Table 1 shows two common structure related problems of the 2000 Buick Park Avenue.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Structure problems | |
| Body problems |
Two gabriel strut mount kit item #142640 were installed in a 2000 Buick Park Avenue in the spring of 2010 . Both strut mounts failed after about 5 months, about 3500 miles. The passenger side strut had pierced completely through the hood. Both strut mounts were replaced, again new gabriel kit #142640 were installed in September 2010. The new strut mounts on both sides failed in October 2010, the passenger side strut went through, and the driver's side strut dented the hood. A replacement hood was located but had not been installed yet. The hole in the hood had increased in size after the second failure. I have photos showing the mount separating from the strut and the dent and hole the strut made in the hood.
Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Buick Park Avenue. The contact stated that the seat control button plastic piece prematurely fractured and the contact had to tape the part to be structurally connected upon sitting in the seat due to the failure. The contact also stated that the electronic control function for locking and unlocking the doors failed to work. The door handle on the front passengers side failed to work, prematurely fractured and was not able to open due to the failure. The vehicle was to be taken to a dealer for inspection and diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000. Dyd.