Battery Problems of Buick Park Avenue

Buick Park Avenue owners have reported 15 problems related to battery (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Buick Park Avenue based on all problems reported for the Park Avenue.

1 Battery problem of the 2001 Buick Park Avenue

Failure Date: 08/19/2007

While driving, "air bag, security, and service vehicle soon" sensor lights come on and stay on - air conditioner quits working, windows won't roll down, and doors don't unlock when car is stopped and put in "park". . . Heads-up display shows "check gauges" warning. . . Gauges readings - battery state????, coolant temp ????, oil pressure ????, oil life index ????. . . Light showing what gear vehicle is in goes out. I've had vehicle to dealer 8 times in past yr. And issued 2 complaints with Buick customer service with no resolution. Checked by 2 dealers - problem going on for over 3 yrs. And getting worse. Dealer has contacted tech support at Buick but they cannot resolve the problem either.

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2 Battery problem of the 1997 Buick Park Avenue

Failure Date: 09/01/2004

1997 Park Avenue has difficulties with the electrical system. Vehicle's engine blew up at 89,000 miles because the intake manifold leaked engine coolant into the engine and caused it to seize. In seven years the consumer had to replace the vehicle's battery five times. *****.

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3 Battery problem of the 1999 Buick Park Avenue

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.

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4 Battery problem of the 1997 Buick Park Avenue

Failure Date: 11/15/2003

The a/c will turn on again after I turn it off. The radio will shift to cassette and back while displaying e33. Drivers window will come down unevenly and get wedged. The alternater went out and the bottom bolt stripped during removal. There is a lurch sometimes during shifting.

5 Battery problem of the 2000 Buick Park Avenue

Failure Date: 01/13/2003

When consumer attempted to the apply the brakes, all braking capability had failed, due to battery acid leaking onto the lines. Dealer has been notified.

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6 Battery problem of the 1999 Buick Park Avenue

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.

7 Battery problem of the 1998 Buick Park Avenue

Failure Date: 11/09/2002

Consumer stated that after the vehicle was park the vehicle battery fell from its post. Dealer notified. Ts.

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8 Battery problem of the 1996 Buick Park Avenue

Failure Date: 08/31/2002

Post on the battery come out while getting a jump. Ac delco battery/original equipment the dealership is aware of the problem.

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9 Battery problem of the 1999 Buick Park Avenue

Failure Date: 01/11/2002

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

10 Battery problem of the 1999 Buick Park Avenue

Failure Date: 11/13/2000

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

11 Battery problem of the 1997 Buick Park Avenue

Failure Date: 02/15/1999

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

12 Battery problem of the 1997 Buick Park Avenue

Failure Date: 09/24/1998

Cracked battery.

13 Battery problem of the 1997 Buick Park Avenue

The battery had been leaking acid onto the case for 11 days before owner found out. Dealer has seen.

14 Battery problem of the 2001 Buick Park Avenue

The side terminal came off the battery while vehicle was parked. The driver was concerned that terminal would come off while driving.

15 Battery problem of the 1997 Buick Park Avenue

Battery is leaking at rear terminal. Yh.


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