Consumer denied reimbursement for motor replacement prior to receiving fuel pressure regulator recall. *ph the consumer replaced the vehicle's engine prior to receiving recall notice 03v‑473. The recall was for the vehicle's fuel pressure regulator. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but they provided no assistance.
1998 Buick Park Avenue fuel system complaints
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Consumer denied reimbursement for repairs made prior to receiving recall notice. *ph the recall was for the fuel pressure regulator (03v‑473). The manufacturer claimed that the documentation that the consumer provided did not substantiated the request. The consumer resubmitted the claim for reimbursement.
The consumer was denied reimbursement for repairs because the part wasn't covered under recall. *ph the fuel pressure diaphragm leaked which occurred 10 months after the vehicle backfired with smoke coming from under the hood and broke the intake manifold that blew the cap off of the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired but the service dealer had not replaced the fuel pressure regulator. The consumer was told by the mechanic to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer to replace the regulator, which he did. The consumer submitted a claim for damages which he paid for and the claim was denied because the part was not covered by the recall#03v473000. *sc
Request reimbursement for repair made prior to learning of recall notice. *ph the vehicle's fuel pressure regulator failed prior to recall notification (03v‑473). The consumer submitted all necessary documentation for reimbursement but has not received any correspondence from the manufacturer regarding the status of his reimbursement.
Consumer's vehicle didn't qualify for the recall because it came from a different plant. *ph the recall was on the vehicle fuel presssure regulator.
The consumer's vehicle had problem with the fuel oil pressure.
When the gas tank was filled to high gas spilled over into the engine compartment. The dealer has been contacted. Please provide any additional information.
Fuel pressure regulator: the fuel pressure regulator went out on my 1998 buick park avenue 3800 v6 and I had it replaced on 8-19-03 at a cost of $142.79. It has come to my attention that buick has now issued a recall on the buick park avenue (the federal safety agency campaign #03v473000) for fuel pressure regulators and buick has informed me that my park avenue is not part of this recall. I believe that my car is involved with this problem since I have had the exact problem that buick is now involved in. I believe that if my car is involved that buick should be held responsible for my repair and the cost that I have incurred. I have documents to support the fact that the part was replaced and I paid for the repair.
The plastic upper intake manifold developed an internal crack, which leaked coolant into the combustion cylinders. The 3.8l v6 engine shut down and then hydrolocked. It was repaired by a certified buick dealer. The day the vehicle was returned, within 20 miles of driving, the rear main bearing seal failed. The dealer felt it was caused by the coolant mixing with the oil. After this repair, the engine ran approximately 2000 miles and spun a main bearing, due to the coolant/oil mixture. This has been reported to buick. They feel it is not their problem.
Vehicle problems with start up/ vehicle fire in engine compartment. *mr the battery had gone dead overnight. (prior to the day of the incident, the battery appeared to be charged) the engine exploded as soon as the key was turned on. There was slippage in the transmission. The intake plentium, fuel rail, the ignition wires, 2 injectors, engine cover shield, oil filler cap, map sensor, pcv cover, and the battery all were replaced. *scc
'98 park ave 4dr. Engine backfired, lucky to get it started it sound like a hot-rod, but did not catch on fire, we replaced the fuel pressure regulator (diaphragm ruptured)$750.00. We also,drove it home about 50 miles. I'd also like to add that we would not have drove it home with our 1 year old son if we knew that it was a potentially dangerous fire hazard. Thanks!
Consumer states that the intake manifold is made off plastic, and over a period of time the plastic melts and makes a hole, and sucks the coolant into the engine, which floods the engine. And cause the vehicle stalls out. Ts
While turning on vehicle, there was an explosion that came from engine, causing cabinet door to blow open. Contacted dealer who was not willing to do anything.*ak the fuel regulator was faulty, too much press.
Intake manifold failed, allowing coolant to enter engine cost 1,400 to repair.
Low coolent light came on while driving. Took car in to locate leak ,could not locate the leak. We kept adding water about 1 gallon a week untill starter broke. Found water in the heads, due to a failed seal in the upper intake manifoled.
Gas guage on instrument panel has malfunctioned and showed no amount of fuel in vehicle. Dealership has examined vehicle, and informed consumer that repairs will cost approximately $800.00. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
It does not matter if tank is full or empty fuel backs up in neck, and will shut out onto whomever is standing in front of gas nozzle. Dealer replaced fuel filler neck. Was replaced immediately after fuel filler neck needed replacing again. Consumer feels there is a manufacturer's defect. Please provide any further information.
Vehicle was sitting overnight when attempting to start it by turning key in ignition, and vehicle exploded and caught on fire in engine comparment. Vehicle was not a total loss. Fire was caused by an internal fuel leakage.
Brakes pulsated when braking, steering wheel shakes and brake pedal vibrated violently due to front brake rotors were out of spec.
Fuel pump noisy. Yh
Fuel gauge failed. Yh
Fuel sensor failed. Yh
Gas tank float failed.
Fuel gauge needle fluctuates rapidly from a correct indication of "full" to pegging "empty" and flips back and forth rapicly. Dealership replaced the dash assembly with a new unit. This did not cure the problem. The fuel gauge continues to intermittently fluctuate from the correct reading to a reading of completely empty. Dealership has been unable to locate the problem.
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