1995 Buick LeSabre Consumer Discussions

Buick LeSabre Starting/Stalling Problems

• Re: 1995 Buick LeSabre Stalling [sizzman]

  Written by: cindy75 on Apr 6, 2012 4:44:06 PM

  I have a 1997 Buick La Sabre and it was doing the same thing and we changed one of the crankshaft sensors and it still stalled when we were driving, but it would re-start. We changed both the Mass Airflow Sensor and the Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor this week and now it doesn't even stall. Besides the alternator making some pretty bad sounds and needing changed, it runs great again. Good ... Read More

Buick LeSabre Transmission

• 1995 buick lesabre problem

  Written by: i10dopezone on Sep 7, 2011 3:13:31 PM

  1995 buick lesabre, when i start to drive when it goes to second gear, it feels like it kinda jumps then the whole car vibrates till it shifts again then drives fine, it only happens when i start to drive and when it shifts to second, any ideas

Buick LeSabre: Problem Codes/TSBs/Recalls

• Re: 1995 buick [pigg]

  Written by: imidazol97 on Sep 18, 2010 7:29:42 PM

  Do you have access to a scanner to use while it's running to follow the input for the fuel injectors and the ignition? It could be a few cars have had trouble with ground on the end of the ISC under the coils. Clean contacts. But the other thing that comes to my mind is that 1994 and 1995 seem to have a few more reports than typical of PCM problems. ... Read More

• Re: 1995 buick LeSabre cuts out while driveing [pigg]

  Written by: imidazol97 on Sep 18, 2010 5:12:45 PM

  Good job on having used a gauge to verify the fuel pressure wasn't dropping. Since it starts right back up, that's a problem. It would be better if it had to sit for 10 minutes before something changed and it started. You could pull a spark plug wire off and lay it on metal with an old spark plug in it to see if you were getting spark. How many miles ... Read More

• 1995 buick LeSabre cuts out while driveing

  Written by: pigg on Sep 18, 2010 5:07:34 PM

  can happen any time hot or cold. no codes in the system. can happen when comeing to a stop or at 55mph. at parkway speeds. if i move the shifter to nuetral, turn the key to start position starst right back up. had fuel pressure gauge on it, am not looseing fuel pressure.any ideas would be welcome. poss speed pick up.

Buick LeSabre Maintenance and Repair

• THROTTLE BODY

  Written by: srcitizen on Aug 4, 2010 12:09:52 AM

  When I had my old 1989 Buick Century, my local mechanic was always careful to clean the throttle body. I've had my 1995 Buick LeSabre with the same V-6 engine for 7 years, and my new mechanic has never cleaned it. It runs good, except I've dropped from 19mpg around town to 13mpg. I wonder if the throttle body needs regular cleaning?

Buick LeSabre Transmission

• Buick Lesabre transmission will not engage

  Written by: locksmitty on Mar 29, 2010 7:20:04 AM

  1995 Buick Lesabre 3800 154,000 miles Problem: When it sits overnight or for a long time the tranny will not engage until I drop it into 1st. then when it engages in 1st. I put it into reverse or drive and then it works perfect from then on. I changed the fluid and filter but it still acts up. I'm hoping it's not the converter. Thanx, Rick

Buick LeSabre Starting/Stalling Problems

• Buick hesitation issue.

  Written by: tony135 on Oct 18, 2009 9:47:19 PM

  I just perchess a 1995 Buick Lesabre 3.8 liter V6 with 56000 miles on it. the car sat for two years. I drained all the old gas and filled with fresh gas and changed the fuel filter and changed the spark plugs as well but hesitation still happens! what should I check to fixed this problem? otherwise car idles nice after the hesitation point runs ok.

• Re: 95 buick lesabre dies when hot [korfhole]

  Written by: imidazol97 on Aug 21, 2009 5:25:12 PM

  Are you saying the miss wasn't there before repairing the oil leak? Assuming it was, my first guess would be spark plugs and wires. It should have the correct AC/Delco plugs or NGK equivalent (NGK makes the Delco plugs I'm told). You can check to see if the wires give sparks with spraying water on them in the dark from a mister bottle for plants, e.g. Or run a well-insulated screwdriver ... Read More

Buick LeSabre Transmission

• Re: Lasabre transmission won't engage [mikes36]

  Written by: wheeldeals on Aug 13, 2009 7:42:10 AM

  Sorry Mike. Believe it. I had a 1994 LeSabre that the tranny went out at 89,000 miles. Did just what yours is doing only your's lasted longer than mine. It cost me $1,800.00 to rebuild at a private garage and that was seven years ago. I've also had a tranny go out on a 1995 Park Avenue with 96,000 miles and a 1992 Riveria under 100,000 miles. These Buicks have a ... Read More

Buick LeSabre Heating / Cooling

• No air at all

  Written by: rayslesabre on May 13, 2009 8:42:12 PM

  I recently purchased a 1995 Buick Lesabre Limited with 150k miles on it and an automatic climate control unit. The air will not blow at all on any setting, but the control unit in the car works. A friend said that there appears to be no electricity going to the blower motor(He used an electrical meter) when I changed the tempature settings in the car. He said it could be the ... Read More

• Re: 98 LeSabre warm air all the time [sprinterpa]

  Written by: imidazol97 on Mar 23, 2009 11:29:01 AM

  Is this what your actuator looks like? this part is used in these cars in manual AC units. BUICK LESABRE 1999 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM (1992 - 1998) BUICK LESABRE LIMITED (1992 - 1998) BUICK PARK AVENUE (1991 - 1996) BUICK PARK AVENUE ULTRA (1991 - 1996) OLDSMOBILE 88 1999 OLDSMOBILE 88 ROYALE (1994 - 1998) OLDSMOBILE 88 ROYALE LS (1994 - 1998) OLDSMOBILE 88 ROYALE LSS 1995 OLDSMOBILE 98 REGENCY (1992 ... Read More

Buick LeSabre Transmission

• 95 LeSabre Trans Probs/Questions

  Written by: lilhog on Mar 20, 2009 8:30:41 PM

  I have a 95 Buick LeSabre that recently developed a trans problem. Sometimes you could put it in first gear and it won't go anywhere. When it does go, it goes very slow. I asked a mechanic and he said it was the orbital. To rebuild it is about $1700. ( I asked another mechanic and he said that was about right) Well I found a guy selling a trans out ... Read More

Buick LeSabre Starting/Stalling Problems

• Re: 1995 Buick LeSabre Stalling [sizzman]

  Written by: eldonray on Aug 16, 2008 10:12:33 PM

  cheap fix. tps( throttle positioning sensor) for 30.00 at auto zone, runs fine now, eldon

• Re: 1995 Buick LeSabre Stalling [sizzman]

  Written by: eldonray on Aug 16, 2008 9:40:49 PM

  Same symptoms on my 87 and it was the tps (throttle positioning sensor) got it auto zone for 30.00, runs fine now, Eldon

Buick LeSabre: Problem Codes/TSBs/Recalls

• 1998 Buick Lesabre MAP Sensor Voltage

  Written by: Schmegalhof on Feb 6, 2009 5:20:08 AM

  I have the "Check Engine" light staying on. I had it scanned and it came up with the MAP sensor. I check the voltage from the positive terminal of the harness connector to ground and it reads 11.5 Volts. Should this voltage be closer to 4-6 volts like it says in the 1995 Buick Service Manual or did they increase the voltage on the 1998 model? If it should be 4-6 ... Read More

Buick LeSabre Starting/Stalling Problems

• Stalling and starting right away

  Written by: twohundred on May 5, 2008 5:43:13 PM

  I have a 1995 Buick Lesabre with 184,000 miles on it. The car runs well when it is cold. It doesn't give me any trouble when I drive it 18 miles to work. The check engine light comes on when it warms up and it stalls. I can shift it into neutral and it will start up right away. I have new plug wires, spark plugs and a new air filter. ... Read More

• Re: Buick Lesabre 1995 [parku]

  Written by: imidazol97 on Nov 7, 2008 3:47:05 PM

  You need to diagnose the code. Take it to an Autozone or Advance Auto or other place where they will read the stored codes free and the current codes and tell you what they are. Do not buy anything or replace anything until you post someone and someone knowledgeable tells you what may be the true cause. A light can be the gas cap not sealing, but it usually doesn't do ... Read More

• Buick Lesabre 1995

  Written by: parku on Nov 7, 2008 6:48:29 AM

  Hi, I have a buick le sabre 1995 and I am the second owner. When I first purchased the car everything looked okay, but about two months ago this problem started. When I start the car the check engine light comes on and I turn off the car and start it again and the light goes off. One day I only turned the car on once and the light was on. ... Read More

Buick LeSabre

• 1995 Buick Lesabre code P0321

  Written by: alfetta on Jun 12, 2008 10:22:59 AM

  My engine light on my 95 LeSabre is always on. The engine runs smoothly while idling. If however, while idling, I push the gas pedal past the half way point, it runs very rough as if it's not getting any gas: almost the same sound as if I were to push and let go the gas pedal very fast on a well running engine. Additionally, most of the time while going ... Read More

Buick LeSabre Steering/Suspension

• Aligning Camber of rear wheel

  Written by: twohundred on May 20, 2008 3:55:51 PM

  I recently changed my rear struts on my 1995 Buick Lesabre. I replaced my springs also. On one side of my car the bottom of the tire is tilted out and the top is tilted in. How do I go about fixing this. I have to do most of everything myself because I am financially strapped at this time. Thank you, 2 HUNDRED

Buick LeSabre Starting/Stalling Problems

• Re: 1995 Buick LeSabre Stalling [sizzman]

  Written by: carguyron on Sep 18, 2007 9:13:11 PM

  I have a 1993 and have been through 2 engines. Believe it or not, the 1st engine dropped an entire cylinder. It just would not fire right. It was getting fuel but without a rebuild it was toast. 2nd engine is now doing the same thing, however, if your check engine light is coming on, it is most likely the Mass Air flow sensor. Clean it only with Mass air flow ... Read More

Buick LeSabre

• Re: 1995 Buick LeSabre Stalling...hard to start [sizzman]

  Written by: rehman0780 on Sep 9, 2007 3:48:47 PM

  Did you ever find a solution to this problem? I am having same issue with my 1995. Thanks.

• Re: 1995 Buick LeSabre Stalling...hard to start [sizzman]

  Written by: rehman0780 on Sep 9, 2007 3:45:32 PM

  Did you ever find a solution to this problem? I am having the same issue with my 1995. Thanks

• 1995 Lesabre Custom Dynoride

  Written by: dee41 on Feb 9, 2007 2:26:18 PM

  I have a 95 Buick Lesabre with over 100,000 miles on it, and i think the transmission is slipping! If I step on the gas to hard it will rev up as if it is in neutral. If i let up just a little off the gas, It will then go back into gear. This happens while in (OD) We replaced the modulator, and it seems to be a little better, ... Read More

• Trouble with heat/ac on passenger controls

  Written by: dagar on Nov 29, 2006 9:49:20 PM

  Can you give me an idea what i'm looking for on "Passenger Climate Control" on my 1995 Buick Lesabre Limited. Control panel lights up, but seems stuck on cold. It's winter time and my side blows heat and passenger side blows cold. Can you help me out.....Respectfuly....Gary

Buick LeSabre Starting/Stalling Problems

• Suddenly won't start

  Written by: jyvette on Jan 26, 2007 11:04:10 AM

  I own a 1995 Buick Lesabre which has been pretty dependable. It has been in the garage for about a week and today I was going to drive it to work but, it wouldn't start. All the panel lights came on and when I tried to start it I heard a clicking noise but the engine didn't turn over at all. This buick has about 160,000 miles on it. I replaced ... Read More

Buick LeSabre

• Re: 1995 Buick LeSabre Stalling...hard to start [sizzman]

  Written by: 53rocket on Sep 8, 2006 4:22:41 PM

  I would check the fuel pressure regulator

Buick LeSabre Starting/Stalling Problems

• Re: 1995 Buick LeSabre Stalling [sizzman]

  Written by: classicbuff on Aug 31, 2006 12:56:35 PM

  I'm wondering if the problem isn't fuel related. I had a GM that was hard to start when hot (you had to floor the gas pedal) and it turned out to be the fuel pressure regulstor, which, I'm told, is a common GM problem. A weak fuel pump could "starve"the engine above a certain RPM. There's tests for both of them. How about posting what the answer is when you find ... Read More

Buick LeSabre

• 1995 Buick LeSabre Stalling...hard to start

  Written by: sizzman on Aug 31, 2006 12:28:15 PM

  I am working on 1995 Buick LeSabre. It will run ok for awhile, but then it stalls and is hard to start. Recent work on it was a normal tune up, Spark plugs, wires, gas filter, and air filter. I even dropped the gas tank and cleaned it out. Also, when I rev the engine, I can not get it to go over 4000 rpms. It seems like it gets too ... Read More

Buick LeSabre Starting/Stalling Problems

• 1995 Buick LeSabre Stalling

  Written by: sizzman on Aug 30, 2006 7:47:26 PM

  I am working on 1995 Buick LeSabre. It will run ok for awhile, but then it stalls and is hard to start. Recent work on it was a normal tune up, Spark plugs, wires, gas filter, and air filter. I even dropped the gas tank and cleaned it out. Also, when I rev the engine, I can not get it to go over 4000 rpms. It seems like it gets too ... Read More

Buick LeSabre: Problems & Solutions

• Hello

  Written by: mgwach on Jul 5, 2006 6:28:42 PM

  Hey all. I'm new here and currently own a 1995 Buick LeSabre. Unfortunately recently I have had numerous issues with it and have had many parts replaced, including the battery, alternator (twice), serpentine belt, and a relay for my cooling fan. My car now runs thankfully, since the alternator had been bad, but I'm still having issues with the car cutting out on me. Usually I have to start the car ... Read More

Buick LeSabre

• Re: 1995 Buick Lesabre Dashboard [schmeagle]

  Written by: buickguy on Jun 6, 2005 4:33:15 PM

  i am also having the same trouble with the dash, ill keep trying to figure it out but if you find anything out please tell me cause i cant listen to the radio any longer , thanks

• repairing broken steering column

  Written by: kesh on May 27, 2005 8:11:18 PM

  ok here is the kicker, some Bleep Bleep Bleep broke into my 1995 buick lesabre, broke up the collumn trying to steel it but was to lame to be able to do that, thank god for small favors since we don't have comprehensive insurance at this time. So here the deal car won't even start with the key now, and low on cash. I was told we can't fix it our ... Read More

• Re: 1995 Buick Lesabre Dashboard [davco]

  Written by: imidazol97 on May 23, 2005 5:26:06 PM

  Glad I posted to try to help. I was too lazy to take apart my LeSabre carpet there--my wife made me trade it before it became a problem I wanted to fix. 150K and still ran great, better than the 98 leSabre. The moisture from getting in and out in cold climates and wet periods that's on your feet and drips on the carpet and spreads. And as you get in ... Read More

• Re: 1995 Buick Lesabre Dashboard [imidazol97]

  Written by: davco on May 23, 2005 4:11:54 PM

  Thanks for the help, imidazo197... As a quick check, I pounded on the carpeting in the area you mentioned and the HVAC buttons began working again. I'll keep my fingers crossed that this is where the problem lies and then when there's time I'll pull up the carpet to hopefully fix this nagging problem for good. Again, my thanks.

• Re: 1995 Buick Lesabre Dashboard [davco]

  Written by: schmeagle on May 18, 2005 12:43:02 PM

  Thanks Davco, I had already removed the trim plate you wrote about. That plate is plastic and in my interior, it is a natural wood color. After I had removed the trim plate, I removed 3 bolts from what you call the main panel. I am still having problems removing the main panel which is black in my car and stretches the width of the face of the dashboard. It covers ... Read More

• Re: 1995 Buick Lesabre Dashboard [davco]

  Written by: imidazol97 on May 18, 2005 11:23:59 AM

  Just on a wild chance: does anything else funny happen when the HVAC unit seems to lose its mind or change settings without reason? My 93 used to do default to defroster with air compresser on and the power door locks didn't work. After a few minutes they would work again. IT was the ground connections next to driver's left hand under carpet between seat and door sill. It's covered in ... Read More

• Re: 1995 Buick Lesabre Dashboard [schmeagle]

  Written by: davco on May 18, 2005 9:44:28 AM

  If your ' 95 is similar to my ' 94, there is a trim plate that is about two inches high which runs from just to the left of the steering column to the right edge of the dashboard. Above that is the main dashboard panel. The lower trim plate has to be carefully pried off from the retaining clips; there are no bolts or screws holding the plate on. The ... Read More

• 1995 Buick Lesabre Dashboard

  Written by: schmeagle on May 17, 2005 9:33:51 AM

  I am attempting to replace my radio and heater control panel in my '95 Lesabre. I am having difficulty removing the plastic plate in front of the dashboard, which covers the bolts which fasten the radio and heater control panel, because I cannot find the the clips or bolts which keep this plastic plate attached. I don't need to remove the entire dashboard and I don't want to break this part. ... Read More

• Noisy fuel pump

  Written by: jpsmrz on May 4, 2000 10:42:48 PM

  Had the noisy fuel pump in our 1995 Buick LeSabre replaced by a local garage for around $280.

• Emissions warranty

  Written by: jpsmrz on May 4, 2000 10:40:40 PM

  Have a 1995 Buick LeSabre that has been giving on again off again check engine lights. The mechanic thought that there might be an extended(by GM not purchased) emissions warranty. I called a dealer and they said that there was a 7/70000 warranty on the ECM/PCM but could or would not tell me if anything else is covered-such as the sensors. The car is at a repair shop so I dont ... Read More

• they'll never learn

  Written by: i30owner on Oct 25, 1999 4:36:05 AM

  In 1972 I had a Buick Salesman tell me they did not need my business to stay in business. That was true untill 1995 when I bought a new Park Avenue. In 56000 miles I replaced a rear window motor (warranty), both rear wheel brake cylinders (out of warranty), the brake master cylinder (out of warranty), battery (out of warranty) and both constant velocity driveshafts were on the downhill side of ... Read More