Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe Problems of Buick Park Avenue - part 1

Upper intake manifold exploded into at least 10 pieces during start up. Stationary . Had not been started for two days. In driveway.

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My car started smoking by the manifold gaskets upon me starting it. . I left it parked in driveway appox 2 -3 weeks , while I drove my 2nd vehicle. . . This is the second time I had this problem whenever my vehicle sits 2- 4 weeks . . . This do not make sense to my cus it had no problems before I parked it. . Its obvious I can't drive 2 vehicles at the same time however everytime it its for 2-4 weeks I shouldn't have to replace the manifold gasket either. . Thiis have happen to me and a few of my neighbors as well. .

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The contact owns a 2000 Buick Park Avenue. After the vehicle was started, the manifold exploded and caused the engine to catch fire. The contact extinguished the fire. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

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The contact owns a 2003 Buick Park Avenue. While driving at any speed, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over and noticed oil dripping down on the spark plugs. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the intake manifold gasket was leaking. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

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I have been smelling oil burning smell when I drive my car for a while. Today I took the car to my mechanic and he told me it's "upper intake manifold/coolant leak. He found recalls on previous years. He advised me to talk to gm. Gm didn't find any recall on my VIN and told me I can't be covered. However I found many complains by owners of other models and years. It is possible that 2002 models were not reported to be covered by a recall. Gm connected me to a Buick dealer in my area. The person who I spoke with was very rude and uncooperative.

Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Buick Park Avenue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idle they noticed fluid had leaked on the ground. The contact stated approximately a year ago the vehicle had an abnormal odor in the vehicle. The failure happened without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed there was an oil leak and it had leaked on the manifold causing the abnormal odor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact was made aware of recall 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) however the vehicle's VIN and make were not included. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 135,000. Kh.

In san diego union paper dated 10/28/2015, there is a recall on gm cars having the 3. 8 liter engine. It involves vehicles having this engine. The problem is intake manifold leaking oil. This was found by the smog station. Joseph l. Julich.

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.

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Plastic intake manifold failure occurred on 1999 Buick Park Avenue with approximately 45,000 miles. Coolant leaked into the engine and resulted in a misfire code in multiple cylinders. Symptoms experienced by the driver were a rough idle at start for 30 seconds, and the service engine soon light would come on, sometimes staying on and sometimes extinguishing after 15 seconds. The car was immediately driven for service. The dealer initially diagnosed the problem as a combination of dirty fuel injection system (cleaned regularly, but still needed to be cleaned again to convince dealer to rule out this problem). When problem persisted in cylinder #6, the problem was then diagnosed as a faulty fuel injector which was replaced. When the problem persisted, it was noticed that coolant had gotten into cylinder #6 in small amounts and cause a misfire. Dealer then diagnosed problem as the plastic intake manifold. Web searching reveals that this is a chronic problem as the design was changed from metal to plastic. However, there are no current recalls on this issue. Cost to repair is approximately $1,700.

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1. Engine stalled - skipped, missed. Loss of antifreeze. Finally completely died and had to be towed. 2. Occurred twice 3. Replaced intake manifold assembly twice in less than 1 year.

The plastic intake manifold gasket cracked like it does on all of the 3. 8 litre engines g. M. Needs to cover this expensive repair when they have known about this for some time.

Engine oil is leaking from the front valve cover of the 3. 8l supercharged engine and dripping on the front exhaust manifold.

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The contact owns a 1999 Buick Park Avenue. The contact stated that the warning indicator illuminated for the antifreeze. When he checked the level in the proper receptacle, it was empty. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they replaced the manifold and catalytic converter. The antifreeze is still leaking. The current and failure mileages were 40,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Buick Park Avenue ultra. The contact stated that he noticed that smoke was coming from the hood of his vehicle he pulled over and could see oil was leaking onto the manifold. The contact has not taken the vehicle into a dealer as of current date. The vehicle has not been repaired as of current date. The failure mileage was 153,000. The current mileage was 161,000. (SC).

The contact owns a 1998 Buick Park Avenue. Whenever the contact would start the vehicle, hhe noticed that it would turn on for several seconds and then immediately shut off. When he attempted to restart the vehicle, he heard a loud pop coming from the engine. The dealer stated that the intake manifolds needed to be replaced. On September 22, 2008, while driving 45 mph , the vehicle would not gain speed. The contact noticed sparks coming from the rear of the vehicle and pulled to the side of the road. Flames began to appear underneath the hood. The fire department was called to the scene. The current mileage was 130,000 and failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 10/30/2008.

: the contact stated the engine overheated several times and continuously required additional coolant fluid. This was always preceded by the check engine light illuminating. When the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, they determined there was a pinhole sized leak in the manifold. The service dealer was able to repair the leak.

: the contact stated in may 2003 the vehicle was hard to start at times. The dealership determined the plenum on the upper intake manifold was cracked. The dealership replaced the upper intake manifold. Two weeks ago on 2-4-06 the vehicle shut down while driving 65-70 mph. The vehicle was restarted and driven home. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership on 2-6-06 where the dealership determined the plenum on the intake manifold was cracked again. Coolant had seeped into the engine resulting in engine failure. The engine was replaced.

On starting engine, intake manifold exploded violently and engine caught fire.

: the contact stated there were two problems with the vehicle. The first problem involved coolant leaking from the engine. The next morning, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, the mechanic was able to get the vehicle started. Upon inspection the intake manifold was filled with water and the manifold was replaced. The second problem occurred when driving across a patch of ice at approximately 40 mph the traction stability and abs failed. The v traction control and abs lights illuminated. The front end started to slide. The contact pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and turned the vehicle off. Once the vehicle was restarted,the traction control and abs reset themselves and were working properly. Updated 3/3/2006 -.

The 1999 Buick Park Avenue has a plastic plenum that fails while the vehicle is in motion unannounced, causing antifreeze to enter the engine compartment, locking the engine up. Consequently, there is a total power failure. Power steering and power brakes do not work, and the car has no power. Can't coast or anything else. Consumer has been in contact with Buick, but, there was no recall. Consumer considered this vehicle very unsafe. Car just stopped in the middle of the road. This was instantaneous, and with no prior problems. Consumer took the car to his mechanic, and they replaced the plenum from gm products.

1. Loss of engine coolant with no apparent external leakage 2. Difficulty starting and then failure to start engine 3. Corroded plastic intake manifold allows engine coolant into engine destroying engine.

The intake manifold cover is made out of plastic, and has become defective for a second time. The antifreeze is going into the engine. . . . . . . . . . .

I noticed coolant in reservoir was disappearing with no visible exterior leaking. I filled it and watched it carefully over the next couple days. Within 20 miles I had used 2 quarts of coolant and then my ses light came on. I immediately took my car to the local repair shop. The mechanic checked it out and determined that no. 6 cylinder was taking in coolant. After removing the intake plenim he found a hole burned through the coolant jacket by the egr valve. Hopefully, my engine is o. K. But seems to have lost some mileage. This is obviously a defective part and I should be reimbursed. My total bill came to only $382. 00 including the new plenim and gasket. (labor in town is a bargain). I have the old part and will provide it if requested.

The consumer stated the intake manifold disintegrated. As a result anti- freeze leaked into the manifold and started to burn. Please provide additional information.

The sevice engine light came on and within a day or two my car kept needing coolant. I scheduled an appointment with a Buick dealer but the next day the car wouldn't start. I had it towed to the dealer and within hours of getting there I was told there was an upper and lower internal manifold leak. The service person told me that he was familiar with the problem but would not say it was a design flaw. Why would a dealer carry a manifold that is a non-moving part but a cast piece of iron if this was not continual problem? I work in a foundry for caterpillar that makes cast blocks and heads and was told by an engineer this is a bad design.

While driving 30 mph consumer noticed white smoke coming from the vehicle. It was towed to the repair shop and then to the dealer for repairs. Consumer was concerned that the intake manifold gasket was made of plastic.

Consumer requesting reimbursement for repairs made to 1998 Buick Park Avenue. The engine cranked and there was a loud bang exactly as the recall stated. Following the bang was a loud noise and white smoke that had come from the tail pipe. Anti freeze entered the engine and mixed with the oil. The engine was re-manufactured. The service dealer stated that the intake manifold was defective. The fuel pressure regulator was defective as well.

While driving at 50 mph check engine light came on, showing that the coolant was low. Dealer examined the vehicle, and filled the reservoir with coolant. Between the dealership and the consumer's home coolant drained from the reservoir and the radiator. Vehicle was towed back to the dealer, who replaced the manifold, the gasket, and upper plenum on the engine.

Intake manifold defect causing engine destruction and failure, resulting in replacement of engine. 1998 Buick Park Avenue 88947 miles.

While turning the key to start vehicle caught on fire, flames and heavy smoke came under the hood. Fire department extinguished the fire. Insurance report indicated that fire was the result of an improper combustion within the intake manifold. This is because that the fuel vapors in this area were ignited and caused the resulting damage to vehicle.

Vehicle was parked in the garage and consumer noticed that coolant was leaking from underneath the vehicle. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the intake manifold needed replacing due to a hole inside of the tube.

While enroute home from vacation low coolant warning light came on. Within a few miles the engine temperature gauge went to hot. I was able to limp back a mile or so to a Chevrolet dealer I had passed. The intake manifold gasket had failed, costing $593 to replace along with the spark plugs, oil and filter. However, upon returning home, I opened the oil filler cap to find a glob of water contaminated oil inside. Now even short trips result in water droplets on the underside of the oil filler cap. Also, the engine idle is down about 100 rpm, it doesn't sound or run as smoothly as beore and there's a slightly detectable metallic knock from the engine. I believe the plastic intake manifold has also failed and should have been replaced. As a result of the defective manifold and gasket design, a $34,000 vehicle has a sick engine at only 64,000 miles. The mechanic that replaced the gasket said he had only worked at the dealership for three weeks, but replacing these intake manifold gaskets had been a continuous job. The service manager said I was lucky, because another customer had seized the starter and broken the flywheel trying to jump start her car full of coolant from a failed intake gasket. This problem with the intake manifold and gasket design is a manufacturer's defect that should be corrected by gm and not borne by the customer. I've also experienced most of the other characteristic failures with this car such as, warped brake rotors, failed ignition control module, failed shoulder belt retractor, broken ash tray door latch, shudder in steering wheel while turning at low speed, suspension vibration due to defective bushings, etc. After 26 years of gm ownership loyalty, I'm calling it quits.

Vehichle stalled while turning at an intersection and was not driveable; vehicle had to be towed. Upon diagnosis, the vehicle "hydrolocked" due to dexcool leaking into the engine chamber from a melted upper intake manifold. The upper intake manifold, water pump, thermostat crank sensor and map sensor required replacement. It was then further determined due to an intolerably loud engine knock that the dexcool had corroded the engine compartment bearings; the engine was not repairable and required replacement.

Failure of plastic upper intake manifold on 1998 Buick Park Avenue causing coolant to leak into engine cylinders. The repair bill cost $990. I have not seen any other manufacturer besides general motors construct their intake manifolds out of plastic. The servicing dealership noted that they are replacing an average of 3 plastic intake manifolds each week due to plastic failure and antifreeze leaking into the engine cylinders. I think this needs to be investigated as this engine (3. 8 liter) and plastic intake manifold have been and continue to be used in multiple gm vehicles from at least 1996 through the present.

While I was driving I heard a pop & the service engine light came on I went another block and the car lost power & white smoke came out of exhaust. I turned engine off & tried to restart which was unsuccessful. I contacted Buick dealer because after talking to a few people I was told that this was a common problem with gm autos. Customer representative told me to go to dealer & they would work with me on the cost of the repair. After a week of wasted time I went to a local mechanic who repaired the auto at a cost of $1,049. The mechanic informed me that this was a very common problem with this engine because of the type of parts the manufacturer uses durin g production. I am relieved that nobody was injured during this incident but if this had occured on a highway and I was not able to get off to a shoulder the situation might have had a different outcome. This auto at the time had 68,000 miles and 1 week after the time frame of the extended warranty the extended warranty expired at 60,000 miles. This is a $33,000 vehicle and I would hope that an engine would last longer than 70,000 miles. I own two other vehicles (Toyota's) and they have a combined mileage of over 300,000 miles and both purchased new cost less than this vehicle. It is my understanding that there have been other complaints of this type for this vehicle and the manufacturer has done nothing to correct this problem.