Sell your 1999 Buick LeSabre for cash

The 1999 Buick LeSabre is a full-size car that came with a 3.8L 6-cyl engine. At 27 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.

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1999 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
Age27 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 27 years old, most of a 1999 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 2 recalls for the 1999 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 55,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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1999 Buick LeSabre recalls

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 1999 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.

Power TrainApr 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V089000

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 4t65e automatic transmissions. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence." a retaining clip, which secures the manual valve to the linkage of the transmission detent lever, can become loose under a combination of…

Risk: If the link disconnects, the driver's indicated prndl state may differ from the hydraulic state of the transmission. If the driver selects 'drive' and the transmission is actually in 'reverse', a vehicle crash could occur.

Common 1999 LeSabre problems

Owners have filed 209 complaints about the 1999 Buick LeSabre with NHTSA. 19 reports involved a crash and 20 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 19 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 Cooling38
  • Engine and Engine Cooling15
  • Power Train14
  • Engine and Engine Cooling13
  • Electrical System12
  • Air Bags7

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Engine and Engine Cooling55,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling80,000 mi
  • Power Train42,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling64,000 mi
  • Electrical System140,000 mi
  • Air Bags48,000 mi

1999 Buick LeSabre service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 49 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 1999 Buick LeSabre. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Power Train5
  • Engine and Engine Cooling4
  • Equipment4
  • Equipment3
  • Unknown or Other3
  • Equipment2

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2023 · 17-NA-073

    This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

  • 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 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 3 defect investigations covering the 1999 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

Power TrainRQ99007 · opened May 1999, closed Feb 2002Led to recall 99V089000

Transmission shift lever sequence

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Selling a 1999 LeSabre: questions

How much is a 1999 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 1999 LeSabre that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 1999 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 1999 LeSabre with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1999 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 1999 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.

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