Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 Buick Park Avenue

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 104 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 00V346000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
35,302
Reported to NHTSA
2000-10-30
Owners notified
2001-01-05

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V114000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
8,132
Reported to NHTSA
2000-04-17
Owners notified
2000-06-21

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.

Safety risk

WHEN THE REAR BRAKE PROPORTIONING, ANTILOCK BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, OR STABILITY CONTROL FEATURE IS ACTIVATED IN SOME DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE FEATURE MAY NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS HYDRAULIC MODULATOR UNIT AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC MODULATOR.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system895,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling680,000 mi
Seat belts541,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4—
Seats4135,000 mi
Steering374,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system338,000 mi
Suspension: front3—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer349,000 mi
Wheels: rim346,000 mi
Electrical system: horn2—
Engine260,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2—
Exterior lighting2—
Fuel system, gasoline2146,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery251,000 mi
Seat belts: front2130,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic274,221 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip234,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings247,370 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Tires268,000 mi
Unknown or other2—
Vehicle speed control2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor252,000 mi
Air bags152,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1—
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery129,083 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, other1—
Fuel/propulsion system160,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Parking brake1—
Power train: automatic transmission140,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly172,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor125,245 mi
Service brakes1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module137,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor137,000 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Structure1—
Structure: body: door1135,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Suspension1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal110,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs170,000 mi

The 1999 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2001 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.