2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE

3 recalls, 104 complaints - 372 TSBs

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Defect Description

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 ... Read more

Consequence

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.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGMS. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASED MAILINGS. PHASE 1 BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004, AND PHASE 2 BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-62... Read more

910,873 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A WIPER SYSTEM MICROPROCESSOR THAT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO VOLTAGE TRANSIENTS, WHICH CAN CAUSE A "LATCH-UP" CONDITION IN THE S... Read more

Consequence

IF MICROPROCESSOR "LATCH-UP" OCCURS, THE CUSTOMER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OPERATE THE SYSTEM IN BOTH THE LOWER AND HIGH-SPEED MODES REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER WHICH CONTAINS THE MICROPROCESSOR.

35,302 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.

Consequence

WHEN THE REAR BRAKE PROPORTIONING, ANTILOCK BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, OR STABILITY CONTROL FEATURE IS ACTIVATED IN SOME DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE FEATURE MAY NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS HYDRAULIC MODULATOR UNIT AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC MODULATOR.

8,132 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

104 total complaints 6 crashes 8 fires 10 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	6
SEAT BELTS	5
WHEELS:RIM	4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	4
SEATS	4
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM	3
STEERING	3
SUSPENSION:FRONT	3
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER	3

Incident date: Feb 10, 2023

System constantly chimes alarm on and off for Service electronic braking system, Service Antilock brake system. The HCU seems to be in short supply because you cannot buy it online or from a dealership they all show out of stock or backordered with no eta of when it will come in. I feel like it only... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2023

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle was drifting and would not drive in a straight line. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who performed a wheel alignment and changed the tires, but the failure persisted. The ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 15, 2021

THE COMOUTER OF THE CAR MAY BE HACKED

Incident date: Mar 15, 2021

THE COMOUTER OF THE CAR MAY BE HACKED

Incident date: Mar 15, 2021

THE COMOUTER OF THE CAR MAY BE HACKED

Incident date: Dec 17, 2016

GOT MY CAR TOWED TO MIDAS ON 12/15 BECAUSE IT WOULDN'T START. THEY SAID I NEEDED A TUNE UP AND A NEW INTAKE. THEY WENT TO TEST MY CAR AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. I RECEIVED A CALL ON 12/17 FROM MIDAS SAYING THAT MY ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AND THE INTAKE SPECIFICALLY WAS UNDER GM RECALL AS IT IS A GM 3800... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Dec 17, 2016

Fire

Incident date: Mar 9, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LATCHES FRACTURED INTERNALLY. THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOORS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT WAS ONLY ABLE TO OPEN THE DOORS FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT WAS UNABL... Read more

Incident date: Oct 28, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE MANIFOLD EXPLODED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO CATCH FIRE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFI... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jan 18, 2016

AT APPROXIMATELY 157800 MILES, DRIVERS' SIDE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK BECAME INOPERABLE, UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE WITH MANUAL CONTROLS, UNABLE TO UNLOCK DOOR WITH REMOTE AND UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR WITH KEY FROM OUTSIDE. CANNOT OPEN DOOR TO EFFECT REPAIRS AS DISCOVERED ONLINE (YTUBE) AS INSIDE PANEL MU... Read more

Incident date: Sep 27, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT CONTROL BUTTON PLASTIC PIECE PREMATURELY FRACTURED. THE CONTACT HAD TO RECONNECT THE PIECE WITH TAPE UPON SITTING IN THE SEAT DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL FUNCTION FOR LOCKING A... Read more

Incident date: Sep 27, 2015

Incident date: Oct 14, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE RUPTURED INTAKE MANIFOLD DISPLACED THE FUEL LINE, WHICH PULLED THE INJECTOR OUT CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. NO ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 14, 2014

Incident date: Dec 7, 2012

I WAS DRIVING A BUICK PARK AVE 2000. AFTER STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN I MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN ONTO A BUSY 3 LANE CITY STREET. WHEN I ACCELERATED AND BEGAN CHANGING LANES THE CAR LUNGED A LITTLE AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. I TRIED PRESSING THE BRAKE AND IT FELT LIKE THERE WAS A BLOCK OF WOO... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Dec 7, 2012

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Dec 7, 2012

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Jul 10, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A TRAFFIC STOP, A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AT 45 MPH. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT'S HEAD WAS THROWN INTO THE WINDSHIELD, CAUSING A LOSS OF CONSCIOU... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Mar 1, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO EXTEND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT TO BUT IT WOULD NOT EXTEND. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ALSO WOULD NOT EXTEND. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY BUT WITH TIME, BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE VEHICL... Read more

Incident date: Aug 6, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 5 MPH WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED THEY SUDDENLY LOCKED CAUSING THE STABILITY CONTROL FEATURE TO ACTIVATE ITSELF. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE INTO THE NEXT LANE ON ITS OWN WITHOUT ANY WARNING. T... Read more

Incident date: Jan 31, 2011

THE FUEL GAUGE ON MY 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE AUTOMOBILE IS FAULTY BECAUSE IT GIVES RANDOM AND INACCURATE FUEL LEVEL READINGS. *TR

Incident date: Aug 19, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING 40-45 MPH, ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ALONG WITH THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD SUDDENLY TURN OFF AND THEN BACK ON. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE PROBLEM EVERYTIME HE DROVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORI... Read more

Incident date: Sep 22, 2010

TWO GABRIEL STRUT MOUNT KIT ITEM #142640 WERE INSTALLED IN A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE IN THE SPRING OF 2010 . BOTH STRUT MOUNTS FAILED AFTER ABOUT 5 MONTHS, ABOUT 3500 MILES. THE PASSENGER SIDE STRUT HAD PIERCED COMPLETELY THROUGH THE HOOD. BOTH STRUT MOUNTS WERE REPLACED, AGAIN NEW GABRIEL KIT #1... Read more

Incident date: Sep 22, 2010

Incident date: Jul 7, 2010

RACK AND PINION BREAKAGE CAUSED BY RUST OUT OF COMPONENT DUE TO PLACEMENT OF AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DRAIN PIPE. CONDENSATE DRIPPED DIRECTLY ON COMPONENT AND CAUSED THE COMPONENT TO FAIL WHILE IN SERVICE CREATING STEERING HAZARD AND INABILITY TO CONTROL VEHICLE STEERING. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND RA... Read more

Incident date: Apr 4, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF; ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED AS WELL. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND PULLED OVER. HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT... Read more

Incident date: Jul 12, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COMPUTER THAT CONTROLS THE ENTIRE VEHICLE HAS FAILED. THE VEHICLE HAS SHUT OFF 32 TIMES WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED; THEREFORE, THE MANUFACTURER CANNOT ASSIST. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 50-60 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BOUNCES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION MOUNT FAILED. THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,521.

Incident date: Jul 9, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC; HOWEVER, THEY COULD NOT DETECT ANY CODES FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT IF THERE WERE NO CODES FOR THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE COULD ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 4, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE ULTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE HOOD OF HIS VEHICLE HE PULLED OVER AND COULD SEE OIL WAS LEAKING ONTO THE MANIFOLD. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE INTO A DEALER AS OF CURRENT DATE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 30, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE ULTRA. THE PLASTIC HOUSING ON THE REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELTS CRACKED AND FAILED THE SAME DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY ATTEMPTED TO CHARGE THE CONTACT FOR THE REPAIR. HOWEVER, HE REFUSES TO PAY FOR WHAT HE BELIEVES TO... Read more

Incident date: Oct 29, 2007

FIRE APPEARED AT REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER CONNECTION AT TOP LEFT OF BACK GLASS AND HEADER MATERIAL. DRIVER COMPLAINED OF SMOKE INHALATION...COMPLAINT SUBMITTED BY INSURANCE COMPANY EMPLOYEE; DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS. *TR

Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 22, 2007

I HAVE A 2000 BUICK PARK AVE....WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD 70MPH THE CAR QUITS NO WARNING. IT MIGHT START RIGHT BACK UP OR IT MIGHT TAKE UP TO 1 1/2 HRS TO START AGAIN. WE HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS GOING ON WITH IT. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS... Read more

Incident date: Mar 14, 2007

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS THE 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAFETY BELT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WAS STUCK AND IT WILL NOT WORK . THE BUCKLE OF THE SEAT BELT WAS STUCK AND CANNOT BE MOVED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER FROM WHOM HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WENT OUT... Read more

Incident date: Dec 10, 2006

THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WHEN BRAKES APPLIES - NO PRESSURE AND ALMOST NO BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLE. THIS OCCURRED AT A STOP OF THE VEHICLE AND THEREFORE NO CRASH. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A CORRODED BRAKE LINE HAD FAILED LEADING TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF FLUID AND BRAKES. THE BRAKE FLUID LIN... Read more

Incident date: Sep 21, 2006

ON 7/21/2006, I PURCHASED A USED 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE AND ON 9/21/2006, WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS RIDING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENTIRE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL CAME OFF. I DIDN'T GET A CARFAX REPORT ON THE CAR, SO I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S THE MANUFACTUER'S PROBLEM OR THE DEALER'S PROBLEM. *NM

Incident date: Jan 10, 2006

(1) SUDDEN INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORT. NO PRIOR INDICATION OF IMPENDING FAILURE. (2) MOMENTARY LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL DUE TO THE MAJOR INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORT WHILE TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT AT LOW SPEEDS, 20 MPH. I'M 81 YEARS OLD. (3) DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING RACK WITH WHAT I BELIEVE TO... Read more

Incident date: Jan 13, 2006

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR I EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ALL BUT MANUAL BRAKES. I MANAGED TO REACH A NEARBY SERVICE GARAGE WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES BETWEEN THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE MODULATOR VALVE HAD CORRODED AND FAILED. THIS OCCURRED WHERE THE TUBING IS WEDGED TO A FLEX HOSE. THE... Read more

Incident date: May 2, 2005

DT: THE RIMS ON THE VEHICLE ALLOW AIR TO LEAK OUT OF THE TIRES. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE OF CORROSION ON THE INSIDE OF THE RIMS SO THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT SEALED. WHEN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE TIRE DEALERSHIP, THEY TOLD HIM THAT IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE RIMS. THE PROBLEM FIRST STARTED ... Read more

Incident date: May 2, 2005

Incident date: Jan 14, 2005

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE CAR THE BATTERY BECAME WEAK. *NM IT WAS DETERMINED THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR MALFUNCTIONED. *JB

Fire

Incident date: Dec 27, 2004

THE INCIDENT ORIGINALLY FELT LIKE POSSIBLE WARPED BRAKE DISC (SLIGHT THROBING IN THE BRAKE PEDAL). WHITHIN TWO WEEKS IT BECAME A CLICKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END EVEN WHITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSED. INVESTIGATIO DISCLOSED A BUILDUP ON THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE DISC. THIS BUILDUP W... Read more

Incident date: Jun 11, 2004

00 V 346 000/WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM: THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED OPERATING WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT IN SEVERE INCLEMENT CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE ALMOST COLLIDED WITH A TRACTOR TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIPERS MOTOR COVER AT CONSUMER COST. *NM ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 18, 2004

MY BUICK PARK AVENUE HAS 13K MILES. WHILE DRIVING THE INSTRUMENT GAUGES (TACH, SPEEDOMETER) STARTED TO PULSATE BACK AND FORTH FOR 0 TO THEIR MAX. THEY EVENTUALLY WENT TO 0 AND THE OTHER GAUGES STOPPED WORKING AS WELL. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES. THE DEALER DOES NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND CU... Read more

Incident date: Dec 14, 2004

STEERING EXHIBITS A HORRIBLE NOISE AND SHUTTER ON STATIC TURNS AND THIS CONTINUES N THE FORM OF A "STICK SLIP" FEEL UP TO 60 MPH. THE PROBLEM SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO TO SEE IF THERE IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND WILL THIS LEAD TO EARLY FATIGUE. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THERE IS NO KNOWN FIX. THIS IS A CONTINUAL... Read more

Incident date: Nov 10, 2004

CONSUMER RECEIVEDRECALL 04V090000 CONCERNING FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. AFTER HAVING RECALL REPAIRS DONE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A STARTING PROBLEM. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT NOTHING ELSE WOULD BE DONE. *AK

Incident date: Oct 15, 2004

MY 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE WAS RECALLED FOR A DANGEROUS FUEL PUMP (NHTSA ID # 04V090000). WHILE MY CAR WAS AT A BUICK SERVICE CENTER TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP, THE DIAPHRAM OF THE NEW FUEL PUMP RUPTURED, SPRAYING GASOLINE WHICH IMMEDIATELY CAUGHT FIRE. SINCE THIS HAPPENED IN THE GARAGE, TH... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Oct 7, 2003

5 STUDS BROKE OFF THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE BOTH CONTACTED.*AK IN THE FIRST PHOTO SENT IN BY THE CONSUMER THE OUTSIDE EDGE WAS MILLED CORRECTLY AND SITS AGAINST THE ROTOR. IN THE SECOND PHOTO THE OUTSIDE EDGE WAS MILLED OFF. *TC

Incident date: Aug 12, 2004

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT FROM IT RETRACTOR, LEAVING PASSENGER WITHOUT ANY RESTRAINT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK SEAT BELT ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WILL NOT EXTEND RETRACTOR IS LOCKED UP. *TC

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2000 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)	17.0	27.0	20.0	Regular	$3,100
3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	16.0	25.0	19.0	Premium	$4,000

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, 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE

372 manufacturer communications from 270 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	44
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	31
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	26
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	24
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	22
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	19
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)	18
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	17

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have hi

100000 POWER TRAIN

The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.

353720 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:OUTLETS/RECEPTACLE

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

138220 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole auth

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently Import/Export Vehicles Between the U.S. and Canada.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the engine or transmission.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on tools available to find an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak to correct a condition of MIL Illuminated with Multiple Fuel Trim and/or Oxygen Sensor Codes Set.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

020000 SUSPENSION

HIGH SPEED SHAKE OR VIBRATION. *EH

160000 STRUCTURE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

061520 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technician

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.

071410 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER

This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.

350000 EQUIPMENT

160000 STRUCTURE

200000 WHEELS

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

061560 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant reductions in

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is

350000 EQUIPMENT

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels

350000 EQUIPMENT

073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

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

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

120000 LIGHTING (PWS)

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This informational bulletin provides information for the GM of Canada OnStar Cellular Communication Upgrade to 3G/4G LTE for vehicles that may need an upgrade.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

350000 EQUIPMENT

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

200000 WHEELS

This informational bulletin explains the wheel Road Force balancers and what they can do for customer concerns.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

This preliminary information document communicates a tip on the way to diagnose possible induction or exhaust air leaks using the evaporative emission cart smoke machine and ultrasonic leak detector tools.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary information communicates

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

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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.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1999

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... HE L67 SUPERCHARGED VERSION OF GM'S 3800 SERIES II V6 ENGINE.THE RECALLED REGAL GS VEHICLES WERE BUILT FROM AUGUST 1996 TO JUNE 2003 AND THE GRAND PRIX GTP FROM MARCH 1996 THROUGH JANUARY 2003.ACCORDING TO GM, OIL MAY ESCAPE PAST THE VALVE COVER GASKET ON THE FRONT CYLINDER BANK (CYLINDERS 1-3-5) AND DEPOSIT ONTO HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS.UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THIS OIL TO IGNITE A SMALL PILOT FLAME, WHICH MAY SPREAD TO THE ADJACENT PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL, THE SPARK PLUG WIRES THEMSELVES, THE PLASTIC ENGINE COVER, AND OTHER UNDER HOOD COMPONENTS.REPORTS INDICATE THIS MOST OFTEN OCCURS ON HIGHER-MILEAGE VEHICLES SHORTLY AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN AND THEN PARKED.TYPICALLY, THE FIRE WAS DISCOVERED WITHIN 5 TO 15 MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED.DURING THIS TIME WINDOW, UNDER HOOD TEMPERATURES MAY BECOME ELEVATED.SUCH ELEVATED TEMPERATURES COMBINED WITH A LACK OF AIRFLOW THROUGH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY PERMIT A SMALL PILOT FLAME TO PROPAGATE AND IGNITE OTHER FUEL SOURCES.TO CORRECT THE SAFETY DEFECT, GM WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED DESIGN FRONT VALVE COVER GASKET AND SPARK PLUG WIRE RETAINER.THIS REMEDY WILL BE SUPPLIEDFREE OF CHARGE FOR ALL RECALLED VEHICLES.UNTIL SUFFICIENT PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE TO REPAIR ALL OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, GM STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT OWNERS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS: (1) THEY STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT OWNERS DO NOT PARK THEIR VEHICLE IN A GARAGE, CARPORT, OR OTHER STRUCTURE; (2) IF OWNERS NOTICE A BURNING ODOR, THEY SHOULD HAVE THEIR DEALER INSPECT THE VEHICLE - THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGE; AND (3) USE PREMIUM FUEL (91 OCTANE OR HIGHER) IN THE VEHICLE AS RECOMMENDED IN THE VEHICLE'S OWNER MANUAL.THE ACTION TAKEN BY GM IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE SUBJECT FIRE INCIDENT RATE ON THE C-, G-, AND H-PLATFORM SUBJECT VEHICLES IS LOW.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.SEE DOCUMENT FILE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RESUME.Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1997

FRONT SHOULDER BELT MALFUNCTION

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997

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 (current)	3	104
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	0	28	View
1988	0	21	View
1987	0	14	View
1986	0	16	View
1985	0	15	View
1984	0	2	View

Other BUICK Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
REGAL	207	4,454	View
CENTURY	103	2,397	View
ENCLAVE	86	3,218	View
SKYLARK	71	755	View
LACROSSE	64	2,885	View
LESABRE	64	4,872	View
RIVIERA	46	439	View
ENCORE	41	854	View

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