Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 3015 | 01/01/2004 | 10008897 | Multiple stabilitrak/precision control codes such as c1282, c1283, c1284, c1285, c1287, and c1288 exist on delphi bosch 5.0 or 5.3 systems. *tt | 08/25/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| 03054 | 05/17/2004 | 10007859 | Upcoming product safety recall fuel pressure regulator. *mj | 07/13/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 02112004 | 02/11/2004 | 10012990 | Replacement ignition key clarification. *tt | 04/05/2005 | |
| 01768 | 01/01/2004 | 10006221 | Ignition key replacement. *mr | 04/26/2004 | |
| 98003 | 02/01/1998 | 600193 | Information on spark plug tip erosion calibration pcm reflash. *yc | 04/29/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 990604037 | 09/01/1999 | 608390 | Subject on on-board diagnostic (obd) system improvements. *mjs | 11/26/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 57 | 07/01/2003 | 10016464 | Wire harness may be stretched, or the pcs may not be oriented in the same position, after installing a service replacement valve body assembly. gm tech link. *tt | 09/13/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 12/11/2012 | 140000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 buick park avenue. the contact was driving approximately 1 mph in a parking lot when the heater and rear defroster was engaged. the contact then smelled a burning odor from inside the vehicle and noticed small flames emitting from the rear driver's side window panel. the engine was turned off and the fire was extinguished. the fire department arrived and disconnected the defroster wires. the vehicle was driven from the scene and was neither diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 12/11/2012 | 140000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 buick park avenue. while driving approximately 1 mph in a parking lot, the heater and rear defroster was activated. the contact smelled smoke inside of the vehicle and noticed small flames emitted from the rear driver's side window panel. the engine was turned off and the fire was extinguished by another person nearby. when the fire department arrived they disconnected the defroster wires. the vehicle was driven from the scene. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 07/15/2005 | |||
| My 1998 buick park avenue wouldn't start because of a line that leaked anti-freeze into the cylinders of the engine. after i took it to the mechaninc and talking with a parts foreman at a local dealership i found out that this was quite common. if it is common why isn't there a recall and why aren't the being fixed free of cost to us owners? | |||
| 12/22/2000 | 2 | 06/08/1998 | |
| Vehicle problems with start up/ vehicle fire in engine compartment. *mr the battery had gone dead overnight. (prior to the day of the incident, the battery appeared to be charged) the engine exploded as soon as the key was turned on. there was slippage in the transmission. the intake plentium, fuel rail, the ignition wires, 2 injectors, engine cover shield, oil filler cap, map sensor, pcv cover, and the battery all were replaced. *scc *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| While the vehicle was being started the engine caught on fire. the vehicle was deemed totaled by the insurance company. the insurance company stated that the cause of the fire was unknown but could have been either electrical or fuel related. *nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| The seat material is collapsing, consumer believes this problem to be a serious safety concern because the seats are connected to the seat belt, which also affect the electrical system causing the seats to move into another position, disregarding programmed settings, which causes the mirrors to change their pre-programmed position while driving, consumer feels she has been getting the run around for the past six months.*jb examples of electrical problems include: doors do not lock, windows get stuck. *slc consumer states that the seatbelt would not move from its standard position. *slc | |||
| 07/07/2000 | 3 | 06/22/1998 | |
| While driving about 55 mph when vehicle lost electrical power and the engine stalled without a warning. consumer pulled to the side of the road, then restarted the vehicle. *ak *ml | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 30 | 07/01/1999 | |
| When applying brakes entire electrical system shut off. there was no steering or brakes, etc. vehicle was taken to a dealership twice for this problem. dealership was not able to correct the problem. manufacturer has been contacted. *ak *ml | |||
| 09/16/1998 | 4 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Electrical failure caused seat,clock,radio and auto locks to fail. yh | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 04/30/2005 | 68179 | 1 | 02/24/2005 |
| I purchased 1998 buick park avenue, from sanderson lincoln-mercury dealership, glendale, az 85301, on february 24, 2005. subsequently, i experienced a mechanical break-down on april 30, 2005. hence, i have discerned that there were two recalls issued on february 24, 2004, campaign number 04v0900000 and campaign number 00v17000 on april 18, 2000. i am writing because i have experienced both defects. the former campaign caused me to expend $900. for repairs for a cracked manifold and the latter was recently experience when the front seat passenger could not attach the safety seat belt because it had jammed. please advise as to what my recourses should be? power buick, scottsdale, az, never advise me of a recall that is consistent with the auto's breakdown...but did charge me $887.44 for the repair costs. *nm | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1998 buick park avenue alternator bearing freezing up.*mr while driving the alternator bearing lock up and the drive belt broke. the driver temporarily lost control of the vehicle but was able to regain control. *nm | |||
| 1 | |||
| The alternator failed. yh | |||
| 05/07/1998 | 2 | 02/17/1998 | |
| Vehicle failed to start after sitting idle for six days. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 01/20/2004 | 89500 | 1 | 10/25/1997 |
| Vehicle battery failed. consumer was unable to exit the vehicle. dealer was not notified at this time. *ak the battery cable came loose while the consumer was sitting in the vehicle. as a result the consumer was unable to exit the vehicle using the power door locks. the consumer was able to exit the vehicle by unlocking the doors manually. *nm | |||
| 03/03/2003 | 42496 | 3 | 11/01/2002 |
| The vehicle was started while in the garage when without warning the vehicle exploded underneath the hood. the dealer indicated that the intake manifold fractured and resulted in the fuel rail bending. one of the fuel line holding clips also was broke. *nlm the vehicle would crank but would not start. the battery had run dead and was charged, the fuel pressure was checked, the engine backfired and had blown the intake gasket. the intake gasket was replaced, the spark plugs were removed, the cylinders were blown out, the fuel rail was straightened, the leaking fuel pressure regulator, and fuel feed line/fuel rail to fuel filter was replaced. buick division of gm agreed to cover 50 percent of the repair cost. scc | |||
| 11/09/2002 | |||
| Consumer stated that after the vehicle was park the vehicle battery fell from its post. dealer notified. ts | |||
| 1 | |||
| The battery died. yh | |||
| 01/20/1999 | |||
| While driving at approximately 25-35mph vehicle would stall out. would have no prior warning. nearly rearended. need to shift into neutral to restart. an intermittent problem. took to dealership & mechanic placed a monitor on vehicle. nothing happened. was road tested & battery died. found a short in battery & it was changed. the vehicle finally stalled again while at stop light.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| 03/17/2000 | 04/28/1998 | ||
| While driving at 60 mph, driver just barely touched the brake pedal and vehicle went dead. vehicle was towed to the dealership. dealer stated that a faulty cell in the battery caused the problem. *ak *ml | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 08/07/2002 | 10/01/2098 | ||
| Engine would not start. car had to be towed to dealership for repair. r&r upper intake, clean water of of intake, replace plugs, manifold, coolant. owner noticed a decrease in power while driving on interstate highway at 70mph. exited interstate and drove home (aprox. 1/4 mile or less). vehicle parked in owner's garage. owner tried to restart car and engine would not turn over.*ak | |||
| 12/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Right after putting the key in the ignition, there was a loud noise and the vehicle caught on fire, fire was put out with an extinguisher. *cj | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| Computer module failed, and the module has been replaced 3 times.also, abs constantly becomes defective. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 11/10/2002 | 1 | ||
| When consumer turned the keys in the ignition, there was a popping noise, then vehicle caught on fire. please provide more details. mr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Vehicle's manifold is cracked. *mr the vehicle wouldn't start and a new battery was needed. it was found that the manifold had cracked. the consumer requested reimbursement due to the fact that the warranty insurance denied coverage. the consumer received a recall letter several months after the problem occurred. *sc the started housing was also cracked. the consumer has since traded the vehicle. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 11/21/1998 | 2 | 09/07/1998 | |
| Engine won't crank due to stripped wire under driver's seat. yh | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 02/19/2004 | 48000 | 1 | |
| Driver started the vehicle and heard a loud bang. vehicle caught on fire under the hood. fire department extinguished the fire. *ak | |||
| 60000 | 1 | ||
| There was an explosion under hood. this occurred when key was turned in the ignition to start the vehicle. the fire inspector was unable to locate the cause of the explosion because the under hood components were melted together.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 12/19/2002 | 18000 | 1 | |
| Consumer reported to the fire investigator, tom schaefer, that when trying to start vehicle after sitting all night heard a loud thump, and then all of the lights on the dash went out. smoke coming from under the hood. a fire started in the engine compartment. mr. schaefer said that the consumer used the word thump not bang to describe the initial incident. *ak | |||
| 08/29/2002 | 3 | 12/01/2000 | |
| Upon start-up attempt - loud clicking noises, all instrument gauges peg , dic resets all counters to zero, dic displays driver unknown warning - car starts. this can not be a good thing!*ak | |||