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.
Buick Park Avenue stalling problems
61 of the 1,297 owner complaints about the Buick Park Avenue describe engine stalls while driving, most of them for the 1998 model year.
- owner complaints
- 61
- worst model year
- 1998
- typical mileage
- 90,000
By model year
Often reported together
Power steering loss 5Headlights 3Check engine light 3Loss of power 2Brake failure 2Transmission failure 1Overheating 1
What owners say
Stall while driving
At 120k car began stalling out (completely) in city traffic at stops. Car required re- starting. Took car to a state emission control & repair shop stating car dies at stops and is hard to start. The shop retained the car for 3 weeks, gave me a bill for over $300 and I had to return the car 2 days later as car was not fixed. After a week I got car and bill for $1124 still not fixed and technician saying car needed part that was no longer available. Car not fixed needing gm #12353309 which is identified as a boost control solenoid; or, perhaps a supercharger bypass valve.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 buick park avenue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred before while stopped at a red light. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 173,628.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick park avenue. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The check engine light illuminated as the failure occurred. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and the fuel pump was replaced however, the repair did not remedy the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 128,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 buick park avenue. The contact was stopped at a traffic stop when the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred at various speeds intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised the contact that the air filter, air filter line, wheel sensors and the fuel line would have to be repaired. The failure persisted after the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Fuel pressure is incorrect, stalling, high and low rpms, at stop sign, including and not limited to start, driving, etc. Please help!. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 buick park avenue. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. Immediately after the failure, the vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 75,000.
1. Engine stalled - skipped, missed. Loss of antifreeze. Finally completely died and had to be towed. 2. Occurred twice 3. Replaced intake manifold assembly twice in less than 1 year.
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.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Buick Park Avenue stalling
Which Buick Park Avenue years have engine stalls while driving problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1998 (17 complaints), 1999 (8 complaints) and 1994 (7 complaints).
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