The hub portion of the fan blade assembly could crack due to high stress levels generated during engine operating conditions. Eventually, the blade could break apart at the hub and blade pieces could be propelled into the engine. If the hood is open while the...
Engine & cooling
Buick Electra Engine problems by year
5 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Buick Electra's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Engine recalls
Latest Electra engine complaints
Vehicle 2009 buick enclave. Keeps turning on the light engine and at the dealership they keep telling me that is because I don't close the gas knob correctly. When the engine light turns on while im driving it gives me a message of power engine reduce and it reduce my speed and I can't continue driving. I've almost cause 2 accidents while im driving due to this issue. It will completely stop in certain times while im driving. Last incident 06/05/10. As well, my tire got flat around a month ago and I realized the dealership sold me the vehicle with no extra tire and emergency equipment to change my tire. *Tr
Consumer bought a vehicle that was suppose to be in perfect condition. While driving home vehicle stalled and would not restart. Dealer was notified, but informed the consumer to pay for a diagnostic test and the repairs.*Ak
While the consumer was driving, the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. (Ohio traffic crash report) *yh
The crank sensor-which controls engine timing-the bracket its housed in can work loose during normal driving causing the sensor to move away from the magnet causing the engine to stall w/no warning. It happened first laste year in july-99 had it replaced by dealer using oe part. Worked loose this year oct-00, causing vehicle to stall on busy street and barely made it to the side. Contact dealer-would not replace part-made us buy another....
Timing chain broke, resulting in steering ability lost, replaced timing belt. Ttwhile at a stop light, engine shut down and failed to restart, vehicle was towed to dealer and consumer was advised that this was a common problem, consumer contacted manufacturer and was told there is no defect in the part.*Jb
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data