Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 536506A | 06/01/1997 | 53-65-06 | 52567 | Driveline vibration over 37 mph (replace prom). *tw | 08/14/1997 |
| CMP/95C11B1 | 12/01/1994 | 39726 | General motors has determined that certain 1995 buick park avenue and riviera model vehicles equipped with a 3800 series ii engine (l36) may have a deceleration stall under limited conditions. this could result in a loss of power steering | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/12/2006 | 114000 | 15 | 06/01/1997 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle has failed to start on several occasions. there was a clicking sound when the ignition was engaged. while slowing to a stop, with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle stalled and there would not be enough power to restart the engine. there were other electrical problems such as the headlights turning themselves on when the vehicle was parked in a shaded or dark area. the interior lights have been observed going on and off while the vehicle was parked and the ignition was turned off. inspections were made by the service dealer on several occasions, resulting in the replacement of the following parts: battery (2 times), battery cables, serpentine belt, fuel pump and the water pump. | |||
| 04/28/2000 | 2 | 02/01/2000 | |
| At 6:04 a.m. on 4/28/2000, while traveling at 75 mph on muskogee turnpike, the headlights went out on our 95 buick park avenue. this car has twilight sentinel. when pushing the headlamp switch, nothing happened, could not get lights to come on. this car has had mutliple electrical system problems. we were able to pull to side of road and wait for daylight. later, the lights would come on for 3-4 minutes and go back out. dealer says we have to replace the lamp control module. *ak | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1997 | ||
| Electrical system failures causing various components to experience intermittent failure. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 1 | ||
| Alternator failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 08/30/2002 | 48200 | 1 | 03/03/1998 |
| As consumer depressed the accelerator, the vehicle down shifted and the engine revved and no drive motion was occurring, consumer had to coast to a stop, the vehicle would only go into low gear, no other gears were operative, also a wheel alignment was performed, the front rotors were replaced and a new battery was installed.*jb | |||
| 11/27/1999 | 3 | 06/01/1995 | |
| Have had 3 electrical failures in last year. after calling road service,#1. 9/3/98 replaced battery,# 2. 02/03/99 cleaned posts and replaced a cable & #3. 11/27/99 replaced battery and cables. reported problem to buick customer service (file#980140985) but they have not responded other than record my data. have called twice to follow up. | |||
| 01/06/1999 | |||
| While driving at 25 mph the power steering went out , and the power assist belt broke, causing poor steering. also, the battery failed, and vehicle overheated. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 1 | ||
| Battery failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| 11/18/1998 | 2 | 02/22/1995 | |
| Driving about 30mph when vehicle stalled out. had no warning. had no electrical or acceleration power. after checking under hood, found battery cable was loose. replaced battery cables & vehicle started up. same problem occurred again. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 11/27/1999 | 3 | 06/01/1995 | |
| Have had 3 electrical failures in last year. after calling road service,#1. 9/3/98 replaced battery,# 2. 02/03/99 cleaned posts and replaced a cable & #3. 11/27/99 replaced battery and cables. reported problem to buick customer service (file#980140985) but they have not responded other than record my data. have called twice to follow up. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 08/28/2000 | 1 | 11/02/1994 | |
| Control and ignition module malfunctioned, causing vehicle to stall and die.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 05/10/1999 | |||
| Driver was unable to turn vehicle off because key would not move in ignition switch. the vehicle was driven to a dealership for service. a problem was found with the starter. the problem is being corrected. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/10/1999 | |||
| Driver was unable to turn vehicle off because key would not move in ignition switch. the vehicle was driven to a dealership for service. a problem was found with the starter. the problem is being corrected. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 08/28/2000 | 1 | 11/02/1994 | |
| Control and ignition module malfunctioned, causing vehicle to stall and die.*ak | |||