS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD USED BY GM ON 1998, 1999, 2000, AND SOME 2001 BUICK LESABRE'S EQUIPPED WITH THE 3800 SERIES II V6 ENGINE. FOLLOWING THE FAILURE AND RESULTANT HYDRAULIC ENGINE LOCK OF A NEIGHBOR'S 1999 BUICK LESABRE WITH APPROXIMATELY 80,000 MILES ON THE ODOMET...

Apr 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE SHUTS OFF AND FAILS TO RESTART. HOWEVER, WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND THEN RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. LATER THAT SAME DAY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART FOR APPROXIMATE...

Apr 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE SHUTS OFF AND FAILS TO RESTART. HOWEVER, WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND THEN RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. LATER THAT SAME DAY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART FOR APPROXIMATE...

Mar 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

WIFE'S 1999 BUICK LESABRE WITH 90,000 MILES ON IT WAS BURNING ANTIFREEZE IN ENGINE. I WAS TOLD BY A CERTIFIED GM MECHANIC TO TRY TIGHTENING THROTTLE BODY MOUNTING NUTS BECAUSE BEING TOO LOOSE WAS A COMMON PROBLEM FROM THE FACTORY. DID THAT 6 MONTHS AGO AND IT SEEMED TO HELP EVEN THOUGH THE MANIFOL...

Mar 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

WIFE'S 1999 BUICK LESABRE WITH 90,000 MILES ON IT WAS BURNING ANTIFREEZE IN ENGINE. I WAS TOLD BY A CERTIFIED GM MECHANIC TO TRY TIGHTENING THROTTLE BODY MOUNTING NUTS BECAUSE BEING TOO LOOSE WAS A COMMON PROBLEM FROM THE FACTORY. DID THAT 6 MONTHS AGO AND IT SEEMED TO HELP EVEN THOUGH THE MANIFOL...

Jan 9, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 BUICK LESABRE WITH STALLING PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL WHILE TURNING OR STOPPING. HE STATES THAT NO CODES SHOWED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TESTED. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED SEVERAL PARTS WERE REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE SUCH AS; THE FUEL PUMP, AND BATTERY BUT THE VEHICLE C...

Jan 9, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 BUICK LESABRE WITH STALLING PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL WHILE TURNING OR STOPPING. HE STATES THAT NO CODES SHOWED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TESTED. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED SEVERAL PARTS WERE REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE SUCH AS; THE FUEL PUMP, AND BATTERY BUT THE VEHICLE C...

Oct 12, 2007 Steering 50,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. THE ENGINE THEN SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP BOLTS SEPARATED AND FELL INTO THE ENGINE. THE DEA...

Oct 12, 2007 Steering 50,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. THE ENGINE THEN SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP BOLTS SEPARATED AND FELL INTO THE ENGINE. THE DEA...

Oct 3, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 BUICK LESABRE WITH A AIR FLOW SENSOR MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY. THEN THE ENGINE FAILED COMPLETELY. *KB

Oct 3, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 BUICK LESABRE WITH A AIR FLOW SENSOR MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY. THEN THE ENGINE FAILED COMPLETELY. *KB

Sep 26, 2007 Suspension 66,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE STABILIZER BAR SPLIT IN HALF. THE DEALER CURRENTLY DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REPAIR...

Sep 26, 2007 Suspension 66,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE STABILIZER BAR SPLIT IN HALF. THE DEALER CURRENTLY DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REPAIR...

Jul 11, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

1998 BUICK LESABRE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE UPPER MANIFOLD PLENUM WHICH BUICK CHANGED TO PLASTIC OVERHEATED AND MELTED CAUSING A HOLE WHICH ALLOWED ANTIFREEZE TO COMBINE WITH THE OIL. *MC *JB

Jul 11, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

1998 BUICK LESABRE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE UPPER MANIFOLD PLENUM WHICH BUICK CHANGED TO PLASTIC OVERHEATED AND MELTED CAUSING A HOLE WHICH ALLOWED ANTIFREEZE TO COMBINE WITH THE OIL. *MC *JB

Jul 10, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1998 BUICK LESABRE LEAKING REAR WHEEL CYLINDER. CUSTOMER STATES CYLINDER WAS REPLACED FIVE TIMES IN 48,000 MILES DEALERSHIP TOLD CUSTOMER IT'S FROM NOT USING IT ENOUGH CUSTOMER IS THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND USES THE CAR ON A DAILY BASIS**SB THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT DUE TO LIMITED DRIVING, CAUSED THE ...

Jul 10, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1998 BUICK LESABRE LEAKING REAR WHEEL CYLINDER. CUSTOMER STATES CYLINDER WAS REPLACED FIVE TIMES IN 48,000 MILES DEALERSHIP TOLD CUSTOMER IT'S FROM NOT USING IT ENOUGH CUSTOMER IS THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND USES THE CAR ON A DAILY BASIS**SB THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT DUE TO LIMITED DRIVING, CAUSED THE ...

May 3, 2007 Tires Crash 94,000 mi

MY SPOUSE WAS DRIVING HER 1999 BUICK LESABRE EAST ON INTERSTATE I-10 FROM SLIDELL, LA TO GULFPORT, MS WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE LOST IT'S TREAD. THIS CAUSED HER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH VEERED LEFT INTO THE CENTRAL MEDIAN; MADE TWO 360 DEGREE SPINS ON THE GRASS; AND MOVED OFF THE M...

May 3, 2007 Tires Crash 94,000 mi

MY SPOUSE WAS DRIVING HER 1999 BUICK LESABRE EAST ON INTERSTATE I-10 FROM SLIDELL, LA TO GULFPORT, MS WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE LOST IT'S TREAD. THIS CAUSED HER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH VEERED LEFT INTO THE CENTRAL MEDIAN; MADE TWO 360 DEGREE SPINS ON THE GRASS; AND MOVED OFF THE M...

Jan 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MILES PER HOUR, THE CONTACT'S CHECK ENGINE AND OIL WARNING LIGHTS TURNED ON, AT WHICH POINT, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE CONTACT'S CURRENT MILEAGE IS 37,000 MILES. P...

Jan 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MILES PER HOUR, THE CONTACT'S CHECK ENGINE AND OIL WARNING LIGHTS TURNED ON, AT WHICH POINT, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE CONTACT'S CURRENT MILEAGE IS 37,000 MILES. P...

Jul 5, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 88,000 mi

THE CAR WOULD OCCASIONALLY SMELL LIKE GAS DURING ACCELERATION. IT ALSO SKIPPED FREQUENTLY WHEN GOING UP HILL. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET WHEN THE CAR STALLED. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ERUPTED IN FLAMES. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. IT WAS ONLY AFTER THE FIRE THAT W...

Jul 5, 2006 Equipment Fire 88,000 mi

THE CAR WOULD OCCASIONALLY SMELL LIKE GAS DURING ACCELERATION. IT ALSO SKIPPED FREQUENTLY WHEN GOING UP HILL. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET WHEN THE CAR STALLED. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ERUPTED IN FLAMES. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. IT WAS ONLY AFTER THE FIRE THAT W...

Jul 5, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 88,000 mi

THE CAR WOULD OCCASIONALLY SMELL LIKE GAS DURING ACCELERATION. IT ALSO SKIPPED FREQUENTLY WHEN GOING UP HILL. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET WHEN THE CAR STALLED. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ERUPTED IN FLAMES. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. IT WAS ONLY AFTER THE FIRE THAT W...

Jul 5, 2006 Equipment Fire 88,000 mi

THE CAR WOULD OCCASIONALLY SMELL LIKE GAS DURING ACCELERATION. IT ALSO SKIPPED FREQUENTLY WHEN GOING UP HILL. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET WHEN THE CAR STALLED. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ERUPTED IN FLAMES. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. IT WAS ONLY AFTER THE FIRE THAT W...

Mar 30, 2006 Steering 81,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE IGNITION WAS TURNED ON AND THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD THUD. THE HOOD WAS LIFTED AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS OFF. A PASSERBY DETERMINED THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAD SHEERED OFF, CAUSING THE POWER STEERIN...

Mar 30, 2006 Steering 81,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE IGNITION WAS TURNED ON AND THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD THUD. THE HOOD WAS LIFTED AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS OFF. A PASSERBY DETERMINED THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAD SHEERED OFF, CAUSING THE POWER STEERIN...

Feb 24, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

1998 LESABRE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. *TS THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE STALLED, THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD AND DAMAGED PLENUM. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED, THE MECHANIC FORGOT TO RECONNECT THE ALTERNATOR. THE DEALER STATED ANOTHER REASON WHY ...

Feb 24, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

1998 LESABRE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. *TS THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE STALLED, THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD AND DAMAGED PLENUM. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED, THE MECHANIC FORGOT TO RECONNECT THE ALTERNATOR. THE DEALER STATED ANOTHER REASON WHY ...

Feb 21, 2006 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE A 1999 BUICK THAT SINCE I PERCHACED IT A FILM HAS BEEN BUILDING UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE HEADLIGHTS. I WHENT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS. THEN I CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS AND WAS TOLD THE SAME THING. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW. I HA...

Feb 21, 2006 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE A 1999 BUICK THAT SINCE I PERCHACED IT A FILM HAS BEEN BUILDING UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE HEADLIGHTS. I WHENT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS. THEN I CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS AND WAS TOLD THE SAME THING. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW. I HA...

Jan 9, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 BUICK LESABRE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED. *TS *JB

Jan 9, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 BUICK LESABRE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED. *TS *JB

Jan 6, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

1999 BUICK LESABRE V6 3.8L ENGINE, 82,000 MI. HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING SOME SURGING, NO OTHER SYMPTOMS. 8/05 DROVE HOME, PARKED CAR, WENT OUT NEXT MORNING AND AUTO WOULD NOT START. TOWED TO DEALER SERVICE DEPT. WHO FOUND "WATER IN CYLINDERS". USED "STOP LEAK" AS TEMPORARY REPAIR. 11/05 ENGINE AGAI...

Jan 6, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

1999 BUICK LESABRE V6 3.8L ENGINE, 82,000 MI. HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING SOME SURGING, NO OTHER SYMPTOMS. 8/05 DROVE HOME, PARKED CAR, WENT OUT NEXT MORNING AND AUTO WOULD NOT START. TOWED TO DEALER SERVICE DEPT. WHO FOUND "WATER IN CYLINDERS". USED "STOP LEAK" AS TEMPORARY REPAIR. 11/05 ENGINE AGAI...

Oct 24, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL IT HESITATED. ALSO, REAR SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN. THE WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WILL NOT GO ALL THE WAY UP AND IT WILL NOT SEAL. ALSO ,THE HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE DEALERSHIP REPROGRAMMED THE LIGHT AND IT CA...

Oct 24, 2005 Visibility

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL IT HESITATED. ALSO, REAR SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN. THE WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WILL NOT GO ALL THE WAY UP AND IT WILL NOT SEAL. ALSO ,THE HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE DEALERSHIP REPROGRAMMED THE LIGHT AND IT CA...

Oct 24, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL IT HESITATED. ALSO, REAR SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN. THE WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WILL NOT GO ALL THE WAY UP AND IT WILL NOT SEAL. ALSO ,THE HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE DEALERSHIP REPROGRAMMED THE LIGHT AND IT CA...

Oct 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL IT HESITATED. ALSO, REAR SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN. THE WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WILL NOT GO ALL THE WAY UP AND IT WILL NOT SEAL. ALSO ,THE HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE DEALERSHIP REPROGRAMMED THE LIGHT AND IT CA...

Oct 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL IT HESITATED. ALSO, REAR SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN. THE WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WILL NOT GO ALL THE WAY UP AND IT WILL NOT SEAL. ALSO ,THE HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE DEALERSHIP REPROGRAMMED THE LIGHT AND IT CA...

Oct 24, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL IT HESITATED. ALSO, REAR SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN. THE WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WILL NOT GO ALL THE WAY UP AND IT WILL NOT SEAL. ALSO ,THE HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE DEALERSHIP REPROGRAMMED THE LIGHT AND IT CA...

Oct 24, 2005 Visibility

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL IT HESITATED. ALSO, REAR SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN. THE WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WILL NOT GO ALL THE WAY UP AND IT WILL NOT SEAL. ALSO ,THE HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE DEALERSHIP REPROGRAMMED THE LIGHT AND IT CA...

Oct 24, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL IT HESITATED. ALSO, REAR SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN. THE WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WILL NOT GO ALL THE WAY UP AND IT WILL NOT SEAL. ALSO ,THE HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE DEALERSHIP REPROGRAMMED THE LIGHT AND IT CA...

Oct 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL IT HESITATED. ALSO, REAR SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN. THE WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WILL NOT GO ALL THE WAY UP AND IT WILL NOT SEAL. ALSO ,THE HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE DEALERSHIP REPROGRAMMED THE LIGHT AND IT CA...

Oct 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL IT HESITATED. ALSO, REAR SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN. THE WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WILL NOT GO ALL THE WAY UP AND IT WILL NOT SEAL. ALSO ,THE HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE DEALERSHIP REPROGRAMMED THE LIGHT AND IT CA...

Sep 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,706 mi

DT: CONSUMER OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE AND WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKE LINES SUDDENLY CRACKED. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AFTERWARDS. WHEN TRYING TO APPLY BRAKE PRESSURE THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND THE BRAKES WERE BARELY RESPONDING JUST ENOUGH TO SLOW DOWN. THE CONSUMER HAD TO USE THE ...

Sep 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,706 mi

DT: CONSUMER OWNS A 1999 BUICK LESABRE AND WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKE LINES SUDDENLY CRACKED. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AFTERWARDS. WHEN TRYING TO APPLY BRAKE PRESSURE THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND THE BRAKES WERE BARELY RESPONDING JUST ENOUGH TO SLOW DOWN. THE CONSUMER HAD TO USE THE ...

Aug 8, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 97,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED FROM A DEAD STOP AND TURNING LEFT THE VEHICLE DID NOT GET ENOUGH FUEL TO MAKE A HARD LEFT TURN. IT JUST BARELY MOVED ALONG, COULD NOT GET IT TO ACCELERATE. THIS HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY CLOSE TO A YEAR. THE DEALER STATED THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE DEALER TOLD CONTACT IF IT HA...

Aug 8, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 97,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED FROM A DEAD STOP AND TURNING LEFT THE VEHICLE DID NOT GET ENOUGH FUEL TO MAKE A HARD LEFT TURN. IT JUST BARELY MOVED ALONG, COULD NOT GET IT TO ACCELERATE. THIS HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY CLOSE TO A YEAR. THE DEALER STATED THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE DEALER TOLD CONTACT IF IT HA...

Jun 24, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 76,939 mi

A VERY BAD GASOLINE ODOR WAS NOTICED WHEN STARTING AND STOPPING THE CAR. THE SHOP DISCOVERED TWO (2) LEAKS IN THE GAS LINE. THE METER, PUMP AND LINES HAD TO BE REPLACED. I DON'T KNOW IF THE SHOP STILL HAS THE PARTS AND I CERTAINLY DID NOT WANT THEM.

Jun 24, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 76,939 mi

A VERY BAD GASOLINE ODOR WAS NOTICED WHEN STARTING AND STOPPING THE CAR. THE SHOP DISCOVERED TWO (2) LEAKS IN THE GAS LINE. THE METER, PUMP AND LINES HAD TO BE REPLACED. I DON'T KNOW IF THE SHOP STILL HAS THE PARTS AND I CERTAINLY DID NOT WANT THEM.

Jun 6, 2005 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 DEALERS PART. I PURCHASED THIS FROM THE DEALER VIA LEASE AND STILL OWN THE VEHICLE.

Jun 6, 2005 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 DEALERS PART. I PURCHASED THIS FROM THE DEALER VIA LEASE AND STILL OWN THE VEHICLE.

May 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,014 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART IT. VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE FUEL PRESSUR...

May 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,014 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART IT. VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE FUEL PRESSUR...

Apr 25, 2005 Electrical System 47,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR A NEW STARTER ASSEMBLY. WHILE THE MECHANIC WAS INSPECTING THE VEHICLE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED. THE MECHANIC SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *AK WHEN THE NEW STARTED W...

Apr 25, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 47,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR A NEW STARTER ASSEMBLY. WHILE THE MECHANIC WAS INSPECTING THE VEHICLE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED. THE MECHANIC SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *AK WHEN THE NEW STARTED W...

Apr 25, 2005 Electrical System 47,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR A NEW STARTER ASSEMBLY. WHILE THE MECHANIC WAS INSPECTING THE VEHICLE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED. THE MECHANIC SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *AK WHEN THE NEW STARTED W...

Apr 25, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 47,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR A NEW STARTER ASSEMBLY. WHILE THE MECHANIC WAS INSPECTING THE VEHICLE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED. THE MECHANIC SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *AK WHEN THE NEW STARTED W...

Mar 8, 2005 Seat Belts 76,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE SAFETY BELT. THE PLASTIC THAT GOES OUTSIDE THE BELT TO GUIDE THE BELT WHEN BEING USED SHARPENED AND TORE THE SEAT BELT EACH TIME IT WAS BEING USED. THIS MADE THE SEAT BELT USE VERY DIFFICULT. THE SEAT BELT OFTEN GOT STUCK IN POSITION BECAUSE OF THE GROVES THAT...

Mar 8, 2005 Seat Belts 76,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE SAFETY BELT. THE PLASTIC THAT GOES OUTSIDE THE BELT TO GUIDE THE BELT WHEN BEING USED SHARPENED AND TORE THE SEAT BELT EACH TIME IT WAS BEING USED. THIS MADE THE SEAT BELT USE VERY DIFFICULT. THE SEAT BELT OFTEN GOT STUCK IN POSITION BECAUSE OF THE GROVES THAT...

Jan 24, 2005 Suspension

WHILE BACKING UP, THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE. WHEN THE CONUMER PLACED THE GEAR IN DRIVE, SHE HEARD THE SAME NOISE. THE CAR WAS THEN TOWED TO A DEALER. WHILE BEING INSPECTED, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE COIL SPRING HAD FAILED. *JB

Jan 24, 2005 Suspension

WHILE BACKING UP, THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE. WHEN THE CONUMER PLACED THE GEAR IN DRIVE, SHE HEARD THE SAME NOISE. THE CAR WAS THEN TOWED TO A DEALER. WHILE BEING INSPECTED, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE COIL SPRING HAD FAILED. *JB

Jan 19, 2005 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR VIBRATED WHILE DRIVING ON ROUGH STREETS. *NM THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE MIRROR COULD NOT BE TIGHTENED. *NM

Jan 19, 2005 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR VIBRATED WHILE DRIVING ON ROUGH STREETS. *NM THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE MIRROR COULD NOT BE TIGHTENED. *NM

Dec 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINE ON THE 1999 BUICK LESABRE RUSTED. *BF THE CONSUMER WAS AWARE OF OTHERS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *SC *JB

Dec 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINE ON THE 1999 BUICK LESABRE RUSTED. *BF THE CONSUMER WAS AWARE OF OTHERS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *SC *JB

Nov 30, 2004 Power Train 61,000 mi

I TOOK MY 1999 BUICK LESABRE TO THE LOCAL BUICK DEALER, HANCOCK BUICK-COLUMBIA,S.C. FOR RECALL WORK THAT YOU LISTED. MY CAR WAS PERFECT BEFORE THEY DID THE RECALL WORK AND AFTER THEY DID THE RECALLS MY CAR JUMPED AND SKIPPED BETWEEN 32 MPH AND 38 MPH. THEY KEPT MY CAR FOR TWO WEEKS AND WHEN I GOT ...

Nov 30, 2004 Power Train 61,000 mi

I TOOK MY 1999 BUICK LESABRE TO THE LOCAL BUICK DEALER, HANCOCK BUICK-COLUMBIA,S.C. FOR RECALL WORK THAT YOU LISTED. MY CAR WAS PERFECT BEFORE THEY DID THE RECALL WORK AND AFTER THEY DID THE RECALLS MY CAR JUMPED AND SKIPPED BETWEEN 32 MPH AND 38 MPH. THEY KEPT MY CAR FOR TWO WEEKS AND WHEN I GOT ...

Oct 14, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

COMPLAINT SENT VIA E-MAIL. "I TOOK MY CAR TO THE LOCAL BUICK DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL WORK DONE . MY CAR RAN PERFECT BEFORE THEY DID THE RECALL WORK AND AFTER THE RECALL WORK WAS DONE MY CAR SKIPPED AND JUMPED BETWEEN 32 MPH AND 38 MPH. I TOOK MY CAR BACK AND THEY KEPT IT UNTIL OCT,. 11. WHEN I PIC...

Oct 14, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

COMPLAINT SENT VIA E-MAIL. "I TOOK MY CAR TO THE LOCAL BUICK DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL WORK DONE . MY CAR RAN PERFECT BEFORE THEY DID THE RECALL WORK AND AFTER THE RECALL WORK WAS DONE MY CAR SKIPPED AND JUMPED BETWEEN 32 MPH AND 38 MPH. I TOOK MY CAR BACK AND THEY KEPT IT UNTIL OCT,. 11. WHEN I PIC...

Sep 28, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,196 mi

THE BRAKE LINE ERUPTED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BY USING THE VEHICLE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE BRAKE LINE ERUPTED DUE TO RUST/CORROSION. *AK ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED FROM PMV TO THE WHEELS. *NM

Sep 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE BLEW WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS SLOWING FOR A STOP LIGHT. *NM THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED A HARD START AND WAS MISSING. THE COIL PACK WAS REPLACED. THE INTAKE PLENTUM LEAKED WATER INTO THE CYLINDERS. *SC *JB

Sep 28, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE BLEW WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS SLOWING FOR A STOP LIGHT. *NM THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED A HARD START AND WAS MISSING. THE COIL PACK WAS REPLACED. THE INTAKE PLENTUM LEAKED WATER INTO THE CYLINDERS. *SC *JB

Sep 28, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,196 mi

THE BRAKE LINE ERUPTED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BY USING THE VEHICLE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE BRAKE LINE ERUPTED DUE TO RUST/CORROSION. *AK ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED FROM PMV TO THE WHEELS. *NM

Sep 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE BLEW WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS SLOWING FOR A STOP LIGHT. *NM THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED A HARD START AND WAS MISSING. THE COIL PACK WAS REPLACED. THE INTAKE PLENTUM LEAKED WATER INTO THE CYLINDERS. *SC *JB

Sep 28, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE BLEW WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS SLOWING FOR A STOP LIGHT. *NM THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED A HARD START AND WAS MISSING. THE COIL PACK WAS REPLACED. THE INTAKE PLENTUM LEAKED WATER INTO THE CYLINDERS. *SC *JB

Sep 14, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 76,664 mi

THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK PRIOR TO RECEIVING RECALL NOTIFICATION. *NM THE RECEIVED A DENIAL LETTER WHICH STATED THE PART THAT WAS REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE WAS NOT APART OF THE RECALL. *JB

Sep 14, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 76,664 mi

THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK PRIOR TO RECEIVING RECALL NOTIFICATION. *NM THE RECEIVED A DENIAL LETTER WHICH STATED THE PART THAT WAS REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE WAS NOT APART OF THE RECALL. *JB

Sep 13, 2004 Electrical System 48,000 mi

DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT BATTERY CABLES WERE NOT GETTING ENOUGH CHARGE TO START THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. *AK THE VEHICLE QUIT RUNNING AFTER SHIMMYING ALL OVER THE ROAD. *SC

Sep 13, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *NM THE CONSUEMR BELIEVES THAT A FUEL PRESSURE RECALL, WHICH HAD NOT BEEN INITIATED, WAS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER HE WAS TOLD THAT HIS VHEICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THREE WEEKS AFTER SET...

Sep 13, 2004 Electrical System 48,000 mi

DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT BATTERY CABLES WERE NOT GETTING ENOUGH CHARGE TO START THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. *AK THE VEHICLE QUIT RUNNING AFTER SHIMMYING ALL OVER THE ROAD. *SC

Sep 13, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *NM THE CONSUEMR BELIEVES THAT A FUEL PRESSURE RECALL, WHICH HAD NOT BEEN INITIATED, WAS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER HE WAS TOLD THAT HIS VHEICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THREE WEEKS AFTER SET...

Aug 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A PART WHICH IS CALLED THE PLENUM. IT CAUSES A PROBLEM WITH THE GASKET, WHICH MESSED UP THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. TOOK TO THE DEALER, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED.

Aug 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A PART WHICH IS CALLED THE PLENUM. IT CAUSES A PROBLEM WITH THE GASKET, WHICH MESSED UP THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. TOOK TO THE DEALER, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED.

Aug 16, 2004 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 FOR THE RECALL. MY VEHICLE IS AT AL SERRA BUICK IN GRAND BLANC, MI. I HAVE CONTACTED GM CORP AND THEY CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND...

Aug 16, 2004 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 FOR THE RECALL. MY VEHICLE IS AT AL SERRA BUICK IN GRAND BLANC, MI. I HAVE CONTACTED GM CORP AND THEY CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND...

Aug 13, 2004 Power Train 49,129 mi

TRANSMISSION DOES NOT DROP INTO 1ST GEAR WHEN AUTO STOPS. WHEN ACCELERATING TRASMISSION DROPS INTO 1ST GEAR WITH A LOUD "BANG". BUICK SERVICE MANAGER SAYS IS PRESSURE VALVE OR ELECTRONICS CONTROLLING PRESSURE VALVE IS THE CAUSE. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND, BECAUSE OF THIS SERVICE DEPT. HAS BEEN ...

Aug 13, 2004 Power Train 49,129 mi

TRANSMISSION DOES NOT DROP INTO 1ST GEAR WHEN AUTO STOPS. WHEN ACCELERATING TRASMISSION DROPS INTO 1ST GEAR WITH A LOUD "BANG". BUICK SERVICE MANAGER SAYS IS PRESSURE VALVE OR ELECTRONICS CONTROLLING PRESSURE VALVE IS THE CAUSE. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND, BECAUSE OF THIS SERVICE DEPT. HAS BEEN ...

Aug 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEMS WITH INTAKE MANIFOLD AND FUEL INTAKE.*MR THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BACKFIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE COMPUTER WAS SCANNED. THE COMPUTER INDICATED THAT COOLANT THERE WAS COOLANT IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *NM

Aug 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEMS WITH INTAKE MANIFOLD AND FUEL INTAKE.*MR THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BACKFIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE COMPUTER WAS SCANNED. THE COMPUTER INDICATED THAT COOLANT THERE WAS COOLANT IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *NM

Aug 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKENTO DEALER ON A RECALL AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.*AK

Aug 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKENTO DEALER ON A RECALL AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.*AK

Aug 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED OR RESOLVED. *AK

Aug 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED OR RESOLVED. *AK

Aug 4, 2004 Electrical System Fire 44,161 mi

CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN SHE HEARD A LOUD BOOM. THEN FLAMES CAME FROM BENEATH THE VEHICLE, SAID A WITNESS. CONSUMER GOT OUT AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK IN JUNE THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE WHICH EXPLAINED THE FAILURE THAT SHE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL MONTHS EARLIER. *N...

Aug 4, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 44,161 mi

CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN SHE HEARD A LOUD BOOM. THEN FLAMES CAME FROM BENEATH THE VEHICLE, SAID A WITNESS. CONSUMER GOT OUT AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK IN JUNE THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE WHICH EXPLAINED THE FAILURE THAT SHE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL MONTHS EARLIER. *N...

Aug 4, 2004 Electrical System Fire 44,161 mi

CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN SHE HEARD A LOUD BOOM. THEN FLAMES CAME FROM BENEATH THE VEHICLE, SAID A WITNESS. CONSUMER GOT OUT AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK IN JUNE THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE WHICH EXPLAINED THE FAILURE THAT SHE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL MONTHS EARLIER. *N...

Aug 4, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 44,161 mi

CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN SHE HEARD A LOUD BOOM. THEN FLAMES CAME FROM BENEATH THE VEHICLE, SAID A WITNESS. CONSUMER GOT OUT AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK IN JUNE THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE WHICH EXPLAINED THE FAILURE THAT SHE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL MONTHS EARLIER. *N...

Jul 26, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

RECALL CONCERNING DEFECT IN FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR DIAPHRAGM LEAK. *MR RECALL# 04V090000. THERE WAS A THUMP WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHICH HAD COME FROM THE REAR WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THIS HAD TURNED INTO A SEVERE JOLT. BOTH WHEEL CYLINDERS WERE DEFECTIVE AND WERE CONTAMINATED ...

Jul 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

RECALL CONCERNING DEFECT IN FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR DIAPHRAGM LEAK. *MR RECALL# 04V090000. THERE WAS A THUMP WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHICH HAD COME FROM THE REAR WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THIS HAD TURNED INTO A SEVERE JOLT. BOTH WHEEL CYLINDERS WERE DEFECTIVE AND WERE CONTAMINATED ...

Jul 26, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

RECALL CONCERNING DEFECT IN FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR DIAPHRAGM LEAK. *MR RECALL# 04V090000. THERE WAS A THUMP WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHICH HAD COME FROM THE REAR WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THIS HAD TURNED INTO A SEVERE JOLT. BOTH WHEEL CYLINDERS WERE DEFECTIVE AND WERE CONTAMINATED ...

Jul 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

RECALL CONCERNING DEFECT IN FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR DIAPHRAGM LEAK. *MR RECALL# 04V090000. THERE WAS A THUMP WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHICH HAD COME FROM THE REAR WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THIS HAD TURNED INTO A SEVERE JOLT. BOTH WHEEL CYLINDERS WERE DEFECTIVE AND WERE CONTAMINATED ...

Jul 19, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 70,000 mi

THE CONSUMER HAD A RECALL ON THE FUEL REGULATOR. THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKES ALSO LOCKED-UP WHILE DRIVING. THE MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *LA

Jul 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

THE CONSUMER HAD A RECALL ON THE FUEL REGULATOR. THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKES ALSO LOCKED-UP WHILE DRIVING. THE MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *LA

Jul 19, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 70,000 mi

THE CONSUMER HAD A RECALL ON THE FUEL REGULATOR. THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKES ALSO LOCKED-UP WHILE DRIVING. THE MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *LA

Jul 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

THE CONSUMER HAD A RECALL ON THE FUEL REGULATOR. THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKES ALSO LOCKED-UP WHILE DRIVING. THE MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *LA

Jul 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,343 mi

THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO INDICATED THAT TWO OF THE ENGINE CYLINDERS WERE DEAD. THIS OCCURRED DUE TO A FACTORY DEFECT. *JB

Jul 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,343 mi

THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO INDICATED THAT TWO OF THE ENGINE CYLINDERS WERE DEAD. THIS OCCURRED DUE TO A FACTORY DEFECT. *JB

Jul 12, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN ACCELERATION PROBLEM. THEN, HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT MAY HELP WITH THE PROBLEM. AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE VEHICLE IS STILL ACCELERATED. *AK

Jul 12, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN ACCELERATION PROBLEM. THEN, HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT MAY HELP WITH THE PROBLEM. AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE VEHICLE IS STILL ACCELERATED. *AK

Jul 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER STARTING UP VEHICLE AND STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND COOLANT WAS FOUND IN THE ENGINE. ENGINE WAS FLUSHED, AND THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED.*AK

Jul 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,267 mi

NOTICED COOLANT LEAK. INSPECTION BY BUICK DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOUND COOLANT GOING INTO INTAKE MANIFOLD. INTAKE MANIFOLD & GASKETS NEEDED REPLACEMENT.*AK

Jul 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER STARTING UP VEHICLE AND STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND COOLANT WAS FOUND IN THE ENGINE. ENGINE WAS FLUSHED, AND THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED.*AK

Jul 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,267 mi

NOTICED COOLANT LEAK. INSPECTION BY BUICK DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOUND COOLANT GOING INTO INTAKE MANIFOLD. INTAKE MANIFOLD & GASKETS NEEDED REPLACEMENT.*AK

Jun 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,896 mi

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 ...

Jun 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,896 mi

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 ...

May 21, 2004 Power Train Fire 42,000 mi

A FIRE IGNITED FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE EXPLODED. VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF WHEN THE EXPLOSION OCCURRED. THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A RUPTURED INTAKE MANIFOLD. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN STARTED THE TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRE. WHEN THE CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SHE HE...

May 21, 2004 Power Train Fire 42,000 mi

A FIRE IGNITED FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE EXPLODED. VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF WHEN THE EXPLOSION OCCURRED. THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A RUPTURED INTAKE MANIFOLD. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN STARTED THE TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRE. WHEN THE CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SHE HE...

Apr 16, 2004 Electrical System

CONSUMER WAS COMING TO A STOP WHEN SUDDENLY THERE WAS A LOUD BOOM, AND SPARKS BEGAN TO COME FROM BENEATH THE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 16, 2004 Electrical System

CONSUMER WAS COMING TO A STOP WHEN SUDDENLY THERE WAS A LOUD BOOM, AND SPARKS BEGAN TO COME FROM BENEATH THE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE PARKING CONSUMER NOTICED THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER STARTED UP THE VEHICLE, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT VALVE GASKET NEEDED ...

Apr 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE PARKING CONSUMER NOTICED COOLANT LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER STARTED UP THE VEHICLE AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT VALVE GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLAC...

Apr 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE PARKING CONSUMER NOTICED THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER STARTED UP THE VEHICLE, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT VALVE GASKET NEEDED ...

Apr 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE PARKING CONSUMER NOTICED COOLANT LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER STARTED UP THE VEHICLE AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT VALVE GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLAC...

Mar 31, 2004 Electrical System Fire 20,000 mi

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A LOUD BANG, THEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. *AK

Mar 31, 2004 Electrical System Fire 20,000 mi

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A LOUD BANG, THEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. *AK

Mar 19, 2004 Air Bags 47,500 mi

AIR BAG DESIGN FLAW - A LIFE THREATENING DESIGN FLAW. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1999 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM (PURCHASED AT THE END OF THE MODEL YEAR). THE CAR OFTEN SPENDS TIME IN THE BRIGHT FLORIDA SUN. ALTHOUGH I USE A REFLECTIVE WINDSHIELD SUN SCREEN, THE CAR STILL GETS HOT INSIDE (AS DO MOST FL...

Mar 19, 2004 Electrical System 47,500 mi

AIR BAG DESIGN FLAW - A LIFE THREATENING DESIGN FLAW. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1999 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM (PURCHASED AT THE END OF THE MODEL YEAR). THE CAR OFTEN SPENDS TIME IN THE BRIGHT FLORIDA SUN. ALTHOUGH I USE A REFLECTIVE WINDSHIELD SUN SCREEN, THE CAR STILL GETS HOT INSIDE (AS DO MOST FL...

Mar 19, 2004 Air Bags 47,500 mi

AIR BAG DESIGN FLAW - A LIFE THREATENING DESIGN FLAW. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1999 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM (PURCHASED AT THE END OF THE MODEL YEAR). THE CAR OFTEN SPENDS TIME IN THE BRIGHT FLORIDA SUN. ALTHOUGH I USE A REFLECTIVE WINDSHIELD SUN SCREEN, THE CAR STILL GETS HOT INSIDE (AS DO MOST FL...

Mar 19, 2004 Electrical System 47,500 mi

AIR BAG DESIGN FLAW - A LIFE THREATENING DESIGN FLAW. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1999 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM (PURCHASED AT THE END OF THE MODEL YEAR). THE CAR OFTEN SPENDS TIME IN THE BRIGHT FLORIDA SUN. ALTHOUGH I USE A REFLECTIVE WINDSHIELD SUN SCREEN, THE CAR STILL GETS HOT INSIDE (AS DO MOST FL...

Mar 4, 2004 Electrical System 63,700 mi

FAILURE OF CAR TO START WHEN IGNITION KEY TURNED. STILL HAD LIGHTS & DASHBOARD. THIS OCCURED 9:00 AT NIGHT AND COULD HAVE LEFT ME STRANDED. AS IT WAS, I HAD BEEN WITH A GROUP OF FOLKS AND SOMEONE WAITED TO FOLLOW ME. NEXT DAY MECHANIC TOWED CAR TO SHOP, UNABLE TO FIX BECAUSE HE NOT SET UP FOR DIAG...

Mar 4, 2004 Electrical System 63,700 mi

FAILURE OF CAR TO START WHEN IGNITION KEY TURNED. STILL HAD LIGHTS & DASHBOARD. THIS OCCURED 9:00 AT NIGHT AND COULD HAVE LEFT ME STRANDED. AS IT WAS, I HAD BEEN WITH A GROUP OF FOLKS AND SOMEONE WAITED TO FOLLOW ME. NEXT DAY MECHANIC TOWED CAR TO SHOP, UNABLE TO FIX BECAUSE HE NOT SET UP FOR DIAG...

Mar 4, 2004 Electrical System 63,700 mi

FAILURE OF CAR TO START WHEN IGNITION KEY TURNED. STILL HAD LIGHTS & DASHBOARD. THIS OCCURED 9:00 AT NIGHT AND COULD HAVE LEFT ME STRANDED. AS IT WAS, I HAD BEEN WITH A GROUP OF FOLKS AND SOMEONE WAITED TO FOLLOW ME. NEXT DAY MECHANIC TOWED CAR TO SHOP, UNABLE TO FIX BECAUSE HE NOT SET UP FOR DIAG...

Mar 4, 2004 Electrical System 63,700 mi

FAILURE OF CAR TO START WHEN IGNITION KEY TURNED. STILL HAD LIGHTS & DASHBOARD. THIS OCCURED 9:00 AT NIGHT AND COULD HAVE LEFT ME STRANDED. AS IT WAS, I HAD BEEN WITH A GROUP OF FOLKS AND SOMEONE WAITED TO FOLLOW ME. NEXT DAY MECHANIC TOWED CAR TO SHOP, UNABLE TO FIX BECAUSE HE NOT SET UP FOR DIAG...

Feb 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN ENGINE STALLED. THE DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, BUT NO FAILURE CODE WAS FOUND. *AK THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED BY TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS WHO BOTH SHOWED NO FAILURE CODE. *SC

Feb 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN ENGINE STALLED. THE DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, BUT NO FAILURE CODE WAS FOUND. *AK THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED BY TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS WHO BOTH SHOWED NO FAILURE CODE. *SC

Feb 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN ENGINE STALLED. THE DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, BUT NO FAILURE CODE WAS FOUND. *AK THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED BY TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS WHO BOTH SHOWED NO FAILURE CODE. *SC

Feb 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN ENGINE STALLED. THE DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, BUT NO FAILURE CODE WAS FOUND. *AK THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED BY TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS WHO BOTH SHOWED NO FAILURE CODE. *SC

Jan 26, 2004 Electrical System Fire 33,225 mi

THE OWNER WENT OUT TO THE VEHICLE TO LEAVE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. HE THEN CONTACTED THE AUTO CLUB AND THEY CAME OUT AND ATTACHED JUMPER CABLES. WHEN THE OWNER TURNED THE IGNITION AS INSTRUCTED BY THE MECHANIC HE IMMEDIATELY HEARD A "BANG" FOLLOWED BY A FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITION...

Jan 26, 2004 Electrical System Fire 33,225 mi

THE OWNER WENT OUT TO THE VEHICLE TO LEAVE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. HE THEN CONTACTED THE AUTO CLUB AND THEY CAME OUT AND ATTACHED JUMPER CABLES. WHEN THE OWNER TURNED THE IGNITION AS INSTRUCTED BY THE MECHANIC HE IMMEDIATELY HEARD A "BANG" FOLLOWED BY A FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITION...

Jan 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,200 mi

AFTER SOME LOCAL DRIVING AND BEING PARKED, CAR PRODUCED CLOUD OF EXHAUST SMOKE AND THEN WOULD NOT START. PROBLEM TRACED TO COOLANT LEAKAGE INTO CYLINDERS FROM FAILURE OF UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS. REPAIR COST: $681.30

Jan 22, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 24,000 mi

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR AN OIL CHANGE, AND WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT A LEAK DEVELOPED AND LEAKED FLUID ONTO THE ENGINE. ANTIFREEZE WAS GONE. HAD THROTTLE BODY HOUSING REPLACED ON 8/27/03 BECAUSE OF OIL LEAKAGE. HAD NO PRIOR PROBLEMS. CONSUMER NOTICED A RECALL ON 2000-2003 BUI...

Jan 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,200 mi

AFTER SOME LOCAL DRIVING AND BEING PARKED, CAR PRODUCED CLOUD OF EXHAUST SMOKE AND THEN WOULD NOT START. PROBLEM TRACED TO COOLANT LEAKAGE INTO CYLINDERS FROM FAILURE OF UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS. REPAIR COST: $681.30

Jan 22, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 24,000 mi

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR AN OIL CHANGE, AND WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT A LEAK DEVELOPED AND LEAKED FLUID ONTO THE ENGINE. ANTIFREEZE WAS GONE. HAD THROTTLE BODY HOUSING REPLACED ON 8/27/03 BECAUSE OF OIL LEAKAGE. HAD NO PRIOR PROBLEMS. CONSUMER NOTICED A RECALL ON 2000-2003 BUI...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash Fire

SIMPLE FACTS WHEN REAR ENDED THE SEATS ON 1999 BUICK LESABRE BROKE BACK SENDING IN BACK SEAT,SEAT BELT NEARLY KILLED ME , AND THE JACK PLACED ON THE RIGHT WING FLEW IN THE FRONT SEAT...... THEN IN 2002 THE CAR CAUSED A MAJOR EXPLOSION NEARLY KILLING ME WITH A FLYING BUICK SIGN CAUGHT ON FIRE THE TIR...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash Fire

SIMPLE FACTS WHEN REAR ENDED THE SEATS ON 1999 BUICK LESABRE BROKE BACK SENDING IN BACK SEAT,SEAT BELT NEARLY KILLED ME , AND THE JACK PLACED ON THE RIGHT WING FLEW IN THE FRONT SEAT...... THEN IN 2002 THE CAR CAUSED A MAJOR EXPLOSION NEARLY KILLING ME WITH A FLYING BUICK SIGN CAUGHT ON FIRE THE TIR...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other Crash Fire

SIMPLE FACTS WHEN REAR ENDED THE SEATS ON 1999 BUICK LESABRE BROKE BACK SENDING IN BACK SEAT,SEAT BELT NEARLY KILLED ME , AND THE JACK PLACED ON THE RIGHT WING FLEW IN THE FRONT SEAT...... THEN IN 2002 THE CAR CAUSED A MAJOR EXPLOSION NEARLY KILLING ME WITH A FLYING BUICK SIGN CAUGHT ON FIRE THE TIR...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash Fire

SIMPLE FACTS WHEN REAR ENDED THE SEATS ON 1999 BUICK LESABRE BROKE BACK SENDING IN BACK SEAT,SEAT BELT NEARLY KILLED ME , AND THE JACK PLACED ON THE RIGHT WING FLEW IN THE FRONT SEAT...... THEN IN 2002 THE CAR CAUSED A MAJOR EXPLOSION NEARLY KILLING ME WITH A FLYING BUICK SIGN CAUGHT ON FIRE THE TIR...

Jan 15, 2004 Seat Belts Crash Fire

SIMPLE FACTS WHEN REAR ENDED THE SEATS ON 1999 BUICK LESABRE BROKE BACK SENDING IN BACK SEAT,SEAT BELT NEARLY KILLED ME , AND THE JACK PLACED ON THE RIGHT WING FLEW IN THE FRONT SEAT...... THEN IN 2002 THE CAR CAUSED A MAJOR EXPLOSION NEARLY KILLING ME WITH A FLYING BUICK SIGN CAUGHT ON FIRE THE TIR...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash Fire

SIMPLE FACTS WHEN REAR ENDED THE SEATS ON 1999 BUICK LESABRE BROKE BACK SENDING IN BACK SEAT,SEAT BELT NEARLY KILLED ME , AND THE JACK PLACED ON THE RIGHT WING FLEW IN THE FRONT SEAT...... THEN IN 2002 THE CAR CAUSED A MAJOR EXPLOSION NEARLY KILLING ME WITH A FLYING BUICK SIGN CAUGHT ON FIRE THE TIR...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash Fire

SIMPLE FACTS WHEN REAR ENDED THE SEATS ON 1999 BUICK LESABRE BROKE BACK SENDING IN BACK SEAT,SEAT BELT NEARLY KILLED ME , AND THE JACK PLACED ON THE RIGHT WING FLEW IN THE FRONT SEAT...... THEN IN 2002 THE CAR CAUSED A MAJOR EXPLOSION NEARLY KILLING ME WITH A FLYING BUICK SIGN CAUGHT ON FIRE THE TIR...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other Crash Fire

SIMPLE FACTS WHEN REAR ENDED THE SEATS ON 1999 BUICK LESABRE BROKE BACK SENDING IN BACK SEAT,SEAT BELT NEARLY KILLED ME , AND THE JACK PLACED ON THE RIGHT WING FLEW IN THE FRONT SEAT...... THEN IN 2002 THE CAR CAUSED A MAJOR EXPLOSION NEARLY KILLING ME WITH A FLYING BUICK SIGN CAUGHT ON FIRE THE TIR...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash Fire

SIMPLE FACTS WHEN REAR ENDED THE SEATS ON 1999 BUICK LESABRE BROKE BACK SENDING IN BACK SEAT,SEAT BELT NEARLY KILLED ME , AND THE JACK PLACED ON THE RIGHT WING FLEW IN THE FRONT SEAT...... THEN IN 2002 THE CAR CAUSED A MAJOR EXPLOSION NEARLY KILLING ME WITH A FLYING BUICK SIGN CAUGHT ON FIRE THE TIR...

Jan 15, 2004 Seat Belts Crash Fire

SIMPLE FACTS WHEN REAR ENDED THE SEATS ON 1999 BUICK LESABRE BROKE BACK SENDING IN BACK SEAT,SEAT BELT NEARLY KILLED ME , AND THE JACK PLACED ON THE RIGHT WING FLEW IN THE FRONT SEAT...... THEN IN 2002 THE CAR CAUSED A MAJOR EXPLOSION NEARLY KILLING ME WITH A FLYING BUICK SIGN CAUGHT ON FIRE THE TIR...

Dec 2, 2003 Fuel System, Other 40,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP OR PULLING OUT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE DIED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. *AK *SCC *JB

Dec 2, 2003 Fuel System, Other 40,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP OR PULLING OUT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE DIED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. *AK *SCC *JB

Nov 16, 2003 Power Train 3 mi

MY 1999 BUICK LESABRE VIN [XXX] TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS HARD SOMETIMES WHEN I ACCELERATE ON WET PAVEMENT. IT ALSO DOES THIS IF I DON'T COME TO A COMPLETE STOP FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. IT DID THIS WITH ONLY A FEW MILES ON IT, BUT WHEN CHECKED BY THE AUTO DEALER SERVICE PERSONNEL OF COURSE THEY FAILED TO...

Nov 16, 2003 Power Train 3 mi

MY 1999 BUICK LESABRE VIN [XXX] TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS HARD SOMETIMES WHEN I ACCELERATE ON WET PAVEMENT. IT ALSO DOES THIS IF I DON'T COME TO A COMPLETE STOP FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. IT DID THIS WITH ONLY A FEW MILES ON IT, BUT WHEN CHECKED BY THE AUTO DEALER SERVICE PERSONNEL OF COURSE THEY FAILED TO...

Nov 4, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER BOUGHT NEW BUICK, LASABRA IN 1999, WITHIN 4 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP, BATTERY DIED AND WAS REPLACED TWICE. AVERAGE BATTERY LIFE WAS 5 YEARS OR 60 MONTHS.*AK

Nov 4, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER BOUGHT NEW BUICK, LASABRA IN 1999, WITHIN 4 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP, BATTERY DIED AND WAS REPLACED TWICE. AVERAGE BATTERY LIFE WAS 5 YEARS OR 60 MONTHS.*AK

Oct 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS ARE TOO SOFT CREATING BLACK BRAKE DUST.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED BECAUSE OF THE SAW BRAKES, THE FRONT WHEELS BECAME COVERED WITH BLACK DUST. *TS *JB

Oct 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS ARE TOO SOFT CREATING BLACK BRAKE DUST.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED BECAUSE OF THE SAW BRAKES, THE FRONT WHEELS BECAME COVERED WITH BLACK DUST. *TS *JB

Oct 17, 2003 Seats Crash 30,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. AT THE TIME OF IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS. SEAT WOULD NOT RECLINE BACK TO ITS ORIGINAL POSITION. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO BACK AND KNEES. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WILL BE INFORMED OF THE INCIDENT.*AK

Oct 17, 2003 Seats Crash 30,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. AT THE TIME OF IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS. SEAT WOULD NOT RECLINE BACK TO ITS ORIGINAL POSITION. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO BACK AND KNEES. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WILL BE INFORMED OF THE INCIDENT.*AK

Sep 12, 2003 Power Train 29,829 mi

WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE GAS, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER KNEW OF OTHER BUICKS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE WAS SHUDDERING IN THE TRANSAXLE (TRANSMISSION) AND REQUIRED REPLACING THE SOLENOID ASSEMBLY. GM WAS UNWILLING TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM....

Sep 12, 2003 Power Train 29,829 mi

WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE GAS, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER KNEW OF OTHER BUICKS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE WAS SHUDDERING IN THE TRANSAXLE (TRANSMISSION) AND REQUIRED REPLACING THE SOLENOID ASSEMBLY. GM WAS UNWILLING TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM....

Sep 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMERS STEERING WHEEL FROZE. INTAKE MANIFOLD RUPTURED. WHILE THE DRIVER WAS TURNING ON AN EMBANKMENT THE VEHICLES STEERING FROZE AND THE VEHICLE ALMOST WENT OVER THE SIDE. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD PLENUM FAILED. *NLM

Sep 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMERS STEERING WHEEL FROZE. INTAKE MANIFOLD RUPTURED. WHILE THE DRIVER WAS TURNING ON AN EMBANKMENT THE VEHICLES STEERING FROZE AND THE VEHICLE ALMOST WENT OVER THE SIDE. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD PLENUM FAILED. *NLM

Aug 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE OVER HEATED DUE TO A PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER. AN INDEPENDENT TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE MANIFOLD. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE A WARRANTY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *PH. THE ENGINE COOLANT ATE THROUGH THE PLENUM CHA...

Aug 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE OVER HEATED DUE TO A PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER. AN INDEPENDENT TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE MANIFOLD. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE A WARRANTY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *PH. THE ENGINE COOLANT ATE THROUGH THE PLENUM CHA...

Aug 12, 2003 Steering

WHILE BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE, HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND LOST POWER STEERING. POWER STEERING PUMP DETACHED FROM WHERE IT WAS ANCHORED. THE TWO BOLTS THAT SECURED THE PUMP WERE SEVERED WHICH CAUSED THE SERPENTINE BELT TO COME OFF. THE TWO BOLTS WERE SEVERED AS IF THEY HAD BEEN CUT WITH A SAW. ...

Aug 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE, HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND LOST POWER STEERING. POWER STEERING PUMP DETACHED FROM WHERE IT WAS ANCHORED. THE TWO BOLTS THAT SECURED THE PUMP WERE SEVERED WHICH CAUSED THE SERPENTINE BELT TO COME OFF. THE TWO BOLTS WERE SEVERED AS IF THEY HAD BEEN CUT WITH A SAW. ...

Aug 12, 2003 Steering

WHILE BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE, HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND LOST POWER STEERING. POWER STEERING PUMP DETACHED FROM WHERE IT WAS ANCHORED. THE TWO BOLTS THAT SECURED THE PUMP WERE SEVERED WHICH CAUSED THE SERPENTINE BELT TO COME OFF. THE TWO BOLTS WERE SEVERED AS IF THEY HAD BEEN CUT WITH A SAW. ...

Aug 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE, HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND LOST POWER STEERING. POWER STEERING PUMP DETACHED FROM WHERE IT WAS ANCHORED. THE TWO BOLTS THAT SECURED THE PUMP WERE SEVERED WHICH CAUSED THE SERPENTINE BELT TO COME OFF. THE TWO BOLTS WERE SEVERED AS IF THEY HAD BEEN CUT WITH A SAW. ...

Aug 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,628 mi

PROBLEMS WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYING ON CONTINUOUSLY CLICKING ON AND OFF . POSSIBLE LOW TRACE WIRING. $72.50 FOR COST OF REPAIRS. *MR *CB THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED 8 TIMES.*JB

Aug 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,628 mi

PROBLEMS WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYING ON CONTINUOUSLY CLICKING ON AND OFF . POSSIBLE LOW TRACE WIRING. $72.50 FOR COST OF REPAIRS. *MR *CB THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED 8 TIMES.*JB

Jul 11, 2003 Structure 60,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED INTO A DRIVEWAY THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO STATED, 2 BOLTS THAT BOLTED THE POWER STEERING TO THE ENGINE BLOCK SNAPPED. *NLM *SCC *JB

Jul 11, 2003 Structure 60,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED INTO A DRIVEWAY THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO STATED, 2 BOLTS THAT BOLTED THE POWER STEERING TO THE ENGINE BLOCK SNAPPED. *NLM *SCC *JB

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE EGR PIPE MELTED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A DESIGN DEFECT. *NLM *TT *JB

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE EGR PIPE MELTED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A DESIGN DEFECT. *NLM *TT *JB

Jun 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,000 mi

NAR 06/12/2003. *MR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEAR WITH ONLY 41,000 MILES ON 1999 BUICK LESABRE. *CB

Jun 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,000 mi

NAR 06/12/2003. *MR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEAR WITH ONLY 41,000 MILES ON 1999 BUICK LESABRE. *CB

Jun 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,676 mi

HAD A NEW 1998 BUICK PARK AVE AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD PLENIUM WENT OUT ALMOST RUINING THE ENGINE. BOUGHT A USED 1999 BUICK LESABRE AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE ENGINE IS RUINED AND MUST BE REPLACED. *TT

Jun 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,676 mi

HAD A NEW 1998 BUICK PARK AVE AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD PLENIUM WENT OUT ALMOST RUINING THE ENGINE. BOUGHT A USED 1999 BUICK LESABRE AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE ENGINE IS RUINED AND MUST BE REPLACED. *TT

May 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

UPPER AND LOWER MANIFOLDS LEAKED COOLANT INTO THE CRANK CASE ON THE 3800 SERIES ENGINE...($1254.24 REPAIR COST) DUE TO A FAULTY DESIGN ON THE MANIFOLDS, THE COMPANY REDESIGNED THE MANIFOLD TO TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM...WHY HASN'T THE COMPANY HAD A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM...?*JB

May 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

UPPER AND LOWER MANIFOLDS LEAKED COOLANT INTO THE CRANK CASE ON THE 3800 SERIES ENGINE...($1254.24 REPAIR COST) DUE TO A FAULTY DESIGN ON THE MANIFOLDS, THE COMPANY REDESIGNED THE MANIFOLD TO TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM...WHY HASN'T THE COMPANY HAD A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM...?*JB

May 2, 2003 Structure 60,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED INTO A DRIVEWAY THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER THEY STATED THAT 2 BOLTS THAT BOLT THE POWER STEERING TO THE ENGINE SNAPPED. *NLM

May 2, 2003 Structure 60,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED INTO A DRIVEWAY THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER THEY STATED THAT 2 BOLTS THAT BOLT THE POWER STEERING TO THE ENGINE SNAPPED. *NLM

Apr 22, 2003 Steering 32,000 mi

WHEN THE CONSUMER MADE A TURN, THE STEERING SHAFT MADE A STRANGE NOISE. *JB PH

Apr 22, 2003 Steering 32,000 mi

WHEN THE CONSUMER MADE A TURN, THE STEERING SHAFT MADE A STRANGE NOISE. *JB PH

Apr 1, 2003 Suspension Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLL OVER ACCIDENT DUE TO FAULTY REAR SPRINGS, WHICH RESULTED IN ONE FATALITY AND ONE INJURY. *AK. CONSUMER STATED THE REAR SPRING WERE REPLACED, HOWEVER CONSUMER BELIEVED THE FAULTY REAR SUSPENSION WAS THE CAUSE OF HER HUSBAND NOT BEING ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VE...

Apr 1, 2003 Suspension Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLL OVER ACCIDENT DUE TO FAULTY REAR SPRINGS, WHICH RESULTED IN ONE FATALITY AND ONE INJURY. *AK. CONSUMER STATED THE REAR SPRING WERE REPLACED, HOWEVER CONSUMER BELIEVED THE FAULTY REAR SUSPENSION WAS THE CAUSE OF HER HUSBAND NOT BEING ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VE...

Mar 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

1999 BUICK LESABRE HAS COOLANT LEAK AT THE MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND SMOKE OUT OF THE BACK. REPAIR COST = $580.00 *JB

Mar 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

1999 BUICK LESABRE HAS COOLANT LEAK AT THE MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND SMOKE OUT OF THE BACK. REPAIR COST = $580.00 *JB

Feb 25, 2003 Fuel System, Other 60,005 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR EXPLODED WHICH CAUSED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD TO EXPLODE. *JB *SCC

Feb 25, 2003 Fuel System, Other 60,005 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR EXPLODED WHICH CAUSED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD TO EXPLODE. *JB *SCC

Feb 21, 2003 Seats

THE DRIVERS SEAT MOVED BACKWARDS WHEN THE VEHICLE PULLED OFF, AND THE SEAT MOVED FOWARD WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED.*JB

Feb 21, 2003 Seats

THE DRIVERS SEAT MOVED BACKWARDS WHEN THE VEHICLE PULLED OFF, AND THE SEAT MOVED FOWARD WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED.*JB

Feb 12, 2003 Electrical System Fire 52,000 mi

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD.*JB *TS

Feb 12, 2003 Electrical System Fire 52,000 mi

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD.*JB *TS

Feb 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING.*JB *TS

Feb 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING.*JB *TS

Jan 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 54,270 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT 30MPH, THE VEHICLE BACKFIRED. THE CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICED GAS SPRAYING OVER THE ENGINE, WHICH WAS COMING FROM THE GAS LINE. THE GAS LINE HAD BLOWN. IMMEDIATELY AFTER, THE VEHICLE DIED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. TS SCC

Jan 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,270 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT 30MPH, THE VEHICLE BACKFIRED. THE CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICED GAS SPRAYING OVER THE ENGINE, WHICH WAS COMING FROM THE GAS LINE. THE GAS LINE HAD BLOWN. IMMEDIATELY AFTER, THE VEHICLE DIED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. TS SCC

Jan 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 54,270 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT 30MPH, THE VEHICLE BACKFIRED. THE CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICED GAS SPRAYING OVER THE ENGINE, WHICH WAS COMING FROM THE GAS LINE. THE GAS LINE HAD BLOWN. IMMEDIATELY AFTER, THE VEHICLE DIED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. TS SCC

Jan 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,270 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT 30MPH, THE VEHICLE BACKFIRED. THE CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICED GAS SPRAYING OVER THE ENGINE, WHICH WAS COMING FROM THE GAS LINE. THE GAS LINE HAD BLOWN. IMMEDIATELY AFTER, THE VEHICLE DIED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. TS SCC

Jan 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60MPH HE EXPERIENCED LOOSE BRAKES AND A LOOSE STEERING WHEEL,AND HAD TO PULL OVER BEFORE CRASHING. PH

Jan 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60MPH HE EXPERIENCED LOOSE BRAKES AND A LOOSE STEERING WHEEL,AND HAD TO PULL OVER BEFORE CRASHING. PH

Dec 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGH AND THEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED. DT

Dec 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGH AND THEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED. DT

Nov 20, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN CAUSING LOST OF POWER STEERING. DEALER NOTIFIED SAID THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. TS

Nov 20, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN CAUSING LOST OF POWER STEERING. DEALER NOTIFIED SAID THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. TS

Nov 15, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN, CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACK. TS

Nov 15, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN, CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACK. TS

Oct 24, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACK CAUSING WATER TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Oct 24, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACK CAUSING WATER TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Oct 10, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND MANIFOLD FAILED, THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. *SCC

Oct 10, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND MANIFOLD FAILED, THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. *SCC

Oct 4, 2002 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 MECHAN...

Oct 4, 2002 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 MECHAN...

Oct 1, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING, P205/70R15, REPLACEMENT TIRES, 1500 MILES, MOUNTED ON A BUICK LESABRE 1999. NLM DOT U9M0 XC83102 A05L

Oct 1, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING, P205/70R15, REPLACEMENT TIRES, 1500 MILES, MOUNTED ON A BUICK LESABRE 1999. NLM DOT U9M0 XC83102 A05L

Aug 16, 2002 Suspension

SUSPENSION IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. VEHICLE BECOMES UNSTABLE/ BOUNCING, AND MOVING FROM SIDE TO SIDE TO THE POINT WHERE CONSUMER IS GETTING SICK. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Aug 16, 2002 Suspension

SUSPENSION IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. VEHICLE BECOMES UNSTABLE/ BOUNCING, AND MOVING FROM SIDE TO SIDE TO THE POINT WHERE CONSUMER IS GETTING SICK. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Aug 15, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

AFTER VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 HOURS, CONSUMER WAS AWAKENED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AT APPROXIMATELY 2AM , TO FIND OUT THAT VEHICLE THE WAS ON FIRE. FIRE INSPECTION THOUGHT THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM WITH FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. *AK THE ESTIMATE...

Aug 15, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

AFTER VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 HOURS, CONSUMER WAS AWAKENED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AT APPROXIMATELY 2AM , TO FIND OUT THAT VEHICLE THE WAS ON FIRE. FIRE INSPECTION THOUGHT THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM WITH FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. *AK THE ESTIMATE...

Aug 9, 2002 Seats

WHILE DRIVING 55MPH HIT A BUMP SCREWS POPPED OUT, AND SEATBACK WENT BACK,CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.*AK

Aug 9, 2002 Seats

WHILE DRIVING 55MPH HIT A BUMP SCREWS POPPED OUT, AND SEATBACK WENT BACK,CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.*AK

Aug 2, 2002 Electrical System

HORN BLE WOUT INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 2, 2002 Air Bags

HORN BLE WOUT INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 2, 2002 Electrical System

HORN BLE WOUT INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 2, 2002 Air Bags

HORN BLE WOUT INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 15, 2002 Tires

GOODYEAR, EAGLE, LS, P225/60R16, DOT UNKNOWN, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 2000, BUICK LESABRE WITH 18000 MILES. TIRES KEPT LOSING AIR, TIRES WERE REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP. ONCE OFF VEHICLE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT INSIDE SIDEWALL WAS SHREDDING ON ALL 4 TIRES.*AK *YH

May 15, 2002 Tires

GOODYEAR, EAGLE, LS, P225/60R16, DOT UNKNOWN, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 2000, BUICK LESABRE WITH 18000 MILES. TIRES KEPT LOSING AIR, TIRES WERE REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP. ONCE OFF VEHICLE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT INSIDE SIDEWALL WAS SHREDDING ON ALL 4 TIRES.*AK *YH

Feb 28, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP IN RAINY CONDITIONS, VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE THEN VIBRATED AND LUNGED FORWARD AGAIN. TOOK TO DEALER. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK DEALER FOUND FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR TO BE FAULTY. *SLC

Feb 28, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP IN RAINY CONDITIONS, VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE THEN VIBRATED AND LUNGED FORWARD AGAIN. TOOK TO DEALER. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK DEALER FOUND FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR TO BE FAULTY. *SLC

Feb 1, 2002 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS WILL NOT WORK IF VEHICLE IS NOT WARMED UP. AFTER 4-10 MINUTES WINDOWS OPERATE AS NORMAL. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT PROBLEM CAN'T BE DUPLICATED. *AK *JB

Feb 1, 2002 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS WILL NOT WORK IF VEHICLE IS NOT WARMED UP. AFTER 4-10 MINUTES WINDOWS OPERATE AS NORMAL. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT PROBLEM CAN'T BE DUPLICATED. *AK *JB

Jan 31, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED TECHNICIAN NOTICED PLASTIC COVER FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 31, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED TECHNICIAN NOTICED PLASTIC COVER FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE AND A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 15-3100-237. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE CONSUMER WAS PARKING VEHICLE, HE COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING, CLAIM 05-4681-265. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE, CLAIM 22-V628-103. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE WHICH MAY HAVE STARTED ON THE LEFT FRONT DRIVERS SIDE, CLAIM 36-A176-319. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE CONSUMER WAS PARKING VEHICLE, HE COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING, CLAIM 05-4681-265. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE WHICH MAY HAVE STARTED ON THE LEFT FRONT DRIVERS SIDE, CLAIM 36-A176-319. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE AND A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 15-3100-237. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE, CLAIM 22-V628-103. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE AND A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 15-3100-237. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE CONSUMER WAS PARKING VEHICLE, HE COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING, CLAIM 05-4681-265. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE, CLAIM 22-V628-103. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE WHICH MAY HAVE STARTED ON THE LEFT FRONT DRIVERS SIDE, CLAIM 36-A176-319. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE CONSUMER WAS PARKING VEHICLE, HE COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING, CLAIM 05-4681-265. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE WHICH MAY HAVE STARTED ON THE LEFT FRONT DRIVERS SIDE, CLAIM 36-A176-319. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE AND A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 15-3100-237. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE, CLAIM 22-V628-103. *SLC

Jan 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER 5 TIMES, CAUSE FOR STALLING COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.*AK

Jan 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER 5 TIMES, CAUSE FOR STALLING COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.*AK

Jan 8, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN FROM A MAIN HIGHWAY TO A SECONDARY ROAD, THE CAR FAILED TO MOVE UNTIL THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE ACTED AS THOUGH IT WAS STALLING OR STUCK IN HIGH GEAR. THIS IS THE SIXTH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED AND THE DEALER CANNOT LOCATE OR RE...

Jan 8, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN FROM A MAIN HIGHWAY TO A SECONDARY ROAD, THE CAR FAILED TO MOVE UNTIL THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE ACTED AS THOUGH IT WAS STALLING OR STUCK IN HIGH GEAR. THIS IS THE SIXTH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED AND THE DEALER CANNOT LOCATE OR RE...

Jan 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE AND THE WIRING CAUGHT ON FIRE, FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, CLAIM 15-3100-237. *SLC

Jan 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE AND THE WIRING CAUGHT ON FIRE, FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, CLAIM 15-3100-237. *SLC

Jan 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE AND THE WIRING CAUGHT ON FIRE, FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, CLAIM 15-3100-237. *SLC

Jan 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE AND THE WIRING CAUGHT ON FIRE, FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, CLAIM 15-3100-237. *SLC

Dec 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR SEVERAL DAYS, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS FINALLY STARTED THE MOTOR CRANKED SLOWLY AS IF THE BATTERY WAS LOW, AND THEN THE ENGINE BACKFIRED LOUDLY AND DID NOT START, FIRE WAS DETECTED UNDER THE HOOD, UPON EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE, A DISCLOSED FAILED PLASTIC AIR ...

Dec 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR SEVERAL DAYS, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS FINALLY STARTED THE MOTOR CRANKED SLOWLY AS IF THE BATTERY WAS LOW, AND THEN THE ENGINE BACKFIRED LOUDLY AND DID NOT START, FIRE WAS DETECTED UNDER THE HOOD, UPON EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE, A DISCLOSED FAILED PLASTIC AIR ...

Nov 5, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WHEN I STARTED THE ENGINE IN THE MORNING, THERE WAS A LOUD BANG, FOLLOWED BY SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I OPENED THE HOOD, AND THERE WAS A FIRE COMING FROM THE ENGINE.*AK

Nov 5, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WHEN I STARTED THE ENGINE IN THE MORNING, THERE WAS A LOUD BANG, FOLLOWED BY SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I OPENED THE HOOD, AND THERE WAS A FIRE COMING FROM THE ENGINE.*AK

Oct 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER WAS IN THE GARAGE AND TURNED KEY TO VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE, CLAIM 22-V628-103. *SLC

Oct 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER WAS IN THE GARAGE AND TURNED KEY TO VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE, CLAIM 22-V628-103. *SLC

Oct 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER WAS IN THE GARAGE AND TURNED KEY TO VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE, CLAIM 22-V628-103. *SLC

Oct 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER WAS IN THE GARAGE AND TURNED KEY TO VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE, CLAIM 22-V628-103. *SLC

Oct 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE PARKING VEHICLE, CONSUMER COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING, EXPERIENCED FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 05-4681-265. *SLC

Oct 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE PARKING VEHICLE, CONSUMER COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING, EXPERIENCED FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 05-4681-265. *SLC

Oct 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE PARKING VEHICLE, CONSUMER COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING, EXPERIENCED FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 05-4681-265. *SLC

Oct 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE PARKING VEHICLE, CONSUMER COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING, EXPERIENCED FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 05-4681-265. *SLC

Aug 21, 2001 Exterior Lighting

GIVEN THE NUMBER OF FAILURES, I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE MANUFACTURER EXTEND THE WARRANTY FOR MY LIGHTING SYSTEM. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO KNOW KNOW IF A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD SIMILIAR PROBLEMS. THANKS YOU!

Aug 21, 2001 Exterior Lighting

GIVEN THE NUMBER OF FAILURES, I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE MANUFACTURER EXTEND THE WARRANTY FOR MY LIGHTING SYSTEM. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO KNOW KNOW IF A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD SIMILIAR PROBLEMS. THANKS YOU!

Jul 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING ,CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING ,CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 10, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A A 40 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 10, 2001 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING SUSPENSION IS ROUGH. WHEN APPLING PRESSURE VEHICLE SHAKES. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE THE SHOCKS. AIR CONDITIONER LEAK, DEALER REPLACED COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL. PRESSURE OCNTROL SOLENOID REPLACED, CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE OR DRIV...

Jul 10, 2001 Equipment

WHEN DRIVING SUSPENSION IS ROUGH. WHEN APPLING PRESSURE VEHICLE SHAKES. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE THE SHOCKS. AIR CONDITIONER LEAK, DEALER REPLACED COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL. PRESSURE OCNTROL SOLENOID REPLACED, CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE OR DRIV...

Jul 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING SUSPENSION IS ROUGH. WHEN APPLING PRESSURE VEHICLE SHAKES. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE THE SHOCKS. AIR CONDITIONER LEAK, DEALER REPLACED COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL. PRESSURE OCNTROL SOLENOID REPLACED, CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE OR DRIV...

Jul 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING SUSPENSION IS ROUGH. WHEN APPLING PRESSURE VEHICLE SHAKES. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE THE SHOCKS. AIR CONDITIONER LEAK, DEALER REPLACED COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL. PRESSURE OCNTROL SOLENOID REPLACED, CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE OR DRIV...

Jul 10, 2001 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING SUSPENSION IS ROUGH. WHEN APPLING PRESSURE VEHICLE SHAKES. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE THE SHOCKS. AIR CONDITIONER LEAK, DEALER REPLACED COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL. PRESSURE OCNTROL SOLENOID REPLACED, CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE OR DRIV...

Jul 10, 2001 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING SUSPENSION IS ROUGH. WHEN APPLING PRESSURE VEHICLE SHAKES. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE THE SHOCKS. AIR CONDITIONER LEAK, DEALER REPLACED COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL. PRESSURE OCNTROL SOLENOID REPLACED, CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE OR DRIV...

Jul 10, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A A 40 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 10, 2001 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING SUSPENSION IS ROUGH. WHEN APPLING PRESSURE VEHICLE SHAKES. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE THE SHOCKS. AIR CONDITIONER LEAK, DEALER REPLACED COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL. PRESSURE OCNTROL SOLENOID REPLACED, CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE OR DRIV...

Jul 10, 2001 Equipment

WHEN DRIVING SUSPENSION IS ROUGH. WHEN APPLING PRESSURE VEHICLE SHAKES. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE THE SHOCKS. AIR CONDITIONER LEAK, DEALER REPLACED COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL. PRESSURE OCNTROL SOLENOID REPLACED, CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE OR DRIV...

Jul 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING SUSPENSION IS ROUGH. WHEN APPLING PRESSURE VEHICLE SHAKES. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE THE SHOCKS. AIR CONDITIONER LEAK, DEALER REPLACED COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL. PRESSURE OCNTROL SOLENOID REPLACED, CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE OR DRIV...

Jul 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING SUSPENSION IS ROUGH. WHEN APPLING PRESSURE VEHICLE SHAKES. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE THE SHOCKS. AIR CONDITIONER LEAK, DEALER REPLACED COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL. PRESSURE OCNTROL SOLENOID REPLACED, CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE OR DRIV...

Jul 10, 2001 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING SUSPENSION IS ROUGH. WHEN APPLING PRESSURE VEHICLE SHAKES. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE THE SHOCKS. AIR CONDITIONER LEAK, DEALER REPLACED COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL. PRESSURE OCNTROL SOLENOID REPLACED, CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE OR DRIV...

Jul 10, 2001 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING SUSPENSION IS ROUGH. WHEN APPLING PRESSURE VEHICLE SHAKES. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE THE SHOCKS. AIR CONDITIONER LEAK, DEALER REPLACED COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL. PRESSURE OCNTROL SOLENOID REPLACED, CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE OR DRIV...

Jun 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 L...

Jun 8, 2001 Electrical System

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 L...

Jun 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 L...

Jun 8, 2001 Electrical System

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 L...

May 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE, POSSIBLY STARTED IN LEFT FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 36-A176-319. *SLC

May 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE, POSSIBLY STARTED IN LEFT FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 36-A176-319. *SLC

May 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE, POSSIBLY STARTED IN LEFT FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 36-A176-319. *SLC

May 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE, POSSIBLY STARTED IN LEFT FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 36-A176-319. *SLC

Apr 17, 2001 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES DURING A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK WHEN HE TURNED THEM ON, WHEN HE TURNED WIPERS ON HIGH THEY STARTED, BUT ONLY AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO SEE THE ROAD, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE MOTOR AND SWITCH, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY DEALER THAT CONDITION ...

Apr 17, 2001 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES DURING A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK WHEN HE TURNED THEM ON, WHEN HE TURNED WIPERS ON HIGH THEY STARTED, BUT ONLY AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO SEE THE ROAD, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE MOTOR AND SWITCH, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY DEALER THAT CONDITION ...

Mar 23, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WOULD EXPERIENCE A ROLLBACK AFTER RELEASING BRAKE PEDAL ON A INCLINE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH VEHICLE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Mar 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WOULD EXPERIENCE A ROLLBACK AFTER RELEASING BRAKE PEDAL ON A INCLINE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH VEHICLE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Mar 23, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WOULD EXPERIENCE A ROLLBACK AFTER RELEASING BRAKE PEDAL ON A INCLINE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH VEHICLE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Mar 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WOULD EXPERIENCE A ROLLBACK AFTER RELEASING BRAKE PEDAL ON A INCLINE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH VEHICLE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Mar 6, 2001 Suspension

CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS WERE CAUSING AN UNUSUAL NOISE, DEALER COULD NOT GET PARTS FOR 2 WEEKS. *SLC

Mar 6, 2001 Suspension

WHEN VEHICLE RIDES RIDES OVER A BUMP OR A SERIES OF BUMPS NOT READILY VISIBLE, THE BOUNCES ARE ABOVE NORMAL AND IN A SERIES OF BUMPS DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BECOMES SERIOUS.

Mar 6, 2001 Suspension

CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS WERE CAUSING AN UNUSUAL NOISE, DEALER COULD NOT GET PARTS FOR 2 WEEKS. *SLC

Mar 6, 2001 Suspension

WHEN VEHICLE RIDES RIDES OVER A BUMP OR A SERIES OF BUMPS NOT READILY VISIBLE, THE BOUNCES ARE ABOVE NORMAL AND IN A SERIES OF BUMPS DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BECOMES SERIOUS.

Feb 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING WHILE MAKING TURNS AND WHILE ON STRAIGHT AWAYS, CONSUMER WAS ATTEMPTING TO GET THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BUT THE VEHICLE DIED HALFWAY INTO A TURN (NO BRAKE, POWER STEERING) AND CRASHED INTO A CHAIN LINKED FENCE. NLM

Feb 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING WHILE MAKING TURNS AND WHILE ON STRAIGHT AWAYS, CONSUMER WAS ATTEMPTING TO GET THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BUT THE VEHICLE DIED HALFWAY INTO A TURN (NO BRAKE, POWER STEERING) AND CRASHED INTO A CHAIN LINKED FENCE. NLM

Jan 8, 2001 Electrical System Crash

WHILE TRAVELING 35MPH VEHICLE STALLS FOR NO REASON UNDER VARIABLE CONDITIONS. THIS INCIDENT HAD OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES, AND HAS RESULTED IN ACCIDENTS. *AK

Jan 8, 2001 Electrical System Crash

WHILE TRAVELING 35MPH VEHICLE STALLS FOR NO REASON UNDER VARIABLE CONDITIONS. THIS INCIDENT HAD OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES, AND HAS RESULTED IN ACCIDENTS. *AK

Dec 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE STOPS ABRUPTLY WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, DEALER CANNOT FIND THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. NLM

Dec 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE STOPS ABRUPTLY WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, DEALER CANNOT FIND THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. NLM

Dec 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL. *SLC

Dec 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLS. *SLC

Dec 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL. *SLC

Dec 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLS. *SLC

Nov 21, 2000 Tires

ALL FOUR OF THE ORIGINAL GENERAL TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE EXPERIENCING CUPPING WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE, CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES. *MJS

Nov 21, 2000 Tires

ALL FOUR OF THE ORIGINAL GENERAL TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE EXPERIENCING CUPPING WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE, CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES. *MJS

Oct 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 20- 35 MPH ON FOUR OCCAISIONS ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER REPLACED CRANKSHAFT POSITIONING SENSOR AND FAULTY IGNITION MODULE WHICH DID CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ALSO, CONSUMER STATED THERE WA SNO NO CORRECTION FOR THE PROBLEM . PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. ...

Oct 18, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 20- 35 MPH ON FOUR OCCAISIONS ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER REPLACED CRANKSHAFT POSITIONING SENSOR AND FAULTY IGNITION MODULE WHICH DID CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ALSO, CONSUMER STATED THERE WA SNO NO CORRECTION FOR THE PROBLEM . PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. ...

Oct 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 20- 35 MPH ON FOUR OCCAISIONS ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER REPLACED CRANKSHAFT POSITIONING SENSOR AND FAULTY IGNITION MODULE WHICH DID CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ALSO, CONSUMER STATED THERE WA SNO NO CORRECTION FOR THE PROBLEM . PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. ...

Oct 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 20- 35 MPH ON FOUR OCCAISIONS ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER REPLACED CRANKSHAFT POSITIONING SENSOR AND FAULTY IGNITION MODULE WHICH DID CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ALSO, CONSUMER STATED THERE WA SNO NO CORRECTION FOR THE PROBLEM . PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. ...

Oct 18, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 20- 35 MPH ON FOUR OCCAISIONS ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER REPLACED CRANKSHAFT POSITIONING SENSOR AND FAULTY IGNITION MODULE WHICH DID CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ALSO, CONSUMER STATED THERE WA SNO NO CORRECTION FOR THE PROBLEM . PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. ...

Oct 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 20- 35 MPH ON FOUR OCCAISIONS ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER REPLACED CRANKSHAFT POSITIONING SENSOR AND FAULTY IGNITION MODULE WHICH DID CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ALSO, CONSUMER STATED THERE WA SNO NO CORRECTION FOR THE PROBLEM . PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. ...

Oct 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING DOWN MOUNTAIN & HAD DOWNSHIFTED INTO 2ND GEAR, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. ENGINE HAD STALLED OUT. HAD NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE. POWER BRAKES & POWER STEERING WAS NOT WORKING. HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO STOP. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. COULD NOT LOCATE CAU...

Oct 4, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING DOWN MOUNTAIN & HAD DOWNSHIFTED INTO 2ND GEAR, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. ENGINE HAD STALLED OUT. HAD NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE. POWER BRAKES & POWER STEERING WAS NOT WORKING. HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO STOP. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. COULD NOT LOCATE CAU...

Oct 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING DOWN MOUNTAIN & HAD DOWNSHIFTED INTO 2ND GEAR, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. ENGINE HAD STALLED OUT. HAD NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE. POWER BRAKES & POWER STEERING WAS NOT WORKING. HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO STOP. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. COULD NOT LOCATE CAU...

Oct 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING DOWN MOUNTAIN & HAD DOWNSHIFTED INTO 2ND GEAR, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. ENGINE HAD STALLED OUT. HAD NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE. POWER BRAKES & POWER STEERING WAS NOT WORKING. HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO STOP. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. COULD NOT LOCATE CAU...

Oct 4, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING DOWN MOUNTAIN & HAD DOWNSHIFTED INTO 2ND GEAR, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. ENGINE HAD STALLED OUT. HAD NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE. POWER BRAKES & POWER STEERING WAS NOT WORKING. HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO STOP. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. COULD NOT LOCATE CAU...

Oct 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING DOWN MOUNTAIN & HAD DOWNSHIFTED INTO 2ND GEAR, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. ENGINE HAD STALLED OUT. HAD NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE. POWER BRAKES & POWER STEERING WAS NOT WORKING. HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO STOP. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. COULD NOT LOCATE CAU...

Sep 29, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING SEVERE PROBLEM WITH REAR OF VEHICLE BOUNCING AND SCRAPING THE ROAD WHENEVER THERE ARE FOUR OR MORE PASSENGERS IN VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. BUT ONLY TESTED VEHICLE WITH HIMSELF ONLY. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *...

Sep 29, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING SEVERE PROBLEM WITH REAR OF VEHICLE BOUNCING AND SCRAPING THE ROAD WHENEVER THERE ARE FOUR OR MORE PASSENGERS IN VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. BUT ONLY TESTED VEHICLE WITH HIMSELF ONLY. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *...

Aug 14, 2000 Air Bags Crash

MY VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ( CHEVY ASTRO MINI-VAN) IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. I WAS TRAVELING AT POSTED 30 MPH. MY CAR WAS SHOVED INTO THE CONCRETE WALL OF THE BRIDGE CAUSING SEVERE FRONT DAMAGE AND THEN RIDING UP THE WALL AND THEN BACK ONTO THE ROADWAY. THE FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEP...

Aug 14, 2000 Air Bags Crash

MY VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ( CHEVY ASTRO MINI-VAN) IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. I WAS TRAVELING AT POSTED 30 MPH. MY CAR WAS SHOVED INTO THE CONCRETE WALL OF THE BRIDGE CAUSING SEVERE FRONT DAMAGE AND THEN RIDING UP THE WALL AND THEN BACK ONTO THE ROADWAY. THE FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEP...

Aug 1, 2000 Power Train

99 V 089 000/FMVSS 102/TRANSMISSION: VEHICLE EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN SURGE WHILE AT A TOTAL STOP ON A INCLINE WAITING ON EXITING TRAFFIC TO MOVE; THE SURGE CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE BUMPER A 1987 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. DEALER/MFR CONTACTED.

Aug 1, 2000 Power Train

99 V 089 000/FMVSS 102/TRANSMISSION: VEHICLE EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN SURGE WHILE AT A TOTAL STOP ON A INCLINE WAITING ON EXITING TRAFFIC TO MOVE; THE SURGE CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE BUMPER A 1987 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. DEALER/MFR CONTACTED.

Jun 22, 2000 Tires

TIRES WERE THE ORIGINAL ONES. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WAS UNSURE IF THE BRAND WAS GENERAL. HOWEVER, CONSUME R NOTED THAT TIRES HAVE EXCESSIVELY WORN OUT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 22, 2000 Tires

TIRES WERE THE ORIGINAL ONES. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WAS UNSURE IF THE BRAND WAS GENERAL. HOWEVER, CONSUME R NOTED THAT TIRES HAVE EXCESSIVELY WORN OUT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 19, 2000 Air Bags

PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPLACEMENT THROUGH THE MANUFACTURER. YH

Jun 19, 2000 Air Bags

PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPLACEMENT THROUGH THE MANUFACTURER. YH

Jun 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CONTINUALLY STALLS, NOT ABLE TO BE RECTIFIED THROUGH REPAIRS. *MJS

Jun 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CONTINUALLY STALLS, NOT ABLE TO BE RECTIFIED THROUGH REPAIRS. *MJS

Jun 5, 2000 Air Bags

THE COMPANY/MANUFACTURER FAILED TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AFTER THE DRIVER WAS INVOLVED IN A MISHAP. YH

Jun 5, 2000 Air Bags

THE COMPANY/MANUFACTURER FAILED TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AFTER THE DRIVER WAS INVOLVED IN A MISHAP. YH

May 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE SPONGY; PARTIALLY DUE TO A RACING ENGINE, IT TAKES MORE PRESSURE TO APPLY THE BRAKES FOR WHAT WOULD BE CONSIDERED A ROUTINE STOP. THE ENGINE HAS 'AUTOMATIC CRUISE CONTROL' WHICH DISTORTS NORMAL DRIVING SENSORS. I DROVE A SIMILAR BUICK FOR A DAY AND IT DIDN'T REQUIRE ME TO BRAKE FREQUENT...

May 23, 2000 Steering

BRAKES ARE SPONGY; PARTIALLY DUE TO A RACING ENGINE, IT TAKES MORE PRESSURE TO APPLY THE BRAKES FOR WHAT WOULD BE CONSIDERED A ROUTINE STOP. THE ENGINE HAS 'AUTOMATIC CRUISE CONTROL' WHICH DISTORTS NORMAL DRIVING SENSORS. I DROVE A SIMILAR BUICK FOR A DAY AND IT DIDN'T REQUIRE ME TO BRAKE FREQUENT...

May 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE SPONGY; PARTIALLY DUE TO A RACING ENGINE, IT TAKES MORE PRESSURE TO APPLY THE BRAKES FOR WHAT WOULD BE CONSIDERED A ROUTINE STOP. THE ENGINE HAS 'AUTOMATIC CRUISE CONTROL' WHICH DISTORTS NORMAL DRIVING SENSORS. I DROVE A SIMILAR BUICK FOR A DAY AND IT DIDN'T REQUIRE ME TO BRAKE FREQUENT...

May 23, 2000 Steering

BRAKES ARE SPONGY; PARTIALLY DUE TO A RACING ENGINE, IT TAKES MORE PRESSURE TO APPLY THE BRAKES FOR WHAT WOULD BE CONSIDERED A ROUTINE STOP. THE ENGINE HAS 'AUTOMATIC CRUISE CONTROL' WHICH DISTORTS NORMAL DRIVING SENSORS. I DROVE A SIMILAR BUICK FOR A DAY AND IT DIDN'T REQUIRE ME TO BRAKE FREQUENT...

May 22, 2000 Power Train Crash

RENTAL CAR: NHTSA RECALL 99V08900 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99011. STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN IN A PARKING LOT, TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, CONSUMER GOT OUT, AND LEFT WIFE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE. VEHICLE HAD ROLLED DOWN THE HILL. TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER WAS IN THE REVERSE POSITION. *AK *ML

May 22, 2000 Power Train Crash

RENTAL CAR: NHTSA RECALL 99V08900 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99011. STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN IN A PARKING LOT, TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, CONSUMER GOT OUT, AND LEFT WIFE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE. VEHICLE HAD ROLLED DOWN THE HILL. TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER WAS IN THE REVERSE POSITION. *AK *ML

May 14, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE BEING REPORTED OWNED BY AVIS CORPORATION. DRIVER/PATIENT WAS OPERATING A BUICK LA SABRE, RENTED FROM AVIS. DRIVER STATES HE WAS APPROACHING INTERSECTION, DURING A LIGHT RAIN STORM, AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP OR CONTROL THE BUICK. THE BUICK CONTACT A MID 80'S NISSAN PICKUP TRUCK WHICH WAS IN THE ...

May 14, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE BEING REPORTED OWNED BY AVIS CORPORATION. DRIVER/PATIENT WAS OPERATING A BUICK LA SABRE, RENTED FROM AVIS. DRIVER STATES HE WAS APPROACHING INTERSECTION, DURING A LIGHT RAIN STORM, AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP OR CONTROL THE BUICK. THE BUICK CONTACT A MID 80'S NISSAN PICKUP TRUCK WHICH WAS IN THE ...

May 10, 2000 Power Train

INITIALLY WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT. THE CONSUMER HAS TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE IT WILL GO INTO REVERSE.

May 10, 2000 Power Train

INITIALLY WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT. THE CONSUMER HAS TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE IT WILL GO INTO REVERSE.

May 9, 2000 Suspension

A THUMPING NOISE COMES FROM THE REAR AXLE AREA OF THE VEHICLE, BUT THE CAUSE IS NOT FOUND. YH

May 9, 2000 Suspension

A THUMPING NOISE COMES FROM THE REAR AXLE AREA OF THE VEHICLE, BUT THE CAUSE IS NOT FOUND. YH

May 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED OUT. PRIOR TO STALLING, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS CAME ON. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 4, 2000 Interior Lighting

VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED OUT. PRIOR TO STALLING, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS CAME ON. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED OUT. PRIOR TO STALLING, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS CAME ON. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 4, 2000 Interior Lighting

VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED OUT. PRIOR TO STALLING, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS CAME ON. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 12, 2000 Suspension Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH AND OVER A BUMP, THE VEHICLE WOULD JUMP ALL OVER THE ROAD *AK CONSUMER FIRST NOTICED THAT VEHICLE LEANED SEVERELY ON CURVES, THIS WOULD ALMOST CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AT TIMES, THE BACK SHOCKS WOULD BOTTOM OUT, CONSUMER HAD THE REAR SPRINGS REPLACED. RECENTLY, CON...

Apr 12, 2000 Unknown Or Other Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH AND OVER A BUMP, THE VEHICLE WOULD JUMP ALL OVER THE ROAD *AK CONSUMER FIRST NOTICED THAT VEHICLE LEANED SEVERELY ON CURVES, THIS WOULD ALMOST CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AT TIMES, THE BACK SHOCKS WOULD BOTTOM OUT, CONSUMER HAD THE REAR SPRINGS REPLACED. RECENTLY, CON...

Apr 12, 2000 Power Train

BUICK DEALER SAID THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE FOR TRANSMISSION. BUT CONSUMER NEEDED TO CONTACT MANUFACTURER TO SEND RECALL NOTICE. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT DEALER SHOULD MAIL THE RECALL NOTICE. NO ONE EVER MAILED CONSUMER THE RECALL NOTICE. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND BUICK CUST...

Apr 12, 2000 Suspension Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH AND OVER A BUMP, THE VEHICLE WOULD JUMP ALL OVER THE ROAD *AK CONSUMER FIRST NOTICED THAT VEHICLE LEANED SEVERELY ON CURVES, THIS WOULD ALMOST CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AT TIMES, THE BACK SHOCKS WOULD BOTTOM OUT, CONSUMER HAD THE REAR SPRINGS REPLACED. RECENTLY, CON...

Apr 12, 2000 Unknown Or Other Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH AND OVER A BUMP, THE VEHICLE WOULD JUMP ALL OVER THE ROAD *AK CONSUMER FIRST NOTICED THAT VEHICLE LEANED SEVERELY ON CURVES, THIS WOULD ALMOST CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AT TIMES, THE BACK SHOCKS WOULD BOTTOM OUT, CONSUMER HAD THE REAR SPRINGS REPLACED. RECENTLY, CON...

Apr 12, 2000 Power Train

BUICK DEALER SAID THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE FOR TRANSMISSION. BUT CONSUMER NEEDED TO CONTACT MANUFACTURER TO SEND RECALL NOTICE. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT DEALER SHOULD MAIL THE RECALL NOTICE. NO ONE EVER MAILED CONSUMER THE RECALL NOTICE. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND BUICK CUST...

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED/REPAIRS MADE BY DEALER ON EIGHT OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM IS REOCCURRING.

Mar 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED/REPAIRS MADE BY DEALER ON EIGHT OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM IS REOCCURRING.

Mar 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WAS DRIVING ON A STEEP HILL & HAD FOOT ON BRAKES. WHEN FOOT WAS TAKEN OFF BRAKES, VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP. INFORMED BY MECHANIC BRAKES WERE DESIGNED LIKE THAT. CURRENTLY, WHILE DRIVING ON A HILL WOULD HAVE ONE FOOT ON BRAKES & THE OTHER FOOT ON ACCELERATOR. *AK

Mar 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WAS DRIVING ON A STEEP HILL & HAD FOOT ON BRAKES. WHEN FOOT WAS TAKEN OFF BRAKES, VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP. INFORMED BY MECHANIC BRAKES WERE DESIGNED LIKE THAT. CURRENTLY, WHILE DRIVING ON A HILL WOULD HAVE ONE FOOT ON BRAKES & THE OTHER FOOT ON ACCELERATOR. *AK

Feb 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER, THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE CAME ON AND THE ENGINE STOPPED, THE CONSUMER TURNED OFF THE IGNITION, RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Feb 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER, THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE CAME ON AND THE ENGINE STOPPED, THE CONSUMER TURNED OFF THE IGNITION, RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Feb 25, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. IT WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BY A SEMI TRAILER TRUCK, THEN CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER TRUCK. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 25, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. IT WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BY A SEMI TRAILER TRUCK, THEN CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER TRUCK. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE ROAD AT 40 MPH VEHICLE LOST COMPLETE POWER. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. *AK

Feb 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE ROAD AT 40 MPH VEHICLE LOST COMPLETE POWER. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. *AK

Feb 9, 2000 Structure

IN BAD WEATHER SITUATION, ICE GOT IN BETWEEN THE FENDER AND DOOR, CAUSING THE DOOR TO BE JAMMED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 9, 2000 Suspension

THE CAR SHOWS AN ANNOYING AND UNSAFE CONDITION WHEN IT IS DRIVEN AT THE SPEED LIMIT ON AN IRREGULAR BUT PROPERLY PAVED ROAD SURFACE. THE SHOCK ABSORBERS WILL ALLOW SEVERAL CYCLES FO BOUNCING BEFORE THEY DAMPEN OUT THE RESPONSE TO BUMPS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS I HAVE HAD TO STOP THE CAR IN ORDER TO ...

Feb 9, 2000 Structure

IN BAD WEATHER SITUATION, ICE GOT IN BETWEEN THE FENDER AND DOOR, CAUSING THE DOOR TO BE JAMMED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 9, 2000 Suspension

THE CAR SHOWS AN ANNOYING AND UNSAFE CONDITION WHEN IT IS DRIVEN AT THE SPEED LIMIT ON AN IRREGULAR BUT PROPERLY PAVED ROAD SURFACE. THE SHOCK ABSORBERS WILL ALLOW SEVERAL CYCLES FO BOUNCING BEFORE THEY DAMPEN OUT THE RESPONSE TO BUMPS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS I HAVE HAD TO STOP THE CAR IN ORDER TO ...

Feb 7, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE BACKING OUT RESULTING IN IT CRASHING INTO A STORAGE GARAGE. NLM

Feb 7, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE BACKING OUT RESULTING IN IT CRASHING INTO A STORAGE GARAGE. NLM

Feb 2, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE IN REVERSE VEHICLE SURGED REARWARD SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY,RESULTING IN A MINOR COLLISION. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE IN REVERSE VEHICLE SURGED REARWARD SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY,RESULTING IN A MINOR COLLISION. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 21, 2000 Suspension

SHOCKS IN REAR OF VEHICLE ARE UNSTABLE. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO BOUNCE UP & DOWN, EVEN WITH PEOPLE IN THE FRONT & THE BACK. WOULD EVEN HAVE LUGGAGE IN THE TRUCK & VEHICLE WOULD BOUNCE. WOULD HAVE A CONTROLLING PROBLEM IF NOT SLOWING DOWN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT PRO...

Jan 21, 2000 Suspension

SHOCKS IN REAR OF VEHICLE ARE UNSTABLE. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO BOUNCE UP & DOWN, EVEN WITH PEOPLE IN THE FRONT & THE BACK. WOULD EVEN HAVE LUGGAGE IN THE TRUCK & VEHICLE WOULD BOUNCE. WOULD HAVE A CONTROLLING PROBLEM IF NOT SLOWING DOWN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT PRO...

Jan 7, 2000 Electrical System

POSSIBLE COMPUTER PROBLEMS CAUSED OIL PRESSURE GAUGE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, LOSS OF POWER AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *NLM

Jan 7, 2000 Electrical System

POSSIBLE COMPUTER PROBLEMS CAUSED OIL PRESSURE GAUGE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, LOSS OF POWER AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *NLM

Dec 11, 1999 Unknown Or Other

WITHOUT WARNING, WHILE DRIVING, OIL PRESSURE GAGE CAME ON, POWER SHUT DOWN, CAR STOPPED.

Dec 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WITHOUT WARNING, WHILE DRIVING, OIL PRESSURE GAGE CAME ON, POWER SHUT DOWN, CAR STOPPED.

Dec 11, 1999 Unknown Or Other

WITHOUT WARNING, WHILE DRIVING, OIL PRESSURE GAGE CAME ON, POWER SHUT DOWN, CAR STOPPED.

Dec 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WITHOUT WARNING, WHILE DRIVING, OIL PRESSURE GAGE CAME ON, POWER SHUT DOWN, CAR STOPPED.

Oct 27, 1999 Visibility

WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH IS APPLIED, FLUID COMES OUT ONTO THE WINDSHIELD AND THE WIPERS DO NOT COME ON, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE THE ROAD AHEAD. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE CAUSE. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Visibility

WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH IS APPLIED, FLUID COMES OUT ONTO THE WINDSHIELD AND THE WIPERS DO NOT COME ON, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE THE ROAD AHEAD. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE CAUSE. *AK

Oct 14, 1999 Suspension

WHILE RIVING AT HIGH SPEED OF 60-70 MPH FRONT END BEGAT TO VIBRATE VERY HARD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 14, 1999 Suspension

WHILE RIVING AT HIGH SPEED OF 60-70 MPH FRONT END BEGAT TO VIBRATE VERY HARD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY. 25-40MPH, WOULD HEAR NOISES COMING THROUGH DOORS & WINDOWS WHEN THEY WERE CLOSED. WOULD NOT HEAR NOISE AT LOWER SPEEDS. CONTACTED 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS & EACH MECHANIC HAD TEST DRIVEN VEHICLE. INFORMED BY 1 MECHANIC THE PROBLEM CAN NOT BE CORRECTED. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY. 25-40MPH, WOULD HEAR NOISES COMING THROUGH DOORS & WINDOWS WHEN THEY WERE CLOSED. WOULD NOT HEAR NOISE AT LOWER SPEEDS. CONTACTED 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS & EACH MECHANIC HAD TEST DRIVEN VEHICLE. INFORMED BY 1 MECHANIC THE PROBLEM CAN NOT BE CORRECTED. *AK

Sep 10, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT AT 5-8 MPH, ATTEMPTING TO PARK, VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE A HEAD-ON COLLISION. THIS HAPPENED IN DRY WEATHER CONDITIONS. *AK

Sep 10, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT AT 5-8 MPH, ATTEMPTING TO PARK, VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE A HEAD-ON COLLISION. THIS HAPPENED IN DRY WEATHER CONDITIONS. *AK

Aug 30, 1999 Seats

DESIGN OF THE FRONT SEAT (BACK) COLLAPSES DURING COLLISION FOR SAFETY REASONS, CONSUMER REAR ENDED & SEAT COLLAPSED RESULTING IN INJURY. *YC

Aug 30, 1999 Seats

DESIGN OF THE FRONT SEAT (BACK) COLLAPSES DURING COLLISION FOR SAFETY REASONS, CONSUMER REAR ENDED & SEAT COLLAPSED RESULTING IN INJURY. *YC

Aug 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

TRANSMISSION WAS UNDER RECALL ORDER (5/99) FOR "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE"; WORK WAS COMPLETED BY ALHAMBRA BUICK ON 7/12/99. WHILE DRIVING ON FRIDAY, 7/23/99, CAR SURGED FORWARD AND ACCELERATED. I TRIED TO APPLY BRAKES BUT THEY DID NOT WORK. I MOVED TO THE RIGHT LANE TO AVOID HITTING CAR ...

Aug 16, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

TRANSMISSION WAS UNDER RECALL ORDER (5/99) FOR "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE"; WORK WAS COMPLETED BY ALHAMBRA BUICK ON 7/12/99. WHILE DRIVING ON FRIDAY, 7/23/99, CAR SURGED FORWARD AND ACCELERATED. I TRIED TO APPLY BRAKES BUT THEY DID NOT WORK. I MOVED TO THE RIGHT LANE TO AVOID HITTING CAR ...

Aug 12, 1999 Suspension

HORN SOUNDS WHEN VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED TO THE RIGHT. VEHICLE BEGINS TO VIBRATE AT 65 MPH. WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN AT LEAST 5 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO LOCK UP OR REMAIN IN HIGH GEAR AND GIVES THE DRIVER THE IMPRESSION THAT THE VEHICLE IS STALLING. SEVERAL TIMES THE VEHIC...

Aug 12, 1999 Power Train

HORN SOUNDS WHEN VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED TO THE RIGHT. VEHICLE BEGINS TO VIBRATE AT 65 MPH. WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN AT LEAST 5 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO LOCK UP OR REMAIN IN HIGH GEAR AND GIVES THE DRIVER THE IMPRESSION THAT THE VEHICLE IS STALLING. SEVERAL TIMES THE VEHIC...

Aug 12, 1999 Electrical System

HORN SOUNDS WHEN VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED TO THE RIGHT. VEHICLE BEGINS TO VIBRATE AT 65 MPH. WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN AT LEAST 5 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO LOCK UP OR REMAIN IN HIGH GEAR AND GIVES THE DRIVER THE IMPRESSION THAT THE VEHICLE IS STALLING. SEVERAL TIMES THE VEHIC...

Aug 12, 1999 Suspension

HORN SOUNDS WHEN VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED TO THE RIGHT. VEHICLE BEGINS TO VIBRATE AT 65 MPH. WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN AT LEAST 5 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO LOCK UP OR REMAIN IN HIGH GEAR AND GIVES THE DRIVER THE IMPRESSION THAT THE VEHICLE IS STALLING. SEVERAL TIMES THE VEHIC...

Aug 12, 1999 Power Train

HORN SOUNDS WHEN VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED TO THE RIGHT. VEHICLE BEGINS TO VIBRATE AT 65 MPH. WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN AT LEAST 5 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO LOCK UP OR REMAIN IN HIGH GEAR AND GIVES THE DRIVER THE IMPRESSION THAT THE VEHICLE IS STALLING. SEVERAL TIMES THE VEHIC...

Aug 12, 1999 Electrical System

HORN SOUNDS WHEN VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED TO THE RIGHT. VEHICLE BEGINS TO VIBRATE AT 65 MPH. WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN AT LEAST 5 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO LOCK UP OR REMAIN IN HIGH GEAR AND GIVES THE DRIVER THE IMPRESSION THAT THE VEHICLE IS STALLING. SEVERAL TIMES THE VEHIC...

Aug 9, 1999 Seats

DURING COLLISION FRONT SEAT BACKS COLLAPSED CAUSING ALL FLYING MATERIAL/GLASS ETC. TO HIT CONSUMERS FACE. MJS

Aug 9, 1999 Seats

DURING COLLISION FRONT SEAT BACKS COLLAPSED CAUSING ALL FLYING MATERIAL/GLASS ETC. TO HIT CONSUMERS FACE. MJS

Jul 29, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT PRIOR TO REPAIR (99V-089) WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE NOTT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK AND ROLLING INTO MAIL BOX. MJS

Jul 29, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT PRIOR TO REPAIR (99V-089) WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE NOTT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK AND ROLLING INTO MAIL BOX. MJS

Jul 22, 1999 Seats Crash

OUR CAR WAS HIT FROM THE REAR WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT. THE IMPACT, OF COURSE, DAMAGED THE REAR OF THE CAR. BUT, MY CONCERN IS THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE SEAT FAILED, IT WAS BROKEN TO THE POINT WHERE IT FAILED TO REMAIN UP-RIGHT. THE BACK OF THE SEAT FAILED TO STAY UP AND FELL BACKWARDS. THIS ...

Jul 22, 1999 Seats Crash

OUR CAR WAS HIT FROM THE REAR WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT. THE IMPACT, OF COURSE, DAMAGED THE REAR OF THE CAR. BUT, MY CONCERN IS THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE SEAT FAILED, IT WAS BROKEN TO THE POINT WHERE IT FAILED TO REMAIN UP-RIGHT. THE BACK OF THE SEAT FAILED TO STAY UP AND FELL BACKWARDS. THIS ...

Jul 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND STALLING STILL OCCURS. SEEKING HELP OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Jul 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND STALLING STILL OCCURS. SEEKING HELP OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Jun 9, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER DID NOT RECEIVE FIRST RECALL NOTICE FOR REPAIR OF THE TRANSMISSION (99V-089). MJS

Jun 9, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER DID NOT RECEIVE FIRST RECALL NOTICE FOR REPAIR OF THE TRANSMISSION (99V-089). MJS

Jun 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS GOING FROM ONE GEAR TO ANOTHER GEAR, AND THEY AREN'T SHIFTING PROPERLY. ALSO, NOISY GEAR BOX. *AK

Jun 1, 1999 Steering

TRANSMISSION IS GOING FROM ONE GEAR TO ANOTHER GEAR, AND THEY AREN'T SHIFTING PROPERLY. ALSO, NOISY GEAR BOX. *AK

Jun 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS GOING FROM ONE GEAR TO ANOTHER GEAR, AND THEY AREN'T SHIFTING PROPERLY. ALSO, NOISY GEAR BOX. *AK

Jun 1, 1999 Steering

TRANSMISSION IS GOING FROM ONE GEAR TO ANOTHER GEAR, AND THEY AREN'T SHIFTING PROPERLY. ALSO, NOISY GEAR BOX. *AK

May 25, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ACCOMPANIED WITH CRUISE CONTROL PROBLEMS ON TWO OCCASIONS, ONE INCIDENT RESULTING IN COLLISION WITH TREE. MJS

May 25, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ACCOMPANIED WITH CRUISE CONTROL PROBLEMS ON TWO OCCASIONS, ONE INCIDENT RESULTING IN COLLISION WITH TREE. MJS

May 3, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL IS VIBRATING AND VEHICLE WOBBL. CONSUMER CAN'T TRAVEL FAST WHEN DRIVING. *AK

May 3, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL IS VIBRATING AND VEHICLE WOBBL. CONSUMER CAN'T TRAVEL FAST WHEN DRIVING. *AK

Apr 19, 1999 Seat Belts

SHOULDER BELT CANNOT BE ADJUSTED LOW ENOUGH TO LAY FLAT AGAINST THE CHEST AND SHOULDER OF THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER. DEALER INDICATED THAT THIS WAS THE WAY THE VEHICLE WA SMANUFACTURED. *AK

Apr 19, 1999 Seat Belts

SHOULDER BELT CANNOT BE ADJUSTED LOW ENOUGH TO LAY FLAT AGAINST THE CHEST AND SHOULDER OF THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER. DEALER INDICATED THAT THIS WAS THE WAY THE VEHICLE WA SMANUFACTURED. *AK

Apr 15, 1999 Exterior Lighting

DESIGN OF VEHICLE DOES NOT CONTAIN A TRUCK AJAR WARNING LIGHT, CONSUMER'S TRUCK WAS OPEN SEVERAL TIMES BY ACCIDENT AND WAS UNAWARE DUE TO POOR DESIGN. *YC

Apr 15, 1999 Exterior Lighting

DESIGN OF VEHICLE DOES NOT CONTAIN A TRUCK AJAR WARNING LIGHT, CONSUMER'S TRUCK WAS OPEN SEVERAL TIMES BY ACCIDENT AND WAS UNAWARE DUE TO POOR DESIGN. *YC

Apr 5, 1999 Visibility

MATERIAL THAT THE DASH BOARD IS MADE OUT OFF, AND THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD BLIND CONSUMER'S VISION WHEN A VERY HIGH PERCENTAGE OF LIGHT HITS THAT PART OF THE WINDOW. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 5, 1999 Visibility

MATERIAL THAT THE DASH BOARD IS MADE OUT OFF, AND THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD BLIND CONSUMER'S VISION WHEN A VERY HIGH PERCENTAGE OF LIGHT HITS THAT PART OF THE WINDOW. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH ENGINE STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT A WARNING, AND LEFT VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER. *AK *ML

Mar 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH ENGINE STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT A WARNING, AND LEFT VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER. *AK *ML

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT 50-60 MPH, VEHICLE VIBRATES, AND BOUNCES. REPAIR WORK HAS BEEN DONE, FRONT RIM, TWO FRONT TIRES, FRONT AND REAR WHEELS WERE ALIGNED. DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER. *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT 50-60 MPH, VEHICLE VIBRATES, AND BOUNCES. REPAIR WORK HAS BEEN DONE, FRONT RIM, TWO FRONT TIRES, FRONT AND REAR WHEELS WERE ALIGNED. DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER. *AK

Jan 6, 1999 Suspension

WHEN TRAVELING OVER 60 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL MOVES TOO EASILY. THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE IN THE SUSPENSION STARTING WITH THE 1996 MODELS.*AK *SB

Jan 6, 1999 Suspension

WHEN TRAVELING OVER 60 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL MOVES TOO EASILY. THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE IN THE SUSPENSION STARTING WITH THE 1996 MODELS.*AK *SB