1996 BUICK LeSabre

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

2 Recalls for 1996 BUICK LeSabre

Recall Date Component Summary
1996-07-01 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

A BACKFIRE DURING ENGINE STARTING CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING. UNTIL THE CAMPAIGN REPAIR IS MADE, THE VEHICLE HOOD SHOULD BE SHUT WHENEVER STARTING THE VEHICLE TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF PERSONAL INJURY.

1995-10-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A MALFUNCTION ALARM, LIGHTING AND LOCKING (MALL) MODULE THAT CAN CONTAIN A DAMAGED CAPACITOR. IF THE CAPACITOR IS DAMAGED, THE “KEY IN THE IGNITION” WARNING CHIME AND THE DRIVER SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED WARNING CHIME AND INDICATOR LAMP MAY NOT WORK. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, “THEFT PROTECTION” AND FMVSS NO. 208, “OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.” IN ADDITION, OTHER CHIME REMINDER FUNCTIONS, INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS, AND POWER DOOR LOCKING FEATURES ARE ALSO AFFECTED.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF REQUIRED, REPLACE THE MALL MODULE.

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1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1996 BUICK LeSabre

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Date Component  
2011-05-12 OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box)

105 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1996 BUICK LeSabre

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Date Component  
2006-09-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10169073
1996-11-06 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
ODI Number: 511143
1996-10-21 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 510377
1996-10-21 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 510377
1996-09-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ODI Number: 508947
1996-09-13 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 508645
1996-03-25 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 502780
1996-03-05 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 501963
1999-11-18 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 851300
2019-04-28 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11204263
2016-02-04 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10824228
2015-06-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10731069
2014-10-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10644183
2011-08-29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10422504
2011-08-30 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10422642
2011-07-12 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 10411918
2010-06-09 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10335454
2010-03-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10320525
2010-01-09 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10298851
2009-12-24 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10296923
2009-03-16 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10262031
2009-02-23 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10259696
2008-12-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10252288
2008-09-06 STEERING | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 10241173
2008-03-31 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ODI Number: 10223871
2007-01-03 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10177695
2006-09-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10169073
2006-06-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10160413
2005-11-07 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10141990
2005-07-21 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 10129532
2005-06-28 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10128047
2005-06-13 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10125102
2005-03-08 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10113654
2005-01-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10106966
2004-10-06 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10095171
2004-09-27 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 10094344
2004-02-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10059222
2004-03-02 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 10060212
2004-01-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10055643
2003-11-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10048114
2003-09-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10039881
2003-08-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10033573
2002-12-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10006554
2002-12-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10001149
2002-11-05 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 8022212
2002-12-05 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 8023792
2002-08-29 INTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 8017579
2007-10-24 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 10206800
1996-06-18 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 985764
2003-01-13 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10003700
1996-05-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 984673
1996-03-25 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 981151
1996-07-12 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
ODI Number: 986828
1996-02-09 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
ODI Number: 978936
1996-02-09 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 978934
2001-08-22 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 894949
2001-03-28 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 884440
2000-11-09 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
ODI Number: 874768
2000-09-18 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 870748
2000-08-30 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 869149
2000-06-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | STEERING:RACK AND PINION | TIRES
ODI Number: 863958
1999-12-21 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 853546
2000-01-14 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 854993
1999-09-14 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 847672
1999-10-25 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
ODI Number: 851559
1999-10-19 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 851110
1999-07-26 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 843438
1999-07-26 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 843392
1999-08-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
ODI Number: 846019
1998-11-09 WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 830425
1998-05-04 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
ODI Number: 823025
1996-11-14 WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 804972
1997-01-07 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 807227
1997-01-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 807186
1997-01-24 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
ODI Number: 807036
2001-03-13 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 742387
2000-10-20 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 734824
2000-10-20 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 734822
2000-09-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 730873
2000-02-07 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 718410
1997-10-27 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
ODI Number: 605272
1997-09-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 605047
1997-08-29 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 606055
1997-10-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 605438
1997-10-27 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 604198
1997-02-12 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 602530
2001-01-24 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
ODI Number: 559144
2001-02-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 559736
2001-01-09 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 558891
2000-11-28 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 557596
2000-08-23 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 553962
1999-10-29 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ODI Number: 549425
1999-01-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ODI Number: 543273
1998-09-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 539744
1998-03-03 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
ODI Number: 531748
1997-12-05 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 525764
1997-10-04 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 524132
1997-06-23 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 519041
1997-04-09 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 516302
1997-02-26 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
ODI Number: 515153
1997-02-26 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 515153
1997-02-26 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 515153
1997-02-26 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
ODI Number: 515153
1997-02-26 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 515153
1997-02-26 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 515153
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4 Investigations for 1996 BUICK LeSabre

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
2002-10-22 2004-03-09 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2002-10-22 2004-03-09 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2002-10-22 2004-03-09 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
2002-06-13 2002-10-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

41 Service Alerts for 1996 BUICK LeSabre

Date Description
2019-12-02 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.

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2019-12-02 350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.

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2019-11-22 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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2019-11-22 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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2019-09-05 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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2019-09-18 350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

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2017-09-20 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

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2017-09-20 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

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2017-09-20 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

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2017-09-20 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

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2017-03-15 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.

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2015-12-04 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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2015-10-23 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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2015-10-23 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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1998-10-01 020000 SUSPENSION

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE VEHICLE

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1997-08-01 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

EXPERIENCE A TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE ON COAST DOWN OR LIGHT ACCELERATION. *YC

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1998-05-01 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT ON A GAP BETWEEN THE PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT (PSIR) MODULE AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM PLATE. *YC

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1997-06-01 135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW

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2017-02-22 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2005-09-01 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT

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1997-03-01 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

INTERMITTENT A/C SYSTEM THUMP NOISE ON INITIAL START UP FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR PANEL (REPLACE ACCUMULATOR). *TW

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2002-05-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT

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2004-06-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION. *TT

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2001-02-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT

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2007-09-01 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION OR COOLANT LEAK (INSPECT FOR MATERIAL DEGRADATION/REPLACE INTAKE MANIFOLDS) *TT UPDATED 11/02/07 *NJ

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1997-05-01 033000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED FORCE OR ENGINE LOAD MAY AFFECT AND CAUSE VARIOUS NOISES. *YC

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1996-12-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW

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2001-07-01 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION, OR AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK NEAR OR UNDER THE THROTTLE BODY AREA OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TT

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1997-02-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY). *TW

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1997-01-01 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

A/C SYSTEM FLUTTER AND/OR MOAN NOISE WITH HVAC IN A/C MODES. *TW

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1999-12-01 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT

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1998-04-01 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

EXPERIENCING A TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE ON COAST DOWN OR LIGHT ACCELERATION BETWEEN 20 AND 40 MPH. *YC

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1997-09-01 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC

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1997-09-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

COMMENTS OF AN ENGINE OIL LEAK THAT APPEARS TO ORIGINATE TOWARD THE DRIVER’S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE; REAR OF ENGINE. *YC

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1997-08-01 105100 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT

EXPERIENCING A TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE ON COAST DOWN OR LIGHT ACCELERATION. *YC

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1997-03-01 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW

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1997-02-01 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW

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1998-04-01 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON GROWLING NOISE IN TRANSAXLE DURING FIRST FOUR MINUTES AFTER START UP. *YC

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1997-11-01 050000 PARKING BRAKE

COMMENTS THAT THE PARK BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT SETTING CORRECTLY OR RELEASING PREMATURELY WHILE TRYING TO SET THE PARK BRAKE. *YC

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1997-11-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

COMMENTS ON INSUFFICIENT RANGE OF THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM. *YC

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1998-12-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE IS CORROSION ( RUST ) APPEARING ON THE LEFT AND /OR RIGHT ROCKER PANEL(S). *YC

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1996 BUICK LeSabre

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