Buick Park Avenue headlights problems

Filed Aug 11, 2023 · Lights · IL

Head lights automatically shut off while driving at night: 1) The vehicle senses it is after dusk and automatically turns on headlights while starting the engine (Manual head light switch is in off position). 2) Driver therefore doesn't use manual switch to turn on head lights and proceeds to drive. 3) Approximately 10 minutes later, while driving in the dark, the vehicle automatically turns off the head lights resulting in a dangerous dark situation where driver can not see nor can the vehicle be seen by others. 4) The surprised driver must pull on the manual head light switch to regain head lights. 5) This may potentially happen any and every time the car is started after dusk, especially by a driver not familiar with the vehicle or issue.

Filed Dec 27, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 65,000 miles · CA

Sudden engine failure. I own a 99 buick park avenue ultra that has about 65,000 miles on it and is well maintained. The car is only utilized about 6 months out of the year since we are snow birds having returned from the east 2 months ago. Last evening as I drove north and up one of the long hills on the toll rd 73 in orange county, ca I experienced the sudden and total loss of engine power while traveling between 65 and 70 MPH. All electrical systems, headlights, dash lights etc stayed on and appeared normal. Fortunately the traffic was such that I was able to pull over to the side of the road, stop and turn on my hazard warning lights. I sat for a moment and then tried to restart the engine. The cranking appeared normal and the engine immediately started and the engine parameters, temperature, volts, etc appeared normal. I was surprised to say least but we decided to start moving again and proceeded to drive pretty much at normal speeds without a hiccup the 20 miles left to get home staying in the rh lanes for the most part. Getting back into the fast moving stream of traffic was somewhat hazardous in and of itself. Prior to this sudden failure there was no warning or change in performance. The only caveat to that is that it seems lately there has been a minor but noticeable sag or hesitation when starting to accelerate while in drive and at highway speeds.

Filed Mar 1, 2011 · Lights, Visibility · 40,000 miles · MN

Headlight assembly, after about 4 years the headlight assemblies on the vehicle become fogged over so badly that you cannot see the road very clearly at night. This is due to the auto makers using plastic for the lens cover instead of using glass on the assemblies, if they used glass there would not be a problem, the headlight assemblies are just as important as the windshield.

Filed Nov 12, 2010 · Electrical · 72,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick park avenue. The contact stated that when driving 40-45 MPH, all the lights on the instrument panel along with the headlights would suddenly turn off and then back on. The contact noticed the problem everytime he drove the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the dealer could not explain the failure after inspection. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 78,500. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

Filed Aug 9, 2010 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 86,743 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick park avenue. While the cruise control was set at 70 MPH he attempted to disengage it, the vehicle accelerated over 70 MPH. The contact stated that he also experienced failure with the vehicles head lights, high beams and the fuel gauge gave an incorrect reading. When the vehicle was out of fuel the gauge displayed full and when there was no fuel it also displayed full. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer will be contacted. The failure mileage was 86743 and the current mileage was 88,651. Updated 3/7/11 *cn updated 04/29/11

Filed Nov 16, 2006 · Electrical · TN

I haven't had an earth shattering event yet but my problem is electrical so its only a matter of time before something bad happens . During normal operation everything electrical shuts down(headlights, taillights,dashboard lights,radio etc.). The car will then jerk as if it has stalled, the warning lights come on then go back off and the car resumes running normally. The vehicle gives no code while hooked to a diagnostic device and the dealership can't fix it until "something breaks.

Filed Sep 6, 2006 · Lights · 120,000 miles · NH

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at night under any road condition, the headlights were not bright enough to see due to the lenses turning a milky white. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined the headlights needed to be replaced.

Filed Jul 13, 2006 · Electrical · 114,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle has failed to start on several occasions. There was a clicking sound when the ignition was engaged. While slowing to a stop, with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle stalled and there would not be enough power to restart the engine. There were other electrical problems such as the headlights turning themselves on when the vehicle was parked in a shaded or dark area. The interior lights have been observed going on and off while the vehicle was parked and the ignition was turned off. Inspections were made by the service dealer on several occasions, resulting in the replacement of the following parts: battery (2 times), battery cables, serpentine belt, fuel pump and the water pump.

Filed Jun 27, 2006 · Lights · FL

2004 park avenue headlights are designed with a non-adjustable fixed angle between high and low beams. *ts as a result the consumer has poor visibility while driving at night.

Filed Feb 17, 2005 · Lights · FL

Certified ltr re defective headlights on a 2004 park avenue, requests a defective investigation and a refund. *bf the high and light beam lights are made as a single fixed unit not allowing the service representatives to adjust either, independent of the other.