Dt*:the contact stated there was smoke coming out of the steering column and the ignition smell of electrical wires burning. This occurred several seconds after the vehicle was started. Updated 5/2/2006 -
1993 Buick Park Avenue: fire, smoke or burning smell
8 of the 64 complaints about the 1993 Buick Park Avenue describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Consumer pushed in cigarette lighter to activate. Lighter only got warm. Consumer depressed again. This time lighter got hot, began smoking and caught fire burning out the entire interior of vehicle.
Smoke coming from the steering wheel.
On dec. 11, 1999, at approx. 5:45 pm, I was south bound on I-15, 36 miles north of baker, ca. During the climb of the hill, cruise set at 70 MPH, the transmission disengaged at that instant, large amounts of smoke came from under the hood. The distinct odor of burnt trans fluid was entering the passenger area. I pulled off the highway to discover the engine area was on fire. The wife and I only had enough time to exit veh and call for help. I have discovered a recall bulletin (campaign #96v015002) describing the condition and results I experienced. The unjustice is the safety bullentin doesn't apply to california vehicles. In the last week, I have seen another veh, of same model, suffer the same outcome.
Vehicle was parked, while owner walked towards vehicle pushed remote lock release, opened driver's side door, door was on fire, toxic fumes coming from door, owner put out flames w/extinguisher. *ak
While driving, smoke came from rear of vehicle, pulled to side, engine engulfed in flames; owner received recall, caught fire due to no parts 96v0150002.
Engine, the vehicle was in motion and the vehicle caught fire, engine compartment fire.
Vehicle caught on fire while driving fire started underhood. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1993 Buick Park Avenue fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1993 Buick Park Avenue?
8 of 64 owner complaints about the 1993 Buick Park Avenue (13%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Buick Park Avenue?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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