10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
69,536 miles

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problem #4

Feb 272011

Park Avenue 6-cyl

  • 99,000 miles
I own a 1999 Buick pk ave. On Feb 27, 2011 I had to move vehicle to plow snow. Low battery, attach booster pack and tried to start again. There was a loud backfire. Apparently the plenum had burst knocking off fuel line and I found my vehicle to be on fire. After putting out fire I contacted my ins co, who advised me that this damage was an exact description of a GM recall-tsb#03054B- and I should contact them. GM advised me that the recall was done previously. I would have thought that this problem would not have happened if the supposed repair was actually done and the replacement parts were not also faulty. I feel GM should be responsible. I have saved all parts and am requesting an investigation into this matter. Another vehicle in my same area also has the same condition and fire - his car was burnt up. Something is definitely wrong and I am hoping there will be another investigation. Either in the repair parts if used or the dealerships repair habits confirming that no fraud was committed by said dealership.

- Pine City, NY, USA

problem #3

Mar 102011

Park Avenue 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Buick Park Avenue. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the driveway when it backfired and a fire started from under the hood. The fire was extinguished by throwing snow on the motor. There were no injuries and a fire report wa filed. The vehicle was towed to a local body shop who advised that the delphi pressure regulator had leaked gas onto the motor and as the key was turned, it started a spark. The vehicle then backfired causing the fire to erupt under the hood of the vehicle. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 04V090000 (fuel system, gasoline: Delivery) but could not confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the would be in contact with him within seven to ten days. The contacts insurance company was handling the body damages. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 04/15/11 updated 1/13/2012

- Revere, MA, USA

problem #2

Feb 042004

Park Avenue

  • 53,057 miles
Battery leaked, causing vehicle not to start. The consumer received a recall #03V473000 and believed the recall was the reason why the battery leaked. The consumer requested reimbursement, however the consumer was denied.

- Troy, MI, USA

problem #1

Oct 102003

Park Avenue 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 26,089 miles
While driving the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership. The mechanic indicated that one of the fuel injector failed. That dealer suggested that the ethanol gas was the problem.

- Lincoln, NE, USA