1998 Buick Lesabre power train problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1998 Buick Lesabre — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After taking the vehicle to dealer for a recall repairs, vehicle was cutting off, and the check engine light was on. Vehicle idled roughly. Consumer told mechanic that this problem did not exist prior to bringing it in for the recall repairs, and was told that it would go away on its own. *ak the…”
filed Jul 8, 2004
“Transmission slips after being engaged for 24 miles or more . This happens at start up from a standing stop(stop sign etc.) it has happen only 4 times this year. Dealer unable to say what is wrong or repair needed.has anyone got a idea what it is?”
filed Apr 22, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Lesabre years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Lesabre | 8 | 10% |
| 2004 Lesabre | 12 | 7% |
| 2003 Lesabre | 18 | 11% |
| 2002 Lesabre | 13 | 4% |
| 2001 Lesabre | 31 | 9% |
| 2000 Lesabre | 24 | 4% |
| 1999 Lesabre | 15 | 7% |
| 1997 Lesabre | 33 | 8% |
| 1996 Lesabre | 6 | 6% |
| 1995 Lesabre | 8 | 4% |
| 1994 Lesabre | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 Lesabre | 33 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.