10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 17
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,454 miles

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problem #18

Jul 112001

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • miles
While driving at any rate of speed vehicle will completely shutdown without warning, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem.

- Sunrise, FL, USA

problem #17

Apr 242000

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving suspension is rough. When appling pressure vehicle shakes. Dealership is aware of problem. 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 drive, there is a shudder felt at times, dealer replaced the turbine shaft seal because it was worn and again the vehicle jumps when putting into gear as if gear is not engaging, dealer can not remedy this problem. Engine light has illuminated. Front rotors warped causing vibration. Turn signals inoperable, dealer found wire out of terminal.

- Metairie, LA, USA

problem #16

Jun 012001

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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. Occurs intermittently. When the driver was in line of heavy traffic waiting to make a left turn at a very busy intersection and the engine quit in the midst of the turn.

- Winterville, NC, USA

problem #15

Feb 062001

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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

- Norwalk, CA, USA

problem #14

Dec 182000

LeSabre

  • miles
While driving, the vehicle stalls.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #13

Dec 182000

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • miles
While driving, the vehicle will stall.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #12

Dec 282000

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • miles
The engine stops abruptly while driving in heavy traffic, dealer cannot find the source of the problem. Nlm

- New Orlean, LA, USA

problem #11

Dec 101999

LeSabre

  • miles
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.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #10

Oct 182000

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • miles
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.

- Tucker, GA, USA

problem #9

Aug 152000

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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 cause of problem.

- Fayetteville, PA, USA

problem #8

Nov 011999

LeSabre

  • miles
Vehicle continually stalls, not able to be rectified through repairs.

- Harrisonbu, VA, USA

problem #7

May 042000

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • miles
Vehicle stalled and died out. Prior to stalling, the interior lights came on. Dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem.

- Ralph, AL, USA

problem #6

Aug 201999

LeSabre

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Prince George, VA, USA

problem #5

Aug 261999

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ongoing problem with engine stalling intermittently. Vehicle has been inspected/repairs made by dealer on eight occasions, and problem is reoccurring.

- Prince George, VA, USA

problem #4

Feb 142000

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling on the road at 40 mph vehicle lost complete power. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that nothing could be found.

- Litchfield, IL, USA

problem #3

Dec 111999

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • miles
Without warning, while driving, oil pressure gage came on, power shut down, car stopped.

- North Tonawanda, NY, USA

problem #2

Oct 311998

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #1

Mar 221999

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving about 45 mph engine stopped working without a warning, and left vehicle without power.

- Pittsburg, PA, USA