2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
38
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE
The 2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE has received a total of 38 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. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (5 complaints), Engine (4 complaints), and Electrical Systemhorn (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 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 2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE
38 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemhorn | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airantilock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfronthub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
New tires installed on vehicle 12/10/24. Passenger rear tire blew out at 65mph on interstate on 12/16/24. Car was able to be controlled, some damage to vehicle. Could have resulted in severe injury and/or death.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED OIL DRIPPING DOWN ON THE SPARK PLUGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. UPDATED 06/02/17*LJ UPDATED 06/27/18*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 84,000.
ABNORMAL WEAR PATTERN, LOW MILEAGE, NEW TIRE < 8 MONTHS SERVICE, ALIGNMENT CHECK / GOOD, TIE RODS, BALL JOINTS, SHOCKS LIKE NEW. TIRE CORD/ BELTS BARE EXPOSED ON OUTSIDE EDGE OF TIRE 1/3 OF CIRCUMFERENCE. WORN SMOOTH, NO CUPPING. POSSIBLE RUBBER COMPOUND ISSUE. ONLY ABNORMAL WEAR FOUND ON 1/3 OF TIRE ROTATION. TIRE MANUFACTURE PIRELLI, NEAR ZERO M/S P235/55ZR 17, DOT NS EK F661 5014 ESTIMATED <10,000 MILES PICTURES AVAILABLE
Safety Rating for the 2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE
General Motors, LLC has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
040139010 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
HVAC CONTROL MODULE LENS SCRATCHED. *TT
01232004 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM REVERSE SERVO COVER AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY BE DETECTED ON THE LOWER PAIN RAIL OR CASE SIDE. MOST LEAK REPORTS HAVE BEEN FOUND DURING PREDELIVERY INSPECTION. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT
02120 — STRUCTURE
HVAC FACEPLATE LENS AVAILABLE FOR REPLACEMENT. SERVICE VME. *TT
030848005 — EQUIPMENT
COMPASS ZONE ADJUSTMENT AND CALIBRATION PROCEDURE DURING PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION. *TT
57 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONDITIONS. GM TECH LINK. *TT
062503 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS IS A PRODUCT VME GOING OUT TO ALL BUICK DEALERS WHO SUBSCRIBE TO THE GM PRODUCT VME SYSTEM. SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) LIGHTS COMING ON AND CHIME SOUNDS WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE AIR CONDITIONER MAY ALSO BEGIN TO BLOW WARM AIR. *TT
060503 — EQUIPMENT
VEHICLES WITH HUD DISPLAYS MAY EXHIBIT POOR VISIBILITY OF THE HUD IN BRIGHT SUNSHINE. *TT
030849005 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASH TRAY LATCH AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE USE. *TT
031803 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
BUZZING NOISE COMING FROM THE SPEAKERS BETWEEN TRACKS OF THE CD WHEN THE TRUNK MOUNTED CD CHANGER IS BEING USED. *TT *JB
02060 — STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
THE CABLE FOR THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MAY BE INSTALLED OR FORCED OUT OF THE PROPER POSITION. *TT
Showing 10 of 12 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUICK PARK AVENUE
- 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 — 41 complaints
- 2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE (current)
- 2004 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 17 complaints
- 2005 BUICK PARK AVENUE — 10 complaints
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