2001 Buick Park Avenue recalls and problems

The 2001 Buick Park Avenue has 2 safety recalls and 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Buick dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

3 / 6

Injuries / deaths

4 / 1

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Buick Park Avenue vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Buick Park Avenue recalls

Recall 02V-328: Latches/Locks/Linkages

Reported Dec 9, 2002 · 43,980 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the emergency trunk release handle may be installed or forced out of the proper position.

Risk: If the cable is out of the proper position, it could increase the force required to activate the emergency trunk release handle and a person trapped in the trunk may not be able to release the trunk latch using the emergency trunk release handle.

Fix: Dealers will secure the emergency trunk release cable to ensure that the emergency trunk release handle operates properly. Owner notification began december 19, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300.

Recall 00V-346: Visibility

Reported Oct 30, 2000 · 35,302 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover which contains the microprocessor.

2001 Buick Park Avenue problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	11
Steering	9
Visibility	8
Engine	7
Vehicle Speed Control	6
Engine and Engine Cooling	6
Power Train	5
Fuel System, Gasoline	4
Air Bags	3
Exterior Lighting	3
Seat Belts	2
Structure	2

Most reported parts

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer — 3
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 3
Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor — 2
Air Bags › Frontal — 2
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 2
Steering › Rack and Pinion — 2
Seat Belts › Front › Retractor — 1
Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 66,469 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Buick Park Avenue complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · at 1,245 miles · reported Apr 19, 2021

The motor caught on fire everything in the hood caught on fire in the middle of the street. Orlando street fresno ca 93706.

Engine · at 114,000 miles · reported Feb 11, 2020

Upper intake manifold exploded into at least 10 pieces during start up. Stationary . Had not been started for two days. In driveway.

Engine · at 100,000 miles · reported Dec 20, 2016

Our 2001 buick has had a engine compartment fire it is the same cause as this recall- [xxx] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -close investigation subject : engine compartment fires , 1 recall(S) date investigation opened: oct 22, 2002 date investigation closed: mar 09, 2004 NHTSA action number: ea02030 component(S): fuel system, gasoline information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (Foia), 5 U.S.c. 552(B)(6).

Electrical System · at 6,000 miles · reported Dec 19, 2015

Any time the the battery is disconnected the gas needle goes on the wrong side and will not come back in place until the dash is removed and this problem is fixed at a dealership and this cost.

Electrical System · at 150,000 miles · reported Oct 17, 2014

Driving down the expressway, the car just shut off. My daughter was able to get it to the side of the road without wrecking (Luckily), it would not restart, we had the car towed. The code reader indicated a problem with the anti-theft system. If you clear the codes, or disconnect the battery, the car will start. This has happened multiple times. My daughter has learned how to clear codes with a code reader, but this is unsafe. The dealer says they have not had a recall on this, but it sounds exactly like the other ignition switch problems on the other GM vehicles. They need to be recalled!!

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Buick Park Avenue have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Buick Park Avenue: 02V-328 (latches/locks/linkages), 00V-346 (visibility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Buick Park Avenue?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (11 reports), followed by steering (9). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 66,469 miles.

Are Buick recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Buick dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.