2000 Buick Park avenue problems
The Buick Park Avenue is a full-size car built by Buick. The nameplate was first used in 1975 for an appearance option package on the Electra 225 Limited. It became an Electra trim level in 1978 and its own model starting in the 1991 model year after the Electra was discontinued.
There were two generations of the Park Avenue that were manufactured in the United States until 2005. In 2007, the nameplate was revived on a large Buick sedan built by Shanghai GM for the Chinese market based on the Holden Caprice from the WM/WN range. The nameplate is derived from the affluent New York City boulevard, Park Avenue.
Electra Park Avenue (1975–1990)
1975-1976
Park Avenue first appeared as an appearance package on the 1975 Buick Electra Limited. It included similar seats to the Cadillac Sixty Special, optional full center console, Buick 455ci V8, posi-traction, 15-inch rallye sport wheels, rear automatic leveling, optional leather, optional Air Cushion Restraint System, remote mirror with thermometer, and automatic climate control. The 1976 cars were largely the same except for some styling revisions and added emissions systems.
1977-1984
Park Avenue, previously an appearance option package, became an official trim level on the Electra in 1978. Cosmetically, a different grille and redesigned tail lights were the only notable cosmetic changes that year but 1979 brought a redesigned, flat front end and a subtly different taillight treatment featuring a Buick crest and bisecting horizontal silver line. A more extensive redesign occurred for the 1980 model year.
1985-1990
Park Avenue remained the top trim on the Buick Electra, it was redesigned along with the rest of the Electra line, moving to the heavily downsized front wheel drive GM C-Body. It featured a Buick 3800 V6. The coupe version was discontinued in 1987. For 1989, Buick introduced the Park Avenue Ultra trim level. The Ultra was an upgrade to the Electra Park Avenue trim and featured a standard leather interior with dual 20-way power front seats designed and manufactured by Lear Siegler and styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro of Italdesign; lower-body accent exterior paint treatment; distinctive thick-padded french-seamed vinyl top with limousine-style rear-window surround (available only on Ultra); simulated burled elm trim on the doors and instrument panel; unique aluminum wheels; anti-lock brakes; chromed B-pillar moldings; specific grille and tail lamps; leather-wrapped steering wheel; electronic instrumentation; padded glove-compartment door and unique interior door panel trim. The Park Avenue Ultra carried a higher base price than Cadillac's Sedan de Ville. The Park Avenue Ultra did not gain much popular recognition, however, until the following generation of Park Avenue where the "Ultra" badge offered even more features.
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Common 2000 Buick Park avenue problems
The Buick Park Avenue 2000 is known for several common problems that car owners have reported.
- Starter issues: Some car owners have reported issues with the starter, which can make a clicking noise when the car won't start. This can be caused by a weak or bad battery, corroded or oily main contacts, or loose battery cables.
- Hydro-locking: If the car is hydro-locked, it can cause headlight dimming and sputtering. This can be caused by coolant seeping into the intake manifold through the seal around the intake manifold, particularly if the coolant is hot after the engine has been driven for a while.
- Rubber transmission cooler lines leaking fluid: This is a common issue with the Buick Park Avenue 2000, and it can cause fluid to leak from the transmission cooler lines.
- Defective gas gauges: GM vehicles, including the Buick Park Avenue 2000, are known for having defective gas gauges that can leave owners wondering how much fuel is left in their tank. The gauge can stick in place or bounce around once the tank is less than half full, which can be a significant issue for long-distance drivers.
These are just a few of the common problems that car owners have reported with the Buick Park Avenue 2000. It's important for car owners to be aware of these issues and to take steps to address them as soon as possible to avoid more significant problems down the road.
Why does my Buick Park Avenue shut off while driving?
The most common reasons a Buick Park Avenue engine stalling are the fuel system, the air intake system, or the ignition system.
What was the last year of production for the Buick Park Avenue?
2005
The Park Avenue was discontinued after 2005 in the North American market and was replaced in 2006 by the Buick Lucerne.
What is the mpg on a 2000 Buick Park Avenue Ultra?
18 m.p.g. city/27 m.p.g. highway
2000 Buick Park Avenue Ultra Wheelbase: 113.8 inches Length: 206.8 inches Engine: 3.8-liter, 240-h.p., supercharged V-6 Transmission: 4-speed automatic Fuel economy: 18 m.p.g. city/27 m.p.g. highway Base price: $36,800 Price as tested: $37,980.
What is the difference between a Buick Park Avenue and a Park Avenue Ultra?
Under the hood, there was the most important difference between the Park Avenue and the Ultra version. Both cars were fitted with a 3.8-liter V6, but only the Ultra featured a supercharger and it offered 40 more horsepower than the 200 hp, regular, Park Avenue.
Is Buick Park Avenue a luxury car?
The Ultra trim, with grandeur, promised an ensemble of features. It bridged the gap between Buick and Cadillac Sedan deVille territory with aspects such as memory seats, Twilight Sentinel, and traction control, elevating the Park Ave into a realm of affordable luxury.
When did Buick stop making Park Avenue?
Production ended on June 18, 2004. The Park Avenue was discontinued after 2005 in the North American market and was replaced in 2006 by the Buick Lucerne.
Why won't my 2000 Buick Park Avenue turn over?
The most common reasons a Buick Park Avenue won't start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.
Why does my Buick Park Avenue shut off while driving?
The most common reasons a Buick Park Avenue engine stalling are the fuel system, the air intake system, or the ignition system.
2000 Buick Park avenue car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Buick Park avenue problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Seat belts problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2000 Buick Park avenue vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2000 Buick Park avenue
The NHTSA has received 82 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2000 Buick Park avenue. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2000 Buick Park avenue vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-10
- VIN: 1G4CW52K5Y4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: Right side blinkers stopped working front and back I have checked bulbs fuses relays the safty flashers work on both sides break lights work no blink on the dash for right side blinkers out completely could be blinker switch witch is 400 bucks to replace but not sure if that's the problem
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-15
- VIN: 1G4CW52K2Y4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE COMOUTER OF THE CAR MAY BE HACKED
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-17
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G4CW54K7Y4
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: GOT MY CAR TOWED TO MIDAS ON 12/15 BECAUSE IT WOULDN'T START. THEY SAID I NEEDED A TUNE UP AND A NEW INTAKE. THEY WENT TO TEST MY CAR AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. I RECEIVED A CALL ON 12/17 FROM MIDAS SAYING THAT MY ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AND THE INTAKE SPECIFICALLY WAS UNDER GM RECALL AS IT IS A GM 3800 SERIES II ENGINE. I WAS DIRECTED BY MIDAS TO FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT MY ISSUE, AND THAT THIS WORK WOULD BE COVERED AS IT IS PART OF A GM RECALL. MY CAR WON'T START AND I NEED TO GET IT TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR THE WORK TO BE DONE.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-03-09
- VIN: 1G4CW52K7Y4
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LATCHES FRACTURED INTERNALLY. THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOORS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT WAS ONLY ABLE TO OPEN THE DOORS FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN APPOINTMENT IN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO SOLUTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-28
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G4CW54K5Y4
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE MANIFOLD EXPLODED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO CATCH FIRE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-18
- VIN: 1G4CU5218Y4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-27
- VIN: 1G4CW52K2Y4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SEATS
- Summary: TL* 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*LJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-10-14
- VIN: 1G4CW52K5Y4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE RUPTURED INTAKE MANIFOLD DISPLACED THE FUEL LINE, WHICH PULLED THE INJECTOR OUT CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 1/16/15*CN UPDATED 01/20/15
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-12-07
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G4CW52K8Y4
- Components: STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING A BUICK PARK AVE 2000. AFTER STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN I MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN ONTO A BUSY 3 LANE CITY STREET. WHEN I ACCELERATED AND BEGAN CHANGING LANES THE CAR LUNGED A LITTLE AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. I TRIED PRESSING THE BRAKE AND IT FELT LIKE THERE WAS A BLOCK OF WOOD UNDERNEATH IT. THE BRAKE WAS NOT WORKING AND THE CAR KEPT ACCELERATING I WAS APPROACHING A BUSY INTERSECTION AND THE LIGHT WAS RED. I TRIED DOWN SHIFTING BUT NOTHING CHANGED. I KEPT TRYING TO BRAKE BUT .IT DIDN'T WORK AND THE CAR KEPT ACCELERATING SO AS I APPROACHED THE RED LIGHT THE ONLY THING I COULD THINK TO DO WAS TRY MAKING A SHARP TURN WITH THE CARS THAT WERE TURNING HEADED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION I WAS GOING. I MANAGED TO SLICE BETWEEN TWO CARS IN THE TURN BUT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME INCREDIBLY STIFF AND I COULDN'T NEGOTIATE THE TURN AS HOPED. I RAN INTO TWO CARS THAT IN TURN WERE PUSHED INTO TWO OTHER CARS AS A RESULT OF MY NOT BEING ABLE TO BREAK OR CONTROL THE STEERING INTO THE TURN. THERE WERE TWO PEOPLE WHO WENT TO THE HOSPITAL AND HAD INJURIES. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-07-10
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G4CU5214Y4
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A TRAFFIC STOP, A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AT 45 MPH. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT'S HEAD WAS THROWN INTO THE WINDSHIELD, CAUSING A LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK, HEAD AND BODILY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER INVESTIGATED THE AIR BAG FAILURE AND CONCLUDED THAT THE AIR BAG WAS NOT IMPACTED IN THE PROPER AREA TO WARRANT DEPLOYMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-03-01
- VIN: 1G4CW52K0Y4
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO EXTEND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT TO BUT IT WOULD NOT EXTEND. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ALSO WOULD NOT EXTEND. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY BUT WITH TIME, BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. UPDATED 1/20/12 *CN UPDATED 02/01/12
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-08-06
- VIN: 1G4CW54K5Y4
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 5 MPH WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED THEY SUDDENLY LOCKED CAUSING THE STABILITY CONTROL FEATURE TO ACTIVATE ITSELF. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE INTO THE NEXT LANE ON ITS OWN WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED AND REPROGRAM THE STEERING SENSOR. NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V114000; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: FOUNDATION WAS RELATED TO THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED THE CONTACT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING OVER $200. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ALSO STATED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,221 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 77,800. UPDATED 08/22/11*LJ UPDATED 3/06/2012 *LN
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-01-31
- VIN: 1G4CW54K0Y4
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: THE FUEL GAUGE ON MY 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE AUTOMOBILE IS FAULTY BECAUSE IT GIVES RANDOM AND INACCURATE FUEL LEVEL READINGS. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-08-19
- VIN: 1G4CW52K0Y4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL*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.
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-09-22
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: TWO GABRIEL STRUT MOUNT KIT ITEM #142640 WERE INSTALLED IN A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE IN THE SPRING OF 2010 . BOTH STRUT MOUNTS FAILED AFTER ABOUT 5 MONTHS, ABOUT 3500 MILES. THE PASSENGER SIDE STRUT HAD PIERCED COMPLETELY THROUGH THE HOOD. BOTH STRUT MOUNTS WERE REPLACED, AGAIN NEW GABRIEL KIT #142640 WERE INSTALLED IN SEPTEMBER 2010. THE NEW STRUT MOUNTS ON BOTH SIDES FAILED IN OCTOBER 2010, THE PASSENGER SIDE STRUT WENT THROUGH, AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT DENTED THE HOOD. A REPLACEMENT HOOD WAS LOCATED BUT HAD NOT BEEN INSTALLED YET. THE HOLE IN THE HOOD HAD INCREASED IN SIZE AFTER THE SECOND FAILURE. I HAVE PHOTOS SHOWING THE MOUNT SEPARATING FROM THE STRUT AND THE DENT AND HOLE THE STRUT MADE IN THE HOOD. *TR
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-07
- VIN: 1G4CW52K9Y4
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: RACK AND PINION BREAKAGE CAUSED BY RUST OUT OF COMPONENT DUE TO PLACEMENT OF AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DRAIN PIPE. CONDENSATE DRIPPED DIRECTLY ON COMPONENT AND CAUSED THE COMPONENT TO FAIL WHILE IN SERVICE CREATING STEERING HAZARD AND INABILITY TO CONTROL VEHICLE STEERING. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND RACK AND PINION HAD TO BE TOTALLY REPLACED DUE TO RUST OUT. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-04-04
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF; ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED AS WELL. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND PULLED OVER. HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND THE CONTACT HAD NOT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 80,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-07-12
- VIN: 1G4CU5210Y4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL*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.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-02-15
- VIN: 1G4CW54K2Y4
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 50-60 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BOUNCES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION MOUNT FAILED. THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,521.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-07-09
- VIN: 1G4CW52K5Y4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC; HOWEVER, THEY COULD NOT DETECT ANY CODES FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT IF THERE WERE NO CODES FOR THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 5,200.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-06-04
- VIN: 1G4CU5217Y4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE ULTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE HOOD OF HIS VEHICLE HE PULLED OVER AND COULD SEE OIL WAS LEAKING ONTO THE MANIFOLD. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE INTO A DEALER AS OF CURRENT DATE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS OF CURRENT DATE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 161,000. (SC)
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-12-30
- VIN: 1G4CU5212Y4
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE ULTRA. THE PLASTIC HOUSING ON THE REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELTS CRACKED AND FAILED THE SAME DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY ATTEMPTED TO CHARGE THE CONTACT FOR THE REPAIR. HOWEVER, HE REFUSES TO PAY FOR WHAT HE BELIEVES TO BE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 41,000. UPDATED 01/29/08 *BF UPDATED 01/29/08 *TR
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-10-29
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G4CW52K9Y4
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: FIRE APPEARED AT REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER CONNECTION AT TOP LEFT OF BACK GLASS AND HEADER MATERIAL. DRIVER COMPLAINED OF SMOKE INHALATION...COMPLAINT SUBMITTED BY INSURANCE COMPANY EMPLOYEE; DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-07-22
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: I HAVE A 2000 BUICK PARK AVE....WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD 70MPH THE CAR QUITS NO WARNING. IT MIGHT START RIGHT BACK UP OR IT MIGHT TAKE UP TO 1 1/2 HRS TO START AGAIN. WE HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS GOING ON WITH IT. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS NOW. IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. *TR
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-03-14
- VIN: 1G4CW52K9Y4
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS THE 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAFETY BELT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WAS STUCK AND IT WILL NOT WORK . THE BUCKLE OF THE SEAT BELT WAS STUCK AND CANNOT BE MOVED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER FROM WHOM HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF BUSINESS. THE CONTACT STATED THIS PROBLEM STARTED ON 03/11/2007, AND CONTINUED SINCE THAT DATE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE BOTH 72000.*AK UPDATE 4/9 *TR
2000 Buick Park avenue recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2000 Buick Park avenue.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO ENTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THROUGH A VACUUM LINE. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START WHEN CRANKED, THE FUEL FROM THE LEAKING REGULATOR AND A MISTIMED SPARK CAN CAUSE A BACKFIRE.
- Consequence: THE BACKFIRE CAN RUPTURE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE RUPTURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAN DISPLACE A FUEL LINE, PULLING AN INJECTOR OUT OF PLACE, AND CAUSING A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGMS. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASED MAILINGS. PHASE 1 BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004, AND PHASE 2 BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A WIPER SYSTEM MICROPROCESSOR THAT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO VOLTAGE TRANSIENTS, WHICH CAN CAUSE A "LATCH-UP" CONDITION IN THE SYSTEM CONTROLLER.
- Consequence: IF MICROPROCESSOR "LATCH-UP" OCCURS, THE CUSTOMER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OPERATE THE SYSTEM IN BOTH THE LOWER AND HIGH-SPEED MODES REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER WHICH CONTAINS THE MICROPROCESSOR.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.
- Consequence: WHEN THE REAR BRAKE PROPORTIONING, ANTILOCK BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, OR STABILITY CONTROL FEATURE IS ACTIVATED IN SOME DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE FEATURE MAY NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS HYDRAULIC MODULATOR UNIT AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC MODULATOR.
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The first time we drove the car out, even before finalizing the deal, the brake warning light came on as we drove home on a Saturday evening. We only went 2 miles from the dealer. After taking it back for repair, several weeks later another warning light came on, telling us that some other sensor was alerting us with the bells and light. We took it back to the dealer, but unfortunately, they did not have the part. However, they took one off of another new vehicle in order for us to be able to drive the Buick.
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As a daily driver, this car performs very well. We have taken it on four round trips from Virginia to Texas and back over the past 8 months. During these trips, we averaged 29 MPG while driving at or above the posted speed limits. The comfort level is excellent, and it's an easy car to drive and enjoy.
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I bought this car used with 20,000 miles on it from a rental place. It has been almost perfect. The only problem I had was an electronic door lock switch falling inside the door. However, as a rental, you can be sure it got rough use. Now, with 35k miles on it, I have never done anything but scheduled maintenance.
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Superb vehicle! It's great to hear that you've driven 64,000 miles without any repairs. The original Conquest tires are still going strong with at least another 10,000 miles left. You're also getting great gas mileage with 30 mpg on the highway and 23 in the city. The only issue you've mentioned is that the brake rotors are thin. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
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Excellent service! The vehicle is comfortable for five passengers and has excellent gas mileage.
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2000 Buick Park Avenue Problems and Complaints - 23 Issues
Problem with your 2000 Buick Park Avenue? Our list of 23 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2000 Buick Park Avenue.
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I recently purchased this car for my wife and it has proven to be a great choice. Despite its reputation as a more traditional vehicle, we were able to find one with low mileage and well below market value. We were primarily drawn to the car's overall value, and it has not disappointed. While it is true that these cars can depreciate quickly, we were able to take advantage of this and get a great deal.