Intake manifold and fuel pressure regulator failure. *bf the consumer indicated that the intake rupture is more severe than the manufacturer stated. The consumer also indicated tat the recall has a domino effect which causes the entire engine to fail.
1999 Buick Park Avenue fuel system complaints
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Consumer concerned that auto safety data won't be released to the public. *nm the consumer believed that the public had the right to know about defects regarding all vehicles. The consumer purchased a vehicle which had numerous problems, such as a molding rear door, a broken door handle and a new engine and fuel pressure regulator was needed. After the consumer was told the fuel pressure regulator needed to be replaced, he sold the vehicle and another couple endured problems such as an ongoing problem with the battery dying. The other couple was told in jan 2004 the regulator had been recalled.
Battery leaked, causing vehicle not to start. *ak the consumer received a recall #03v473000 and believed the recall was the reason why the battery leaked. The consumer requested reimbursement , however the consumer was denied.
While driving the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership. The mechanic indicated that one of the fuel injector failed. That dealer suggested that the ethanol gas was the problem. *nm
The morning of december 13th, 2003, my father (james) started his 1999 buick park avenue in the garage. Upon turning the key, he heard an explosion. He opened the hood to find the engine compartment engulfed in flames. He then pushed the car out of the garage and called 911. The police and fire department came and put out the fire. One of the firemen, who works on cars, told us that he had worked on 2 other cars that experienced the same thing. Colin hames.
The vehicle had a crack in the fuel line which caused the vehicle to catch on fire. The dealer was notified. *nlm it was confirmed that that fire started as a result of cracked fuel line. Gm has been notified.
Cold engine. Hit starter and heard an explosion. Soon after smoke pouring out from under hood. Engine fire. Called 911 and was able to put out fire before arival of fd. Engine had to be replaced. Suspected defective fuel regulatoer that allowed gas fumes to accumulate in air plenum. Used low mileage engine as replacement. Cost for replacement and related components $5300.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with intake manifold. Also stated that the intake manifold cracked which allowed antifreeze to go into the engine. Dealer was contacted and stated that did not understand why it did that and offer 25% off the repairs and consumer refused manufacture also stated that the manufacture also stated that they will also pay another 25%. Ts
Intake manifold warped, causing coolant to leak onto engine. Vehicle has been repaired. *ak consumer states that this happened due to the change in design of the intake manifold, it used to be metal and is now plastic.
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