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May 24, 2021 Unknown Or Other

Sub-frame rust is severe where 2 at front of the engine mounting bushings all have rust, but the worst are the ones supporting the transmission -under the transmission, 2 have almost no metal frame and engine/transmission could drop down, as seen on some of the You tube videos. Inspected and find t...

May 24, 2021 Unknown Or Other

Sub-frame rust is severe where 2 at front of the engine mounting bushings all have rust, but the worst are the ones supporting the transmission -under the transmission, 2 have almost no metal frame and engine/transmission could drop down, as seen on some of the You tube videos. Inspected and find t...

Sep 29, 2016 Electrical System 88,000 mi

THE DRIVER SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED WARNING CHIME DOESN'T WORK. THE "KEY IN THE IGNITION" WARNING CHIME USUALLY DOESN'T WORK. THE MALL MODULE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED AS THE CAUSE BY A LOCAL BUICK DEALERSHIP. THIS SAME ISSUE IS A RECALL ON SOME OF THIS MODEL AND MAKE OF CAR, BUT NOT CURRENTLY ON THIS VIN#. GM ...

Sep 29, 2016 Electrical System 88,000 mi

THE DRIVER SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED WARNING CHIME DOESN'T WORK. THE "KEY IN THE IGNITION" WARNING CHIME USUALLY DOESN'T WORK. THE MALL MODULE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED AS THE CAUSE BY A LOCAL BUICK DEALERSHIP. THIS SAME ISSUE IS A RECALL ON SOME OF THIS MODEL AND MAKE OF CAR, BUT NOT CURRENTLY ON THIS VIN#. GM ...

May 10, 2015 Air Bags 259,726 mi

SLOWED TO TURN CORNER, PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. AIRBAG LIGHT ON. NO CONTACT WITH ANYTHING OUTSIDE THE CAR.

May 10, 2015 Air Bags 259,726 mi

SLOWED TO TURN CORNER, PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. AIRBAG LIGHT ON. NO CONTACT WITH ANYTHING OUTSIDE THE CAR.

Oct 7, 2014 Electrical System 124,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH WILL NOT TURN OFF KEY CAN BE REMOVED WITH CAR RUNNING. *TR

Oct 7, 2014 Electrical System 124,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH WILL NOT TURN OFF KEY CAN BE REMOVED WITH CAR RUNNING. *TR

May 18, 2013 Tires 140 mi

LARGE BUBBLE ON SIDEWALL PULLING BEAD LOOSE FROM RIM, AFTER DRIVING ONLY ABOUT 140 MILES THESE TIRES ARE KELLY EXPLORER 205/70R15 DOT PJMO JD1R. *TR

May 18, 2013 Tires 140 mi

LARGE BUBBLE ON SIDEWALL PULLING BEAD LOOSE FROM RIM, AFTER DRIVING ONLY ABOUT 140 MILES THESE TIRES ARE KELLY EXPLORER 205/70R15 DOT PJMO JD1R. *TR

Nov 9, 2011 Suspension 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BUICK PARK AVENUE WITH BRIDGESTONE INSGINIA TIRES, SIZE: P225 60 RX16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WOULD WEAR PREMATURELY. THE TIRES WERE NOT ROTATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS 200,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. .. UPDA...

Nov 9, 2011 Tires 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BUICK PARK AVENUE WITH BRIDGESTONE INSGINIA TIRES, SIZE: P225 60 RX16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WOULD WEAR PREMATURELY. THE TIRES WERE NOT ROTATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS 200,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. .. UPDA...

Nov 9, 2011 Suspension 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BUICK PARK AVENUE WITH BRIDGESTONE INSGINIA TIRES, SIZE: P225 60 RX16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WOULD WEAR PREMATURELY. THE TIRES WERE NOT ROTATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS 200,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. .. UPDA...

Nov 9, 2011 Tires 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BUICK PARK AVENUE WITH BRIDGESTONE INSGINIA TIRES, SIZE: P225 60 RX16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WOULD WEAR PREMATURELY. THE TIRES WERE NOT ROTATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS 200,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. .. UPDA...

Dec 21, 2009 Structure 180,000 mi

THREE OF THE FOUR REAR SUB-FRAME BOLTS RUSTED AWAY, ALLOWING THE SUB-FRAME TO DROP ON ONE SIDE AFFECTING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE FRONT WHEELS. THIS IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM FOR THE SUSPENSION IS ATTACHED TO THE SUB-FRAME. IF THE FOURTH BOLT WAS RUSTED AS BAD AS THE OTHER THREE, THE...

Dec 21, 2009 Steering 180,000 mi

THREE OF THE FOUR REAR SUB-FRAME BOLTS RUSTED AWAY, ALLOWING THE SUB-FRAME TO DROP ON ONE SIDE AFFECTING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE FRONT WHEELS. THIS IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM FOR THE SUSPENSION IS ATTACHED TO THE SUB-FRAME. IF THE FOURTH BOLT WAS RUSTED AS BAD AS THE OTHER THREE, THE...

Dec 21, 2009 Suspension 180,000 mi

THREE OF THE FOUR REAR SUB-FRAME BOLTS RUSTED AWAY, ALLOWING THE SUB-FRAME TO DROP ON ONE SIDE AFFECTING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE FRONT WHEELS. THIS IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM FOR THE SUSPENSION IS ATTACHED TO THE SUB-FRAME. IF THE FOURTH BOLT WAS RUSTED AS BAD AS THE OTHER THREE, THE...

Dec 21, 2009 Structure 180,000 mi

THREE OF THE FOUR REAR SUB-FRAME BOLTS RUSTED AWAY, ALLOWING THE SUB-FRAME TO DROP ON ONE SIDE AFFECTING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE FRONT WHEELS. THIS IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM FOR THE SUSPENSION IS ATTACHED TO THE SUB-FRAME. IF THE FOURTH BOLT WAS RUSTED AS BAD AS THE OTHER THREE, THE...

Dec 21, 2009 Steering 180,000 mi

THREE OF THE FOUR REAR SUB-FRAME BOLTS RUSTED AWAY, ALLOWING THE SUB-FRAME TO DROP ON ONE SIDE AFFECTING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE FRONT WHEELS. THIS IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM FOR THE SUSPENSION IS ATTACHED TO THE SUB-FRAME. IF THE FOURTH BOLT WAS RUSTED AS BAD AS THE OTHER THREE, THE...

Dec 21, 2009 Suspension 180,000 mi

THREE OF THE FOUR REAR SUB-FRAME BOLTS RUSTED AWAY, ALLOWING THE SUB-FRAME TO DROP ON ONE SIDE AFFECTING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE FRONT WHEELS. THIS IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM FOR THE SUSPENSION IS ATTACHED TO THE SUB-FRAME. IF THE FOURTH BOLT WAS RUSTED AS BAD AS THE OTHER THREE, THE...

Jun 13, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

DAVID NELSON DIED IN CAR FIRE IN DRIVEWAY OF RESIDENCE IN PLENTYWOOD, MT. *TR

Jun 13, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

DAVID NELSON DIED IN CAR FIRE IN DRIVEWAY OF RESIDENCE IN PLENTYWOOD, MT. *TR

Jun 13, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

DAVID NELSON DIED IN CAR FIRE IN DRIVEWAY OF RESIDENCE IN PLENTYWOOD, MT. *TR

Jun 13, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

DAVID NELSON DIED IN CAR FIRE IN DRIVEWAY OF RESIDENCE IN PLENTYWOOD, MT. *TR

Nov 16, 2007 Air Bags 133,027 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SOUND AND FELT PAIN IN HER LEFT HAND. SHE REALIZED THAT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SUGGESTED SHE CALL NHTSA. ...

Nov 16, 2007 Air Bags 133,027 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SOUND AND FELT PAIN IN HER LEFT HAND. SHE REALIZED THAT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SUGGESTED SHE CALL NHTSA. ...

Feb 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

1996 PARK AVENUE WITH MANIFOLD GASKET ISSUES**NAR**CC *JB

Feb 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

1996 PARK AVENUE WITH MANIFOLD GASKET ISSUES**NAR**CC *JB

Feb 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

1996 PARK AVENUE WITH MANIFOLD GASKET ISSUES**NAR**CC *JB

Feb 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

1996 PARK AVENUE WITH MANIFOLD GASKET ISSUES**NAR**CC *JB

Nov 25, 2006 Electrical System 99,000 mi

NIGHT & DAY DRIVING, INTERIOR LIGHTS, DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATE: THIS CAN HAPPEN AT 05 TO 70 MILES AN HOUR: AT NIGHT ON A EXPRESSWAY THIS IS INTERESTING! WHEN ON A TURN THE ABOVE WILL HAPPEN AN ON UNEVEN / RUFF DRIVE AREA. THE ONLY WAY IS TO TURN OFF [ INTERIOR LIGHTS ] ARE TO REMOVE THE FUSE, THIS DISA...

Nov 25, 2006 Electrical System 99,000 mi

NIGHT & DAY DRIVING, INTERIOR LIGHTS, DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATE: THIS CAN HAPPEN AT 05 TO 70 MILES AN HOUR: AT NIGHT ON A EXPRESSWAY THIS IS INTERESTING! WHEN ON A TURN THE ABOVE WILL HAPPEN AN ON UNEVEN / RUFF DRIVE AREA. THE ONLY WAY IS TO TURN OFF [ INTERIOR LIGHTS ] ARE TO REMOVE THE FUSE, THIS DISA...

Mar 21, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 200,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE STARTER, TIMING BELT, AND ELECTRONIC COMPUTER RELAY WAS REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER. A NHTSA RECALL, # 96V116000 CONCE...

Mar 21, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 200,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE STARTER, TIMING BELT, AND ELECTRONIC COMPUTER RELAY WAS REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER. A NHTSA RECALL, # 96V116000 CONCE...

Mar 21, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 200,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE STARTER, TIMING BELT, AND ELECTRONIC COMPUTER RELAY WAS REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER. A NHTSA RECALL, # 96V116000 CONCE...

Mar 21, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 200,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE STARTER, TIMING BELT, AND ELECTRONIC COMPUTER RELAY WAS REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER. A NHTSA RECALL, # 96V116000 CONCE...

Feb 23, 2006 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. CAR WAS BEING PASSED BY A TRUCK CAUSING SOME AIR TURBULENCE BUT NO IMPACT. *NM

Feb 23, 2006 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. CAR WAS BEING PASSED BY A TRUCK CAUSING SOME AIR TURBULENCE BUT NO IMPACT. *NM

Jan 25, 2006 Electrical System 30,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER MALFUNCTIONED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, REGARDING THE ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE INTERIOR LIGHTING INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATES, ALA...

Jan 25, 2006 Electrical System 30,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER MALFUNCTIONED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, REGARDING THE ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE INTERIOR LIGHTING INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATES, ALA...

Jan 25, 2006 Electrical System 30,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER MALFUNCTIONED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, REGARDING THE ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE INTERIOR LIGHTING INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATES, ALA...

Jan 25, 2006 Electrical System 30,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER MALFUNCTIONED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, REGARDING THE ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE INTERIOR LIGHTING INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATES, ALA...

Dec 28, 2005 Electrical System

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 95V204000 CONCERNING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. *AK

Dec 28, 2005 Electrical System

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 95V204000 CONCERNING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. *AK

Nov 7, 2005 Tires 99,000 mi

CONSUMER REPLACED THREE DIFFERENT TIRES DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. *** NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *TS UPDATED 11/7/2005 - THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED SEPTEMBER 2002 AND HAD 22000 MILES OR LESS ON THEM WHEN THEIR TREADS SEPARATED (COOPER LIFELINER TOURING SLE RADIAL DESIGN 0042). *NM

Nov 7, 2005 Tires 99,000 mi

CONSUMER REPLACED THREE DIFFERENT TIRES DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. *** NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *TS UPDATED 11/7/2005 - THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED SEPTEMBER 2002 AND HAD 22000 MILES OR LESS ON THEM WHEN THEIR TREADS SEPARATED (COOPER LIFELINER TOURING SLE RADIAL DESIGN 0042). *NM

Sep 6, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 92,542 mi

DT: THE PRESSURE FUEL LINE SPILT AND LEAKED GAS. IT WAS LOCATED RIGHT BEHIND THE ENGINE. CALLER SAID THEY SMELLED GAS. DEALER HAD TO ORDER A WHOLE NEW FUEL LINE AND IT TOOK THEM FOUR DAYS TO IT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET.*AK *NM

Sep 6, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 92,542 mi

DT: THE PRESSURE FUEL LINE SPILT AND LEAKED GAS. IT WAS LOCATED RIGHT BEHIND THE ENGINE. CALLER SAID THEY SMELLED GAS. DEALER HAD TO ORDER A WHOLE NEW FUEL LINE AND IT TOOK THEM FOUR DAYS TO IT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET.*AK *NM

Aug 19, 2005 Electrical System 112,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER HAS SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL #95V204000, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IGNITION ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER. MANUFACTURER SAID CONSUMER'S VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. DEALER SAID SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO GET THE PART IN CAR REPAIRED (THE CAPACITOR), BUT WOULD GIVE HER THE REMOTE FOR FREE. *TT CONSUME...

Aug 19, 2005 Electrical System 112,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER HAS SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL #95V204000, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IGNITION ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER. MANUFACTURER SAID CONSUMER'S VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. DEALER SAID SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO GET THE PART IN CAR REPAIRED (THE CAPACITOR), BUT WOULD GIVE HER THE REMOTE FOR FREE. *TT CONSUME...

Jun 23, 2005 Air Bags 112,000 mi

DT: 1996 BUICK PARK AVENUE, THE IGNITION WAS ON AND THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK THE CONSUMER HAD JUST STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. WITHIN 3 MINUTES AFTER THE CONSUMER HAD STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, ON JUNE 15, THEN ON JUNE 20 THE VEHICLE WAS JUST TURNED ON AND TH...

Jun 23, 2005 Air Bags 112,000 mi

DT: 1996 BUICK PARK AVENUE, THE IGNITION WAS ON AND THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK THE CONSUMER HAD JUST STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. WITHIN 3 MINUTES AFTER THE CONSUMER HAD STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, ON JUNE 15, THEN ON JUNE 20 THE VEHICLE WAS JUST TURNED ON AND TH...

Apr 11, 2005 Air Bags 71,690 mi

WHILE SLOWING DOWN AT A RED LIGHT DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. DEALER STATED WATER GOT INTO THE AIRBAG MODULE WHICH WAS NORMAL. DRIVER SUSTAINED CUTS AND BRUISES TO HIS RIGHT ARM. *AK

Apr 11, 2005 Air Bags 71,690 mi

WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO A RED LIGHT DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. DEALER STATED WATER GOT INTO THE AIRBAG MODULE WHICH WAS NORMAL. DRIVER SUSTAINED CUTS AND BRUISES ON HIS RIGHT ARM. *AK

Apr 11, 2005 Air Bags 71,690 mi

WHILE SLOWING DOWN AT A RED LIGHT DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. DEALER STATED WATER GOT INTO THE AIRBAG MODULE WHICH WAS NORMAL. DRIVER SUSTAINED CUTS AND BRUISES TO HIS RIGHT ARM. *AK

Apr 11, 2005 Air Bags 71,690 mi

WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO A RED LIGHT DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. DEALER STATED WATER GOT INTO THE AIRBAG MODULE WHICH WAS NORMAL. DRIVER SUSTAINED CUTS AND BRUISES ON HIS RIGHT ARM. *AK

Feb 22, 2005 Air Bags

WHILE PARKING, THE FRONT AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR BURNS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 22, 2005 Air Bags

WHILE PARKING, THE FRONT AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR BURNS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 10, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES,AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER. *AK

Jan 10, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES,AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER. *AK

Jan 5, 2005 Steering 99,000 mi

THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE RACK AND PINION BROKE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. CONSUMER COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BOLTS HELD THE RACK AND PINION TO THE FRAME. STEERING WAS IMPAIRED ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *TC

Jan 5, 2005 Steering 99,000 mi

THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE RACK AND PINION BROKE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. CONSUMER COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BOLTS HELD THE RACK AND PINION TO THE FRAME. STEERING WAS IMPAIRED ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *TC

Jul 19, 2004 Air Bags 162,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED WATER ACCUMULATED UNDER THE REAR FLOOR ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE LOCATION FOR THE COMPUTER FOR THE AIR BAG WAS LOCATED IN THE WATER DRENCHED AREA. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT WILLING TO...

Jul 19, 2004 Air Bags 162,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED WATER ACCUMULATED UNDER THE REAR FLOOR ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE LOCATION FOR THE COMPUTER FOR THE AIR BAG WAS LOCATED IN THE WATER DRENCHED AREA. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT WILLING TO...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,000 mi

COOLANT LEAK LEAD TO REPAIR OF UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. REPAIRS CAUSED WATER PUMP TO FAIL, AND SERPENT BELT TENSIONER TO FAIL. FURTHER REPAIRS WERE DONE, 500 KM LATER, OIL PUMP FAILED AND ENGINE WAS DESTROYED. BUICK 3.8L SERIES II V-6.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,000 mi

COOLANT LEAK LEAD TO REPAIR OF UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. REPAIRS CAUSED WATER PUMP TO FAIL, AND SERPENT BELT TENSIONER TO FAIL. FURTHER REPAIRS WERE DONE, 500 KM LATER, OIL PUMP FAILED AND ENGINE WAS DESTROYED. BUICK 3.8L SERIES II V-6.

Jul 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

ANTI-FREEZE LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE'S OIL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE ROD BEARINGS, UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLDS WERE REPLACED. *JB THERE WAS SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE, WHICH CAUSED THE ENTIRE ENGINE TO BE REPLACED. *PH *JB

Jul 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

ANTI-FREEZE LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE'S OIL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE ROD BEARINGS, UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLDS WERE REPLACED. *JB THERE WAS SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE, WHICH CAUSED THE ENTIRE ENGINE TO BE REPLACED. *PH *JB

Apr 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE

Apr 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE

Sep 25, 2002 Electrical System

POST ON THE BATTERY COME OUT WHILE GETTING A JUMP. AC DELCO BATTERY/ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.

Sep 25, 2002 Electrical System

POST ON THE BATTERY COME OUT WHILE GETTING A JUMP. AC DELCO BATTERY/ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.

Jun 6, 2001 Seats Fire

HEATING ELEMENT IN THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT HAS CAUSED BURN MARKS TO APPEAR IN LEATHER MATERIAL OF SEAT. THERE WAS NO OPEN FIRE. HOWEVER, MATERIAL WAS BURNED, AND COULD BE CONSIDERED A SAFETY DEFECT. *AK SEAT PADDING AS WELL AS LEATHER SEAT COVERING WAS BURNED FROM BOTTOM TO SURFACE OF SEAT. ...

Jun 6, 2001 Seats Fire

HEATING ELEMENT IN THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT HAS CAUSED BURN MARKS TO APPEAR IN LEATHER MATERIAL OF SEAT. THERE WAS NO OPEN FIRE. HOWEVER, MATERIAL WAS BURNED, AND COULD BE CONSIDERED A SAFETY DEFECT. *AK SEAT PADDING AS WELL AS LEATHER SEAT COVERING WAS BURNED FROM BOTTOM TO SURFACE OF SEAT. ...

May 29, 2001 Tires

ONE OF THE TIRES DEVELOPED A LARGE BULGE ON THE SIDE. *AK (TIRESIZE: P205/75R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/75R15 )

May 29, 2001 Tires

ONE OF THE TIRES DEVELOPED A LARGE BULGE ON THE SIDE. *AK (TIRESIZE: P205/75R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/75R15 )

May 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS STARTING TO PULSTATE AND SHORTLY AFTER IN APRIL I T STARTED TO MAKE NOISE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. MECHANIC FOUND THAT REAR ROTORS BEGAN TO FLAKE, CAST IRON WAS BREAKING DOWN. ONCE REAR ROTORS WERE REPLACED NOISE STOPPED. *AK *SLC

May 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS STARTING TO PULSTATE AND SHORTLY AFTER IN APRIL I T STARTED TO MAKE NOISE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. MECHANIC FOUND THAT REAR ROTORS BEGAN TO FLAKE, CAST IRON WAS BREAKING DOWN. ONCE REAR ROTORS WERE REPLACED NOISE STOPPED. *AK *SLC

Nov 30, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING CAR WILL STALL OUT. I MUST PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO RESTART, WHICH IT ALWAYS DOES. BUT, IT STALLS WHEN I AM MAKING A TURN, WHEN I AM PROCEEDING DOWN A HIGHWAY OFF-RAMP, WHEN I AM SLOWING IN TRAFFIC. I SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY SAID THEY HAD NOT HEARD OF ANY PROBLEMS LIKE THIS. I...

Nov 30, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING CAR WILL STALL OUT. I MUST PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO RESTART, WHICH IT ALWAYS DOES. BUT, IT STALLS WHEN I AM MAKING A TURN, WHEN I AM PROCEEDING DOWN A HIGHWAY OFF-RAMP, WHEN I AM SLOWING IN TRAFFIC. I SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY SAID THEY HAD NOT HEARD OF ANY PROBLEMS LIKE THIS. I...

Nov 13, 2000 Seats

THE FRONT SEAT SWITCH BEZEL ASSEMBLY IS DEFECTIVE, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FROM DEALER. *SLC

Nov 13, 2000 Seats

THE FRONT SEAT SWITCH BEZEL ASSEMBLY IS DEFECTIVE, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FROM DEALER. *SLC

Oct 10, 2000 Seats

CONSUMER FOUND NUTS MISSING FROM TRACK & ANCHOR UNDERNEATH BOTH DRIVER & PASSENGER SEATS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER TO ORDER NUTS.*AK THESE NUTS ARE USED TO HOLD SEAT TRACKS TO VEHICLE FLOOR PAN. *YH

Oct 10, 2000 Seats

CONSUMER FOUND NUTS MISSING FROM TRACK & ANCHOR UNDERNEATH BOTH DRIVER & PASSENGER SEATS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER TO ORDER NUTS.*AK THESE NUTS ARE USED TO HOLD SEAT TRACKS TO VEHICLE FLOOR PAN. *YH

Nov 16, 1999 Interior Lighting

INTERIOR LIGHTS WIL COME ON BY THEMSELVESINTERMITTENTLY. DRIVER CANNOT TURN OFF LIGHTS, CAUSING BATTERY TO DRAIN AND A DISTRACTION TO DRIVER. A MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED, BUT DID NOT CORRECT DEFECT. *AK

Nov 16, 1999 Interior Lighting

INTERIOR LIGHTS WIL COME ON BY THEMSELVESINTERMITTENTLY. DRIVER CANNOT TURN OFF LIGHTS, CAUSING BATTERY TO DRAIN AND A DISTRACTION TO DRIVER. A MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED, BUT DID NOT CORRECT DEFECT. *AK

Oct 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE REAR MAIN SEAL ROD BEARING/ENGINE CAMSHAFT AND PUSH RODS HAVE ALL PREMATURELY MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE REAR MAIN SEAL ROD BEARING/ENGINE CAMSHAFT AND PUSH RODS HAVE ALL PREMATURELY MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS PULSATE AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OCCURS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. DOESN'T STOP EVENLY. DEALER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM DUE TO WARRANTY EXPIRATION. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Apr 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS PULSATE AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OCCURS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. DOESN'T STOP EVENLY. DEALER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM DUE TO WARRANTY EXPIRATION. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Apr 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS PULSATE AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OCCURS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. DOESN'T STOP EVENLY. DEALER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM DUE TO WARRANTY EXPIRATION. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Apr 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS PULSATE AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OCCURS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. DOESN'T STOP EVENLY. DEALER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM DUE TO WARRANTY EXPIRATION. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Feb 26, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE STRONGLY VIBRATES AT SPEEDS OF 65 AND MORE. APPARENTLY LOOSENED RF (PASSENGER) DOOR THAT WAS REPAIRED BY DEALER. VIBRATION CAUSES SEATBELTS TO NOTICABLY VIBRATE, VIBRATIONS ARE SUFFICIENTLY SEVERE TO TRAVEL THROUGH THE SEATS TO PASSENGERS, OWNER IS AFRAID THAT CONTINUED VIBRATIONS WILL LO...

Feb 26, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE STRONGLY VIBRATES AT SPEEDS OF 65 AND MORE. APPARENTLY LOOSENED RF (PASSENGER) DOOR THAT WAS REPAIRED BY DEALER. VIBRATION CAUSES SEATBELTS TO NOTICABLY VIBRATE, VIBRATIONS ARE SUFFICIENTLY SEVERE TO TRAVEL THROUGH THE SEATS TO PASSENGERS, OWNER IS AFRAID THAT CONTINUED VIBRATIONS WILL LO...

Aug 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKES WHEN DEPRESSED DID NOT STOP VEHICLE. PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR OF VEHICLE RESULTING IN CONSUMER HAVING AN ACCIDENT. ALSO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Aug 13, 1998 Unknown Or Other Crash

ABS BRAKES WHEN DEPRESSED DID NOT STOP VEHICLE. PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR OF VEHICLE RESULTING IN CONSUMER HAVING AN ACCIDENT. ALSO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Aug 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKES WHEN DEPRESSED DID NOT STOP VEHICLE. PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR OF VEHICLE RESULTING IN CONSUMER HAVING AN ACCIDENT. ALSO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Aug 13, 1998 Unknown Or Other Crash

ABS BRAKES WHEN DEPRESSED DID NOT STOP VEHICLE. PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR OF VEHICLE RESULTING IN CONSUMER HAVING AN ACCIDENT. ALSO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jul 29, 1998 Power Train

CAR WOULD ONLY TRAVEL AT 50 MPH. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER (DUKE BUICK IN AUGUSTA, GA) FOR REPAIR. ENTIRE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. CAR HAS LESS THAN 50,000 MILES.

Jul 29, 1998 Power Train

CAR WOULD ONLY TRAVEL AT 50 MPH. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER (DUKE BUICK IN AUGUSTA, GA) FOR REPAIR. ENTIRE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. CAR HAS LESS THAN 50,000 MILES.

Jul 22, 1998 Power Train

POWER TRAIN ASSEMBLY FAILED TWICE.

Jul 22, 1998 Power Train

POWER TRAIN ASSEMBLY FAILED TWICE.

Apr 3, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION STALLS INTERMITTENTLY.

Apr 3, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION STALLS INTERMITTENTLY.

Feb 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING JUMP STARTED TOP OF THE ENGINE BLEW OFF AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

Feb 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING JUMP STARTED TOP OF THE ENGINE BLEW OFF AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

Jan 21, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN RAINY CONDITIONS, THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO HAVE A EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 21, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN RAINY CONDITIONS, THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO HAVE A EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED.

Oct 22, 1997 Visibility

PASSENGER SEAT HEATING ELEMENT FAILED.

Oct 22, 1997 Visibility

PASSENGER SEAT HEATING ELEMENT FAILED.

Sep 12, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINE VIBRATES , MAKE A LOUD NOISE THAT IS TRANSMITTED TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *AK

Sep 12, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE'S FUEL LINE VIBRATES AND MAKES NOISE, THIS COULD BREAK AND CAUSE FUEL FIRE.

Sep 12, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINE VIBRATES , MAKE A LOUD NOISE THAT IS TRANSMITTED TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *AK

Sep 12, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE'S FUEL LINE VIBRATES AND MAKES NOISE, THIS COULD BREAK AND CAUSE FUEL FIRE.

Sep 11, 1997 Visibility

POWER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED.

Sep 11, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS IN REAR OF VEHICLE ARE TOO SMALL.

Sep 11, 1997 Visibility

POWER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED.

Sep 11, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS IN REAR OF VEHICLE ARE TOO SMALL.

Sep 8, 1997 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILED TO LOCK.

Sep 8, 1997 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILED TO LOCK.

Jul 31, 1997 Air Bags Crash Fire

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG UPON IMPACT CAUSED BRUISES ON PASSENGERS AND FLAME FROM STEERING COLUMN.

Jul 31, 1997 Air Bags Crash Fire

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG UPON IMPACT CAUSED BRUISES ON PASSENGERS AND FLAME FROM STEERING COLUMN.

Feb 26, 1997 Air Bags

CONSUMER CONCERNRD ABOUT FORCE OF AIR BAG WHEN IT DEPLOYS

Feb 26, 1997 Air Bags

CONSUMER CONCERNRD ABOUT FORCE OF AIR BAG WHEN IT DEPLOYS

Feb 13, 1997 Structure

THERE IS A POPPING NOISE THERE IS ANOTHER NOISE IN THE FRONT ENDED TOOK TO DEALER COULDN'T NOT FIND PROBLEM .

Feb 13, 1997 Structure

THERE IS A POPPING NOISE THERE IS ANOTHER NOISE IN THE FRONT ENDED TOOK TO DEALER COULDN'T NOT FIND PROBLEM .

Nov 13, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID COMES OUT TOO MUCH, DRIVERS VISION IS IMPAIRED FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AND MUST SLOW DOWN OR BE AT A STOP TO SEE. *AK *JB

Nov 13, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID COMES OUT TOO MUCH, DRIVERS VISION IS IMPAIRED FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AND MUST SLOW DOWN OR BE AT A STOP TO SEE. *AK *JB

Jul 5, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN AND HAS TO BE RESTARTED AGAIN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 5, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN AND HAS TO BE RESTARTED AGAIN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jun 18, 1996 Suspension

VEHICLE VIBRATES AT SPEEDS EXCEEDING 50 MPH. *SD

Jun 18, 1996 Suspension

VEHICLE VIBRATES AT SPEEDS EXCEEDING 50 MPH. *SD