CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Buick Park Avenue has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 6 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (11 reports).
2001 Buick Park Avenue recalls
Most common 2001 Buick Park Avenue problems
Problem areas named in the 57 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| 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 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2001 Buick Park Avenue. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the hood exploded and caught on fire. The fire was extinguished with 3 buckets of water. There was no property damage. It was unknown whether warning lights illuminated after the failure. There was no injury sustained; however, the contact stated that the incident was traumatic. The vehicle remained at the contact's residence, pending evaluation. No police report was filed. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000
THE MOTOR CAUGHT ON FIRE EVERYTHING IN THE HOOD CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. ORLANDO STREET FRESNO CA 93706.
UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED INTO AT LEAST 10 PIECES DURING START UP. STATIONARY . HAD NOT BEEN STARTED FOR TWO DAYS. IN DRIVEWAY.
THE INTAKE PLENIUM EXPLODED AND STARTED A FIRE
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). *TR
2001 Buick Park Avenue questions
Does the 2001 Buick Park Avenue have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2001 Buick Park Avenue: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Lock; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Buick Park Avenue?
Based on 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (11), Steering (9), Visibility (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 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.