Recalls ·2001 Buick Park Avenue

2001 Buick Park Avenue recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Buick Park Avenue; the most frequently affected component is latches/locks/linkages — lock. Owners filed 65 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2001 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints65
Crashes reported1in stored complaints
Fires reported5in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Latches/locks/linkages — LockCampaign 02V328000 · 09 Dec 2002

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the emergency trunk release handle may be installed or forced out of the proper position.

Risk: If the cable is out of the proper position, it could increase the force required to activate the emergency trunk release handle and a person trapped in the trunk may not be able to release the trunk latch using the emergency trunk release handle.

Remedy: Dealers will secure the emergency trunk release cable to ensure that the emergency trunk release handle operates properly. Owner notification began december 19, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300.

Visibility — Windshield wiper/washerCampaign 00V346000 · 30 Oct 2000

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems." these vehicles have a wiper system microprocessor that is susceptible to voltage transients, which can cause a "latch-up" condition in the system controller.

Risk: If microprocessor "latch-up" occurs, the customer will not be able to operate the system in both the lower and high-speed modes required by the standard.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover which contains the microprocessor.

What owners complain about

Share of the 34 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system8 · 24%
Engine7 · 21%
Fuel system6 · 18%
Steering5 · 15%
Gasoline4 · 12%
Engine and engine cooling3 · 9%
Exterior lighting3 · 9%
Vehicle speed control3 · 9%

When complaints were filed

20041
20055
20065
20074
20083
20091
20102
20111
20145
20152
20161
20191
20201
20211
20261

From owner complaints

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick park avenue. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would shut off without warning. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but they could not diagnose the issue. The vehicle was taken in for service, but the issue still persists. The contact feels that the failure could cause injuries…

Engine and engine cooling · Dec 2008 · NHTSA complaint record

Left turn signal does not disengage once turn is completed. The turn signal stays on, even after turning off engine; resulting in draining the battery dead. *tr

Exterior lighting · Dec 2007 · NHTSA complaint record

Our 2001 buick has had a engine compartment fire it is the same cause as this recall- [xxx] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -close investigation subject : engine compartment fires , 1 recall(s) date investigation opened: oct 22, 2002 date investigation closed: mar 09,…

Fuel system · Dec 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Any time the the battery is disconnected the gas needle goes on the wrong side and will not come back in place until the dash is removed and this problem is fixed at a dealership and this cost.

Electrical system · Dec 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20003
20012
20021
20031

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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