Faults:

Plastic intake manifold failed at 110,000 miles, replaced that. Ran good again.

Now the subframe rubber bushings have failed, and almost left me stranded. If the final bolt had broken, it would have disconnected the steering wheel and I would have had no control on where I was headed.

This is a major safety issue that can easily be inspected by any owner, no special tools needed (other than a flashlight if it's dark).

How to inspect: Look under the car directly behind each front wheel. You will see a subframe assembly bolted to the floor of the car with two bolts on driver's side, and two on the passenger side. These bolts go up thru a large round washer-like retainer for the four inch diameter rubber bushing that fits inside the subframe.

What you want to look for is if the washer under the bolt head is rusted and/or the rubber bushing is in good shape. Three of the four on mine were completely gone. Parts are available from the dealer to replace these. The rubber parts are called insulators.

I am not sure what years and models are affected by these, but I found numerous reports from other year LeSabres. It may be as widespread as 1991 - 1999. I believe any "M" body style could have this problem.

Faults:

The 3.8 DEFECT... plastic crap... I believe everybody reading this knows EXACTLY what the defect is!

General Comments:

Let me start by saying I LOVED this car and could do nothing but sing its praises; very comfortable, good power when needed, good gas mileage...

UNTIL... the engine locked for what I thought was no apparent reason. I should have read about the problem before, but would that have helped? Does replacing the parts help? Sounds like it will happen again?

My anger comes from the NO-recall policy at GM. I guess nobody is dying from the problem... bad news GM, you're dying from the problem!!!

I have owned GM cars my whole life, and will never buy another... why, because you KNOW about this crap and won't do anything about it!!!

My TAX dollars went to save you? For hard working individuals working for GM, I am truly sorry... but you're working for organized crime.

My question to any/all who have had this problem.. Is there any type of class action against these gangsters? Or in their current state (I wonder why), would that be like trying to get a seat on the Titanic?

I am donating the car to the church... maybe GOD can save GM; their policies sure won't!

Faults:

As everybody else has said about the 98 Buick, my daughter took her car into have an oil change. She called me and said they had her there for a few hours. I talked to the manager, he said the car would not start. I came down had them do a compression check.

Then I went down and bought some new plugs. Got it running, but it was obvious either a head gasket or the plastic manifold has gone. Waiting to take it apart. First time I ever seen a car die on a hoist. No warning.

General Comments:

Car has been good otherwise.