Buick Park Avenue owners have reported 13 unknown or other related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common unknown or other problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's unknown or other (13 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
Loss of coolant internally to combustion/compression chambers, hydro locked engine, thick smoke from engine exhaust, coolant mixing into oil, unstable temperature requiring vehicle stoppage to avoid overheating/fire, car will not run. Intake manifold failure and head gasket damage.
So there has been many time were m car doors have went out and when I say out I mean to the point where I can only open from the inside now I have gone out and paid to have them fixed now I at the point where I feel something else is up. I am down to one door and that is a back one so you see the problem.
Purchased car 04/20/2006. In July '09 used car dealer replaced intake gasket set. (their cost) in June '09 replaced catalytic convertor & thermostat (my expense) August '10 same mechanic replaced intake manifold gasket (my expense) odm 53405 Dec '10 I discovered on internet there was a recall for these problems. Contacted Buick and julian delcour, vice president said the problems had been repaired in 2001 but unable to provide me with documentation. Note: recall id#56853 dated 2/24/2004 related to fuel system. Seat belt recall was in 2000. Delcour declined my request for repayment of repairs made at my expense. They never responded to me in writing, only phone conversations. My answering machine recorded his last call to me regarding the non-payment or release of records. Questions to you: 1-why couldn't he provide proof of repairs made and unable to provide this to me, I then am under the impression that they have no proof. 2-shouldn't they be held responsible and pay for my expenses? I have documented everything related to this problem and would be able to furnish you copies. Hopefully, this problem can be resolved with your assistance and I will be sent a check in the amount of $931. 21 plus $100 for two towing charges from Buick.
Purchased a 2005 Buick Park Avenue from van buren Buick 2257 jericho turnpike garden city park, NY 11040 1-888-300-1376. Prior to purchase required several safety features and one of these was onstar system. Asked dealer if system was digital ready and was told that due to vehicle being a 2005 it already is digital ready and will be converted prior to 2008. Now gm tells me it is only analog and will cease to function by 12/31/07 vehicle went in for a safety defect (onstar) and work order #296327 fulled out"onstar cannot be upgraded to digital" therefore, a safety feature that I purchased which should be available for the life of the vehicle will no longer be available to the consumer even though I was assured that it will be upgraded. Dealer should re-purchase vehicle to be applied to a gm vehicle with digital onstar.
Problems with vehicle's air conditioning system. During a normal 15000 mile service a chemical was introduced in the a/c system. The owner immediately experienced allergic reactions that impaired her driving. The reaction had continued and is an on-going danger. After further information was obtain from the dealer it was determined that the a/c fogger had a slight health risk listed on the msds sheet which indicated ". . . Harmful if swallowed. May irritate eyes, skin and respiratory tract. . . . . . ". The garage manager stated that the chemical was used to eliminate a mold and mildew problem. No odor or mildew problem had been experienced by the owner, so the consumer wants to known why the chemical was used and why wasn't the consumer informed of it's use.
1998 Buick park Ave tire jack failed. Screw jack threads stripped and vehicle fell while attempting to change a flat tire. Jack had been used 20 time previously to assist in tire rotatation. Has anyone else experienced this type of failure? it is potentially dangerous.
Consumer states svs light is on and the security light is on, dealer replaced body control module. Yd.
The passenger front assist handle came loose from its mounting. Nlm.
The front drivers and passenger seat belts will not work. They get jamed in the retractor, and only come out several inches. The car is at the dealership where I purchased it. It has been there for 10 days now with the part on backorder and now the part is unavilable. They are going to replace the seat belts in the front seat.
Difficulty seeing dashboard controls due to dash top design.
2005 Buick Park Avenue with onstar customer states that onstar has informed him that they decided to install analog wiring only* the consumer is disappointed that gm will change her vehicle over to digital in order to continue using onstar features. The consumer was told her vehicle was came equipped with analog wiring only.
The cluster panel area sometimes blinks on/off at various times day/night.
Ash tray latching mechanism failed. Tray in open position. Potential hazard in the event of a crash.