1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls Issues in the 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE
7 visibilitypower window devices and controls complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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All Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls Complaints
THE A/C WILL TURN ON AGAIN AFTER I TURN IT OFF. THE RADIO WILL SHIFT TO CASSETTE AND BACK WHILE DISPLAYING E33. DRIVERS WINDOW WILL COME DOWN UNEVENLY AND GET WEDGED. THE ALTERNATER WENT OUT AND THE BOTTOM BOLT STRIPPED DURING REMOVAL. THERE IS A LURCH SOMETIMES DURING SHIFTING.
THE HEATER IN THE SEAT QUIT WORKING. A NEW ONE WAS INSTALLED AND IT DOESN'T HEAT UP CORRECTLY. THE MOTOR IN THE WINDOW FAILED. THE ROTORS/BRAKES WERE WARPED. THE STEREO FAILED. THE WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL UP CORRECTLY DESPITE A NEW ONE BEING PUT IN. THE STARTER IS DRAGGING. SOME OF THIS WAS COVERED UNDER THE SMART CHOICE EXTENDED WARRANTY. HOWEVER SOME OF THE REPAIRS ARE STILL NEEDED AND I STILL HAVE TIME REMAINING ON MY SMART CHOICE WARRRANTY BUT THEY HAVE WENT BANKRUPT AND MY DEALER SAYS THE WARRANTY IS NO LONGER VALID AND I WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR ANY REPAIRS DONE.
MY NUMBER ONE PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR IS THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED UNDER NORMAL USE. THIS ALLOWED COOLANT TO MIX WITH THE OIL WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE RESULT WAS THAT THE MAIN BEARINGS WERE DESTROYED AND I HAD TO BUY A NEW ENGINE. (I HAVE THE ORIGINAL PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD IN MY POSSESSION.) THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CAN NOT WITHSTAND THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE EGR VALVE AND EVENTUALLY SUFFERS FROM THERMAL FATIGUE AT THE EGR AND STRESS RELAXATION AROUND THE FLANGE OF THE MANIFOLD. I NOTIFIED GM OF THE PROBLEM IN WRITING AND THEY OFFERED ME $800 COMPENSATION FOR MY $5,000.00 PROBLEM. THEY TOLD ME THAT MY ENGINE WAS PROBABLY ON ITS LAST LEGS. I TOLD THEM THAT THE CAR HAS BEEN BABIED AND OFFERED UP RESULTS OF THE MANDATORY EMISSIONS TEST THAT THE CAR UNDERWENT NOT...
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ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX IN FRONT PASSENGER DOOR SHORTED OUT, CAUSING A FAILURE IN POWER WINDOWS/LOCKS/MIRRORS. A PRIVATE MECHANIC REPAIRED THIS DEFECT. *AK POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE FRONT DOOR, EXPRESS MODULE, AND PIG TAIL WERE REPLACED. *YH
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DRIVER'S DOOR WINDOW AND LOCK SWITCHES REPLACED, BROKEN PLASTIC SEPARATED AND FELL INSIDE DOOR PANEL. MJS
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DRIVER WINDOW SWITCH CLUSTER FAILED. YH
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REMOTE ENTRY KEY SYSTEM WORKS POORLY DUE TO DESIGN, THE ALARMS AND OPENING DEVICES ARE ACTIVATED VERY EASILY WHEN REMOTE IS IN POCKET, RESULTING IN ACCIDENTAL ENGAGEMENT. MJS
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Seat Beltsfrontretractor
24 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
22 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
13 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
12 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
11 complaints
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11 complaints
Seat Belts
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
9 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
8 complaints
Structurebodydoor
8 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
7 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
6 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
6 complaints
Structureframe And Members
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
5 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
5 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint