Recall 96V116000: 1996–1997 Buick Lesabre and 6 other models

Report received

Jul 1, 1996

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

275,811vehicles

Model years

1996–1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.

Possible consequence

This condition can cause a no-start condition and possibly an engine compartment fire.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1996 Buick Lesabre98 complaints
• 1997 Buick Lesabre394 complaints
• 1996 Buick Park Avenue59 complaints
• 1996 Buick Regal204 complaints
• 1996 Buick Riviera44 complaints
• 1996 Oldsmobile 8892 complaints
• 1996 Oldsmobile 9810 complaints
• 1996 Pontiac Bonneville150 complaints