2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
41
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
19
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE
The 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE has received a total of 41 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK. 19 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (6 complaints), Engine (6 complaints), and Engine And Engine Cooling (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE, potentially affecting up to 43,980 vehicles.
Recall 02V328000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
| 43,980 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MAY BE INSTALLED OR FORCED OUT OF THE PROPER POSITION.
Consequence: IF THE CABLE IS OUT OF THE PROPER POSITION, IT COULD INCREASE THE FORCE REQUIRED TO ACTIVATE THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE AND A PERSON TRAPPED IN THE TRUNK MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RELEASE THE TRUNK LATCH USING THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL SECURE THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE CABLE TO ENSURE THAT THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE OPERATES PROPERLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 19, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE
41 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Rust got to the back end of this car it is completely detached this car is not safe in any shale or form. The backend could fall apart at any moment and completely make the tires and everything else fall right off. It has only been inspected by me and I am 100%sure it is rusted through and through. Just don't wanna see someone get hurt. The car vibrates on the highway.
Rust got to the back end of this car it is completely detached this car is not safe in any shale or form. The backend could fall apart at any moment and completely make the tires and everything else fall right off. It has only been inspected by me and I am 100%sure it is rusted through and through. Just don't wanna see someone get hurt. The car vibrates on the highway.
Rust got to the back end of this car it is completely detached this car is not safe in any shale or form. The backend could fall apart at any moment and completely make the tires and everything else fall right off. It has only been inspected by me and I am 100%sure it is rusted through and through. Just don't wanna see someone get hurt. The car vibrates on the highway.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START-UP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START-UP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE
General Motors, LLC has issued 19 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIP5232C — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the coil grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with...
PIC-4887 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
GMC: HARSH RIDE OR LINE INSTALLATION CONCERN WITH DELCO SHOCK KIT. CONCERNS WITH CONNECTING THE LINES TO THE SHOCKS AND THE AIR COMPRESSOR. CONCERN OF HARSH RIDE AFTER INSTALLATION. *PE
030604030 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT
030850013 — SEATS
FRONT SEAT MOVES/ROCKS/CHUCKS IN FORE/AFT DIRECTION. *TT
030864019 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
DOOR LOCK SWITCH FALLS BETWEEN DOOR TRIM AND DOOR. *TT
030550004 — STRUCTURE:BODY
POWER SEAT SWITCH BEZEL POPS OUT, TRIM COMES OFF. *TT
09062002 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
INACCURATE FUEL CALCULATIONS RECORDED BY THE FUEL MONITORING SYSTEM. THERE HAS BEEN A SOFTWARE CHANGE TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION. *TT
020235005 — STEERING
CLUNK / RATTLE NOISE FROM LOWER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TRAVELING OVER ROAD BUMPS. *TT
290702 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE SUBJECT OF THIS MESSAGE IS STEERING COLUMN RATTLES ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
020847003 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO REVISE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1652, B1656 AND B1658. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUICK PARK AVENUE
- 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 355 complaints
- 1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 327 complaints
- 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 174 complaints
- 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 104 complaints
- 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 71 complaints
- 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE (current)
- 2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 38 complaints
- 2004 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 17 complaints
- 2005 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 10 complaints
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