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Buick Park Avenue recalls and complaints by year

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Buick Park Avenue, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 23
Total Complaints 1879
Years Covered 1984–2005

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Buick Park Avenue, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Brakes

5 campaigns · Years: 1991, 1997, 1999–2000

These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.

Official notices (evidence):
+ 2 more notices in this theme

Seats and restraints

5 campaigns · Years: 1990, 1996–1998, 2001–2003

These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.

Official notices (evidence):
+ 2 more notices in this theme

Fuel and emissions

2 campaigns · Years: 1996, 1998–2000

These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.

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Visibility and lighting

2 campaigns · Years: 1995, 2000–2001

These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).

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Electrical

1 campaign · Years: 1996

These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.

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Powertrain

1 campaign · Years: 1992–1993

These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.

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Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Buick Park Avenue in NHTSA complaint data are Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Engine and engine cooling:engine.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2005 0 10 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Wheels, Equipment, Suspension.
2004 0 17 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Exterior lighting:headlights, Tires.
2003 1 38 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Tires, Engine, Electrical system:horn.
2002 1 41 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Engine and engine cooling.
2001 2 70 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Vehicle speed control.
2000 3 104 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine and engine cooling, Seat belts.
1999 3 174 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery.
1998 2 327 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe, Engine and engine cooling:engine.
1997 3 355 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Seat belts:front:retractor, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
1996 3 68 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Engine and engine cooling.
1995 1 164 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering:hydraulic power assist system, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Steering:hydraulic power assist:pump.
1994 0 63 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Structure, Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator.
1993 1 102 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines, Equipment:appliance:air conditioner.
1992 1 104 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Air bags:frontal, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline.
1991 1 134 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder.
1990 1 12 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Seat belts:front:retractor, Exterior lighting:headlights.
1989 0 28 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body, Tires, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
1988 0 21 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Steering:rack and pinion, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Steering:hydraulic power assist system.
1987 0 14 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Steering:rack and pinion, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Power train:driveline:driveshaft.
1986 0 16 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Equipment:appliance:air conditioner, Power train:automatic transmission, Electrical system:ignition.
1985 0 15 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Steering:hydraulic power assist system, Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail, Seat belts:front:buckle assembly.
1984 0 2 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:webbing, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Service brakes , Fuel system and Seat belts

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2003

  • Latches/locks/linkages: Safety recall involving the latches/locks/linkages area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V328000) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the emergency trunk release handle may be installed or forced out of the proper position.

2002

  • Latches/locks/linkages: Safety recall involving the latches/locks/linkages area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V328000) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the emergency trunk release handle may be installed or forced out of the proper position.

2001

  • Visibility: Windshield wiper/washer: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V346000) →
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    Summary: 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 sy
  • Latches/locks/linkages: Safety recall involving the latches/locks/linkages area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V328000) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the emergency trunk release handle may be installed or forced out of the proper position.

2000

  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V114000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
  • Visibility: Windshield wiper/washer: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V346000) →
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    Summary: 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 sy
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V090000) →
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    Summary: 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

1999

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V090000) →
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    Summary: 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
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Disc: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V081000) →
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    Summary: 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.
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Vacuum: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V238000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake booster to pedal assembly attachment nuts may be loose.

1998

  • Seat belts: Webbing: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V117000) →
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    Summary: 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.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V090000) →
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    Summary: 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

1997

  • Seat belts: Webbing: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V117000) →
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    Summary: 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.
  • Seats: Mid/rear assembly: Safety recall involving the seats area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (97V036000) →
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    Summary: 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."
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (97V064000) →
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    Summary: 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.

1996

  • Electrical system: Control module: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (95V204000) →
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    Summary: 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 mee
  • Seat belts: Buckle assembly: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V044000) →
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    Summary: 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."
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V116000) →
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    Summary: A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.

1995

  • Exterior lighting: Headlights: Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (95V158000) →
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    Summary: 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."

1993

  • Power train: Cooling unit and lines: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V015000) →
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    Summary: 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.

1992

  • Power train: Cooling unit and lines: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V015000) →
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    Summary: 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.

1991

  • Parking brake: Mechanical: Safety recall involving the parking brake area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (91V167000) →
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    Summary: When applied, the parking brake lever assembly may release one or more teeth, reducing the cable load to the rear brakes.

1990

  • Seat belts: Webbing: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (90V112000) →
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    Summary: Owners manuals did not fully explain how front shoulder belt comfort feature works.

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