1995 Buick Park Avenue
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1995 Buick Park Avenue. Newest first.
The driver side headlamp lens has an incorrect aim pad number on the lens. This does not comply with fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: if these head lamps are re-aimed using a mechanical aiming device that utilizes the aiming pad numers, the resultant aim would be out of the specified range. this may cause a visibility problem increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver side headlamp on vehicles with the correct outboard lower pad number.
Owner complaints
117 complaints5 involved a crash3 involved a fire6 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seats · Structure › Body · Unknown or other
The gear shifter does not shift in to the correct selected gears. The prefabrication was not done correctly on the bottom rocker panels, that caused them to rust prematurely. The paint IS just peeling off the top and the hood of the car. 8 years after I purchased the vehicle, gm dealer parts became…
The gear shifter does not shift in to the correct selected gears. The prefabrication was not done correctly on the bottom rocker panels, that caused them to rust prematurely. The paint IS just peeling off the top and the hood of the car. 8 years after I purchased the vehicle, gm dealer parts became unavailable. I have kept my car in immaculate condition. I have all my service records and receipt's from the day I purchased the car to this very day!!! I still have the car to this day. If there wasn't a recall there should have been. Especially for the gear shifter and rocker panels...???? Also the horn pad had a defect with the springs under the horn pad. Gear shifter occurred most of the time while trying to shift the car in to one gear or another. The horn was pad was replaced when I purchased the car. I was driving and no horn. It IS a very nice car but who ever help put it together had to be on something??? My 1995 park avenue has always been garage kept. It only has 167,787 miles on it. Never driven in winter until 2014.
- Electrical system · Engine · Unknown or other
My car IS leaking radiato coolerr in the passenger seat
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 1995 buick park avenue. The contact stated that while in park, the passenger side frontal air bag inadvertently deployed. The air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000. The vin was unavailable.
- Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 1995 buick park avenue. The contact stated that the fire wall was defective. The insulation was see through and could cause the brake master cylinder to separate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 108,000.
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 1995 buick park avenue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred before while stopped at a red light. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 173,628.
- Fuel system, gasoline · Power train · Service brakes
At speed let of gas pedal real quick to brake and engine completeltshutsoff. Does not do it all the time never know when it will happen. Happens at any speed whats bad dealers cannot find any code in computer telling whats happening. They want me to bring it in right after it happens. It happens that way. *tr
- Electronic stability control (esc) · Structure › Body · Suspension
We purchased this vehicle in february of 2012. The body, interior, electrical systems, engine and transmission are in very good condition. The car was sold in great condition and I was told of no major mechanical issues. I performed a carfax on the car and found that the maintenance schedule was…
We purchased this vehicle in february of 2012. The body, interior, electrical systems, engine and transmission are in very good condition. The car was sold in great condition and I was told of no major mechanical issues. I performed a carfax on the car and found that the maintenance schedule was followed and for the first 80,000-90,000 plus miles was only driven between 5000-6000 miles per year for the first 14 years of ownership. After purchasing the vehicle and test driving I began to notice a noise and decided to perform a break job and inspect the suspension when I found the subframe crossmember rusted/rotted out on both the driver and passenger side. This part supports the engine and other vital parts in the suspension. Inspection of the rear showed only minor rust. After having the car inspected by a second party I was warned that to drive the car with this rot could lead to an accident and would be dangerous until repaired. The break through of the rusted/rotted area could easily be caused by hitting repeated bumps, large potholes, or by driving over railroad tracks. I was also informed that the rust/rot of the sub member crossframe was abnormal and probably caused by defect in the material/frame, seeing that the rust/rot was most severe in this isolated area with only minor rust elsewhere. Carfax reports list this car in very good condition with no reporting by the buick dealer or there mechanics that performed a majority of the maintenance on this vehicle as having a problem with rot in the subframe crossmember though the problem IS present and severe. If it was not for the need of a brake job this defect in quality of workmanship/materials was likely to lead to an accident at some point and cause injury or possibly death. *tr
- Air bags · Steering › Column
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 buick park avenue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph the air bag deployed with no warning. The horn was sounding and would not turn off. a tow truck was called and before it arrived the vehicle caught fire and seemed to have started in the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 buick park avenue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph the air bag deployed with no warning. The horn was sounding and would not turn off. a tow truck was called and before it arrived the vehicle caught fire and seemed to have started in the steering column. The police were called, extinguished the fire and filed report #10-24586. The tow truck took the vehicle to a storage lot. The contact stated that the vehicle was possibly destroyed. General motors was called. the failure and current mileages were approximately 120,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6) I had a 1995 buick park avenue and mine caught on fire exactly as IS described in your recall new recall of buicks- however I did not see mine included in your list and I think it IS important that you…
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6) I had a 1995 buick park avenue and mine caught on fire exactly as IS described in your recall new recall of buicks- however I did not see mine included in your list and I think it IS important that you know this. I was on my way to a restaurant to meet with a client and was fortunately able to pull off the street into a parking lot. Another truck pulled in that had an extinguisher and he put it out before the fire department got there. it was totaled. I had a towed to an auto repair facility where it was junked for parts (i signed the title over to them). [xxx] I do not recall the date - I would have to pull the copy I made of the car title. So I am just putting a guess below so I can submit the form. I can provide a copy of the title, the auto repair company owner name and contact info and vin if you want it ...just call or email. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Structure › Frame and members
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 buick park avenue. while driving between 15-20 mph, the motor mount failed and the engine fell from the vehicle without warning. there was no steering ability after this occurred. a mechanic stated that the rear motor mount was loose. the failure mileage was 178,000. Updated 09/24/08.*lj the motor mounts came loose from the frame. Update 09/30/08.*jb
- Structure
Paint keeps flaking off; dealer has repainted it, but it continues to come off. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Make: buick model: park avenue year: 1995 at start up, there was an explosion. Vehicle caught on fire. If this car was parked next to a home or in a garage this would have drastic consequences. Fire department was immediately called to extinguish the fire, which got pretty large. Home did sustain exterior smoke damage. *tr
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
While driving at 30 mph the car lost power steering. I was able to pull to the side of the road. The car was towed to a repair shop, where they found that the three bolts holding the power steering pump broke off in the engine block. They replaced the bolts at a cost of $275. I had just completed a 1200 mile trip.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 60 mph, in a hard rain, on an interstate highway, the driver side frontal air bag deployed without warning. the vehicle was safely maneuvered to the side of the highway. the contact was treated for minor abrasions to the face and a police report was filed. the service dealer and manufacturer were notified. updated 10/25/2006 - *nm
- Electrical system
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle has failed to start on several occasions. There was a clicking sound when the ignition was engaged. While slowing to a stop, with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle stalled and there would not be enough power to restart the engine. There were other electrical…
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle has failed to start on several occasions. There was a clicking sound when the ignition was engaged. While slowing to a stop, with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle stalled and there would not be enough power to restart the engine. There were other electrical problems such as the headlights turning themselves on when the vehicle was parked in a shaded or dark area. The interior lights have been observed going on and off while the vehicle was parked and the ignition was turned off. Inspections were made by the service dealer on several occasions, resulting in the replacement of the following parts: battery (2 times), battery cables, serpentine belt, fuel pump and the water pump.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Dt: contact states: the main fuel line to the back fuel rail cracked and was spraying gas all over the manifold. took vehicle to the dealer and had it repaired for $300.00. *ak
- Steering › Rack and pinion › Pinion shaft · Structure › Frame and members
Aug4,2004: :15AM on my way to work for an early start I was 2 minutes into my drive. I noticed a slight loss of assist from the power steering. The symtoms were typical of a slipping belt or low power steering fluid. from the stop at the corner of hillside and hwy60 I proceeded to turn right, but…
Aug4,2004: :15AM on my way to work for an early start I was 2 minutes into my drive. I noticed a slight loss of assist from the power steering. The symtoms were typical of a slipping belt or low power steering fluid. from the stop at the corner of hillside and hwy60 I proceeded to turn right, but as I straightened the wheel entering the right lane the steering went tight with a clunk and the steering wheel was freewheeling. Before I could stop I found myself in the left lane staring down a semi coming down the hill. Fortunately he was alert and had enough room to stop. I talked to the driver and suggested backing my car up to the shoulder on the right side (north) of the road. The angle of the tires if they held current position would place me on the shoulder just east of hillside. The semi blocked all traffic from the west and when the east traffic cleared I proceeded. I went about ten feet and then the tires turned and I was sitting 90degree to the road blocking the left lane. At this point all I could do was direct traffic around my car. With the help of two good gentlemen we directed traffic until a tow truck arrived. in the past I have had vehicles with worn parts. Tie rod ends, upper and lower ball joints, or idler arm. Failure IS incremental over days or weeks. Symptoms of shuttering or pulling indicate the car needs servicing soon. Never has any component just failed with a loss steering. This time was different; the failure was catastrophic. An instant loss of steering as the whole cradle dropped. Furthermore this problem IS not new or unheard of. The following web page indicates a recall to cars of similar design as far back as 1988. c:\winnt2\profiles\gfenske\desktop\its not hot in death valley and it doesnt snow hard in buffalo.htm recall # 00v-189,number cars recalled 713,435 front engine cradle bolts pull through corroded retainers & steering shaft separates.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
The vehicles air bag was turned off because the vehicle's horn continued to blow. the air bag module and the horn are connected and the dealer told the consumer it would be at her cost to repair the problem. the manufacturer has not been contacted. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
I'm filing this report after reading nhtsa action # ea02030, recall campaign # 03v473000. I had a 1995 buick park avenue with the plastic intake manifold. On march 9TH 2004 the intake manifold melted around the egr valve. This caused coolant to be sucked down into the engine reulting in…
I'm filing this report after reading nhtsa action # ea02030, recall campaign # 03v473000. I had a 1995 buick park avenue with the plastic intake manifold. On march 9TH 2004 the intake manifold melted around the egr valve. This caused coolant to be sucked down into the engine reulting in irreversable engine damage. I had just had $1000.00 of work done to the car less than a month earlier. I had the intake manifold replaced and the engine flushed with the understanding that this might not work 2 weeks after that the engine bearing spun. due to the age, milage and need of a dependable car ( I commute in excess of 100 miles per day ) I ended up selling it for parts. *ak
- Air bags · Electrical system › Horn
Upon the vehicle sitting horn sounds off automatically. It sometimes does it intermittently. Took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that it was being caused by the air bag. *Ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
The seat heater malfunctioned. as a result, the seat burned consumer's back and clothes. *ak the service dealer found the side back thermistor and heater circuit open. *sc
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
While pulling into the driveway, the power steering pump broke completely off of the engine block. *la *jb
- Structure › Body
The paint on the roof and sides of the car has started to bubble up and peel. looks like the original paint job IS defective.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Steering
Without warning steering wheel and brakes locked up while driving down a hill, consumer down shifted and was able to pull off the road. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership, the dealer was able to duplicate the problem. *ak the consumer heard a bang sound, right front wheel…
Without warning steering wheel and brakes locked up while driving down a hill, consumer down shifted and was able to pull off the road. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership, the dealer was able to duplicate the problem. *ak the consumer heard a bang sound, right front wheel vibrated,there was no power steering, the alternator light had come on. the right front wheel locked up and skidding begun. the consumer viewed the power steering pump had broken off and went down, bent, and wedged itself in the axle. *sc
- Unknown or other
Paint IS peeling off vehicle in many areas. Was touched up by dealer for a fee, but IS proceeding to come off other areas down to the primer. Terrible paint job by gm, getting very expensive to keep painting different parts of this car!!! *nlm
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10208027This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10171318This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10170494This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 10168979This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
- 10166638This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
- 10157018This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10154641This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10138060This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10114947This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10114924This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10113443This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10017568Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
- 10012148New rear main seal and special tool for installation.
- 10008471New upper intake manifold and gasket kits.
- 10007793Hvac faceplate lens available for replacement. Service vme.
- 6089996Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when in park on incline.
- 6088811Some vehicles may exhibit a popping type noise heard in the passenger compartment.
- 634813Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak.
- 620835Experiencing excessive engine coolant consumption, or an engine coolant leak near or under the throttle body area of the upper intake manifold.
- 619370Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking brake not applied.
- 619177Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak.
- 619176Engine coolant consumption or coolant leak (inspect for material degradation/replace intake manifolds) updated 11/02/07
- 603085Some customers may comment that there IS corrosion ( rust ) appearing on the left and /or right rocker panel(s).
- 602751Some customers may comment that the vehicle
- 601773Information on a/c control head will not shut off with key turned off.
- 601769Information on growling noise in transaxle during first four minutes after start up.
- 601052Experiencing a transaxle gear whine noise on coast down or light acceleration between 20 and 40 mph.
- 445802ABS adn traction off indicator lamps come on.
- 54421Experience a transaxle gear whine noise on coast down or light acceleration.
- 54328Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning.
- 54327Comments of an engine oil leak that appears to originate toward the driver's side of the vehicle; rear of engine.
- 54285Experiencing a transaxle gear whine noise on coast down or light acceleration.
- 54065Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
- 53021Information based on engine idle surge, or mil (malfunction indicator lamp) illuminated with dtc (diagnostic trouble code) p0131, p0171 or 44 set.
- 53015When brakes are depressed force or engine load may affect and cause various noises.
- 52603Intermittent a/c system thump noise on initial start up from front passenger side floor panel (replace accumulator).
- 52600Cln indicator appears on radio display and does not turn off (reset cln indicator with the eject button on tape).
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