9.3

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,543 miles

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problem #8

Jun 012011

LeSabre

  • 12,344 miles
I own a 1997 Buick le sabre custom (3.8) the car will shutdown when I am driving it.also it drains the battery.the date is the year that I purchased the car.

- Fort Meade, FL, USA

problem #7

Sep 011998

LeSabre 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Speedometer is not accurate; needle bounces erratically; cannot determine speed. Part replaced by dealer in 9/1998; problem recurred in 9/2001; part replaced by dealer; problem recurred in 10/2005. Speedometer in this vehicle is defective; replacement parts are defective; manufacturer will not full warranty parts & labor.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

problem #6

Nov 121999

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rpms race, check engine light is illuminating on the dash and vehicle hesitates/ stalls and will not accelerate. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause of the problem.

- Hazelet, NJ, USA

problem #5

Oct 011998

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Possible engine failure, check engine light illuminating.

- Garden Grove, CA, USA

problem #4

Jan 161998

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • miles
No failure specified.

- Queensbury, NY, USA

problem #3

Jan 161998

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • miles
No failure specified.

- Queensbury, NY, USA

problem #2

Oct 021997

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • miles
When the sun is on the dashboard it reflects onto the windshield creating poor visibility.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #1

Apr 011997

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Remote keyless entry failed after four repair attempts.

- Santa Barbara, CA, USA