1996 Buick Lesabre engine and engine cooling problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 Buick Lesabre — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 buick lesabre. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, he heard a loud clunking noise, the engine dropped, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop, where they diagnosed that the engine cradle and bushing were corroded and needed…”
filed Aug 29, 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 buick lesabre. Upon starting the vehicle, the contact could hear the vehicle back fire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where repairs were made to stop an evaporator leak. The repair did not stop the vehicle from back firing. The manufacturer stated that…”
filed Mar 17, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Lesabre years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Lesabre | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Lesabre | 8 | 5% |
| 2003 Lesabre | 8 | 5% |
| 2002 Lesabre | 18 | 6% |
| 2001 Lesabre | 28 | 9% |
| 2000 Lesabre | 78 | 12% |
| 1999 Lesabre | 69 | 33% |
| 1998 Lesabre | 196 | 49% |
| 1997 Lesabre | 110 | 28% |
| 1995 Lesabre | 14 | 8% |
| 1994 Lesabre | 36 | 23% |
| 1993 Lesabre | 25 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Buick Lesabre
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.