Car Repair Questions For Buick LeSabre

These are some of the Buick LeSabre questions answered by our GM mechanics.


3800 cam Sensor Replaced Three Times
The 1990 Buick 3800 was a car my father purchased 10 years before his death and I have repainted and restored it to like new and drive it daily. Problem is the cam sensor I have replaced 3 times.

Buick Lesabre Stalls At Slow Speeds
We had the car computer scanned but there were no codes. Could a MAF, crank sensor or ICM cause this problem?

Buick Riviera A/C Not Working
The compressor on my Buick has no power. I have to ground the low pressure sensor. What could be wrong?

1999 Buick LeSabre Noise in wheel
Have had a few loose starter drive gears slide into the flywheel when making rt. turns. In an open area, test drive the car.

My 2003 Buick LeSabre ABS Traction Code C1214
Definition of "Brake Control Relay Contact Circuit Open," which doesn't sound that bad. The dealer says the EBCM has to be replaced.


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A/C Blows Warm Air and Switches by Itself
When I press on the "Auto" button to turn on the A/C, the Dual Climate Control system switches to "Econ" mode as well as the temperature on the display flashes for about 2 minutes.

1997 Buick Lesabre SES flashing and smokes
This is different from a solid light. The fact that there was smoke, and now it wont start leads me to believe that your problem is with what is called...

Growling Noise in the Front End
How can i determine which wheel bearing hub is bad and making the noise. Also can I replace myself.

Squeak in the Suspension
The mechanic lubricated bushings but still makes noise. Shocks and struts replaced already.

Service Engine Soon Light
Had the codes scanned got cam sensor problem. Starts and idles rough, but not stalling or hesitation. What part do i replace to fix this problem.

2005 Lesabre Oil Pan Leak
Why does the oil pan leak on the floor in my car? How do I fix this problem?

1998 Lesabre Won't Start
My car wont start. I did a computer scan but there are no codes. Would a bad ignition coil cause this problem?

Sputters And Dies Out
I have a 1997 buick lesabre replaced the head gaskets and up it started just fine. Just needed to jump battery. Ran and got code random misfire and random misfire cylinder #6. Replaced ign. coils and replaced battery now wont start.

Buick 3800 Oil Pressure Light Always On
My car was leaking antifreeze from the intake manifold gasket. My mechanic replaced the gasket and plenum. He also replaced the PCV valve and replaced the oil pan gasket which was slowly leaking.


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2000 Buick Vibration when driving
My car has a bad driveline vibration.

1998 3800 v6 coolant leak
Antifreeze leak and now car won't crank up to start.

Transmission shudders
Transmission shifting shutters first to second and third gear 2004 Buick Lesabre.

1995 Lesabre Why does my car have no reverse
Changed transmission fluid and filter but still has a peoblem.

My 1999 Lesabre has code P0420.
Mass airflow sensor (MAF)and 02 sensors were replaced but has check engine light (SES).

Steering Wheel Switch Replacement
I would replace the cruise control switch and the heated seat switch in door panel.


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