Sell your 1998 Buick LeSabre for cash

The 1998 Buick LeSabre is a full-size car that came with a 3.8L 6-cyl engine. At 28 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

  • Free offer for your 1998 LeSabre in about 30 seconds
  • Free towing, running or not
  • Paid at pickup

Get an offer for your 1998 LeSabre

Six quick questions. No obligation.

Thanks! Online offers are launching soon. Please check back shortly.

Free, no-obligation offer. Free towing included.

1998 Buick LeSabre at a glance

Body styleLarge Cars
Engines3.8L 6-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy17 city / 27 highway / 21 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,200 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂423 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA1 configuration
Age28 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 28 years old, most of a 1998 LeSabre's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a full-size car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1998 LeSabre. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the engine and engine cooling, typically around 88,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

1998 Buick LeSabre recalls

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 1998 Buick LeSabre. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Fuel System, GasolineFeb 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V090000

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a…

Risk: The backfire can rupture the intake manifold. The rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire.

Common 1998 LeSabre problems

Owners have filed 400 complaints about the 1998 Buick LeSabre with NHTSA. 15 reports involved a crash and 43 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 9 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Engine and Engine Cooling54
  • Engine and Engine Cooling51
  • Engine and Engine Cooling40
  • Engine and Engine Cooling32
  • Fuel System, Gasoline26
  • Engine and Engine Cooling22

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Engine and Engine Cooling88,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling70,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling67,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling62,000 mi
  • Fuel System, Gasoline69,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling67,000 mi

1998 Buick LeSabre service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 53 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 1998 Buick LeSabre. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Equipment5
  • Visibility4
  • Engine and Engine Cooling3
  • Engine and Engine Cooling3
  • Equipment3
  • Unknown or Other3

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 2022 · PIP4723F

    This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tes

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 2020 · PIP4723D

    This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tes

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDec 2019 · 19NA273

    This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsNov 2019 · PIC4696E

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get t

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 2 defect investigations covering the 1998 Buick LeSabre.

Fuel System, GasolineEA02030 · opened Oct 2002, closed Mar 2004Led to recall 04V090000

Engine compartment fires

Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm?s actions in 03v-473 and 04v-090 recalling approximately 529,000 my 1998-99 c- and h-body vehicles equipped with defective fuel pressure regulators.these vehicles were equipped with plastic intake manifolds that are unable to contain pressures that occur in some back

Engine and Engine CoolingPE02050 · opened Jun 2002, closed Oct 2002

Engine compartment fires

Other Buick LeSabre years

‹ Sell a 1997 LeSabre · Sell a 1999 LeSabre › · All Buick LeSabre years

Other 1998 Buick models

Selling a 1998 LeSabre: questions

How much is a 1998 Buick LeSabre worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 1998 LeSabre that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 1998 LeSabres that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 1998 LeSabre with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1998 Buick LeSabre; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 1998 LeSabre?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

Get cash for your 1998 LeSabre today

Get a free offer in minutes. Towing is always free and you get paid at pickup.

Get my offer
Get my offer