1989 BUICK PARK AVENUE
0 recalls, 28 complaints
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
28 total complaints
2 crashes 9 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mar 19, 2012
Incident date: Mar 7, 2012
CARRIAGE ROOF COMES LOOSE. MAY BLOW OFF AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. *JS
TIRES
Jun 2, 2008
Incident date: Oct 4, 1996
THERE ARE A LIST OF RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE AND I HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED ON THEM. SEE THE WEBSITE. CAN I HAVE THESE ITEMS FIXED OR BE REIMBURSED FOR THE MONEY THAT I HAVE PAID OUT? HTTP://WWW.ALLDATA.COM/TSB/07/890742II.HTML THESE ARE ONLY APPROXIMATE DATES AS I CAN EXACTLY REMEMBER. THANK YOU. ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 2, 2008
Incident date: Oct 4, 1996
THERE ARE A LIST OF RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE AND I HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED ON THEM. SEE THE WEBSITE. CAN I HAVE THESE ITEMS FIXED OR BE REIMBURSED FOR THE MONEY THAT I HAVE PAID OUT? HTTP://WWW.ALLDATA.COM/TSB/07/890742II.HTML THESE ARE ONLY APPROXIMATE DATES AS I CAN EXACTLY REMEMBER. THANK YOU. ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jun 2, 2008
Incident date: Oct 4, 1998
I HAVE A 1989 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CAR WAS REPAINTED BUT THE PAINT HAS BEEN COMING OFF 3 OR 4 YEARS AFTER IT WAS REPAINTED. I SEE A WHITE COAT AND THE ORIGINAL GRAY COAT, WHICH TELLS ME THEY DIDN'T PREPARE THE SURFACE CORRECTLY. I HAVE PAINT PEELING OFF ON THE DOOR, ROOF AND TRUNK. I THOUGHT THEY... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Jun 11, 2003
Incident date: Jan 6, 2003
CLEAR COAT/PAINT DETERIORATION. FRONT AXLES.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 4, 1999
ROOF COVER ON VEHICLE BEGAN RIPPING OFF WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DAMAGE TO TRUNK LID. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) NLM
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 4, 1999
ROOF COVER ON VEHICLE BEGAN RIPPING OFF WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DAMAGE TO TRUNK LID. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) NLM
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 4, 1999
ROOF COVER ON VEHICLE BEGAN RIPPING OFF WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DAMAGE TO TRUNK LID. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) NLM
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 20, 1999
THE PAINT, BASE COAT AND CLEAR COAT ARE DETERIORATING, CONSUMER REPORTS RECOMMENDED I CONTACT YOU. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 21, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1997
NO SUMMARY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jan 11, 1999
Incident date: Nov 11, 1998
GAS PEDAL STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION AND INJURIES.
4 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 14, 1998
Incident date: Nov 11, 1998
THIS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN 3-CAR CRASH FOLLOWING VICTIM DRIVER STARTING CAR AND ENGAGING TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE FOLLOWING A FILL-UP AT A LOCAL GAS STATION. VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY AND VICTIM DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO AVOID CRASH THROUGH STEERING, BUT COULD NOT. VEHICLE REACHED MAX. SPEED OF APPRO... Read more
Crash
4 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Apr 29, 1998
VINYL ROOF FELL OFF HITTING OTHER VEHICLE.
TIRES
Oct 10, 1998
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
UNIROYAL TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Apr 29, 1998
REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP DUE TO FLUID LEAKAGE FROM BRAKE CYLINDER THAT CAUSED CORROSION/GUM FORMATION ON THE DRUM BRAKE PAD.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 25, 1998
PAINT FAILURE.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Apr 24, 1998
RADIO ANTENNA FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Oct 16, 1997
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT UNLESS THE DRIVER'S DOOR IS OPEN. TO TIGHTEN SEAT BELT AGAINST THE CHEST ONE MUST OPEN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND TUG ON THE BELT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jun 23, 1997
Incident date: Apr 24, 1997
BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ALSO THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON, AND WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE VEHICLE IT'S HARD TO STOP. SOMETIMES IT TAKES BOTH FEET TO STOP. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, CONSUMER WAS TOLD IT WAS THE MASTE5 CYLINDER . CONSUMER STATED THAT IT ALMOST CAUSED THEM TO ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 23, 1997
Incident date: Apr 24, 1997
BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ALSO THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON, AND WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE VEHICLE IT'S HARD TO STOP. SOMETIMES IT TAKES BOTH FEET TO STOP. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, CONSUMER WAS TOLD IT WAS THE MASTE5 CYLINDER . CONSUMER STATED THAT IT ALMOST CAUSED THEM TO ... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Oct 10, 1996
Incident date: Mar 5, 1996
PASSENGER HIT FRONT SEAT ARM REST BRACKET IN ACCIDENT, DUE TO PLASTIC COVER BREAKING, CAUSING INJURIES. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)
1 injured
TIRES
Jul 31, 1996
Incident date: Jul 13, 1996
ALL FOUR MICHELIN TIRES BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
May 2, 1996
Incident date: Mar 12, 1996
REAR BRAKES FAILED. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
May 2, 1996
Incident date: Mar 12, 1996
ALTERNATOR FAILED. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 2, 1996
Incident date: Mar 12, 1996
ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
May 2, 1996
Incident date: Mar 12, 1996
SERPENTINE BELT FAILED. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 7, 1995
VEHICLES INTERMITTENTLY STALL OUT WITH NO WARNING IN NO PARTICULAR PATTERN. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 8, 1995
Incident date: Dec 1, 1990
TRANSMISSION VIBRATES WHEN SPEED IS INCREASED ALSO GEARS STICK. TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, BUICK PARK AVENUE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA07008
Opened: Jun 12, 2007 , Closed: May 1, 2008
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
BY LETTER DATED MARCH 12, 2008, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. (GM) HAS NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (IDENTIFIED BY NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 08V-118) TO ADDRESS A DEFECT IN APPROXIMATELY 207,542 MODEL YEAR (MY) 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL GS AND PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH T... Read more
EA00002
Opened: Jan 6, 2000 , Closed: May 2, 2000
FRONT SHOULDER BELT MALFUNCTION
There is no summary currently available
PE99056
Opened: Sep 2, 1999 , Closed: Jan 6, 2000
FRONT SHOULDER BELT MALFUNCTION
There is no summary currently available
BUICK PARK AVENUE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BUICK PARK AVENUE across all model years (1990, 2003).
23
Total Recalls
1,886
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
96
Reported Crashes
173
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths
BUICK PARK AVENUE - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 10 | View |
| 2004 | 0 | 17 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 38 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 41 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 71 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 104 | View |
| 1999 | 3 | 174 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 327 | View |
| 1997 | 3 | 355 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 68 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 164 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 63 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 102 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 104 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 134 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 12 | View |
| 1989 (current) | 0 | 28 | |
| 1988 | 0 | 21 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 14 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 16 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 15 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 2 | View |