1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

174

Owner Complaints

5 Crashes 29 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 18 10 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 10 1 Fire
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 7
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 7
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 6 2 Fires
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 6
Electrical System
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Engine
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 4 2 Fires
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 4 2 Fires
Seat Belts
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 4
Tires
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 3 3 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 3
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 3
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes
Air Bags
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Steering
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 2
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 1 2 Injuries
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11291838 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 176,000 miles
STALL WHILE DRIVING
#11189885 | SEAT BELTS | | 184,630 miles
PASSENGER FRONT SEATBELT WON'T CLICK SHUT. DEALER CAN'T FIND ONE.
#11165401 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 93,584 miles
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.
#11154905 | ENGINE | | 152,000 miles Crash
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.
#11154905 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 152,000 miles Crash
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.

Investigation EA07008 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Closed

Opened:

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

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