Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 1997 Buick Park Avenue

Table 1 shows six common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1997 Buick Park Avenue. The number one most common problem is related to the tank assembly (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel injection rail (two problems).

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Buick Park Avenue


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of the 1997 Buick Park Avenue

The Tank Assembly problem

The contact owns a 1997 Buick Park Avenue. The contact stated before entering his vehicle he noticed there was a puddle underneath his vehicle. After inspecting the spill he noticed that it was coming from the fuel tank. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired.   Read details...

The Fuel Injection Rail problem

The contact owns a 1997 Buick Park Avenue. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds or when the vehicle was sitting idle, there was a strong odor of gasoline. The strong odor caused her to be hospitalized for respiratory problems.   Read details...

The Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problem

When filling gas tank and reaches full capacity, it kicks off the automatic nozzle and gasoline will spill onto vehicle and ground. In addition, windshield had to be replaced due to a visual defect in the driver's area. The replacement windhshield causes a double image and is very distracting.   Read details...


Gasoline Fuel System related problems in other Buick Park Avenue model year vehicles:



Park Avenue Service Bulletins
Park Avenue Safety Recalls
Park Avenue Defect Investigations