1999 Buick Lesabre Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 13%of 209 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,332miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Buick Lesabre, 13% of the 209 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,332 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A very bad gasoline odor was noticed when starting and stopping the car. The shop discovered two (2) leaks in the gas line. The meter, pump and lines had to be replaced. I don't know if the shop still has the parts and I certainly did not want them.”
NHTSA complaint #10126536, filed 2005-06, 76,939 miles“The car would occasionally smell like gas during acceleration. It also skipped frequently when going up hill. I was driving down the street when the car stalled. I pulled to the side of the road and the engine compartment erupted in flames. The car was a total loss. It was only after the fire that we discovered that there was a fuel system recall in sept. 2004. I bought the car from a GM dealer in oct. 2004 and never received a recall notice nor was I made aware that there was such a problem with this model.”
NHTSA complaint #10161522, filed 2006-07, 88,000 miles“Vehicle was brought in for a full fuel line replacement. Technician reported that the body and sub-frame are corroded to the extent that the vehicle should not be driven on the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10990949, filed 2017-05, 276,262 miles“Consumer's vehicle was towed to a dealer for a new starter assembly. While the mechanic was inspecting the vehicle the intake manifold exploded. The mechanic sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital. The cause has not been determined at this time. When the new started was being tested the manifold blew up.”
NHTSA complaint #10115276, filed 2005-04, 47,000 miles“Dt: contact stated from a dead stop and turning left the vehicle did not get enough fuel to make a hard left turn. It just barely moved along, could not get it to accelerate. This happened intermittently close to a year. The dealer stated there were no recalls. The dealer told contact if it happened again to bring vehicle in ,and they might be able to duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10131933, filed 2005-08, 97,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V090000Feb 24, 2004On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual…Covers: Buick Lesabre 1998–2000, Pontiac Bonneville 1998–2000, Buick Park Avenue 1998–2000 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 6% |
| 2004 | 13 | 8% |
| 2003 | 6 | 4% |
| 2002 | 11 | 4% |
| 2001 | 17 | 5% |
| 2000 | 60 | 9% |
| 1999 | 28 | 13% |
| 1998 | 76 | 19% |
| 1997 | 40 | 10% |
| 1996 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 10 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 10% |
| 1990 | 6 | 13% |
| 1989 | 4 | 15% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1999 Buick Lesabre
69 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTires
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Buick Lesabre
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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