1999 Buick Park Avenue Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Park Avenue years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 140 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Buick Park Avenue. That ranks 3rd out of 11 Park Avenue model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (39 complaints, 28%), typically at around 42,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 22 fires, 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 140owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Buick Park Avenue problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 39 | 28% | 42,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 17 | 12% | 57,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 16 | 11% | 63,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 | 10% | 65,950 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 10% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 6% | 93,584 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 5% | 64,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 7 | 5% | 42,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 4% | 59,750 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 3% | 152,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 3% | 155,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 3% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2% | 139,023 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 101,200 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 60,980 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 152,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Buick Park Avenue recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake booster to pedal assembly attachment nuts may be loose.
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.
Fix: Dealers will replace any missing brake booster to brake pedal assembly nuts and tighten all four (4) nuts to specified torque.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Problem: 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.
Risk: A vehicle with this condition can pull to one side during a braking maneuver. In addition, vehicle stopping distance could be increased.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for correct brake parts and replace any incorrect rotors, caliper assemblies, brake pads, and caliper mounting brackets.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine compartment fire (EA07008) — opened Jun 12, 2007, closed May 1, 2008, led to recall 08V118000.
- Engine compartment fires (EA02030) — opened Oct 22, 2002, closed Mar 9, 2004, led to recall 04V090000.
- Engine compartment fires (PE02050) — opened Jun 13, 2002, closed Oct 22, 2002.
- Front shoulder belt malfunction (EA00002) — opened Jan 6, 2000, closed May 2, 2000, led to recall 00V117000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Stall while driving
Passenger front seatbelt won't click shut. Dealer can't find one.
The passenger car door will not open from inside or outside. Locking mechanism does not engage and door remains stuck closed. This presents a safety issue for the passenger of the car. Vehicle has been brought in for repair multiple times without any success for a permanent fix.
Tl the contact owns a 1999 buick park avenue. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated while backing out of the driveway and failed to brake. When the vehicle was started, the contact heard a loud popping sound and noticed a lot of smoke coming from the tailpipe. As a result, the…
Passenger seat belt not clicking.
Other Buick Park Avenue years
← 1998 Park Avenue · 2000 Park Avenue →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Park Avenue | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 Park Avenue | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 Park Avenue | 33 | 1 |
| 2002 Park Avenue | 32 | 1 |
| 2001 Park Avenue | 57 | 2 |
| 2000 Park Avenue | 81 | 3 |
| 1999 | 140 | 3 |
| 1998 Park Avenue | 246 | 2 |
| 1997 Park Avenue | 219 | 3 |
| 1996 Park Avenue | 59 | 3 |
| 1995 Park Avenue | 117 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Buick Park Avenue?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, seat belts, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 39 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Buick Park Avenue?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Buick Park Avenue a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Park Avenue model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.