Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 1999 Buick Park Avenue

Three problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 1999 Buick Park Avenue. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 07/27/1999

Consumer concerned that auto safety data won't be released to the public. The consumer believed that the public had the right to know about defects regarding all vehicles. The consumer purchased a vehicle which had numerous problems, such as a molding rear door, a broken door handle and a new engine and fuel pressure regulator was needed. After the consumer was told the fuel pressure regulator needed to be replaced, he sold the vehicle and another couple endured problems such as an ongoing problem with the battery dying. The other couple was told in Jan 2004 the regulator had been recalled.

2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 02/03/1999

Car battery goes dead intermittenly when parked overhight, replaced batterylalternator/did not help.

3 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

After vehicle has been parked in heated garage for awhile. Then started it, and vehicle stalled. Would need to be jumped. Has happened 15 times. Took vehicle to dealership & mechanic changed the battery & alternator. But problem could not be duplicated.


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