1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
355
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
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.
View full details →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.
View full details →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.
View full details →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.
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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!
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
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
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.
Other Model Years of the BUICK PARK AVENUE
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- 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 102 complaints
- 1994 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 63 complaints
- 1995 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 164 complaints
- 1996 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 68 complaints
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- 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 174 complaints
- 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 104 complaints
- 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 71 complaints
- 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 41 complaints
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