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1997 Buick PARK AVENUE problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

219 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

91,525 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1997 model year. Data updated: . 62 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor is the most frequently named component, appearing in 24 of 219 complaints (11.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior3516.0%
Steering behavior2310.5%
Transmission and shifting156.8%
Electrical and battery issues146.4%
Engine operation62.7%
Fuel system concerns41.8%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
24
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
21
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
15
Engine And Engine Cooling
13
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
12
Seat Belts
10
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
9
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor24
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip21
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline15
Engine And Engine Cooling13
Power Train:Automatic Transmission12
Seat Belts10
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery9
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine9

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 24; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 21; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 15; Engine And Engine Cooling: 13; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 12; Seat Belts: 10; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 9; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 9

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
1
25,000 to 49,999
9
50,000 to 74,999
9
75,000 to 99,999
18
100,000 to 149,999
19
150,000 and above
6
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0001
25,000 to 49,9999
50,000 to 74,9999
75,000 to 99,99918
100,000 to 149,99919
150,000 and above6

Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 9; 50,000 to 74,999: 9; 75,000 to 99,999: 18; 100,000 to 149,999: 19; 150,000 and above: 6

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (19). 157 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1996
1
1997
22
1998
9
1999
37
2000
28
2001
30
2002
17
2003
12
2004
16
2005
13
2006
6
2007
6
2008
5
2009
1
2010
4
2011
3
2012
3
2013
1
2014
2
2015
1
2016
1
2019
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
19961
199722
19989
199937
200028
200130
200217
200312
200416
200513
20066
20076
20085
20091
20104
20113
20123
20131
20142
20151
20161
20191

1996: 1; 1997: 22; 1998: 9; 1999: 37; 2000: 28; 2001: 30; 2002: 17; 2003: 12; 2004: 16; 2005: 13; 2006: 6; 2007: 6; 2008: 5; 2009: 1; 2010: 4; 2011: 3; 2012: 3; 2013: 1; 2014: 2; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2019: 1

Pattern summary

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 35 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 23 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 15 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10057582 · 2004-02-05 (February 5, 2004)

THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE LIGHT CAME ON THE CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *NM

Owner-reported narrative. 78,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10057582 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10070934 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)

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 P…

Owner-reported narrative. 72,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10070934 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10003251 · 2003-01-23 (January 23, 2003)

1-23-3 ID LIKE TO REPORT A PROBLEM WITH A GENERAL MOTORS ENGINE, MORE SPECIFICALLY THE BOLTS THEY'RE USING ON THE 3800 SERIES 2 V-6 (PROBABLY A CHEAP PRICED CHINESE PRODUCT). I ASKED AT MY BUICK DEALERSHIP IF THEY SEND INFORMATION TO GM ABOUT A PROBLEM A VEHICLE IS HAVING IF THEY SEE IT AS DANGEROUS OR SEE IT MORE THAN ONCE AND THE GUY LAUGHED... HA HA REAL FUNNY. MEANWHILE PEOPLE LIKE ME FIX A PROBLEM THAT MIGHT BE ELIGIBLE FOR A RECALL, OR AT MINIMUM GM COULD QUIT BUYING DEFECTIVE BOLTS TO USE ON THE 3800 SERIES 2 ENGINE BEFORE SOMEONE GET…

Owner-reported narrative. 97,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003251 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10044167 · 2003-10-15 (October 15, 2003)

STEERING GEAR BRACKET BROKE ON 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE.*MR THE CONSUMER HAS GIVEN COPIES OF THE REPAIR BILL AND THE STATEMENT FROM ENTERPRISE FOR THE THREE DAYS IT TOOK TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR CONSIDERING A REIMBURSEMENT. *CB

Owner-reported narrative. 57,491 miles reported. Look up ODI 10044167 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10002902 · 2003-01-18 (January 18, 2003)

I HAVE A 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE WITH 103,000 MILES. I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW IN APRIL OF 1997. AFTER 10 MONTHS AND 16,000 MILES I BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSIMISSION SHIFTING HARD AFTER THE CAR GOT WARMED UP. IF I WOULD STOP AND TURN THE CAR OFF AND LET IT SIT FOR 15 SECONDS AND RESTART IT SHIFT SMOOTH FOR SEVERAL STOPS AND THEN START SHIFTING HARD AGAIN. I TOOK IT INTO A BUICK GARAGE AND THEY KEPT THE CAR FOR 10 DAYS AND COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. FINALLY THEY DECIDED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. THAT SOLVED THE PROBLEM. AT 9…

Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002902 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10069116 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)

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.

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Owner report 10071333 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)

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…

Owner-reported narrative. 84,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10071333 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10154057 · 2006-03-14 (March 14, 2006)

1997 PARK AVENUE HAS DIFFICULTIES WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VEHICLE'S ENGINE BLEW UP AT 89,000 MILES BECAUSE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKED ENGINE COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSED IT TO SEIZE. *TS IN SEVEN YEARS THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY FIVE TIMES. ***NAR***

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Owner report 10078707 · 2004-06-23 (June 23, 2004)

VEHICHLE STALLED WHILE TURNING AT AN INTERSECTION AND WAS NOT DRIVEABLE; VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. UPON DIAGNOSIS, THE VEHICLE "HYDROLOCKED" DUE TO DEXCOOL LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE CHAMBER FROM A MELTED UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD, WATER PUMP, THERMOSTAT CRANK SENSOR AND MAP SENSOR REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. IT WAS THEN FURTHER DETERMINED DUE TO AN INTOLERABLY LOUD ENGINE KNOCK THAT THE DEXCOOL HAD CORRODED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BEARINGS; THE ENGINE WAS NOT REPAIRABLE AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. 87,425 miles reported. Look up ODI 10078707 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10107346 · 2005-02-16 (February 16, 2005)

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE ENGINE STALL WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE AUTOMATIC POWER DOOR LOCKED TRAPPING THE DRIVER INSIDE. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. *NM *NM

Owner-reported narrative. 115,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10107346 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10129104 · 2005-08-12 (August 12, 2005)

DT: CONTACT STATES IN HOT WEATHER 75 DEGREES OR ABOVE AND WITHIN ONE MILE THE CAR WILL DIE. CAN WAIT IT 10-15 MINUTES AND THE CAR WILL RESTART. HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR THE LAST 3 SUMMERS. IT USUALLY HAPPENED IN SLOW TRAFFIC, BUT CONSUMER DID NOT GET OUT ON THE INTERSTATE VERY MUCH; BUT WAS CONCERNED THAT IF HE DID. THE CAR WOULD DIE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. THEY SUGGESTED THAT IT MAY BE THE FUEL PUMP OR THE SENSOR IN THE CRANK CASE. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT SOMETIMES CAM …

Owner-reported narrative. 28,501 miles reported. Look up ODI 10129104 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10356011 · 2010-09-16 (September 16, 2010)

LEAKING GAS TANK THAT WAS MADE OF PLASTIC THAT WAS MADE FOR THIS SPECIFIC 1997 BUICK PARK AVE. ONLY... *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 150,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10356011 at NHTSA ↗

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Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

219 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

28.3%Usable mileage62 / 219 records
78.1%Valid incident date171 / 219 records
100.0%Valid filing date219 / 219 records
77.6%Ordered incident and filing dates170 / 219 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component199119921993199419951996199719981999200020012002200320042005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2931.5%
ODI 509666

ANTI LOCK BRAKES CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

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1620.8%
ODI 482095

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED TWICE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *SKD

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1726.6%
ODI 481813

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD

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612.5%
ODI 807119

WHEN APPLIED, BRAKES MAKE A LOUD GRINDING SOUND, PULSATE AS IF GRABBING, HAPPENS WHEN SLOWING DOWN, INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, ACCORDING TO DEALER, BRAKES ARE FINE, HAVE NOT DUPLICATED PROBLEM. *AK

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86.8%
ODI 10053864

WITHOUT WARNING STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL, CONSUMER DOWN SHIFTED AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER HEARD A BANG SOUND, RIGHT FRONT WHEEL VIBRATED,THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING, THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT HAD COME ON. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP AND SKIDDING BEGUN. THE CONSUMER VIEWED THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAD BROKEN OFF AND WENT DOWN, BENT, AND WEDGED ITSELF IN THE AXLE. *SC

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46.8%
ODI 10153346 · 200,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE STARTER, TIMING BELT, AND ELECTRONIC COMPUTER RELAY WAS REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER. A NHTSA RECALL, # 96V116000 CONCERNING THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS COMPLETED BY THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE STALLING ISSUE REMAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY. UPON INVESTIGATION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, WHILE …

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219.6%
ODI 10057582 · 78,800 mi

THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE LIGHT CAME ON THE CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *NM

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52.0%
ODI 10146973 · 106,934 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE TWO PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST PROBLEM INVOLVED COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE NEXT MORNING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, THE MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE STARTED. UPON INSPECTION THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS FILLED WITH WATER AND THE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED. THE SECOND PROBLEM OCCURRED WHEN DRIVING ACROSS A PATCH OF ICE AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE TRACTION STABILITY AND ABS FAILED. THE V TRACTION CON…

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42.9%
ODI 10011466

FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLY FAILURE AFTER MULTIPLE REPAIRS.

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22.5%
ODI 10108463 · 34,200 mi

THE INCIDENT ORIGINALLY FELT LIKE POSSIBLE WARPED BRAKE DISC (SLIGHT THROBING IN THE BRAKE PEDAL). WHITHIN TWO WEEKS IT BECAME A CLICKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END EVEN WHITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSED. INVESTIGATIO DISCLOSED A BUILDUP ON THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE DISC. THIS BUILDUP WAS RADIAL IN NATURE; ABOUT .375 INCH WIDTH, ABOUT .010 INCH IN HEIGHT, WITH A LENGTH OF BRAKE PAD WIDTH. ITS APPEARANCE WAS SIMILAR TO WELD BEAD. THE BUILDUP WAS REMOVED BY HAND BURNISHING. THIS REMOVAL DISCLOSED A CRACK IN THE BRAKE DISC WHICH RAN A…

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00.0%

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13.1%
ODI 10024728 · 2,000 mi

ABS LIGHTS COMES ON AND STAY ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS RESULTS IN LOSS OF ABS AND SERVICE BRAKES.*AK

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13.0%
ODI 10057056 · 5,593 mi

MY 2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE WITH LESS THAN 6000 MILES ON IT HAS HAD BRAKE FAILURE TWICE. BOTH INCIDENTS OCCURED AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 10 MPH. BOTH INCIDENTS INVOLVED TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE WITH THE PEDAL GOING CLEAR TO THE FLOOR AND NO STOPPING ACTION AT ALL. THE FIRST INCIDENT IN AUGUST 2003 RESULTED IN A CRASH IN WHICH THERE WAS NO FIRE AND NO INJURIES. THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT REPORTED TODAY DID NOT RESULT IN A CRASH BUT COULD HAVE EASILY HAD I NOT THROWN THE TRANSMISSION INTO PARK. DEALER REPORTS HE "CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM", AND DOESN'…

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
66.5%
ODI 503709

BRAKES FAILED.

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67.8%
ODI 484120

ENGINE STALLS OCCASIONALLY. *DSH

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34.7%
ODI 505455

WHILE DRIVING , A SMALL VAPOR OF SMOKE BEGAN TO SEEP FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. IT WAS COMING THE AREA JUST BELOW THE STEERING WHEEL, BUT ABOVE THE GEAR SHIFT.

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24.2%
ODI 521830

ENGINE FIRE.

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54.3%
ODI 10219400 · 164,000 mi

MAKE: BUICK MODEL: PARK AVENUE YEAR: 1995 AT START UP, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. IF THIS CAR WAS PARKED NEXT TO A HOME OR IN A GARAGE THIS WOULD HAVE DRASTIC CONSEQUENCES. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS IMMEDIATELY CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE, WHICH GOT PRETTY LARGE. HOME DID SUSTAIN EXTERIOR SMOKE DAMAGE. *TR

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23.4%
ODI 604733

ENGINE FAILED.

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156.8%
ODI 516118

BRAKES FAILED.

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2811.4%
ODI 10108334 · 38,000 mi

1. LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT WITH NO APPARENT EXTERNAL LEAKAGE 2. DIFFICULTY STARTING AND THEN FAILURE TO START ENGINE 3. CORRODED PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD ALLOWS ENGINE COOLANT INTO ENGINE DESTROYING ENGINE. *AK

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1410.0%
ODI 10000078 · 43,000 mi

MY 1999 BUICK PARK AVE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD AND WAS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. THIS OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING LESS THAN FIVE MINUTES AFTER IT HAD BEEN PARKED SIX AND A HALF HOURS AND THEN DRIVEN FOR LESS THAN 5 MINUTES AT LOW CITY SPEEDS.

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44.9%
ODI 561598

THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING, BUT THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND FIND THE CAUSE, CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE STALLS SOON AFTER CRANKING UP AND STARTING TO MOVE OUT. *YH

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23.5%
ODI 567629

THE VEHICLE SHIFTS HARD IN GEAR AFTER THE INITIAL START UP. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED AND CHECKED AT THE PARENT COMPANY. THE TRANSMISSION WENT THROUGH SEVERAL TESTS BUT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. SINCE THAT TIME, THE SOLENOID AND TRANSMISSION HAVE BEEN REPLACED. ONE WEEK LATER THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REBUILT. AGAIN, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE MADE TWO HARD JERKS AND WOULD BARELY MOVE. WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN REVERSE IT WILL HIT HARD TWICE AND GO BACKWARDS, WHEN PUTTING IT IN FORWARD GEAR IT WILL TAK…

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13.1%
ODI 8006579

CONSUMER STATED WHEN TRYING TO START VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. HAD TO KEEP TRYING TO GET VEHICLE STARTED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND COMPUTER LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND STAY ON. TOOK TO DEALER BUT DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. NLM

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
00.0%

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33.9%
ODI 517768

TIMING BELT FAILED.

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23.1%
ODI 505948

TRANSMISSION HOSE BROKE/FAILED.

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24.2%
ODI 10014955

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *JB THE VEHICLE WOULD GO FROM IDLE TO 75 MPH, AND AS A RESULT, THERE WOULD BE NO POWER STEERING AND NO BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS WHO COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WOULD START AFTER A SHORT PERIOD AFTER SHUTDOWN. THE FOLLOWING ARE ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM: PURGED FUEL SYSTEM, REPLACED 2 SENSORS/CRANK & ETC, NEW GENERATOR, COMPUTER, NEW SPARK PLUGS/WIRES, NEW FUEL FILTERS, NEW WIRING HARNESS FROM THE BATTERY, AND 2 TUNE U…

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54.3%
ODI 10315369

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) I HAD A 1995 BUICK PARK AVENUE AND MINE CAUGHT ON FIRE EXACTLY AS IS DESCRIBED IN YOUR RECALL NEW RECALL OF BUICKS- HOWEVER I DID NOT SEE MINE INCLUDED IN YOUR LIST AND I THINK IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU KNOW THIS. I WAS ON MY WAY TO A RESTAURANT TO MEET WITH A CLIENT AND WAS FORTUNATELY ABLE TO PULL OFF THE STREET INTO A PARKING LOT. ANOTHER TRUCK PULLED IN THAT HAD AN EXTINGUISHER AND HE PUT IT OUT BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE. IT WAS TOTALE…

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23.4%
ODI 10013918 · 114,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE

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94.1%
ODI 10107346 · 115,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE ENGINE STALL WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE AUTOMATIC POWER DOOR LOCKED TRAPPING THE DRIVER INSIDE. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. *NM *NM

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218.5%
ODI 10003165 · 71,000 mi

TURNED ON IGNIION KEY OF 1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE TO START AND HEARD LOUD BANG AND THEN NOTICED GREY SMOKE AT REAR OF HOOD AREA. TURNED OFF KEY, GOT OUT AND CLOSED DOOR, PROCEEDED TO HOUSE TO CALL 911 AND GOT KITCHEN FIRE EXTINGUISHER. I WENT BACK TO BURNING CAR, OPENED HOOD, OBSERVED FIRE AT SIDE OF ENGINE NEXT TO FIREWALL. I USED FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO GET MOST OF FIRE OUT. THERE WAS SOME FIRE UNDER ENGINE ON GROUND WHICH THE EXTINGUISHER DID NOT GET OUT. THE EXTINGUISHER WAS NOW EMPTY SO I WENT BACK TO HOUSE AND GOT BAKING SODA FROM KITCHEN AND …

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107.1%
ODI 10006819

THE VEHICLE BACKFIRED AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB REFERENCED IN EA02-030

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00.0%

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00.0%

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26.1%
ODI 10318690 · 35,331 mi

S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING RE PROBLEMS WITH 2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE POSSIBLE SAFETY RECALL ISSUE FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD AND GASKET. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A CALL FROM A GM EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT RESPONDING TO A LETTER THAT WAS SENT TO THEM. SHE DISMISSED THE CONSUMERS CONCERN BECAUSE HE DIDN'T TAKE THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR THE REPAIR WHEN THE PARTS FAILED A SECOND TIME. HOWEVER, BOTH TECHNICIANS WHO REPAIRED THE MANIFOLD AND GASKET WITHIN A TWO- YEAR PERIOD TOLD THE CONSUMER THE OEM REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE SUBSTANDARD. THE…

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Engine And Engine Cooling
00.0%

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11.3%
ODI 10189971 · 144,096 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. ON EACH OCCASION, THE CONTACT WAITED TEN MINUTES FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART. ON MAY 7, 2007, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE, THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 144,096. THE DEALER STATES COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP, FLUSH CONDENSER AND DEALER ALSO INSTALLED ALTERNATOR. UPDATE 05/22/07*TR

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23.1%
ODI 10243569 · 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE ENGINE MOUNT FELL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO DROP HALFWAY OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL DETACHED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE USED. THE CONTACT IS SENDING THE VEHICLE TO A WELDING SHOP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

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00.0%

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10.9%
ODI 10235971 · 178,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 15-20 MPH, THE MOTOR MOUNT FAILED AND THE ENGINE FELL FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS NO STEERING ABILITY AFTER THIS OCCURRED. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR MOTOR MOUNT WAS LOOSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 178,000. UPDATED 09/24/08.*LJ THE MOTOR MOUNTS CAME LOOSE FROM THE FRAME. UPDATE 09/30/08.*JB

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46.8%
ODI 10020439 · 60,000 mi

ANTI-FREEZE LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE'S OIL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE ROD BEARINGS, UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLDS WERE REPLACED. *JB THERE WAS SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE, WHICH CAUSED THE ENTIRE ENGINE TO BE REPLACED. *PH *JB

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135.9%
ODI 10020100 · 47,300 mi

THE DEALER REPLACED THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD, WATER PUMP, GASKETS AND SERPENTINE BELT. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 47000 MILES ON IT. *NLM THE VEHICLE HAD REQUIRED MANY REPAIRS WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. THE COOLANT TANK KEPT GOING LOW AND THE UPPER AND LOWER GASKET ALONG WITH ALL COMPONENTS. THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED. *SCC *JB

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176.9%
ODI 10004758 · 87,711 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING, RESULTING IN A ANTI FREEZE LEAK OVER ENGINE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK INTAKE MANIFOLD, WATER PUMP, FRONT ROTORS/PADS, SERPENTINE BELT, TENSIONER PULLEY AND PLUGS WERE REPLACED. *TT *JB

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64.3%
ODI 10002091 · 40,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT HIS WIFE STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE BLEW. THE NOISE SOUNDED AS IF A BOMB WENT OFF. THERE WAS A LARGE HOLE ON TOP OF THE ENGINE. THE DEALER SAID THAT THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY THIS HAPPENED. THE CONSUMER ALSO REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRE DUE TO VIBRATION. SCC

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67.4%
ODI 10017231

THE HEAD INTAKE AND GASKET FAILED AND CAUSED ENGINE PROBLEMS. *NLM

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35.3%
ODI 10066627 · 27,990 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE ENGINE STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND FIVE MINUTES LATER THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS WHO COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *MR *SC *JB

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39.4%
ODI 10069598 · 2,886 mi

THERE WERE THREE SYSTEMS THAT HAD PROBLEMS, BUT ONE OF THE SYSTEMS, THE DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM, SEEMS TO HAVE CURED ITSELF. THE OTHER TWO PROBLEMS, THAT OF THE A/C AND THE SEAT MEMORY SYSTEMS, BEGAN TO SHOW UP AS SOON AS WE STARTED DRIVING THE CAR AFTER PURCHASE. THE FIRST TIME THAT I REGISTERED THOSE PROBLEMS WITH THE DEALERSHIP, THE CAR HAD BEEN DRIVEN 2886 MILES. WE PURCHASED THE CAR ON JULY 24, 2002. I SPOKE TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AT LEAST ONCE BEFORE TAKING THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP ON SEPT. 11, 2002. AIR CONDITIONING: AFTER CAR SITS …

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26.1%
ODI 10031089

I RECENTLY RECEIVED A LETTER FROM GM STATING THAT THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH COOLANT LEAKS AROUND GASKETS AT THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD OR AT THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD WHICH MIGHT "CAUSE HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURES". THE LETTER SAYS IT IS A "VOLUNTARY CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM". THE SUGGESTED FIX IS TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN TO THE LOCAL DEALER AND HAVE THEM CHANGE SOME OF THE FASTENERS AND THEN "ADD COOLING SYSTEM SEALANT" TO THE RADIATOR. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT PUTTING COOLING SYSTEM SEALANT IN A BRAND NEW CAR (AND THUS REDUCING THE LIFE OF…

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Electrical System
33.3%
ODI 478291

REPLACED NOISY GOODYEAR TIRES.

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11.3%
ODI 529783

APPROXIMATELY FIVE HOURS AFTER VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE THEFT ALARM WAS HEARD AND VEHICLE WAS FOUND IN FLAMES.

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23.1%
ODI 561928

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED, REAR BRAKES ADJUSTED, HOWEVER BRAKES STILL SQUEAK, MASTER CYLINDER HAS LEAKED TWICE. OIL PAN LEAKS, ENGINE OVERHEATED, FAN CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. AIR CONDITIONER INOPERABLE DUE TO FAULTY CORE AND EVAPORATOR. CONSUMER STATES TIRES WERE BAD, ONE TIRE EXPERIENCED A LEAK, FAULTY VALVE STEM, NO SPECIFIC TIRE INFORMATION GIVEN. EXHAUST PIPE FAILURE, REPLACED FUEL FILTER, INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKED AND WAS REPLACED. BATTERY AND GENERATOR ASSEMBLY REPLACED. STEERING GEAR FAILURE. TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES LEAKED. R…

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24.2%
ODI 10058699

WHILE DRIVING CAR QUITS RUNNING. WILL WAIT APPROXIMATELY 3 MINS AND IT WILL RESTART. TOOK TO DEALER AND SEVERAL GARGAGE'S AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. SAID I WAS CRAZY. *JB

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43.4%
ODI 10162314 · 114,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND WHEN THE IGNITION WAS ENGAGED. WHILE SLOWING TO A STOP, WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THERE WOULD NOT BE ENOUGH POWER TO RESTART THE ENGINE. THERE WERE OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SUCH AS THE HEADLIGHTS TURNING THEMSELVES ON WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A SHADED OR DARK AREA. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS HAVE BEEN OBSERVED GOING ON AND OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. INSPECTIONS WERE MADE BY…

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23.4%
ODI 10148532 · 30,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER MALFUNCTIONED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, REGARDING THE ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE INTERIOR LIGHTING INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATES, ALARM SYSTEM INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATES AND THE HORN DOES NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND THE LOCAL MECHANIC DETERMINED THE MALL MODULE NEEDED REPLACED. UPDATED 02/27/06. *JB

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31.4%
ODI 10252842 · 91,050 mi

IN 10 DEGREE WEATHER IN THE MIDWEST, STARTED THE 1997 PARK AVENUE ULTRA TO WARM UP. PUT THE REAR DEFROST ON, ON MY WAY TO WORK ABOUT 20 MINUTES AFTER HE INITIAL START OF THE VEHICLE, I BEGAN TO SMELL SOMETHING RELATING TO BURNING ELECTRICAL OR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, I FOUND THE MODULE IN THE DRIVERS SIDE "C" PILLAR NEXT TO THE REAR WINDOW APPEARED TO BE MELTING/BURNING. I REMOVED THE MODULE AND FOUND THE POWER CONNECTOR TO THE MODULE HAD COMPLETELY MELTED AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. DUE TO MY EXPERIENCE…

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93.7%
ODI 10009829

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING STARTED THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNKNOWN BUT COULD HAVE BEEN EITHER ELECTRICAL OR FUEL RELATED. *NLM

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53.6%
ODI 10022084

WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS TURNED, A SMALL EXPLOSION WAS AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *MR *PH *JB

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89.9%
ODI 10065830 · 44,700 mi

2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE ENGINE STARTED RACING SO BAD THAT YOU HAVE TO APPLY THE BRAKES TO KEEP THE AUTO UNDER 60MPH. THE DEALER SAID WATER GOT INTO THE COMPUTER AND SHORTED THE PCM. IT WAS REPLACEDAT A COST OF 640.00. 30 DAYS LATER IT OCCURED AGAIN. THE DEALER OPENED THE COMPUTER AREA AND WATER WAS AGAIN THERE. THEY SAID THE PCM WAS BAD AND THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDS REPLACEMENT WITH A NEW DESIGNED HARNESS THAT WON'T LET WATER IN.THIS COST IS 1700.00 THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN FLAW THAT GM WON'T COVER. THE SAFTEY ISSUE IS A MAJOR CONCERN. PL…

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814.0%
ODI 10173649

I HAVEN'T HAD AN EARTH SHATTERING EVENT YET BUT MY PROBLEM IS ELECTRICAL SO ITS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMETHING BAD HAPPENS . DURING NORMAL OPERATION EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL SHUTS DOWN(HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS,DASHBOARD LIGHTS,RADIO ETC.). THE CAR WILL THEN JERK AS IF IT HAS STALLED, THE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON THEN GO BACK OFF AND THE CAR RESUMES RUNNING NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE GIVES NO CODE WHILE HOOKED TO A DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE AND THE DEALERSHIP CAN'T FIX IT UNTIL "SOMETHING BREAKS. *NM

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618.8%
ODI 10115125 · 82,876 mi

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON THE CONSUMER'S 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE FAILED. *BF *NM

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13.0%
ODI 10786831 · 45,940 mi

IN SAN DIEGO UNION PAPER DATED 10/28/2015, THERE IS A RECALL ON GM CARS HAVING THE 3.8 LITER ENGINE. IT INVOLVES VEHICLES HAVING THIS ENGINE. THE PROBLEM IS INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKING OIL. THIS WAS FOUND BY THE SMOG STATION. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *JB

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325.0%
ODI 10452907 · 67,501 mi

HAD THE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ON WHILE DRIVING HOME AT 45 MPH WHICH IS JUST A 15 MINUTE RIDE AND WHEN I PULLED IN MY DRIVEWAY, SMOKE WAS FILING THE CABIN OF THE CAR. I POPPED THE HOOD AND LOOKED FOR DAMAGE AND DID NOT FIND ANY. CLOSED THE HOOD AND NOTICE THE REAR (DRIVER SIDE) PASSENGER SEAT ON FIRE. I RAN IN THE HOUSE AND GOT THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. UNFORTUNATELY THE INSURER DEEMED THE CAR A TOTAL LOSS DUE TO EXTENSIVE FIRE DAMAGE. *TR

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112.5%
ODI 10432222 · 52,485 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY COULD NOT BE INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TUMBLES IN THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,485.

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Power Train:Automatic Transmission
22.2%
ODI 559183

WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, DEALER REPLACED IT, AT 99990 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN. *SLC

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00.0%

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34.7%
ODI 10251138 · 173,000 mi

MAJOR TRANSMISSION LEAK-POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD POSSIBLE MANUFACTURE RECALL. *TR

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48.3%
ODI 485764

VEHICLE PARKED ON INCLINE AND TURNED OFF, TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF GEAR, VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS, INJURING DRIVER WHO WAS BETWEEN DOOR AND VEHICLE. *AK

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65.1%
ODI 532316

TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION.

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23.4%
ODI 533550

TRANSMISSION STALLS INTERMITTENTLY.

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125.5%
ODI 10002902 · 16,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE WITH 103,000 MILES. I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW IN APRIL OF 1997. AFTER 10 MONTHS AND 16,000 MILES I BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSIMISSION SHIFTING HARD AFTER THE CAR GOT WARMED UP. IF I WOULD STOP AND TURN THE CAR OFF AND LET IT SIT FOR 15 SECONDS AND RESTART IT SHIFT SMOOTH FOR SEVERAL STOPS AND THEN START SHIFTING HARD AGAIN. I TOOK IT INTO A BUICK GARAGE AND THEY KEPT THE CAR FOR 10 DAYS AND COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. FINALLY THEY DECIDED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. THAT SOLVED THE PROBLEM. AT 9…

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72.8%
ODI 10007644 · 57,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. BEARING CAME LOOSE AND DAMAGED INTERNAL PARTS.

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53.6%
ODI 10016374 · 62,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *JB

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11.2%
ODI 10258214 · 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 50-60 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BOUNCES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION MOUNT FAILED. THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,521.

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35.3%
ODI 10163113

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE PLANETARY GEARS OF THE TRANSMISSION ARE GOING OUT AND THE CONTACT FEELS THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING THIS EARLY WITH THE VEHICLES AND THAT IT IS A DEFECT.*AK

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Unknown Or Other
22.2%
ODI 10068889

THE LIGHTS ON THE CAR WENT OUT AROUND 2:00 THE OTHER NIGHT. WE WERE ON A DARK COUNTRY ROAD. TRYING TO DETERMINE IF SOMETHING WENT WRONG IN TILT STEERING TO CAUSE THIS. SEEMS AS IT IS WIRE BROKE OR SOMETHING CAME UNPLUGGED. HAVE ALREADY CHECKED FUSES.

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22.6%
ODI 10782243

WHILE DRIVING IN STOP AND GO AREAS THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. NO STEERING, BRAKES, OR POWER WHATSOEVER. WILL PLACE IN PARK AND TURN KEY, CAR WILL START RIGHT UP. SO FAR I HAVE NOT FOUND ANYONE WHO CAN FIND THE CAUSE OF THIS ISSUE AND JUST RECOMMEND REPLACING NUMEROUS PARTS.

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34.7%
ODI 527558

RECALL NOTICE #96V015002.

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36.3%
ODI 10252090 · 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 75,000.

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65.1%
ODI 10033522

PAINT IS PEELING OFF VEHICLE IN MANY AREAS. WAS TOUCHED UP BY DEALER FOR A FEE, BUT IS PROCEEDING TO COME OFF OTHER AREAS DOWN TO THE PRIMER. TERRIBLE PAINT JOB BY GM, GETTING VERY EXPENSIVE TO KEEP PAINTING DIFFERENT PARTS OF THIS CAR!!! *NLM

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23.4%
ODI 11418321

Sub-frame rust is severe where 2 at front of the engine mounting bushings all have rust, but the worst are the ones supporting the transmission -under the transmission, 2 have almost no metal frame and engine/transmission could drop down, as seen on some of the You tube videos. Inspected and find the engine appears to have dropped some... there is a gap where the steering wheel cover connects to the drive. This is a self inspection after replacing the stabilizing bar end link, had to be replaced.

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52.3%
ODI 10070934 · 72,000 mi

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 P…

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93.7%
ODI 10005756

1998 BUICK PARK AVE TIRE JACK FAILED. SCREW JACK THREADS STRIPPED AND VEHICLE FELL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE. JACK HAD BEEN USED 20 TIME PREVIOUSLY TO ASSIST IN TIRE ROTATATION. HAS ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCED THIS TYPE OF FAILURE? IT IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS.

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10.7%
ODI 553890

THE PASSENGER FRONT ASSIST HANDLE CAME LOOSE FROM ITS MOUNTING. NLM

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22.5%
ODI 11402992

THE COMOUTER OF THE CAR MAY BE HACKED

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00.0%

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26.3%
ODI 10069598 · 2,886 mi

THERE WERE THREE SYSTEMS THAT HAD PROBLEMS, BUT ONE OF THE SYSTEMS, THE DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM, SEEMS TO HAVE CURED ITSELF. THE OTHER TWO PROBLEMS, THAT OF THE A/C AND THE SEAT MEMORY SYSTEMS, BEGAN TO SHOW UP AS SOON AS WE STARTED DRIVING THE CAR AFTER PURCHASE. THE FIRST TIME THAT I REGISTERED THOSE PROBLEMS WITH THE DEALERSHIP, THE CAR HAD BEEN DRIVEN 2886 MILES. WE PURCHASED THE CAR ON JULY 24, 2002. I SPOKE TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AT LEAST ONCE BEFORE TAKING THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP ON SEPT. 11, 2002. AIR CONDITIONING: AFTER CAR SITS …

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13.0%
ODI 10079874

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM.*MR DURING A NORMAL 15000 MILE SERVICE A CHEMICAL WAS INTRODUCED IN THE A/C SYSTEM. THE OWNER IMMEDIATELY EXPERIENCED ALLERGIC REACTIONS THAT IMPAIRED HER DRIVING. THE REACTION HAD CONTINUED AND IS AN ON-GOING DANGER. AFTER FURTHER INFORMATION WAS OBTAIN FROM THE DEALER IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE A/C FOGGER HAD A SLIGHT HEALTH RISK LISTED ON THE MSDS SHEET WHICH INDICATED "...HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY IRRITATE EYES, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT......". THE GARAGE MANAGER STATED THAT THE CHEMIC…

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18.3%
ODI 10608583 · 219,000 mi

THE AFTERNOON OF FEBRUARY 14 MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING FROM INDIANA ON I-70 EAST TOWARDS DAYTON, OHIO. AS WE WERE DRIVING WE NOTICED HOW THE SNOW STORM WE THOUGHT WE WERE LEAVING BEHIND IN INDIANA SEEMED TO BE EVER WITH US. ABOUT 3 P.M. IN THE AFTERNOON I, THE DRIVER, SMELLED A FAINT ELECTRICAL ODOR. HAVING HAD THAT EXPERIENCE BEFORE WITH NO CONSEQUENCE I THOUGHT I MIGHT JUST BE MISTAKEN OR SMELLED THE ODOR FROM ANOTHER CAR. ABOUT THE SAME TIME, I CAN'T REMEMBER WHETHER IT WAS JUST BEFORE OR JUST AFTER THIS, THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUM…

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225.0%
ODI 10192160 · 8,501 mi

PURCHASED A 2005 BUICK PARK AVENUE FROM VAN BUREN BUICK 2257 JERICHO TURNPIKE GARDEN CITY PARK, NY 11040 [phone removed]. PRIOR TO PURCHASE REQUIRED SEVERAL SAFETY FEATURES AND ONE OF THESE WAS ONSTAR SYSTEM. ASKED DEALER IF SYSTEM WAS DIGITAL READY AND WAS TOLD THAT DUE TO VEHICLE BEING A 2005 IT ALREADY IS DIGITAL READY AND WILL BE CONVERTED PRIOR TO 2008. NOW GM TELLS ME IT IS ONLY ANALOG AND WILL CEASE TO FUNCTION BY 12/31/07 VEHICLE WENT IN FOR A SAFETY DEFECT (ONSTAR) AND WORK ORDER #296327 FULLED OUT"ONSTAR CANNOT BE UPGRADED TO DIGI…

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Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
00.0%

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22.6%
ODI 482921

RIGHT FRONT/RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS HAVE FAILED , CAUSING BELTS TO STICK. *SKD

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11.6%
ODI 560820

CONSUMER STATES THERE WERE TWO PASSENGERS IN THE REAR SEAT, AND IT AS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR SEAT SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS DO NOT RELEASE THE BELTS TO BUCKLE UP. *JB

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00.0%

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10.9%
ODI 800183

THE VEHICLE WENT DOWN IN AN EMBANKMENT AND HIT A TREE AT 45MPH AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEATBELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANTS.*AK

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00.0%

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2411.0%
ODI 10001293 · 97,000 mi

THE VEHICLES' PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT FROM SHOULDER RETRACTOR. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

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72.8%
ODI 10122506 · 71,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER STATES: PASSENGER SEAT BELT WON'T WORK, THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT PULL OUT FROM THE RETRACTOR. HAD TROUBLE WITH IT NORMALLY, CAN PULL ON IT AND IT WILL COME OUT, BUT NOW IT'S STUCK.*AK CONSUMER ADDS SEAT BELT WAS HARD TO RETRACT AND NOW HAS FAILED COMPLETELY. THERE IS A RECALL BUT VEHICLE DID NOT QUALIFY. *TT *NM

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75.0%
ODI 10023926 · 65,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WILL FULLY RETRACT AFTER USE AND THEN FOR NO REASON SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE. THE SEAT BELT IS UNAVAILABLE FOR USE FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME. THUS CAUSING US TO USE THE VEHICLE WITH OUT THE USE OF A SAFETY FEATURE THAT IS REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE BUCKLED WHEN AUTOMOBILE IS IN USE. HAD DEALER LOOK AT CAR AND WAS INFORMED THAT SEAT BELT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $600.00. I SEE THAT THERE ARE OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SEAT BELTS NOT WORKING YET NO SERVICE BULLETIN HAS BEEN ISSUED OR A RECALL FOR THIS VERY…

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11.2%
ODI 10089742 · 25,245 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT FROM IT RETRACTOR, LEAVING PASSENGER WITHOUT ANY RESTRAINT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK SEAT BELT ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WILL NOT EXTEND RETRACTOR IS LOCKED UP. *TC

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11.8%
ODI 883718

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LOCKED UP, CONSUMER COULD NOT TURN BODY, HAS BEEN REPAIRED. *SLC

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00.0%

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13.0%
ODI 10220415 · 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT IS EXPERIENCING FAILURE WITH THE RETRACTOR IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT LAP BELTS. THE SEAT BELT MUST BE ISOLATED IN ORDER TO BE RELEASED. THE RETRACTOR WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY IN AUGUST OF 2006, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS MECHANICAL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT COULD BE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE COST FOR THE REPAIR WOULD BE $296. THE CURRENT MILEAGE W…

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Seat Belts:Front:RetractorToo few reports for a range93,500 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10001293 · 97,000 mi

THE VEHICLES' PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT FROM SHOULDER RETRACTOR. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

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ODI 10020457 · 70,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE BELT HAD ABOUT 18-18 INCHES OF SLACK AT ALL TIMES. *NLM *CB *NLM

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ODI 10059487 · 156,000 mi

THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT THE PASSENGER'S FRONT SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEAT BELT AT THE CONSUMER'S EXPENSE OF $545.00. *AK REFER TO RECALL#77955 *SC

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipToo few reports for a range72,900 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10057582 · 78,800 mi

THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE LIGHT CAME ON THE CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *NM

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ODI 10240776 · 67,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGE WHEN THEY ARE NOT NEEDED. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKING DISTANCE INCREASES. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V064000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,004 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000. UPDATE 10/01/08 *CW THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGED FOR NO REASON. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. UPDATED 10/03/08.*JB

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Engine And Engine Cooling48,502–105,855 mi72,228 mi10
ODI 10020100 · 47,300 mi

THE DEALER REPLACED THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD, WATER PUMP, GASKETS AND SERPENTINE BELT. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 47000 MILES ON IT. *NLM THE VEHICLE HAD REQUIRED MANY REPAIRS WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. THE COOLANT TANK KEPT GOING LOW AND THE UPPER AND LOWER GASKET ALONG WITH ALL COMPONENTS. THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED. *SCC *JB

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ODI 10040367 · 129,657 mi

THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD DEVELOPED A HOLE AND LEAKED ANTI FREEZE ONTO THE CYLINDER. THIS RESULTED IN ENGINE LOCKING UP AND THE CRANK SHAFT BEARING GOING BAD. *AK THE ROD BEARINGS ALSO FAILED DUE TO WATER ENTERING THE OIL PAN. *NLM

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ODI 10061177 · 51,616 mi

VEHICLE OVERHEATED TWICE WITHIN A 2 MONTH PERIOD. COOLANT ELBOW BROKE WHEN VEHICLE OVERHEATED THE FIRST TIME. THE SECOND TIME THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED, THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD BROKE. *LA *JB

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Power Train:Automatic TransmissionToo few reports for a range55,000 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10002902 · 16,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE WITH 103,000 MILES. I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW IN APRIL OF 1997. AFTER 10 MONTHS AND 16,000 MILES I BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSIMISSION SHIFTING HARD AFTER THE CAR GOT WARMED UP. IF I WOULD STOP AND TURN THE CAR OFF AND LET IT SIT FOR 15 SECONDS AND RESTART IT SHIFT SMOOTH FOR SEVERAL STOPS AND THEN START SHIFTING HARD AGAIN. I TOOK IT INTO A BUICK GARAGE AND THEY KEPT THE CAR FOR 10 DAYS AND COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. FINALLY THEY DECIDED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. THAT SOLVED THE PROBLEM. AT 9…

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ODI 10119515 · 94,000 mi

CALLER STATED: TRANSMISSION FAILING. LOCKED UP AND SHOOK THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. THERE WAS THE SENSATION OF SOMETHING HITTING THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR FROM UNDERNEATH. HAPPENED WHEN CAR WAS PUT INTO MOTION, AND INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

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Seat BeltsToo few reports for a range116,993 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10483292 · 116,993 mi

PASSENGER SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. *TR

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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine95,000–140,000 mi115,000 mi5
ODI 10107346 · 115,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE ENGINE STALL WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE AUTOMATIC POWER DOOR LOCKED TRAPPING THE DRIVER INSIDE. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. *NM *NM

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ODI 10108624 · 140,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE BACK FIRE AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *NM

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ODI 10149949 · 160,862 mi

ON STARTING ENGINE, INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED VIOLENTLY AND ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. *NM

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-102026-09

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-09 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 22 reports

2004: 2 complaints · 2005: 2 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2004222
2005002
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
20041101
2005602

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentSeat Belts:Front:RetractorService Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipEngine And Engine Cooling:Engine:GasolineEngine And Engine CoolingPower Train:Automatic TransmissionSeat BeltsElectrical System:12v/24v/48v BatteryEngine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor—
1
ODI 545920

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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000
1
ODI 818685

WHEN LEANNING OVER THE FRONT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATS, SEAT BELT EXTENDS AND THEN WILL NOT RETRACT BACK AFTER SITTING UP. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PARTS ORDERED FROM BUICK ARE SAME AS THE ORIGINAL AND ARE DEFECTIVE. *SLC

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00
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
ODI 545920

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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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline00—000
1
ODI 549153

SPARE KEY THAT CAME WITH VEHICLE DOESN'T WORK. NLM

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0
Engine And Engine Cooling000—00
1
ODI 10069116

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.

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0
Power Train:Automatic Transmission0000—0
2
ODI 549915

DRIVER'S POWER SEAT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. MJS

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ODI 719927

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

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0
Seat Belts
1
ODI 818685

WHEN LEANNING OVER THE FRONT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATS, SEAT BELT EXTENDS AND THEN WILL NOT RETRACT BACK AFTER SITTING UP. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PARTS ORDERED FROM BUICK ARE SAME AS THE ORIGINAL AND ARE DEFECTIVE. *SLC

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0000—00
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery00
1
ODI 549153

SPARE KEY THAT CAME WITH VEHICLE DOESN'T WORK. NLM

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1
ODI 10069116

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.

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2
ODI 549915

DRIVER'S POWER SEAT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. MJS

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ODI 719927

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

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0—
1
ODI 10154057

1997 PARK AVENUE HAS DIFFICULTIES WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VEHICLE'S ENGINE BLEW UP AT 89,000 MILES BECAUSE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKED ENGINE COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSED IT TO SEIZE. *TS IN SEVEN YEARS THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY FIVE TIMES. ***NAR***

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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine000000
1
ODI 10154057

1997 PARK AVENUE HAS DIFFICULTIES WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VEHICLE'S ENGINE BLEW UP AT 89,000 MILES BECAUSE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKED ENGINE COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSED IT TO SEIZE. *TS IN SEVEN YEARS THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY FIVE TIMES. ***NAR***

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

6 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

9 mentions · 4.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 56,000 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10192399 · 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING 1 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD. HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE USING THE BRAKE PEDAL. HE NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND MECHANIC HAVE NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE DRIVER SIDE REAR BRAKE LINE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 45,000.

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ODI 10240776 · 67,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGE WHEN THEY ARE NOT NEEDED. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKING DISTANCE INCREASES. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V064000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,004 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000. UPDATE 10/01/08 *CW THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGED FOR NO REASON. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. UPDATED 10/03/08.*JB

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ODI 516118

BRAKES FAILED.

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Stalling or loss of power

7 mentions · 3.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 101,213 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10078707 · 87,425 mi

VEHICHLE STALLED WHILE TURNING AT AN INTERSECTION AND WAS NOT DRIVEABLE; VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. UPON DIAGNOSIS, THE VEHICLE "HYDROLOCKED" DUE TO DEXCOOL LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE CHAMBER FROM A MELTED UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD, WATER PUMP, THERMOSTAT CRANK SENSOR AND MAP SENSOR REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. IT WAS THEN FURTHER DETERMINED DUE TO AN INTOLERABLY LOUD ENGINE KNOCK THAT THE DEXCOOL HAD CORRODED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BEARINGS; THE ENGINE WAS NOT REPAIRABLE AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *AK

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ODI 10107346 · 115,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE ENGINE STALL WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE AUTOMATIC POWER DOOR LOCKED TRAPPING THE DRIVER INSIDE. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. *NM *NM

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ODI 8009368

AT 70 MPH VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN A LOT, THEN STALLED. TOWED TO DEALER, ANTIFREEZE FLOODED ENGINE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SEIZE.*AK. CONSUMER WAS FORCED OFF THE ROAD BY AN 18 WHEELER BECAUSE VEHICLE HAD STARTED SLOWING AND CONSUMER COULD NOT GET VEHICLE TO RESPOND. LOSS OF STEERING ACCOMPANIED THE SUDDEN DECELLERATION. *JG

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Steering assistance concerns

5 mentions · 2.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 118,798 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10003251 · 97,500 mi

1-23-3 ID LIKE TO REPORT A PROBLEM WITH A GENERAL MOTORS ENGINE, MORE SPECIFICALLY THE BOLTS THEY'RE USING ON THE 3800 SERIES 2 V-6 (PROBABLY A CHEAP PRICED CHINESE PRODUCT). I ASKED AT MY BUICK DEALERSHIP IF THEY SEND INFORMATION TO GM ABOUT A PROBLEM A VEHICLE IS HAVING IF THEY SEE IT AS DANGEROUS OR SEE IT MORE THAN ONCE AND THE GUY LAUGHED... HA HA REAL FUNNY. MEANWHILE PEOPLE LIKE ME FIX A PROBLEM THAT MIGHT BE ELIGIBLE FOR A RECALL, OR AT MINIMUM GM COULD QUIT BUYING DEFECTIVE BOLTS TO USE ON THE 3800 SERIES 2 ENGINE BEFORE SOMEONE GET…

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ODI 10377074 · 140,096 mi

AFTER 20 MILES OF SMOOTH DRIVING WITH NO INDICATION OF ANYTHING GOING WRONG AND WHILE PULLING INTO THE PARKING LOT OF MY OFFICE MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I ALWAYS IMMEDIATELY SHUTOFF MY VEHICLE ANY TIME SUCH THING HAPPENS TO PREVENT ANY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, I PROCEEDED TO WALK INTO THE PARTS STORE NEXT TO MY OFFICE TO GET POWER STEERING FLUID DUE TO THE LOW FLUID LEVEL I HAD, HOWEVER WHEN I TRIED TO TURN OVER THE MOTOR THE MOTOR WOULD NOT TURN. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS "HYDROLOCKED" AND THAT THERE IS A COOLANT PASSAGE WHICH IS COMMONLY…

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ODI 541395

STEERING WHEEL LOOSE CAUSING POWER STEERING TO BE INAFFECTIVE AND VEHICLE TO LOOSE CONTROL.

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

4 mentions · 1.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 63,000 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10002902 · 16,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE WITH 103,000 MILES. I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW IN APRIL OF 1997. AFTER 10 MONTHS AND 16,000 MILES I BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSIMISSION SHIFTING HARD AFTER THE CAR GOT WARMED UP. IF I WOULD STOP AND TURN THE CAR OFF AND LET IT SIT FOR 15 SECONDS AND RESTART IT SHIFT SMOOTH FOR SEVERAL STOPS AND THEN START SHIFTING HARD AGAIN. I TOOK IT INTO A BUICK GARAGE AND THEY KEPT THE CAR FOR 10 DAYS AND COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. FINALLY THEY DECIDED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. THAT SOLVED THE PROBLEM. AT 9…

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ODI 10069116

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.

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ODI 10575200 · 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 121,000.

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

2 mentions · 0.9% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 10141266

DT: THE CONTACT S SMELLED GAS AND IT PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORSE. A FEW DAYS LATER SHE NOTICED A WET SPOT ON THE GROUND. SHE HAD A HARD TIME STARTING THE VEHICLE, BUT IT DID START. SHE DROVE THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A BIGGER SPOT ON THE GROUND. SHE THEN CALLED THE DEALERSHIP ,AND TOLD THEM OF THE PROBLEM. THEY SUGGESTED TOWING THE VEHICLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP FOUND ALL OF THE FUEL LINES WERE CORRODED. THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THIS WAS COMMON OCCURRENCE IN THE NORTHEAST. THE VEHICLE IS C…

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ODI 6900845

INSURED TRIED TO CRANK THE VEHICLE WHEN IMMEDIATELY IT POPPED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. INSURED HAD NOTICED THE SMELL OF GAS, BUT REPAIR SHOP COULD NOT LOCATE CAUSE. CHECK FOR POSSIBLE LOSS WITH THE FUEL INJECTIONS, CLAIM 24-5198-330. *JG

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 0.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 140,096 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10377074 · 140,096 mi

AFTER 20 MILES OF SMOOTH DRIVING WITH NO INDICATION OF ANYTHING GOING WRONG AND WHILE PULLING INTO THE PARKING LOT OF MY OFFICE MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I ALWAYS IMMEDIATELY SHUTOFF MY VEHICLE ANY TIME SUCH THING HAPPENS TO PREVENT ANY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, I PROCEEDED TO WALK INTO THE PARTS STORE NEXT TO MY OFFICE TO GET POWER STEERING FLUID DUE TO THE LOW FLUID LEVEL I HAD, HOWEVER WHEN I TRIED TO TURN OVER THE MOTOR THE MOTOR WOULD NOT TURN. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS "HYDROLOCKED" AND THAT THERE IS A COOLANT PASSAGE WHICH IS COMMONLY…

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b