Recalls ·2002 Buick Park Avenue

2002 Buick Park Avenue recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Buick Park Avenue; the most frequently affected component is latches/locks/linkages — lock. Owners filed 44 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints44
Crashes reported3in stored complaints
Fires reported4in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 30 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system7 · 23%
Engine6 · 20%
Engine and engine cooling3 · 10%
Seats2 · 7%
Air bags2 · 7%
Tires2 · 7%
Visibility2 · 7%
Service brakes2 · 7%

When complaints were filed

20025
20034
20041
20054
20061
20071
20111
20134
20143
20152
20172
20211
20241

From owner complaints

While traveling on the highway the driver side seat shifted back and forth. Dealer aware of the problem. Ph parts were replaced however problem reoccurred. *tt

Seats · Sep 2002 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick park avenue. The contact stated that while attempting to avoid crashing into another vehicle, the contact swerved and crashed into a light post. The contact sustained a cut on the eyebrow, lip and several broken teeth due to the impact of the air bag which required medical attention.…

Air bags · Mar 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

Drove 2.5 miles from store,parked in driveway ,went in house, 3mins later heard explosion,car engine in flames,burned for 20 mins until fire dept extinguished. *kb

Engine and engine cooling · Nov 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving in a rain storm the vehicles dashboard and headlights went out, it was later determined that an ambient light sensor failed and had to be replaced. *ph *tt *nlm

Exterior lighting · Nov 2002 · 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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