1992 Buick Lesabre Engine problems

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 buick lesabre. The contact noticed coolant leaking from under the vehicle. While the parking brake was engaged, the contact had to depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from rolling down an incline. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign numbers: 96v015000 (power train) and 91v167000 (parking brake) however, the contact's vin was excluded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000.

CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB *TT

While driving vehicle engine just dropped out. Vehicle just stopped suddenly. Contacted tow company & driver indicated motor mounts broke. Vehicle towed to dealership & mechanic indicated the "k" frame had separated. This caused a lack of steering control. Motor mounts were still intact.*Ak

While driving about any speed vehicle stalled without prior warning. Had been taken to dealer where they could not be find the cause. *Ak.

Alternator failed at 45,600 miles, water pump failed at 46,000 miles, master cylinder failed at 48,017 miles. *Ak

When traveling at any speed in hot climate weather vehicle stalls and cuts off without any prior warning, causing loss of all power. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause. Please provide any further details. *Ak

Piece out of crankshaft. Destroyed connecting rod. Oil changed every 3k.

While driving and coming to a stop vehicle will suddenly stop which may cause a crash. Has to wait about 15 minutes, and then vehicle will proceed. Please provide further information and vin#. *Ak

Vehicle started smoking in a parking lot, and then the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department arrived to put out fire, and the vehicle was towed home, not totalled. Adjuster to investigate the problem. *Ak

The engine would stop while driving at speeds from 10 to 45 mph once it was hot. The engine could not be restarted for 10 to 30 minutes. After the engine stops running it is difficult to steer or stop the vehicle. Dealer found the crankshaft timing pickup sensor failed when it became hot.

After driving the vehicle about 1/2 mile, at the speed of 20 mph, saw steam coming from the front of the vehicle. As driver pulled to the side of the road vehicle had no brakes. Was able to pull into a shopping center and stop the vehicle. At that time the vehicle was on fire and burned up in the engine compartment. *Ak

While driving at night at 60mphi vehicle cut off, all the power and lights went out. Has been towed to dealer 3 times for same problem problem, is in the ignition. *Ak

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK

While drivng along the engine will stop without warning, doesn't matter if speed is (25) or (70) mph. This has happened (25) or (30) times since 12/2/96. Happened (10) times on 1/29/97. Taken to (2) different dealers and still cannot find problem. *Ak

ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE. *AK

The motor mounts were replaced on two occasions . Please describe .

Stalls without warning while driving, then requires (10) to (15) minutes to restart due to crank sensor failure. *Ak

WATER PUMP REPLACED.

Consumer was driving and car caught on fire. Please describe . *Ak

Engine fire prior to recall, causing injuries.(Attorney for client)

The car caught fire in engine while driving on the highway.Please describe. Tt

Intermittently stalls when driving a high speeds. Tt brakes lock and do not function, vehicle was taken to dealer but unable to duplicate the problem.*Jb

ENGINE FIRE. *AW