2001 Buick Park Avenue — Model Year Report: verdict, complaints & recalls

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2001: 57 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1984	2
1985	10
1986	6
1987	13
1988	19
1989	21
1990	12
1991	92
1992	77
1993	64
1994	48
1995	117
1996	59
1997	219
1998	246
1999	140
2000	81
2001	57
2002	32
2003	33
2004	12
2005	8

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE DEATH

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THE MOTOR CAUGHT ON FIRE EVERYTHING IN THE HOOD CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. ORLANDO STREET FRESNO CA 93706.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210419

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE CAR AFTER THE IGNITION WAS CRANKED FOR LESS THAN ONE SECOND THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION FROM UNDER THE HOOD RESULTING IN FIRE. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITHIN A MINUTE DUE TO ACCESS OF A NEARBY FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140328

ENGINE 12%

12% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY

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THE INTAKE PLENIUM EXPLODED AND STARTED A FIRE

NHTSA ODI report, 20190417

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE CAR AFTER THE IGNITION WAS CRANKED FOR LESS THAN ONE SECOND THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION FROM UNDER THE HOOD RESULTING IN FIRE. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITHIN A MINUTE DUE TO ACCESS OF A NEARBY FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140328

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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VEHICLE WOULD MAKE WEIRD NOISES; FIRST TIME WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURN, WAS GRINDING AND THEN STOPPING. THIS CAUSED DRIVER TO JERK FORWARD. THEN, A THUMPING NOISE BEFORE SUDDENLY ACCELERATING. HAD HAPPENED EVERY FEW YARDS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010907

VISIBILITY 5%

5% of complaints: visibility — 3 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 5%

5% of complaints: steering — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20010105 — visibility

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 MICRO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER WHICH CONTAINS THE MICROPROCESSOR.

Campaign 00V346000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20021022 — EA (closed 20040309)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 20021219 — latches/locks/linkages

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MAY BE INSTALLED OR FORCED OUT OF THE PROPER POSITION.

Remedy: 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

Campaign 02V328000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20070612 — EA (closed 20080501)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Buick Park Avenue — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine issues (7 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 00V346000 (visibility) has been completed.
Verify recall 02V328000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2002 ▲ 2003 ▲ 1994

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ■ 1997 ■ 1999

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Buick Park Avenue reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Buick Park Avenue is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Buick Park Avenue?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Buick Park Avenue have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.