2003 Buick Park Avenue engine problems

Filed Oct 26, 2016 · Engine · 60,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick park avenue. While driving at any speed the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over and noticed oil dripping down on the spark plugs. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the intake manifold gasket was leaking. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 06/02/17*lj updated 06/27/18

Filed Aug 10, 2016 · Engine · 66,000 miles · WI

Front center motor mount failed @ 66kmiles.

Filed Oct 28, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 45,940 miles · CA

In san diego union paper dated 10/28/2015, there is a recall on gm cars having the 3.8 liter engine. It involves vehicles having this engine. The problem is intake manifold leaking oil. This was found by the smog station. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 137,326 miles · CA

My sister was the previous owner. The engine shuts down completely. This has occurred while at a stop light, while driving 40 MPH down a city street. Fortunately, I have been able to pull over or the miraculously the vehicle re-started quickly. These symptoms are identical to the symptoms of the other gm recalled vehicles.

Filed Jan 6, 2011 · Engine · 108,600 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick park avenue ultra. The contact stated that there was a leak from the engine intake which was repaired by the dealer. Three months later, the failure occurred again. The dealer stated that there was nothing they could do to fix the problem. The engine manufacturer had gone out of business. The failure mileage was 108,600 and the current mileage was 110,200.

Filed Nov 25, 2010 · Engine · 80,000 miles · NC

2003 park ave ultra 3.8l series ii engine oil leak, smell of burnt oil concerned about engine fire. Leaks about 1 quart of oil between oil changes.

Filed Aug 11, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · NY

2003 park avenue s10 appropriate handling-letter from regarding buick problems *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle needs a new muffler at a cost of $500.00. The consumer was informed the parts were not available. Also, the view screen for the temperature/air direction was barely readable. *jb updated 10/22/10

Filed Mar 17, 2010 · Engine · 35,331 miles · WV

S10 appropriate handling re problems with 2003 buick park avenue possible safety recall issue for intake manifold and gasket. *kb the consumer stated he received a call from a gm executive assistant responding to a letter that was sent to them. She dismissed the consumers concern because he didn't take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for the repair when the parts failed a second time. However, both technicians who repaired the manifold and gasket within a two- year period told the consumer the oem replacement parts were substandard. The parts were made of plastic and had degraded.

Filed Mar 3, 2010 · Engine · 35,331 miles · WV

2003 buick park avenue. Consumer states possible safety defect with the intake manifold and gasket. *tgw the consumer received a call from a gmc executive assistant. The consumer stated his concern was dismissed because the vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer for the repair when the problem occurred a second time and was out of warranty. However, both technicians who repaired the manifold and gasket within a two year period stated the replacement parts were substandard due to them being made of plastic and had degraded.

Filed Feb 21, 2008 · Engine · NY

2003 buick park avenue with leaking intake gasket. Consumer states that dealer told him this was a common occurrence. Consumer would like general motors to make the repairs at no cost to him.