1985 Buick Park Avenue Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1985 Buick Park Avenue has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (3 reports).

0Recalls
10Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1985 Buick Park Avenue recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1985 Buick Park Avenue.

Most common 1985 Buick Park Avenue problems

Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Steering2
Seat Belts1
Structure1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Tires1
Unknown Or Other1
Power Train1
Visibility1

What owners report

2005-12-05, Engine And Engine Cooling
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A TINY NYLON CLIP THAT HOLDS THE TIMING BELT ON. THE CONTACT HAD THE HOSES AND BELTS REPLACED. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 60 MPH THE CAR STALLED. THE CLIP WAS CRACKED AND THE TIMING BELT LOOSENED AND WENT OUT OF TIME AND BLEW THE ROD IN THE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPAIRS MADE BECAUSE HE HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW ENGINE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE PURPOSE OF THE COMPLAINT BEING FILED WAS TO KEEP SOMEONE FROM GETTING HURT OR KILLED AS A RESULT OF THIS PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY NHTSA. *AK
2004-04-22, Unknown Or Other
NEW AIR-CONDITIONING INSTALLED IN 1990. CAR NOT DRIVEN OFTEN. AGAING AC NOT WORKING FOR PAST 3 YEARS. CAR GARAGED AND WELL CARED FOR..SHOULD NOT HAVE THESE PROBLEMS. ONE PERSON DRIVER..MIDDLE AGE LADY.. PAINT IS PEELING OFF ..GM WILL NOT PAY FOR IT. TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT HAVE GONE OUT SO SOON.. AND MANY OTHER PROBLEMS..FILE IS 3 INCHES THICK OF MONEY SPENT ON REPAIRS..
2004-03-04, Steering
PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING MECHANISM, WILL NOT TURN WHEN COLD/OR ON INITIAL STARTUP, STIFFNESS IN STEERING LED TO LOOSENESS IN STEERING WHEEL, DUE TO LONG TIME PROBLEM OF TURNING THE WHEEL,THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN MY FAMILY, MY FATHER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW, SPECIAL ORDER, TWO DOOR PARK AVE.1985. *AK
2002-06-25, Engine And Engine Cooling
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
2000-03-22, Tires
RIGHT FRONT TIRE MOUNTS BROKE CAUSING TIRE TO FALL OFF RESULTING IN DAMAGE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) MJS.

1985 Buick Park Avenue questions

Does the 1985 Buick Park Avenue have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1985 Buick Park Avenue at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1985 Buick Park Avenue?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (3), Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Steering (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Buick Park Avenue has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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