10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,387 miles

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problem #3

Jan 082004

LeSabre 6-cyl

  • 44,161 miles
Consumer was pulling into a parking lot when she heard a loud boom. Then flames came from beneath the vehicle, said a witness. Consumer got out and vehicle caught on fire. In June the consumer received a recall notice which explained the failure that she experienced several months earlier.

- Bound Brook, NJ, USA

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problem #2

Mar 312004

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • 20,000 miles
Upon starting the vehicle there was a loud bang, then the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department was called.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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problem #1

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

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