Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick park avenue. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The check engine light illuminated as the failure occurred. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and the fuel pump was replaced however, the repair did not remedy the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 128,000.
1998 Buick Park Avenue fuel system problems
34 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 74,899.
- owner complaints
- 34
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 74,899
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Delivery3
- Carburetor system3
- Storage: fuel gauge system2
- Fuel injection system: fuel rail2
- Fuel injection system2
- Storage: tank assembly: filling/charging1
- Storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
- Fuel injection system: injectors1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Buick Park Avenue fuel system problems in other years
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire.
- Risk
- The backfire can rupture the intake manifold. The rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. Phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 04V090000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Engine compartment fires
Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm?s actions in 03v‑473 and 04v‑090 recalling approximately 529,000 my 1998-99 c- and h-body vehicles equipped with defective fuel pressure regulators.these vehicles were equipped with plastic intake manifolds that are unable to contain pressures that occur in some backfire events and defective fuel pressure regulators with leaking diaphragms that can provide a source of fuel to produce a combustible air-fuel mixture in the manifold.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by odi that no safety defect exists in the vehicles that are not included in gm?s recalls.odi will continue to monitor the incidence of manifold ruptures and related fires in other my 1995-2002 gm passenger cars equipped with the subject intake manifold.for additional information, see the attached closing report.
EA02030
What 1998 Buick Park Avenue owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Fuel pressure is incorrect, stalling, high and low rpms, at stop sign, including and not limited to start, driving, etc. Please help!. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Upon starting the vehicle there was a loud backfire and visible smoke came out from under the hood. Further investigation showed that the plastic intake manifold was blown apart. There was a strong odor of raw fuel. I contacted a local buick dealership and was told that there were no open campaigns concerning this vehicle. I had the vehicle towed to a repair facility and have been told that the repair will cost in the range of $2000 - $2500 dollars.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 buick park avenue. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle began to vibrate, run hot, and make sounds as if the vehicle was gulping water. The motor locked up. When the vehicle was turned off, it would not restart. A mechanic explained that the motor locked up because coolant was entering into the motor. The failure has occurred twice in three years. The dealer stated that nothing could be done and informed the contact that he would have to pay for the repair. He paid for the repairs on both occasions. The purchase date, powertrain, and mileages were unknown. Updated 03-25-08 *bf the dealer stated performed fuel recall for this vehicle. Updated 03/25/08
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.
1998 buick park avenue had the water pump , fuel pressure regulator, oil pressure switch, left door lock control bezel, tensioner pulley and bearing replaced.***no answer required***.*mr the gas gauge needle jumped past the full mark then all the way back around to empty. The plastic upper intake plenum was replaced because it had warped from the heat and started to leak.
1998 buick park avenue defective fuel pressure regulator. *mr (leaking fuel regulators) on february 11, 2003, the fuel pressure regulator was replaced on the vehicle. The consumer found that recall# 03v473000 was issued. The consumer was denied reimbursement. *sc
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.
Consumer requesting reimbursement for repairs made to 1998 buick park avenue. *mr the engine cranked and there was a loud bang exactly as the recall stated. Following the bang was a loud noise and white smoke that had come from the tail pipe. Anti freeze entered the engine and mixed with the oil. The engine was re-manufactured. The service dealer stated that the intake manifold was defective. The fuel pressure regulator was defective as well. *sc
An independent shop replaced the intake manifold at the owner expense of $ 692.00. The manufacturer denied reimbursement for the recall. Consumer will provide a letter from the manufacturer why they denied the reimbursement. *nm *sc
Questions about the 1998 Buick Park Avenue fuel system
Does the 1998 Buick Park Avenue have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 34 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Buick Park Avenue, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Buick Park Avenue fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 74,899 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Buick Park Avenue fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V090000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Buick Park Avenue have the most fuel system problems?
The Buick Park Avenue model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1998 (34 complaints), 1999 (19 complaints) and 1997 (17 complaints).
Other 1998 Buick Park Avenue problems
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