Battery problems of the 1999 Buick Park Avenue

Four problems related to battery have been reported for the 1999 Buick Park Avenue. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Battery problem

Failure Date: 02/04/2004

Battery leaked, causing vehicle not to start. The consumer received a recall #03v473000 and believed the recall was the reason why the battery leaked. The consumer requested reimbursement , however the consumer was denied.

2 Battery problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2003

Consumer stated the battery terminal leaked acid onto the garage floor. The battery had been replaced twice due to a leak. This happened for a second time. The battery was by delco for gm which had side terminals which suddenly leaked. (this acid corroded the motor compartment and leaked onto the garage floor eating the concrete. Prior odi# 8002108.

3 Battery problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2002

Consumer noticed acid on garage floor, checked under hood, and notice acid leaking from battery.

4 Battery problem

Failure Date: 11/13/2000

Negative post snapped from battery, causing electrical system to malfunction. Dealer has been notified.


Other Electrical System related problems of the 1999 Buick Park Avenue



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