Known Recalls

Model year record

1999 Buick Park Avenue

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 174 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V090000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
910,873
Reported to NHTSA
2004-02-24
Owners notified
2004-06-30

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO ENTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THROUGH A VACUUM LINE. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START WHEN CRANKED, THE FUEL FROM THE LEAKING REGULATOR AND A MISTIMED SPARK CAN CAUSE A BACKFIRE.

Safety risk

THE BACKFIRE CAN RUPTURE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE RUPTURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAN DISPLACE A FUEL LINE, PULLING AN INJECTOR OUT OF PLACE, AND CAUSING A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGMS. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASED MAILINGS. PHASE 1 BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004, AND PHASE 2 BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V238000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
988
Reported to NHTSA
1999-08-27
Owners notified
1999-10-08

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO PEDAL ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT NUTS MAY BE LOOSE.

Safety risk

IF THESE NUTS ARE LOOSE, THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY BE LOW, THE ASSEMBLY MAY BE LOOSE, THE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE, AND IF THE NUTS BACK COMPLETELY OFF, BRAKING MAY BE LOST. ALSO FUME AND WATER INTRUSION TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAN OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER TO BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY NUTS AND TIGHTEN ALL FOUR (4) NUTS TO SPECIFIED TORQUE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V081000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
38
Reported to NHTSA
1999-04-14
Owners notified
1999-05-13

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INCORRECT FRONT BRAKE ROTOR, BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY, BRAKE PADS, AND CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKET ON EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

Safety risk

A VEHICLE WITH THIS CONDITION CAN PULL TO ONE SIDE DURING A BRAKING MANEUVER. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE COULD BE INCREASED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CORRECT BRAKE PARTS AND REPLACE ANY INCORRECT ROTORS, CALIPER ASSEMBLIES, BRAKE PADS, AND CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKETS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1841,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1039,246 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery7581 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor747,479 mi
Engine and engine cooling640,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor6—
Electrical system565,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe547,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery560,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission557,500 mi
Engine4152,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline453,057 mi
Fuel/propulsion system4155,000 mi
Seat belts4184,630 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4—
Tires440,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system3101,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch390,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage3—
Seat belts: front: webbing3—
Tires: tread/belt345,000 mi
Vehicle speed control3126,046 mi
Air bags2—
Electrical system: ignition2133,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system271,900 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads250,000 mi
Steering262,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump259,600 mi
Steering: rack and pinion267,000 mi
Structure239,951 mi
Structure: body293,584 mi
Structure: body: door2581 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields2—
Suspension2—
Suspension: front2—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys135,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner142,000 mi
Exterior lighting1101,200 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system160,980 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1—
Power train165,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly157,500 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seats1—
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler1—
Service brakes1152,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic142,000 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1—
Unknown or other1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—
Wheels1—
Wheels: hub142,000 mi

The 1998 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.