1994 BUICK PARK AVENUE
0 recalls, 63 complaints - 29 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
63 total complaints
6 crashes 3 fires 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 |
| STRUCTURE | 5 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 19, 2017
Incident date: May 23, 2017
AT 120K CAR BEGAN STALLING OUT (COMPLETELY) IN CITY TRAFFIC AT STOPS. CAR REQUIRED RE- STARTING. TOOK CAR TO A STATE EMISSION CONTROL & REPAIR SHOP STATING CAR DIES AT STOPS AND IS HARD TO START. THE SHOP RETAINED THE CAR FOR 3 WEEKS, GAVE ME A BILL FOR OVER $300 AND I HAD TO RETURN THE CAR 2 DAY... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 19, 2017
Incident date: May 23, 2017
AT 120K CAR BEGAN STALLING OUT (COMPLETELY) IN CITY TRAFFIC AT STOPS. CAR REQUIRED RE- STARTING. TOOK CAR TO A STATE EMISSION CONTROL & REPAIR SHOP STATING CAR DIES AT STOPS AND IS HARD TO START. THE SHOP RETAINED THE CAR FOR 3 WEEKS, GAVE ME A BILL FOR OVER $300 AND I HAD TO RETURN THE CAR 2 DAY... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 19, 2017
Incident date: May 23, 2017
AT 120K CAR BEGAN STALLING OUT (COMPLETELY) IN CITY TRAFFIC AT STOPS. CAR REQUIRED RE- STARTING. TOOK CAR TO A STATE EMISSION CONTROL & REPAIR SHOP STATING CAR DIES AT STOPS AND IS HARD TO START. THE SHOP RETAINED THE CAR FOR 3 WEEKS, GAVE ME A BILL FOR OVER $300 AND I HAD TO RETURN THE CAR 2 DAY... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 16, 2013
Incident date: May 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC STOP WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE... Read more
TIRES
Sep 1, 2010
Incident date: Jul 8, 2010
1994 BUICK PARK AVENUE, RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT RIPPING THE FRONT FENDER OFF AND DAMAGING THE FRONT FENDER AND RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-0457-90)*JB UPDATED 09/13/10*BF
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 15, 2010
Incident date: Mar 5, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 BUICK PARK AVENUE. ALL FOUR SUB FRAME BUSHINGS ON THE ENGINE HAVE RUSTED. TWO OF THEM HAVE BROKEN AND THE OTHER TWO ARE CLOSE TO BREAKING. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED THE ENGINE WILL FALL OUT OF THE VEHICLE WILL DRIVING CAUSING A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 17, 2008
Incident date: Dec 12, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Nov 15, 2007
Incident date: Oct 29, 2007
1994 BUICK PARK AVENUE RAN OFF THE ROAD HIT A CONSTRUCTION BARREL AND A LIGHT POLE. WHEN THE CONSUMER HIT THE LIGHT POLE IT PUSHED IT OVER AND THE LIGHT POLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT RELEASE, SO HE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND THEN HE WAS UNABLE TO ST... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE
Feb 9, 2005
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO OUR 1994 BUICK PARK AVE. ULTRA STARTED TO HAVE THE PAINT (WHITE)PEEL OFF. IT HAS PROGRESSED TO THE POINT WHERE THERE IS VERY LITTLE PAINT LEFT ON THE HOOD OR TRUNK AND ONLY ABOUT HALF LEFT ON THE TOP OF THE CAR. I HAVE TALKED TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS ABOUT THIS AND BOTH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jan 31, 2005
Incident date: Jan 25, 2004
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE, AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED ON THE CONSUMER DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE GOT STARTED UNDERNEATH THE ENGINE ON THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE IS STILL UNDETERMINED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTU... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 15, 2004
Incident date: Sep 12, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH. THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. AS RESULT, THE CONSUMER LOST THE STEERING AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED, THE CONSUMER FOUND THE BACK OF THE ENGINE FELL TO THE STREET. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP AND THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 22, 2004
WHILE DRIVING CAR QUITS RUNNING. WILL WAIT APPROXIMATELY 3 MINS AND IT WILL RESTART. TOOK TO DEALER AND SEVERAL GARGAGE'S AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. SAID I WAS CRAZY. *JB
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Apr 21, 2003
THE ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS RUSTED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LOSE STEERING CAPABILITY. *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 1, 2003
Incident date: Oct 25, 1999
THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *JB THE VEHICLE WOULD GO FROM IDLE TO 75 MPH, AND AS A RESULT, THERE WOULD BE NO POWER STEERING AND NO BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS WHO COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WOULD START AFTER A... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 16, 2002
Incident date: Jun 9, 2002
AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AFTER THE ACCIDENT CAUSING INJURIES. TS
Crash
2 injured
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 2, 2002
Incident date: Jun 28, 2002
TWO OF THE BOLTS HOLDING ENGINE RUSTED OUT, ENGINE DROPPED DOWN.*AK THE DEALER REPLACED ALL THE RUSTED OUT BOLTS, NUTS AND BUSHING THAT WERE CONNECTED TO THE SUBFRAME. *YH
STRUCTURE
Jul 9, 2001
THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED RUST IN THE CARRIAGE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE ENGINE AND OTHER COMPONENTS, THE BOLTS FAILED CAUSING SUDDENLY CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, NO ACCIDENT OCCURED. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 4, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 1999
BRAKING SYSTEM WILL PULSATE EVERYTIME BRAKES ARE APPLIED. CONSUMER ALSO, ABS LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD IS ON. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK
STRUCTURE
May 7, 2001
Incident date: Apr 24, 2001
ENGINE CRADLE RUSTED, BOLT RUSTED & FELL OUT. TIE ROD FELL TO GROUND,MOTOR FELL & RACK & PINION ALL FELL. STEERING COLUMN DISCONNECTED. STEERING WHEEL SPUN AROUND*AK
STRUCTURE
May 4, 2001
Incident date: Apr 30, 2001
THERE WAS A LOUD BANG, STEERING TURNED COMPLETELY AROUND. TIE ROD HAD FALLEN TO GROUND. ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS WERE RUSTED AND COULDN'T HOLD ROD UP, AND RACK AND PINION DISCONNECTED FROM STEERING COLUMN. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
May 4, 2001
Incident date: Apr 30, 2001
THERE WAS A LOUD BANG, STEERING TURNED COMPLETELY AROUND. TIE ROD HAD FALLEN TO GROUND. ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS WERE RUSTED AND COULDN'T HOLD ROD UP, AND RACK AND PINION DISCONNECTED FROM STEERING COLUMN. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
May 4, 2001
Incident date: Apr 30, 2001
THERE WAS A LOUD BANG, STEERING TURNED COMPLETELY AROUND. TIE ROD HAD FALLEN TO GROUND. ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS WERE RUSTED AND COULDN'T HOLD ROD UP, AND RACK AND PINION DISCONNECTED FROM STEERING COLUMN. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Sep 11, 2000
Incident date: Aug 16, 2000
BATTERY IS LEAKING ACID. ACID IS DESTROYING THE CABLE, AND IF CABLE IS DESTROYED, CONSUMER LOSES POWER . COULD LOSE BRAKING POWER.*AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Jul 19, 2000
Incident date: Jul 14, 2000
CONSUMER WAS WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN WHEN HEARD A NOISE FROM THE BOTTOM OF VEHICLE, AND FOUND OUT THAT RUBBER MOUNTING WAS BROKEN. ALSO, STEERING KNUCKLE WAS BROKEN, AND VEHICLE LOST CONTROL.*AK
STRUCTURE
Jul 19, 2000
Incident date: Jul 14, 2000
CONSUMER WAS WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN WHEN HEARD A NOISE FROM THE BOTTOM OF VEHICLE, AND FOUND OUT THAT RUBBER MOUNTING WAS BROKEN. ALSO, STEERING KNUCKLE WAS BROKEN, AND VEHICLE LOST CONTROL.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Apr 18, 2000
Incident date: Mar 14, 2000
I HAD TO PURCHASE A DIFFERENT TYPE ALTERNATOR AND EXTRAS TO CONVERT BECAUSE THE ALTERNATOR THE CAR WAS ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH WAS GIVING PROBLEMS AND THEREFOR NO LONGER BEING MADE. I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL ON THIS AS THE CONSUMER HAS TO FOOT THE BILL FOR SOMETHING THAT WAS NOT M... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: Feb 1, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR SERVICE FOR THREE DAYS, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 29, 1999
Incident date: Jul 20, 1999
ENGINE STALLS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Jun 22, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
LAP SEAT BELT IN REAR FELL OFF OF PASSENGER DUE TO SECURING BOLT THAT HAD COME LOOSE. MJS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 2, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 25, 1999
Incident date: Jan 25, 1999
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ABS SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY FAILING, AND NOT GIVING WARNING OF COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. THIS CONDITION HAPPENED ON TWO OCCASIONS WHICH CAUSEED CONSUMER TO HAVE NO BRAKES. ASB LIGHT SENOR ON THE FRIST OCCASION DID NOT COME ON AT ALL, AND ON THE SECOND OCCASIO... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jan 12, 1999
RIGHT FRONT DOOR LOCK MANUAL AND POWER FAILED.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jan 12, 1999
RIGHT FRONT DOOR LOCK MANUAL AND POWER FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 20, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Jun 11, 1998
BRAKES FAILED, REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS LEAKING FLUID, DRUMS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Jun 11, 1998
BRAKES FAILED, REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS LEAKING FLUID, DRUMS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Jun 11, 1998
BRAKES FAILED, REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS LEAKING FLUID, DRUMS FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Oct 8, 1998
Incident date: Dec 5, 1997
WHILE DRIVING 35MPH, THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT WOULD COME ON FOR NO REASON. HAD CALLED DEALER & WAS INFORMED THAT ALTERNATOR MIGHT BE DAMAGED & NOT TO TRAVEL TOO FAR. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 8, 1998
Incident date: Dec 5, 1997
WHILE DRIVING 35MPH, THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT WOULD COME ON FOR NO REASON. HAD CALLED DEALER & WAS INFORMED THAT ALTERNATOR MIGHT BE DAMAGED & NOT TO TRAVEL TOO FAR. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 10, 1998
Incident date: Dec 19, 1996
ENGINE FIRE.
Fire
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Apr 24, 1998
Incident date: Oct 20, 1997
A/C EVAPORATOR IS DEFECTIVE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Mar 31, 1998
VEHICLE WAS IN A PARK POSITION, ENGINE WAS OFF. CONSUMER WENT TO START THE VEHICLE, ENGINE DID NOT CATCH . KEPT TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE. ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WERE NOT WORKING,VEHICLE DID NOT START .CONSUMER GOT OUT OF VEHICLE,NOTICED THAT SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE COMING OUT OF HOOD. FIRE DEPARTME... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dec 5, 1997
WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30-40 MPH OWNER WAS INVOLVED IN ANACCIDENT IN WHICH THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG, BUT PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. BUICK LOOKED INTO PROBLEM, BUT PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FOUND. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 14, 1997
Incident date: Jul 11, 1997
THE CAR HAS ABS BRAKES AND THE VALVE THAT CONTROLS THE SYSTEM FAILED AND THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED ALSO. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jun 17, 1997
VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP AND THE ALTERNATOR WENT OUT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jun 13, 1997
Incident date: May 13, 1997
MASTER CYLINDER LEAKING BRAKE FLUID, CAUSE UNKNOWN. FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD . *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 4, 1997
Incident date: Jun 1, 1997
DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONTAL CRASH, APPLIED BRAKES, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, CAUSED VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT, VEHICLE AT AUTO REPAIR, AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. *AK
Crash
2 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 4, 1997
Incident date: Jun 1, 1997
DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONTAL CRASH, APPLIED BRAKES, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, CAUSED VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT, VEHICLE AT AUTO REPAIR, AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. *AK
Crash
2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Feb 19, 1997
ALTERNATOR FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Jun 8, 1996
REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT BUCKLE DEFECTIVE.
Showing 50 of 63 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1994 BUICK PARK AVENUE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 24.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 25.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 BUICK PARK AVENUE
29 manufacturer communications from 24 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
| 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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 the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
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 the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696D
Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
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 the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
990730030A
Apr 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING
990730030
Dec 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT
832006
Dec 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE IS CORROSION ( RUST ) APPEARING ON THE LEFT AND /OR RIGHT ROCKER PANEL(S). *YC
98833005
Oct 1, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE VEHICLE
10001
Apr 1, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON GROWLING NOISE IN TRANSAXLE DURING FIRST FOUR MINUTES AFTER START UP. *YC
971101631041
Nov 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
9709013202B
Sep 1, 1997
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC
536506A
Jun 1, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
DRIVELINE VIBRATION OVER 37 MPH (REPLACE PROM). *TW
731608
Jun 1, 1997
135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW
970501776515
May 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION BASED ON ENGINE IDLE SURGE, OR MIL (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) ILLUMINATED WITH DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) P0131, P0171 OR 44 SET. *YC
577106A
Feb 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
577106A
Dec 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
535014
Sep 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS ADN TRACTION OFF INDICATOR LAMPS COME ON. *SD
9573T4001
Aug 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
GRINDING AND/OR GROWLING NOISE IN PARK ON INCLINE.*SD
576104
May 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
UNKNOWN
576113
May 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
536401
Mar 1, 1995
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
UNKNOWN
536401
Mar 1, 1995
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
DIM HEADLAMPS, SLOW WINDSHIELD WIPERS, ETC RESULTING FROM LOW/NO GENERATOR OUTPUT. *TW
577106
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
538203
Feb 1, 1995
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE CHATTER. *TW
431108
Nov 1, 1994
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
HVAC SYSTEM MAY INTERMITTENTLY TURN ON IN DEFOG OR DEFROST MODE BY DEFAULT. *TW
436302
Nov 1, 1994
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FAINT BUZZING NOISE FROM FRONT OF DASH AREA. *TW
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).
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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 (current) | 0 | 63 | |
| 1993 | 1 | 102 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 104 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 134 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 12 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 28 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 21 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 14 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 16 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 15 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 2 | View |