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OK, maybe it's not the world's most exciting car but the Buick is a stylish, safe, reliable family car, right?

Buick • Intake manifold • Peeling paint • Window motors • Variious vexations

Perhaps, but those we hear from are upset about such shortcomings as engine problems, peeling paint, faulty window motors and all kinds of other shortcomings you'd never expect to find.

Dan of Vancouver, WA October 3, 2009

My 1998 Buick LeSabre engine failed after 60,000 miles due to the failure of a plastic intake manifold. The coolant flooded the engine and destroyed the engine. I had the engine replaced, and at 120,000 miles, guess what? The replacement engine is now consuming coolant through the intake manifold. 4000 engine replacement several years ago and now another 1000 for a manifold replacement

Robert of East Greenwich, RI September 30, 2009

In the 2 years that we have owned this vehicle we have spent thousands of dollars on repairs that appear to be common failures. We have replaced the head gasket, front wheel bearings twice, ABS and AWD lights continually come on, Drivers windows switch, A/C Compressor, front brakes 3 times, rear springs, loss of electrical power several times.

Nancy of Harper Woods, MI August 12, 2009

Problem: intake manifold gasket leak at 45,038 mlg, 2002 Buick Century (car new 7/02 and well maintained) I wonder if there is a recall or "secret" (or other) warranty/ies on this equipment.

Jennifer of Salida, CA July 19, 2009

I have a 2002 Buick Rendezvous CXL. It has had "Cooling System" problems which I cannot seem to resolve. I have had the intake gasket changed after recommondations by two different service stations. I paid hundreds of dollars to do this. I have also paid to have the cooling system checked for leaks and have been told there are none. My car has now reached a point where I can't use air conditioning without my car overheating. I am flushing the radiator today and replacing the coolant with a different brand after seeing all of the complaints about Dex-Cool. I have noticed the rust colored sludge in my overflow container and am wondering if I, like many other GM car owners, am being affected by this poor product. I am a nursing student and barely getting by, I can't afford to keep repairing my vehicle. My transmission is now shifting really hard and I am worried if it is being affected by this.

Richard of BAY SHORE, NY July 10, 2009

I have owned three late model Buick LeSabres including a 1988 in 1993, a 1997 in 1998 and a 2002 since 2003. My wife and I drive at normal speeds and do not stress the car with rapid acceleration. We maintain the cars very well with oil change every 3000 miles, etc. All three spun a main bearing when the cars had only 50,000 to 65,000 miles requiring engine replacement. What is that about??

Michel of Concord , CA June 9, 2009

When getting my 1995 Buick Century car serviced at the Concord Chevrolet dealer, it has been found that there is oil in the coolant reservoir. This is due to oil intermitxed with coolant leaking from a faulty intake manifold.

ethel of NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX June 3, 2009

I ve just bought one of these lemon cars Buick 2003 Regal in Sept 08 and I am mad, hurt and want to get my money back or Class Action Suit. I do not trust them repairing any car. This is all wrong and they knew it when they sold all these cars. They have put me and all my Family in danger.

Joseph of Clarks Summit, PA May 20, 2009

In 2003 I posted a complaint on ConsumersAffairs.com regarding sudden brake failure on my wife's 99 Buick Regal, with 31K miles, due to a rusted out brake line bursting. Three rusted metal brake lines had to be replaced. Last week I posted a new complaint regarding my 6000 pound 2004 Chevy Avalanche with 38K on the clock. Sudden and total brake failure occurred due to burst rusty brake line. Had I been towing 4000 or 5000 pounds (as this heavy duty truck is designed to do) down a hill and this happened, I can imagine what the outcome would have been. Almost every metal brake line is severely rusted and requires replacement. But today lighting struck again in the same place. A brake line suddenly started to leak on our son's 99 Buick LaSabre with 143K on the clock. He noticed his brake pedal getting mushy and then the Service Brakes Soon Light came on. He nursed it home, we crawled underneath and found a rusted out brake line leaking brake fluid!! Would you believe? Like my truck, most of his brake lines are severely rusted and need to be replaced. Considering the most important safety factor in a vehicle is the braking system, the metal brake lines should be made of material (e.g. stainless steel) that lasts the life of the vehicle. I don't believe my experiences are isolated incidents and with people keeping their cars longer, or buying used instead of new, the potential for brake lines to rust out and suddenly fail increases. I'm afraid we are seeing the tip of the iceberg here - especially for those who live in the snow states. Cost of repairs to be determined. But having 3 GM vehicles with brakes failing for the same reason gives one pause.

Tawana of Yukon, OK May 2, 2009

I too feel that I have been scammed by GM. I purchased a 2003 Buick Rendezvous , March, 2003, in March of 2006 the engine blew. The engine had sludge in it. I had to replace the engine. I contacted GM and they gave me the cold shoulder, run around, etc. I was told that it was my fault and that I must have never changed the oil, then I produced all of my oil change receipts from the past three years. Since replacing the engine I have continue to have problems with this car, 3rd cylinder misfiring, water pump goes out. I have had to rent a car for a period of over two to three months while my Lemon was in the shop. Three years ago the engine blew now the service engine soon light is back on again after I was told all the car needed was a tune up and to replace spark plugs and wires. Dealership called today, May 1, 2009, and said that both heads are cracked and need replacing. How much more of this will I have to endure before GM takes the Lemon back and makes me whole again. I am spending between 300 to 400 every few months to keep the car on the road. I am sick and tired of being sick and tired.

Arnold of La Verne, CA April 23, 2009

2002 Buick Rendezous with less than 70K/ coolant disappears from coolant tank (intake or heads). Radiator went out last year, A/c condenser went out 2 years ago. No heater for two years. Front bearings making noise (falls under a recall). Battery has gone out more time than I can count. Car won't start from time to time I was told (BCM problem). Liffter noise from time to time. When turning from a stop sometimes the traction control light comes on car will not accelerate (very dangerous new problem) gas gauge of course works only from time to time.

The electrical problems are to long to list them all. No major accidents minor scrapes only. Junk! The car for the last 2 1/2 years can only be drivin short distances to avoid overheating due to the coolant loss. I contacted Reynolds Buick about the coolant loss they said they had no know recalls or Know problems (2 years ago).

I also asked about A/C problem when it went out same answer no know problems. I am very unhappy with the short use this SUV has given us. I was a Mechanic for 20 years had my own shop. I replaced the radiator when it began to leak / so I did both radiator and condenser together ( condenser failed first drove without A/C for a while). The sad part is the condenser is out again.

I have been watching the coolant just diappear knowing a major problem would follow. We choose to keep driving 3 miles each way to work. There is no coolant in the engine oil so I figured the engine is no fear of failure. The problems listed above are very common to this car I found out looking on Edmonds just a few days ago. I now know That Buick /Gm is well aware of the problem/s The worst part the BCM issue has never been resolved as well as the intake gasket /head gasket. They of course can be replaced and the same problem will happen again in a few years later (never resolved issue from what I have read).

With the cars new traction control issue it is no longer safe to even drive around the block. I think it very sad that GM knows of these defects I have only been contacted about the bearings. The problems have not been resolved in any way. There is no new BCM without problems.The Dex-cool issue I was never made aware of. I have cleaned out the coolant tank several times due to the strange rust color/scale /sludge build up in it. It has never failed emmission test. The oil has been changed on time. The SUV is very clean inside and out. I have never had it back at Buick. I have called them and or gone down to talk to them in person about the issue listed above. They charge of course just to pop the hood open.

They said none of my problems would be covered by GM (General Mistake). Made me feel/understand I was the only one with these problems. Why spend so much money trying to fix what they can not fix properly anyway. We are lucky my wife work walking distance from the house if not this SUV would have failed to be of any use years ago.

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