36 of the
355 complaints about the 1997 Buick Park Avenue are about the
electrical system — 10% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
91,050 miles.
F
36
Complaints
0
Crashes
10
Fires
1
Injuries
Exactly what failed
12V/24V/48V Battery
1130.6%
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
616.7%
Fuses AND Circuit Breakers
513.9%
Wiring
38.3%
Electrical System
38.3%
Horn
25.6%
Interior/Under Dash
25.6%
Starter Assembly
25.6%
Ignition
12.8%
Module
12.8%
Electrical System across every Buick Park Avenue year
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ODOR OF BURNING PLASTIC. THE CONTACT NOTICED A LITTLE SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE PANEL. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED OFF THE REAR DEFROSTER, DISCONNECTED THE PLUG, REMOVED THE REAR PANEL, AND NOTICED THAT THE ELECTRICAL FEED AND MODULE WERE MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BAY RIDGE CHEVROLET (1575 86TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11228, (833) 452-1829) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT PART NUMBER: 25623688 (RED RADIO ANTENNA MODULE), THE AC (DELCO PT1183), AND THE REAR WINDOW ALL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE CONNECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 9-5585220430. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 92,000.
NHTSA complaint #11268973 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,494 milesDamascus, OR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY PROBLEM IS, THE LEFT BLINKER OF THE FRONT, BACK AND HEADBOARD IS NOT WORKING. BUT IF I PUT ON MY FLASHERS, ALL MY LIGHTS ARE WORKING, INCLUDING THE LEFT BLINKER. I TOOK IT IN AND THEY TOLD ME THAT ITS NOT THE LIGHT BULB, AND ITS NOT THE FUSES FROM BOTH THE FRONT AND THE HEADBOARD FUSES BOXES, AND I'VE BEEN TOLD BY RESEARCH AND THE MECHANIC THAT THIS IS NOT A NEW PROBLEM AND ITS BEEN AN OCCURRING ISSUE FOR THE 1997-2005 BUICK PARK AVENUE. . .UPDATED 07/20/15
NHTSA complaint #10725985 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 91,050 milesLake IN THE Hills, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IN 10 DEGREE WEATHER IN THE MIDWEST, STARTED THE 1997 PARK AVENUE ULTRA TO WARM UP. PUT THE REAR DEFROST ON, ON MY WAY TO WORK ABOUT 20 MINUTES AFTER HE INITIAL START OF THE VEHICLE, I BEGAN TO SMELL SOMETHING RELATING TO BURNING ELECTRICAL OR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, I FOUND THE MODULE IN THE DRIVERS SIDE "C" PILLAR NEXT TO THE REAR WINDOW APPEARED TO BE MELTING/BURNING. I REMOVED THE MODULE AND FOUND THE POWER CONNECTOR TO THE MODULE HAD COMPLETELY MELTED AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. DUE TO MY EXPERIENCE IN ELECTRONICS AND VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS I WAS ABLE TO REPAIR THE MODULE AND REPLACE THE BURNED CONNECTORS WITH ANOTHER TYPE OF CONNECTOR. I WOULD RECOMMEND ANYONE THAT OWNS A GM WITH THIS MODULE, CHECK CONNECTIONS AND PUT ELECTRIC SAFE DIELECTRIC GREASE ON THE CONNECTIONS TO AVOID ARCING AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #10252842 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THE Villages, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1997 PARK AVENUE HAS DIFFICULTIES WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VEHICLE'S ENGINE BLEW UP AT 89,000 MILES BECAUSE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKED ENGINE COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSED IT TO SEIZE. *TS IN SEVEN YEARS THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY FIVE TIMES. ***NAR***
NHTSA complaint #10154057 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Stewart, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THE A/C WILL TURN ON AGAIN AFTER I TURN IT OFF. THE RADIO WILL SHIFT TO CASSETTE AND BACK WHILE DISPLAYING E33. DRIVERS WINDOW WILL COME DOWN UNEVENLY AND GET WEDGED. THE ALTERNATER WENT OUT AND THE BOTTOM BOLT STRIPPED DURING REMOVAL. THERE IS A LURCH SOMETIMES DURING SHIFTING.
NHTSA complaint #10069116 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oklahoma City, OK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THIS RESULTED IN CONSUMER BEING TRAPPED IN THE THEIR VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE ALTERNATOR FAILING. TS
NHTSA complaint #10004611 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huntington, MA1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
PROBLEMS WITH STARTING UP VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE INFORMATION. MR CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THE CAR WOULDN'T START AFTER GETTING GAS AT A FULL SERVICE GAS STATION. WHEN SHE TRIED THE IGNITION THE AIR BAG EXPLODED. SHE SUBSTAINED SWELLING TO BOTH ARMS AND HER RIGHT HAND. EVEN TODAY SHE'S TAKING PHYSICAL THERAPY AND HAS NERVE DAMAGE TO RIGHT ARM AND SHOULDER PAIN. PH 09-DEC-2002
NHTSA complaint #8020481 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Festus, MOFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
INSURED BELIEVES THE ENGINE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A LOOSE WIRE IN THE STARTER, CLAIM 25-5562-917.
NHTSA complaint #6900846 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gray, TNFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
FUSE BOX RELAY BOX SUSPECTED FOR CAUSE OF FIRE, CLAIM 42-1331-250.
NHTSA complaint #6900849 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Festus, MOFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, BELIEVE THIS FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A LOOSE WIRE ON THE STARTER, CLAIM 25-5562-917. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #6900545 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gray, TNFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
FIRE OCCURRED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, FUSE BOX RELAY SUSPECTED AS CAUSE, CLAIM 42-1331-250. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #6900548 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Festus, MOFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
INSURED BELIEVES THE ENGINE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A LOOSE WIRE IN THE STARTER, CLAIM 25-5562-917.
NHTSA complaint #6900846 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Festus, MOFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
INSURED BELIEVES THE ENGINE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A LOOSE WIRE IN THE STARTER, CLAIM 25-5562-917.
NHTSA complaint #6900846 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gray, TNFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
FUSE BOX RELAY BOX SUSPECTED FOR CAUSE OF FIRE, CLAIM 42-1331-250.
NHTSA complaint #6900849 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gray, TNFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
FUSE BOX RELAY BOX SUSPECTED FOR CAUSE OF FIRE, CLAIM 42-1331-250.
NHTSA complaint #6900849 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Festus, MOFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, BELIEVE THIS FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A LOOSE WIRE ON THE STARTER, CLAIM 25-5562-917. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #6900545 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gray, TNFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
FIRE OCCURRED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, FUSE BOX RELAY SUSPECTED AS CAUSE, CLAIM 42-1331-250. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #6900548 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Diego, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #755127 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Vineland, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ENGINE STALLED. DEALER FOUND POWER CONTROL MODULE AND ALTERNATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #884549 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Vineland, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ENGINE STALLED. DEALER FOUND POWER CONTROL MODULE AND ALTERNATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #884549 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clairton, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
WHILE TRAVELING INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYED AN OFF TRACK FUNCTION, WITHIN MINUTES VEHICLE LOST POWER, AND CONSUMER WAS LOCKED IN FOR 15-20 MINUTES. DEALER NOTIFIED. BUT, VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP.
NHTSA complaint #867626 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fullerton, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY DIED. YH
NHTSA complaint #606571 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Longview, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #719927 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
North Hills, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY FAILED AND ACID LEAKED OUT. MJS
NHTSA complaint #549915 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VAN Nuys, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY IS LEAKING AT REAR TERMINAL. YH
NHTSA complaint #607899 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sherwood, AR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY FAILED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #549153 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sherwood, AR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ALTERNATOR FAILED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #549153 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sherwood, AR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY FAILED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #549153 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sherwood, AR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ALTERNATOR FAILED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #549153 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sherwood, AR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY FAILED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #549153 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.