1999 Buick LeSabre Custom review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Serious problem with the plastic intake manifold (plenum). Engine suddenly locks up and even seasoned mechanics think the engine needs to be replaced, but it is just the plastic part. Approximate cost: $600.00 to replace.
Since the car has over 60,000 miles on it, the dealer could not replace the intake manifold without charge.
General motors has a "bulletin" on this, but no recall as of yet. I was told to keep all receipts in case of a recall.
General comments?
I would buy another Buick LeSabre again, but I would make sure there was no plastic intake manifold first.
Very comfortable and basically reliable.
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| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Fuel Injection Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 45329 miles |
| Most recent distance | 86000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 23rd July, 2004 |