2.4
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 63,062 miles
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- Hickory, NC, USA
At approximately 157800 miles, drivers' side electric door lock became inoperable, unable to open door from inside with manual controls, unable to unlock door with remote and unable to open door with key from outside. Cannot open door to effect repairs as discovered online (ytube) as inside panel must be removed with door open. Must make entry from passenger side. If passenger side door lock freezes or if an accident occurs on passenger side would be unable to get out of vehicle. And now the rear drivers side door has done the same and cannot be opened or unlocked. Obviously the car is stationary when attempting to open or unlock the doors.
- Nags Head, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Buick Park Avenue. The contact stated that the seat control button plastic piece prematurely fractured. The contact had to reconnect the piece with tape upon sitting in the seat due to the failure. The contact also stated that the electronic control function for locking and unlocking the doors failed to work. The door handle on the front passenger side failed to work. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000. Updated 02/23/16
- Caledonia, MN, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Buick Park Avenue. The contact stated that when driving 40-45 mph, all the lights on the instrument panel along with the headlights would suddenly turn off and then back on. The contact noticed the problem everytime he drove the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the dealer could not explain the failure after inspection. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 78,500. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
- Hillsdale, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Buick Park Avenue. The contact stated that the computer that controls the entire vehicle has failed. The vehicle has shut off 32 times while driving 55 mph in heavy traffic. The warranty was expired; therefore, the manufacturer cannot assist. The dealer stated that the computer malfunctioned in the vehicle. The contact feels that this is a safety issue because a crash could have occurred. The current and failure mileages were 95,000.
- Mundelien, IL, USA
My Buick Park Avenue has 13K miles. While driving the instrument gauges (tach, speedometer) started to pulsate back and forth for 0 to their max. They eventually went to 0 and the other gauges stopped working as well. This has happened 4 times. The dealer does not know what the problem is and currently has the vehicle in the shop. He suggested that the entire instrument panel will need to be replaced and it will not be covered under warranty (because the car is more than 3 years old.) I noticed that this problem is identical to the problem stated in another complaint (reference # 8011746) I wish I knew what they did to correct that problem. I find it hard to believe that the entire instrument panel has to be replaced and not be covered under warranty.
- Leander, TX, USA
2000 Buick Park Avenue. The engine started racing so bad that you have to apply the brakes to keep the auto under 60mph. The dealer said water got into the computer and shorted the PCM. It was replacedat a cost of $640. 30 days later it occured again. The dealer opened the computer area and water was again there. They said the PCM was bad and the wiring harness needs replacement with a new designed harness that won't let water in.this cost is $1700 this is obviously a design flaw that GM won't cover. The saftey issue is a major concern. Please advise.
- Venice, FL, USA
- Roseburg, OR, USA