1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
174
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE
The 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE has received a total of 174 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC. 9 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 (18 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (10 complaints), and Electrical System12v24v48v Battery (7 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE, potentially affecting up to 911,899 vehicles.
Recall 04V090000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
| 910,873 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 FUEL FROM THE LEAKING REGULATOR AND A MISTIMED SPARK...
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...
View full details →Recall 99V238000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
| 988 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO PEDAL ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT NUTS MAY BE LOOSE.
Consequence: IF THESE NUTS ARE LOOSE, THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY BE LOW, THE ASSEMBLY MAY BE LOOSE, THE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE, AND IF THE NUTS BACK COMPLETELY OFF, BRAKING MAY BE LOST. ALSO FUME AND WATER INTRUSION TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER TO BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY NUTS AND TIGHTEN ALL FOUR (4) NUTS TO SPECIFIED TORQUE.
View full details →Recall 99V081000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
| 38 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INCORRECT FRONT BRAKE ROTOR, BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY, BRAKE PADS, AND CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKET ON EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: A VEHICLE WITH THIS CONDITION CAN PULL TO ONE SIDE DURING A BRAKING MANEUVER. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE COULD BE INCREASED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CORRECT BRAKE PARTS AND REPLACE ANY INCORRECT ROTORS, CALIPER ASSEMBLIES, BRAKE PADS, AND CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKETS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE
174 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
STALL WHILE DRIVING
PASSENGER FRONT SEATBELT WON'T CLICK SHUT. DEALER CAN'T FIND ONE.
THE PASSENGER CAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. LOCKING MECHANISM DOES NOT ENGAGE AND DOOR REMAINS STUCK CLOSED. THIS PRESENTS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR THE PASSENGER OF THE CAR. VEHICLE HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN FOR REPAIR MULTIPLE TIMES WITHOUT ANY SUCCESS FOR A PERMANENT FIX.
TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND FAILED TO BRAKE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND AND NOTICED A LOT OF SMOKE COMING FROM THE TAILPIPE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE NEIGHBOR'S YARD AND A TELEPHONE GUIDE WIRE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS CALLED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED AND DIAGNOSED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,000.
TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND FAILED TO BRAKE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND AND NOTICED A LOT OF SMOKE COMING FROM THE TAILPIPE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE NEIGHBOR'S YARD AND A TELEPHONE GUIDE WIRE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS CALLED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED AND DIAGNOSED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,000.
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Safety Rating for the 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE
General Motors, LLC has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
01202004 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SAFETY RECALL, PRODUCT FIELD ACTION NUMBER 03054, HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR DIAPHRAGM LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO ENTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THROUGH A VACUUM LINE. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT
01741 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
SUPPLEMENT TO 03054 RECALL - REPLACEMENT FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WILL NOT. SIT BULLETIN 1460267. *TT
990308006 — SUSPENSION
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT A SQUEAK, SQUAWK OR CREAK NOISE FROM FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY. *TT
990308005 — SUSPENSION
EXPERIENCING CLUNK, RATTHE OR METAL TO METAL NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. *TT
990850018 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER SWITCH TRIM PLATE DETACHING FROM SEAT AND / OR SEAT CHUCKS / ROCKS. *TT
990864011 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT 648726 MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT SIDE DOOR WHICH REMAINS LOCKED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO UNLOCK WITH KEY AND / OR REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER (RKE). *TT
99112 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CAMPAIGN PARTS BULLETIN REGARDING AN INCORRECT FRONT BRAKE ROTOR, BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY, BRAKE PADS, AND CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKET ON EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *TT
837112 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED ACCELERATION OR BRAKE TORQUING. *TT
3180 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DEALERS MAY COMMENT ON A CHUGGLE, SURGE, MISFIRE CONDITION. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE.
Other Model Years of the BUICK PARK AVENUE
- 1994 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 63 complaints
- 1995 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 164 complaints
- 1996 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 68 complaints
- 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 355 complaints
- 1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 327 complaints
- 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE (current)
- 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 104 complaints
- 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 71 complaints
- 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 41 complaints
- 2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 38 complaints
- 2004 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 17 complaints
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