1998 Buick Park Avenue electrical problems

Filed Dec 13, 2012 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick park avenue. The contact was driving approximately 1 MPH in a parking lot when the heater and rear defroster was engaged. The contact then smelled a burning odor from inside the vehicle and noticed small flames emitting from the rear driver's side window panel. The engine was turned off and the fire was extinguished. The fire department arrived and disconnected the defroster wires. The vehicle was driven from the scene and was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Feb 24, 2006 · Electrical · 30,654 miles · MT

1998 buick park avenue ultra security light comes on. *ts the mechanic stated the door module needed to be replaced and the security module was probably defective.

Filed Sep 8, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 68,179 miles · AZ

I purchased 1998 buick park avenue, from sanderson lincoln-mercury dealership, glendale, az 85301, on february 24, 2005. Subsequently, I experienced a mechanical break-down on april 30, 2005. Hence, I have discerned that there were two recalls issued on february 24, 2004, campaign number 04v0900000 and campaign number 00v17000 on april 18, 2000. I am writing because I have experienced both defects. The former campaign caused me to expend $900. For repairs for a cracked manifold and the latter was recently experience when the front seat passenger could not attach the safety seat belt because it had jammed. Please advise as to what my recourses should be? Power buick, scottsdale, az, never advise me of a recall that is consistent with the auto's breakdown...but did charge me $887.44 for the repair costs.

Filed Jul 23, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · KS

My 1998 buick park avenue wouldn't start because of a line that leaked anti-freeze into the cylinders of the engine. After I took it to the mechaninc and talking with a parts foreman at a local dealership I found out that this was quite common. If it is common why isn't there a recall and why aren't the being fixed free of cost to us owners?

Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Electrical · 89,500 miles · 00

Vehicle battery failed. Consumer was unable to exit the vehicle. Dealer was not notified at this time. *ak the battery cable came loose while the consumer was sitting in the vehicle. As a result the consumer was unable to exit the vehicle using the power door locks. The consumer was able to exit the vehicle by unlocking the doors manually.

Filed Aug 19, 2004 · Electrical, Fuel system · CA

Vehicle's manifold is cracked. *mr the vehicle wouldn't start and a new battery was needed. It was found that the manifold had cracked. The consumer requested reimbursement due to the fact that the warranty insurance denied coverage. The consumer received a recall letter several months after the problem occurred. *sc the started housing was also cracked. The consumer has since traded the vehicle.

Filed Jun 23, 2004 · Electrical · MO

1998 buick park avenue alternator bearing freezing up.*mr while driving the alternator bearing lock up and the drive belt broke. The driver temporarily lost control of the vehicle but was able to regain control.

Filed Feb 23, 2004 · Electrical · 48,000 miles · NC · fire

Driver started the vehicle and heard a loud bang. Vehicle caught on fire under the hood. Fire department extinguished the fire.

Filed Nov 19, 2003 · Electrical · 18,000 miles · MO · fire

Consumer reported to the fire investigator, tom schaefer, that when trying to start vehicle after sitting all night heard a loud thump, and then all of the lights on the dash went out. Smoke coming from under the hood. A fire started in the engine compartment. Mr. Schaefer said that the consumer used the word thump not bang to describe the initial incident.

Filed Nov 14, 2003 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · NE · fire

There was an explosion under hood. This occurred when key was turned in the ignition to start the vehicle. The fire inspector was unable to locate the cause of the explosion because the under hood components were melted together.