The motor caught on fire everything in the hood caught on fire in the middle of the street. Orlando street fresno ca 93706.
2001 Buick Park Avenue engine problems
13 complaints (23% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 135,000.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 23%
- typical mileage
- 135,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine: gasoline2
- Cooling system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Buick Park Avenue engine problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Engine compartment fire
By letter dated march 12, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) has notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (identified by the federal safety agency recall number 08v‑118) to address a defect in approximately 207,542 model year (my) 1997-2003 buick regal gs and pontiac grand prix gtp vehicles equipped with the l67 supercharged version of gm's 3800 series ii v6 engine.the recalled regal gs vehicles were built from august 1996 to june 2003 and the grand prix gtp from march 1996 through january 2003.according to gm, oil may escape past the valve cover gasket on the front cylinder bank (cylinders 1-3-5) and deposit onto hot exhaust system components.under certain conditions, it is possible for this oil to ignite a small pilot flame, which may spread to the adjacent plastic spark plug wire channel, the spark plug wires themselves, the plastic engine cover, and other under hood components.reports indicate this most often occurs on higher-mileage vehicles shortly after the vehicle has been driven and then parked.typically, the fire was discovered within 5 to 15 minutes after the vehicle was parked.during this time window, under hood temperatures may become elevated.such elevated temperatures combined with a lack of airflow through the engine compartment may permit a small pilot flame to propagate and ignite other fuel sources.to correct the safety defect, gm will install an improved design front valve cover gasket and spark plug wire retainer.this remedy will be suppliedfree of charge for all recalled vehicles.until sufficient parts become available to repair all of the affected vehicles, gm strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions: (1) they strongly recommend that owners do not park their vehicle in a garage, carport, or other structure; (2) if owners notice a burning odor, they should have their dealer inspect the vehicle - the dealer will inspect the vehicle without charge; and (3) use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in the vehicle as recommended in the vehicle's owner manual.the action taken by gm is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.the subject fire incident rate on the c-, g-, and h-platform subject vehicles is low.the agency will continue to monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.accordingly, this investigation is closed.see document file for additional information regarding this resume.
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What 2001 Buick Park Avenue owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Upper intake manifold exploded into at least 10 pieces during start up. Stationary . Had not been started for two days. In driveway.
The intake plenium exploded and started a fire
Our 2001 buick has had a engine compartment fire it is the same cause as this recall- [xxx] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -close investigation subject : engine compartment fires , 1 recall(s) date investigation opened: oct 22, 2002 date investigation closed: mar 09, 2004 the federal safety agency action number: ea02030 component(s): fuel system, gasoline information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 buick park avenue. While the vehicle was idling, the contact noticed fluid leakinf on the ground. Approximately a year ago, the vehicle had an abnormal odor. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that there was an oil leak that leaked onto the manifold, which caused the abnormal odor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.
A 2001 buick park avenue was purchased on april 27, 2014. It ran good until september 19, 2014. On that day my son was driving the vehicle. Suddenly the check engine light started flashing and the car lost all power on a side road. He was able to start it after having to pull over with no lights, power brakes or steering. I took it for a test ride and it did the same thing. We got it home and failed to repair it by ourselves. We took it to a repair garage and they said the problem was the maf sensor. The technician showed me how to tap on the enclosure (with a screwdriver) which housed the part and the engine would sputter and miss. After installing a new maf sensor it now runs fine. We looked at the vehicle history and it needed a new maf sensor two other times. Once at 9/2013 and another at 6/2012. It is surprising and shocking that the failure of this part causes the entire engine to shut down, creating a dangerous situation. A brand new maf sensor from the buick dealer costs $430 which is obviously geared towards selling to repair shops vs. Do it yourself mechanics. This ridiculous high price has created a market for cheaper maf sensors which may or may not be oem parts. The part removed was a delphi sensor which only lasted one year. Gm has got to come up with a solution to this potentially deadly problem. It is putting people at risk. Simply buying an authentic gm part is not enough because it still eventually fails and the car totally shuts down, which is unacceptable. A search on the internet reveals others with the exact same problem.
While attempting to start the car after the ignition was cranked for less than one second there was an explosion from under the hood resulting in fire. The fire was put out within a minute due to access of a nearby fire extinguisher. Upon examination of the engine compartment the entire intake manifold had exploded off of the engine and there was fire damage to wiring and hoses. The car was parked outside overnight and the temperature was 5 degrees f. It is a good thing I had recently purchased this car from my aging parents.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick park avenue. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would shut off without warning. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but they could not diagnose the issue. The vehicle was taken in for service, but the issue still persists. The contact feels that the failure could cause injuries if it occurs without warning in traffic. The current mileage was 200,000 and failure mileage was 170,000.
2001 buick park avenue with engine problems. Consumer states that the engine cuts out when accelerating. Dealer states that everything was tested and was found to be normal. Dealer stated that he was probably pushing the accelerator down to fast.
Leaking plastic upper intake manifold do to poor design.
Questions about the 2001 Buick Park Avenue engine
Does the 2001 Buick Park Avenue have engine problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the engine of the 2001 Buick Park Avenue, 23% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2001 Buick Park Avenue engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 135,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Buick Park Avenue engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Buick Park Avenue have bad engine?
The Buick Park Avenue model years with the most engine complaints are 1998 (98 complaints), 1997 (47 complaints) and 1999 (43 complaints).
Other 2001 Buick Park Avenue problems
Electrical 11Steering 9Visibility 7Acceleration 6Fuel system 5Transmission 5Airbags 3Lights 3Body 2Seat belts 2Suspension 1Tires 1Wheels 1
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