Eight problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Insured was starting the vehicle when he heard a big boom and then smoke came from engine and caught on fire, claim 25-5607-676.
Consumer tried to crank vehicle when it immediately popped and caught on fire, claim 24-5198-330.
When vehicle was started, there was an explosion and vehicle was on fire, claim 53-c849-836.
When vehicle was started, there was an explosion and vehicle was on fire, claim 53-c849-836.
Insured attempted to start vehicle. After hearing what sounded like back firing, a fire started under the hood of vehicle, claim 52-2467-692.
Consumer attempted to start vehicle and heard what he thought was a back fire, a fire started under the hood, claim 52-2467-692.
After vehicle had been parked about 5 to 10 minutes engine caught on fire, totalling the vehicle. The manufacturer has been notified.
Odometer found to be broken.