2001 Buick Lesabre engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 49 complaints for the 2001 Buick Lesabre, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 112,000 miles 33 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 14
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 33 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 112,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 14 fires.
What owners wrote
Engine of my 2001 buick le sabre, v6, 3800 engine, caught fire after an oil change and short drive home. Authorized mechanic diagnosed it as engine oil leaked out of gasket and on top of exhaust manifold, triggering a fire that quickly melted the plastic wire harness cover and started burning through the wires. I caught the fire early as it was in my driveway and I had a fire extinguisher but fire was spreading quickly. I am unable to afford the repairs.
My engine was smoking and smelled of burning oil. Went toba mechanic and said my valve is leaking oil all over my engine for some reason. This engine I've read is prone to engine fires. This maybe a defective engine in the buick as well.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Buick Lesabre
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 104 complaints
- Body & structure 50 complaints
- Electrical system 45 complaints
- Steering 30 complaints
- Air bags 29 complaints
- Transmission 27 complaints
- Suspension 18 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints