1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

355

Owner Complaints

5 Crashes 40 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

15

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE

The 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE has received a total of 355 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY. 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (25 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontretractor (24 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (22 complaints).

Recalls for the 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE, potentially affecting up to 255,821 vehicles.

Recall 00V117000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

| 77,952 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELTS THAT MAY TWIST, ALLOWING THE WEBBING TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR.

Consequence: WHEN THE SHOULDER BELT WEBBING BECOMES JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR, THE BELT MAY BE UNUSABLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF UPDATED FRONT SHOULDER BELT BEZELS AND WHERE NECESSARY, INSTALL NEW FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT OPENING BEZEL KITS.

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Recall 97V064000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

| 156,910 vehicles affected

Defect: THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE OR THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) TO CYCLE DURING A NON-ABS BRAKE APPLICATION.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE OR THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE.

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Recall 97V036000 — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

| 20,959 vehicles affected

Defect: THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM WOULD NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS TO SPECIFICATION.

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Owner Complaints for the 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE

355 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 25 19 Fires
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 24
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 22 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 13 1 Crash 2 Fires
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 12
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 11
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 11
Seat Belts
Complaints: 10
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 9 2 Fires
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 8
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 8
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 7 2 Fires 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 7
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 7
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 6
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 6
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 6
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 5 5 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 5
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 5
Power Train
Complaints: 5
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 5
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 4
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 4
Suspension
Complaints: 4
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Fire 4 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 3 3 Fires
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 3
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 3
Steering
Complaints: 3
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2
Engine
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Equipment
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11268973 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 92,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ODOR OF BURNING PLASTIC. THE CONTACT NOTICED A LITTLE SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE PANEL. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED OFF THE REAR DEFROSTER, DISCONNECTED THE PLUG, REMOVED THE REAR PANEL, AND NOTICED THAT THE ELECTRICAL FEED AND MODULE WERE MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BAY RIDGE CHEVROLET (1575 86TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11228, (833) 452-1829) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT PART NUMBER: 25623688 (RED RADIO ANTENNA MODULE), THE AC (DELCO PT1183), AND THE REAR WINDOW ALL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE CONNECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 9-5585220430. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 92,000.
#10824718 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
WHY WAS THIS CAR NOT RECALLED WITH OTHER GM PRODUCTS WITH THE 3800 V6 ENGINES FOR THE OIL LEAKS? THESE CARS HAVE THE SAME 3800 V6 AS ALL OF THE RECALLED CARS!
#10725985 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 89,494 miles
MY PROBLEM IS, THE LEFT BLINKER OF THE FRONT, BACK AND HEADBOARD IS NOT WORKING. BUT IF I PUT ON MY FLASHERS, ALL MY LIGHTS ARE WORKING, INCLUDING THE LEFT BLINKER. I TOOK IT IN AND THEY TOLD ME THAT ITS NOT THE LIGHT BULB, AND ITS NOT THE FUSES FROM BOTH THE FRONT AND THE HEADBOARD FUSES BOXES, AND I'VE BEEN TOLD BY RESEARCH AND THE MECHANIC THAT THIS IS NOT A NEW PROBLEM AND ITS BEEN AN OCCURRING ISSUE FOR THE 1997-2005 BUICK PARK AVENUE. . .UPDATED 07/20/15 *BF
#10725985 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 89,494 miles
MY PROBLEM IS, THE LEFT BLINKER OF THE FRONT, BACK AND HEADBOARD IS NOT WORKING. BUT IF I PUT ON MY FLASHERS, ALL MY LIGHTS ARE WORKING, INCLUDING THE LEFT BLINKER. I TOOK IT IN AND THEY TOLD ME THAT ITS NOT THE LIGHT BULB, AND ITS NOT THE FUSES FROM BOTH THE FRONT AND THE HEADBOARD FUSES BOXES, AND I'VE BEEN TOLD BY RESEARCH AND THE MECHANIC THAT THIS IS NOT A NEW PROBLEM AND ITS BEEN AN OCCURRING ISSUE FOR THE 1997-2005 BUICK PARK AVENUE. . .UPDATED 07/20/15 *BF
#10575200 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 110,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 121,000.

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Safety Rating for the 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE

General Motors, LLC has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

040089005 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

NEW REPLACEMENT KEY BLANK AVAILABLE. *TT

000310007C — SUSPENSION

SUBJECT REGARDING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *TT

000310007A — SUSPENSION

INFORMATION REGARDING SHAKE/VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR,SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS (DIAGNOSE/BALANCE TIRES/WHEELS). *YH

300800 — SEAT BELTS

SUBJECT REGARDING THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR CAMPAIGN NUMBER 00039. *TT

990232007 — STEERING

THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS OF STEERING VIBRATION / SHUDDER / MOAN DURING PARKING MANEUVERS ON DRY PAVEMENT. *TT

990139005 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE HVAC CONTROL ASSEMBLY DISPLAYS INACCURATE TEMPERATURE SETTING AND / OR EMITS TICK NOISE. *TT

98838208 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER DOES NOT FULLY CLEAN LOWER PORTION OF WINDSHIELD. *YC

9810010 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

INFORMATION ON MEMORY SEAT OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY. *YC

9810011 — INTERIOR LIGHTING

INFORMATION ON INTERIOR LIGHTS INOPERATIVE AND FUSE BLOWN. *YC

9810012 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

INFORMATION ON NO TURN SIGNAL OPERATIVE. *YC

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NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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