2001 Buick LeSabre Custom review from North America
"I like the vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Upper (intake) plastic plenum failure on the 3800 Series II engine.
General comments?
This seems to be a common, or at least a recurring problem. In this instance it will be $800 to replace the plenum, gasket, plugs, oil, labor and miscellaneous, and does not include any cost of further engine damage from coolant leaking into the cylinders. It should be a recall item considering it appears to happen frequently on this GM engine, and the cost should be borne by GM. I do not understand why any manufacturer would make such a component, subjected to extreme engine heat, from plastic.
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  | Great combination of value, reliability and economy for the price |
| Beautiful Buick For Sale: 37k miles. with |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Series II Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 22000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 47000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Regal |
| Date of Entry | 22nd June, 2004 |