Five problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was approximately 155,000. Updated 03/23/lj updated 03/30/12.
Leaking gas tank that was made of plastic that was made for this specific 1997 Buick park Ave. Only. . .
Shoulder belts roll and jam in retractor opening if lean forward, or as retracting. Fuel expelled from filler when fueling - repeatedly, even at slow pump speeds if use auto shutoff - several different stations/pumps. Must slowly nurse fuel by hand to avoid - approx 1 cup fuel splashes over vehicle, onto ground or operator.
Sway bar link missing. Fuel gauge replaced, strong fumes when full. Weatherstripping on door replaced.
Dealership says nothing is wrong with the fuel gauge, but when the fuel gauge reads empty there's really 8 or 9 gallons in the tank. Please describe details.