Recalls ·2003 Buick Park Avenue

2003 Buick Park Avenue recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Buick Park Avenue; the most frequently affected component is latches/locks/linkages — lock. Owners filed 36 complaints, most often about engine and engine cooling. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2003 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints36
Crashes reported1in 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 33 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine and engine cooling7 · 21%
Tires5 · 15%
Electrical system5 · 15%
Engine4 · 12%
Service brakes3 · 9%
Suspension2 · 6%
Air1 · 3%
Power train1 · 3%

When complaints were filed

20034
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20071
20083
20092
20104
20111
20121
20141
20152
20164
20241

From owner complaints

New tires installed on vehicle 12/10/24. Passenger rear tire blew out at 65mph on interstate on 12/16/24. Car was able to be controlled, some damage to vehicle. Could have resulted in severe injury and/or death.

Tires · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

2003 park ave ultra 3.8l series ii engine oil leak, smell of burnt oil concerned about engine fire. Leaks about 1 quart of oil between oil changes. *tr

Engine and engine cooling · Nov 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph, there was a wind-like noise coming from the front of the vehicle. As the vehicle speed increased, the noise became louder. There was also a tightness in the steering when turning to either side. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined that the hub assembly…

Suspension · Aug 2006 · NHTSA complaint record

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. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c.…

Electrical system · Oct 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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