2001 Buick Park Avenue Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Park Avenue years
- About as many complaints as other years 7th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Buick Park Avenue. That ranks 7th out of 11 Park Avenue model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (11 complaints, 19%), typically at around 90,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 6 fires, 4 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 57owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 19% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 16% | 64,735 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 12% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 12% | 37,847 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 11% | 64,400 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 11% | 65,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 9% | 60,385 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 7% | 132,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 5% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 5% | 63,372 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 4% | 67,361 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 4% | 1,245 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 45,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Buick Park Avenue recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:lock
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the emergency trunk release handle may be installed or forced out of the proper position.
Risk: If the cable is out of the proper position, it could increase the force required to activate the emergency trunk release handle and a person trapped in the trunk may not be able to release the trunk latch using the emergency trunk release handle.
Fix: 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 to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover which contains the microprocessor.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
Other Buick Park Avenue years
← 2000 Park Avenue · 2002 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 | 57 | 2 |
| 2000 Park Avenue | 81 | 3 |
| 1999 Park Avenue | 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 2001 Buick Park Avenue?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Buick Park Avenue?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.