This all happened over a period of the past 5 years, I didn't know this site was available, so submitting now. *Jb
Engine & cooling
1990 Buick Lesabre Engine problems
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1990 Buick Lesabre's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 12% of all its complaints, most recently on September 5, 2004. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
While the engine is running there is a constant sound of air escaping. There is an anticipation of the vehicle back firing at all times. Also, intermittently vehicle will stall, and use twice as much fuel.*Ak
While driving at any speed and without prior warning vehicle cuts off which causes loss of all power. Also, dashboard lights up red. Problem occurred three times in one day. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause. *Ak the problem happened twice, and the cause was determined to be ignition coils. *Yh
When traveling at any normal speed/ low speed vehicle will cut off without prior warning. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. Please provide any further details. *Ak
ENGINE: GASKET FAILED CAUSING OIL TO LEAK.
ENGINE BLEW UP, CAUSING STARTER TO FALL OFF. *SD
Buick Lesabre engine complaints by year
Lesabre engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data