Buick Park Avenue recalls

There are 16 safety recalls on record for the Buick Park Avenue, covering 2,249,549 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Buick Park Avenue recalls by model year

2003 1 2002 1 2001 2 2000 3 1999 3 1998 2 1997 3 1996 3 1995 1 1993 1 1992 1 1991 1 1990 1

All recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: deliveryReported February 24, 2004 · 910,873 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire.
Risk: The backfire can rupture the intake manifold. The rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. Phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.

Recall number 04V090000 · Recall details

Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lockReported December 9, 2002 · 43,980 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the emergency trunk release handle may be installed or forced out of the proper position.
Risk: If the cable is out of the proper position, it could increase the force required to activate the emergency trunk release handle and a person trapped in the trunk may not be able to release the trunk latch using the emergency trunk release handle.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the emergency trunk release cable to ensure that the emergency trunk release handle operates properly. Owner notification began december 19, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1‑800‑521‑7300.

Recall number 02V328000 · Recall details

Visibility: windshield wiper/washerReported October 30, 2000 · 35,302 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems." these vehicles have a wiper system microprocessor that is susceptible to voltage transients, which can cause a "latch-up" condition in the system controller.
Risk: If microprocessor "latch-up" occurs, the customer will not be able to operate the system in both the lower and high-speed modes required by the standard.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover which contains the microprocessor.

Recall number 00V346000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: webbingReported April 18, 2000 · 77,952 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have front seat shoulder belts that may twist, allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor.
Risk: When the shoulder belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the belt may be unusable.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for the presence of updated front shoulder belt bezels and where necessary, install new front seat shoulder belt opening bezel kits.

Recall number 00V117000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation componentsReported April 17, 2000 · 8,132 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
Risk: When the rear brake proportioning, antilock brake, traction control, or stability control feature is activated in some driving situations, the feature may not perform as designed.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.

Recall number 00V114000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuumReported August 27, 1999 · 988 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake booster to pedal assembly attachment nuts may be loose.
Risk: If these nuts are loose, the brake pedal may be low, the assembly may be loose, the brakes may not release, and if the nuts back completely off, braking may be lost. Also fume and water intrusion to the passenger compartment can occur.
Remedy: Dealers will replace any missing brake booster to brake pedal assembly nuts and tighten all four (4) nuts to specified torque.

Recall number 99V238000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: discReported April 14, 1999 · 38 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with incorrect front brake rotor, brake caliper assembly, brake pads, and caliper mounting bracket on either the left or right side of the vehicle.
Risk: A vehicle with this condition can pull to one side during a braking maneuver. In addition, vehicle stopping distance could be increased.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for correct brake parts and replace any incorrect rotors, caliper assemblies, brake pads, and caliper mounting brackets.

Recall number 99V081000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported April 28, 1997 · 156,910 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module can cause the antilock brake system (ABS) to cycle during a non-ABS brake application.
Risk: This condition can result in an increase in vehicle stopping distance increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module.

Recall number 97V064000 · Recall details

Seats: mid/rear assemblyReported March 11, 1997 · 20,959 vehicles affected

What is wrong: These vehicles were assembled with center rear seat belt anchor bolts not properly installed. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system would not withstand the required load and injury to the seat occupant could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the center rear seat belt anchor bolts to specification.

Recall number 97V036000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection systemReported July 1, 1996 · 275,811 vehicles affected

What is wrong: A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.
Risk: This condition can cause a no-start condition and possibly an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module programming. Until the campaign repair is made, the vehicle hood should be shut whenever starting the vehicle to reduce the chance of personal injury.

Recall number 96V116000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported March 5, 1996 · 15,122 vehicles affected

What is wrong: These vehicles were assembled with one or more incorrect safety belt and/or safety belt buckle ends. This does not conform with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: if an incorrect part is used, the belt may not latch properly, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant should a vehicle crash occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect all front and rear safety belt latch ends and safety belt buckles for correct parts and replace any incorrect parts.

Recall number 96V044000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and linesReported January 23, 1996 · 585,182 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads.
Risk: Vehicle fires can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.

Recall number 96V015000 · Recall details

Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control moduleReported October 23, 1995 · 32,869 vehicles affected

What is wrong: These vehicles were assembled with a malfunction alarm, lighting and locking (mall) module that can contain a damaged capacitor. If the capacitor is damaged, the "key in the ignition" warning chime and the driver seat belt unbuckled warning chime and indicator lamp may not work. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection" and fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." in addition, other chime reminder functions, interior lighting controls, and power door locking features are also affected.
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance; the driver may not be aware that the key was left in the ignition or that the safety belt was not buckled.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the mall module.

Recall number 95V204000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: headlightsReported August 4, 1995 · 12,832 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The driver side headlamp lens has an incorrect aim pad number on the lens. This does not comply with fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: if these head lamps are re-aimed using a mechanical aiming device that utilizes the aiming pad numers, the resultant aim would be out of the specified range. This may cause a visibility problem increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver side headlamp on vehicles with the correct outboard lower pad number.

Recall number 95V158000 · Recall details

Parking brake: conventional: mechanicalReported September 23, 1991 · 20,765 vehicles affected

What is wrong: When applied, the parking brake lever assembly may release one or more teeth, reducing the cable load to the rear brakes.
Risk: Depending on the extent of the lever release and roadlevel. The parking brake may not hold the vehicle, allowing it to roll, whichcould result in an accident. Vehicle does not comply with fmvss 105.
Remedy: Replace parking brake lever assembly.

Recall number 91V167000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: webbingReported June 6, 1990 · 51,834 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Owners manuals did not fully explain how front shoulder belt comfort feature works.
Risk: Cars would not comply with fmvss 208, and incorrect use of safety restraints could lead to personal injury to occupants if an accidentshould occur.
Remedy: Insert sticker that provides missing information in owners manuals.

Recall number 90V112000 · Recall details

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16, covering fuel system, gasoline, latches/locks/linkages and visibility.

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