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Apr 19, 2021 Structure Fire 1,245 mi

THE MOTOR CAUGHT ON FIRE EVERYTHING IN THE HOOD CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. ORLANDO STREET FRESNO CA 93706.

Apr 19, 2021 Electrical System Fire 1,245 mi

THE MOTOR CAUGHT ON FIRE EVERYTHING IN THE HOOD CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. ORLANDO STREET FRESNO CA 93706.

Apr 19, 2021 Engine Fire 1,245 mi

THE MOTOR CAUGHT ON FIRE EVERYTHING IN THE HOOD CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. ORLANDO STREET FRESNO CA 93706.

Apr 19, 2021 Structure Fire 1,245 mi

THE MOTOR CAUGHT ON FIRE EVERYTHING IN THE HOOD CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. ORLANDO STREET FRESNO CA 93706.

Apr 19, 2021 Electrical System Fire 1,245 mi

THE MOTOR CAUGHT ON FIRE EVERYTHING IN THE HOOD CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. ORLANDO STREET FRESNO CA 93706.

Apr 19, 2021 Engine Fire 1,245 mi

THE MOTOR CAUGHT ON FIRE EVERYTHING IN THE HOOD CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. ORLANDO STREET FRESNO CA 93706.

Feb 11, 2020 Engine 114,000 mi

UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED INTO AT LEAST 10 PIECES DURING START UP. STATIONARY . HAD NOT BEEN STARTED FOR TWO DAYS. IN DRIVEWAY.

Feb 11, 2020 Engine 114,000 mi

UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED INTO AT LEAST 10 PIECES DURING START UP. STATIONARY . HAD NOT BEEN STARTED FOR TWO DAYS. IN DRIVEWAY.

Apr 17, 2019 Engine Fire 161,985 mi

THE INTAKE PLENIUM EXPLODED AND STARTED A FIRE

Apr 17, 2019 Engine Fire 161,985 mi

THE INTAKE PLENIUM EXPLODED AND STARTED A FIRE

Dec 20, 2016 Engine Fire 100,000 mi

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 DAT...

Dec 20, 2016 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 100,000 mi

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 DAT...

Dec 20, 2016 Engine Fire 100,000 mi

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 DAT...

Dec 20, 2016 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 100,000 mi

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 DAT...

Dec 19, 2015 Electrical System 6,000 mi

ANY TIME THE THE BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED THE GAS NEEDLE GOES ON THE WRONG SIDE AND WILL NOT COME BACK IN PLACE UNTIL THE DASH IS REMOVED AND THIS PROBLEM IS FIXED AT A DEALERSHIP AND THIS COST.

Dec 19, 2015 Electrical System 6,000 mi

ANY TIME THE THE BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED THE GAS NEEDLE GOES ON THE WRONG SIDE AND WILL NOT COME BACK IN PLACE UNTIL THE DASH IS REMOVED AND THIS PROBLEM IS FIXED AT A DEALERSHIP AND THIS COST.

Nov 5, 2015 Engine 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLUID LEAKINF ON THE GROUND. APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO, THE VEHICLE HAD AN ABNORMAL ODOR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS AN...

Nov 5, 2015 Engine 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLUID LEAKINF ON THE GROUND. APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO, THE VEHICLE HAD AN ABNORMAL ODOR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS AN...

Nov 24, 2014 Engine 156,270 mi

A 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE WAS PURCHASED ON APRIL 27, 2014. IT RAN GOOD UNTIL SEPTEMBER 19, 2014. ON THAT DAY MY SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE CAR LOST ALL POWER ON A SIDE ROAD. HE WAS ABLE TO START IT AFTER HAVING TO PULL OVER WITH NO LIGHTS, P...

Nov 24, 2014 Engine 156,270 mi

A 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE WAS PURCHASED ON APRIL 27, 2014. IT RAN GOOD UNTIL SEPTEMBER 19, 2014. ON THAT DAY MY SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE CAR LOST ALL POWER ON A SIDE ROAD. HE WAS ABLE TO START IT AFTER HAVING TO PULL OVER WITH NO LIGHTS, P...

Nov 5, 2014 Air Bags Crash

MY DAUGHTER HAD A HEAD ON ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN OUR 2001 BUICK PARK AVE. SHE DIED FROM HER INJURIES. SHE WAS 17 YEARS OLD. *TR

Nov 5, 2014 Electrical System Crash

MY DAUGHTER HAD A HEAD ON ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN OUR 2001 BUICK PARK AVE. SHE DIED FROM HER INJURIES. SHE WAS 17 YEARS OLD. *TR

Nov 5, 2014 Air Bags Crash

MY DAUGHTER HAD A HEAD ON ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN OUR 2001 BUICK PARK AVE. SHE DIED FROM HER INJURIES. SHE WAS 17 YEARS OLD. *TR

Nov 5, 2014 Electrical System Crash

MY DAUGHTER HAD A HEAD ON ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN OUR 2001 BUICK PARK AVE. SHE DIED FROM HER INJURIES. SHE WAS 17 YEARS OLD. *TR

Oct 17, 2014 Electrical System 150,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE EXPRESSWAY, THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF. MY DAUGHTER WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT WRECKING (LUCKILY), IT WOULD NOT RESTART, WE HAD THE CAR TOWED. THE CODE READER INDICATED A PROBLEM WITH THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM. IF YOU CLEAR THE CODES, OR DISCONNECT THE BATTERY, THE...

Oct 17, 2014 Electrical System 150,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE EXPRESSWAY, THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF. MY DAUGHTER WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT WRECKING (LUCKILY), IT WOULD NOT RESTART, WE HAD THE CAR TOWED. THE CODE READER INDICATED A PROBLEM WITH THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM. IF YOU CLEAR THE CODES, OR DISCONNECT THE BATTERY, THE...

Aug 19, 2014 Electrical System 176,000 mi

ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEED AROUND 50-65 MILES PER HOUR MY CAR WOULD JUST SHUT OFF. I WOULD LOOSE POWER STEERING AND IT WOULD BE HARD TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE. THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED I WAS ON A MAJOR FREEWAY AND HAD TO PULL OVER AS CARS WOULD JUST DRIVE BY AT 60 MILES P...

Aug 19, 2014 Electrical System 176,000 mi

ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEED AROUND 50-65 MILES PER HOUR MY CAR WOULD JUST SHUT OFF. I WOULD LOOSE POWER STEERING AND IT WOULD BE HARD TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE. THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED I WAS ON A MAJOR FREEWAY AND HAD TO PULL OVER AS CARS WOULD JUST DRIVE BY AT 60 MILES P...

Mar 28, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 165,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE CAR AFTER THE IGNITION WAS CRANKED FOR LESS THAN ONE SECOND THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION FROM UNDER THE HOOD RESULTING IN FIRE. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITHIN A MINUTE DUE TO ACCESS OF A NEARBY FIRE EXTINGUISHER. UPON EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THE ENTIRE INTAKE MANI...

Mar 28, 2014 Engine Fire 165,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE CAR AFTER THE IGNITION WAS CRANKED FOR LESS THAN ONE SECOND THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION FROM UNDER THE HOOD RESULTING IN FIRE. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITHIN A MINUTE DUE TO ACCESS OF A NEARBY FIRE EXTINGUISHER. UPON EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THE ENTIRE INTAKE MANI...

Mar 28, 2014 Electrical System Fire 165,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE CAR AFTER THE IGNITION WAS CRANKED FOR LESS THAN ONE SECOND THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION FROM UNDER THE HOOD RESULTING IN FIRE. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITHIN A MINUTE DUE TO ACCESS OF A NEARBY FIRE EXTINGUISHER. UPON EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THE ENTIRE INTAKE MANI...

Mar 28, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 165,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE CAR AFTER THE IGNITION WAS CRANKED FOR LESS THAN ONE SECOND THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION FROM UNDER THE HOOD RESULTING IN FIRE. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITHIN A MINUTE DUE TO ACCESS OF A NEARBY FIRE EXTINGUISHER. UPON EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THE ENTIRE INTAKE MANI...

Mar 28, 2014 Engine Fire 165,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE CAR AFTER THE IGNITION WAS CRANKED FOR LESS THAN ONE SECOND THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION FROM UNDER THE HOOD RESULTING IN FIRE. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITHIN A MINUTE DUE TO ACCESS OF A NEARBY FIRE EXTINGUISHER. UPON EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THE ENTIRE INTAKE MANI...

Mar 28, 2014 Electrical System Fire 165,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE CAR AFTER THE IGNITION WAS CRANKED FOR LESS THAN ONE SECOND THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION FROM UNDER THE HOOD RESULTING IN FIRE. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITHIN A MINUTE DUE TO ACCESS OF A NEARBY FIRE EXTINGUISHER. UPON EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THE ENTIRE INTAKE MANI...

Mar 1, 2011 Visibility 40,000 mi

HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY, AFTER ABOUT 4 YEARS THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES ON THE VEHICLE BECOME FOGGED OVER SO BADLY THAT YOU CANNOT SEE THE ROAD VERY CLEARLY AT NIGHT. THIS IS DUE TO THE AUTO MAKERS USING PLASTIC FOR THE LENS COVER INSTEAD OF USING GLASS ON THE ASSEMBLIES, IF THEY USED GLASS THERE WOULD NOT...

Mar 1, 2011 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY, AFTER ABOUT 4 YEARS THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES ON THE VEHICLE BECOME FOGGED OVER SO BADLY THAT YOU CANNOT SEE THE ROAD VERY CLEARLY AT NIGHT. THIS IS DUE TO THE AUTO MAKERS USING PLASTIC FOR THE LENS COVER INSTEAD OF USING GLASS ON THE ASSEMBLIES, IF THEY USED GLASS THERE WOULD NOT...

Mar 1, 2011 Visibility 40,000 mi

HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY, AFTER ABOUT 4 YEARS THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES ON THE VEHICLE BECOME FOGGED OVER SO BADLY THAT YOU CANNOT SEE THE ROAD VERY CLEARLY AT NIGHT. THIS IS DUE TO THE AUTO MAKERS USING PLASTIC FOR THE LENS COVER INSTEAD OF USING GLASS ON THE ASSEMBLIES, IF THEY USED GLASS THERE WOULD NOT...

Mar 1, 2011 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY, AFTER ABOUT 4 YEARS THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES ON THE VEHICLE BECOME FOGGED OVER SO BADLY THAT YOU CANNOT SEE THE ROAD VERY CLEARLY AT NIGHT. THIS IS DUE TO THE AUTO MAKERS USING PLASTIC FOR THE LENS COVER INSTEAD OF USING GLASS ON THE ASSEMBLIES, IF THEY USED GLASS THERE WOULD NOT...

Aug 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 86,743 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET AT 70 MPH HE ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGE IT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OVER 70 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ALSO EXPERIENCED FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLES HEAD LIGHTS, HIGH BEAMS AND THE FUEL GAUGE GAVE AN INCORRECT READING. ...

Aug 9, 2010 Fuel System, Other 86,743 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET AT 70 MPH HE ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGE IT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OVER 70 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ALSO EXPERIENCED FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLES HEAD LIGHTS, HIGH BEAMS AND THE FUEL GAUGE GAVE AN INCORRECT READING. ...

Aug 9, 2010 Exterior Lighting 86,743 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET AT 70 MPH HE ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGE IT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OVER 70 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ALSO EXPERIENCED FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLES HEAD LIGHTS, HIGH BEAMS AND THE FUEL GAUGE GAVE AN INCORRECT READING. ...

Aug 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 86,743 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET AT 70 MPH HE ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGE IT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OVER 70 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ALSO EXPERIENCED FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLES HEAD LIGHTS, HIGH BEAMS AND THE FUEL GAUGE GAVE AN INCORRECT READING. ...

Aug 9, 2010 Fuel System, Other 86,743 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET AT 70 MPH HE ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGE IT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OVER 70 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ALSO EXPERIENCED FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLES HEAD LIGHTS, HIGH BEAMS AND THE FUEL GAUGE GAVE AN INCORRECT READING. ...

Aug 9, 2010 Exterior Lighting 86,743 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET AT 70 MPH HE ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGE IT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OVER 70 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ALSO EXPERIENCED FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLES HEAD LIGHTS, HIGH BEAMS AND THE FUEL GAUGE GAVE AN INCORRECT READING. ...

Mar 8, 2010 Steering

2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE. CONSUMER REQUEST ANY RECALLS ON VEHICLE WITH STEERING PROBLEMS. *TGW

Mar 8, 2010 Steering

2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE. CONSUMER REQUEST ANY RECALLS ON VEHICLE WITH STEERING PROBLEMS. *TGW

Apr 20, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING TO 80 MPH AND ABOVE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THE DEALER HAS NOT DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE HAS OC...

Apr 20, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING TO 80 MPH AND ABOVE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THE DEALER HAS NOT DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE HAS OC...

Dec 31, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 170,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, BUT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE, BUT THE ISSUE STILL PERSISTS. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE FAILU...

Dec 31, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 170,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, BUT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE, BUT THE ISSUE STILL PERSISTS. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE FAILU...

Apr 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE WITH ENGINE PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE CUTS OUT WHEN ACCELERATING. DEALER STATES THAT EVERYTHING WAS TESTED AND WAS FOUND TO BE NORMAL. DEALER STATED THAT HE WAS PROBABLY PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR DOWN TO FAST. *KB

Apr 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE WITH ENGINE PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE CUTS OUT WHEN ACCELERATING. DEALER STATES THAT EVERYTHING WAS TESTED AND WAS FOUND TO BE NORMAL. DEALER STATED THAT HE WAS PROBABLY PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR DOWN TO FAST. *KB

Feb 23, 2008 Suspension

NUMEROUS SAFETY AND NON SAFETY PROBLEM'S WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE IT HAS BEEN NEW. GM REFUSED TO FURTHER WORK ON THIS VEHICLE SAYING (WITH A 7 YEAR, 100,000 MILE FULLY PAID HIGHEST LEVEL EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THIS VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM THE SELLING DEALER) AT APPROXIMATELY 35,000 MILES THAT THERE WER...

Feb 23, 2008 Suspension

NUMEROUS SAFETY AND NON SAFETY PROBLEM'S WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE IT HAS BEEN NEW. GM REFUSED TO FURTHER WORK ON THIS VEHICLE SAYING (WITH A 7 YEAR, 100,000 MILE FULLY PAID HIGHEST LEVEL EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THIS VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM THE SELLING DEALER) AT APPROXIMATELY 35,000 MILES THAT THERE WER...

Dec 31, 2007 Exterior Lighting

LEFT TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT DISENGAGE ONCE TURN IS COMPLETED. THE TURN SIGNAL STAYS ON, EVEN AFTER TURNING OFF ENGINE; RESULTING IN DRAINING THE BATTERY DEAD. *TR

Dec 31, 2007 Exterior Lighting

LEFT TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT DISENGAGE ONCE TURN IS COMPLETED. THE TURN SIGNAL STAYS ON, EVEN AFTER TURNING OFF ENGINE; RESULTING IN DRAINING THE BATTERY DEAD. *TR

Nov 12, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 76,000 mi

DURING A TRIP FROM NEW MEXICO TO ARKANSAS, I WAS DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON. SUDDENLY THE CRUISE CONTROL CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ZOOM. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED A TOTAL OF 8 TIMES. ONE TIME I WAS IN A PLACE TO SEE HOW FAR IT WOULD GO. FROM A SPEED OF 65, THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED A...

Nov 12, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 76,000 mi

DURING A TRIP FROM NEW MEXICO TO ARKANSAS, I WAS DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON. SUDDENLY THE CRUISE CONTROL CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ZOOM. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED A TOTAL OF 8 TIMES. ONE TIME I WAS IN A PLACE TO SEE HOW FAR IT WOULD GO. FROM A SPEED OF 65, THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED A...

Oct 15, 2007 Power Train 85,000 mi

MAJOR TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH ONLY 85,000 MILES. *TR

Oct 15, 2007 Power Train 85,000 mi

MAJOR TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH ONLY 85,000 MILES. *TR

Aug 20, 2007 Electrical System 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, "AIR BAG, SECURITY, AND SERVICE VEHICLE SOON" SENSOR LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON - AIR CONDITIONER QUITS WORKING, WINDOWS WON'T ROLL DOWN, AND DOORS DON'T UNLOCK WHEN CAR IS STOPPED AND PUT IN "PARK"...HEADS-UP DISPLAY SHOWS "CHECK GAUGES" WARNING...GAUGES READINGS - BATTERY STATE????,...

Aug 20, 2007 Electrical System 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, "AIR BAG, SECURITY, AND SERVICE VEHICLE SOON" SENSOR LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON - AIR CONDITIONER QUITS WORKING, WINDOWS WON'T ROLL DOWN, AND DOORS DON'T UNLOCK WHEN CAR IS STOPPED AND PUT IN "PARK"...HEADS-UP DISPLAY SHOWS "CHECK GAUGES" WARNING...GAUGES READINGS - BATTERY STATE????,...

Nov 16, 2006 Electrical System

I HAVEN'T HAD AN EARTH SHATTERING EVENT YET BUT MY PROBLEM IS ELECTRICAL SO ITS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMETHING BAD HAPPENS . DURING NORMAL OPERATION EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL SHUTS DOWN(HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS,DASHBOARD LIGHTS,RADIO ETC.). THE CAR WILL THEN JERK AS IF IT HAS STALLED, THE WARNING...

Nov 16, 2006 Electrical System

I HAVEN'T HAD AN EARTH SHATTERING EVENT YET BUT MY PROBLEM IS ELECTRICAL SO ITS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMETHING BAD HAPPENS . DURING NORMAL OPERATION EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL SHUTS DOWN(HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS,DASHBOARD LIGHTS,RADIO ETC.). THE CAR WILL THEN JERK AS IF IT HAS STALLED, THE WARNING...

Aug 30, 2006 Steering 63,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5-10 MPH AND MAKING TURNS THE VEHICLE SHUTTERED IN MOTION AND SOUND. THERE WAS ALSO DIFFICULTY IN STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WHICH DIRECTED THAT THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE ...

Aug 30, 2006 Steering 63,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5-10 MPH AND MAKING TURNS THE VEHICLE SHUTTERED IN MOTION AND SOUND. THERE WAS ALSO DIFFICULTY IN STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WHICH DIRECTED THAT THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE ...

Jul 25, 2006 Power Train 35,769 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED IN CONSUMER'S 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE. *KB *NM

Jul 25, 2006 Power Train 35,769 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED IN CONSUMER'S 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE. *KB *NM

Jul 21, 2006 Power Train

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE PLANETARY GEARS OF THE TRANSMISSION ARE GOING OUT AND THE CONTACT FEELS THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING THIS EARLY WITH THE VEHICLES AND THAT IT IS A DEFECT.*AK

Jul 21, 2006 Power Train

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE PLANETARY GEARS OF THE TRANSMISSION ARE GOING OUT AND THE CONTACT FEELS THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING THIS EARLY WITH THE VEHICLES AND THAT IT IS A DEFECT.*AK

Jun 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,400 mi

LEAKING PLASTIC UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD DO TO POOR DESIGN. *NM

Jun 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,400 mi

LEAKING PLASTIC UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD DO TO POOR DESIGN. *NM

Aug 22, 2005 Seat Belts

VEHICLE TO WHICH THIS REPORT REFERS IS A 2001 BUICK, PARK AVENUE ULTRA, 4 DOOR, SEDAN. THE VIN # IS [XXX], WITH 20,724 MILES. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE I NOTICED A SLIGHT SEPARATION IN THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH. SINCE IT DID NOT POSE AN IMMEDIATE DANGER I TOOK NO ACTION TO HAVE IT REPLACED. ...

Aug 22, 2005 Seat Belts

VEHICLE TO WHICH THIS REPORT REFERS IS A 2001 BUICK, PARK AVENUE ULTRA, 4 DOOR, SEDAN. THE VIN # IS [XXX], WITH 20,724 MILES. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE I NOTICED A SLIGHT SEPARATION IN THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH. SINCE IT DID NOT POSE AN IMMEDIATE DANGER I TOOK NO ACTION TO HAVE IT REPLACED. ...

Aug 9, 2005 Steering 33,939 mi

DT: 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON JULY 14, 2005. THEY FOUND THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIE ROD HAD GONE BAD. THE VEHICLE HAD ONLY 33,939 MILES ON IT. THE CONSUMER DECIDED TO HAVE BOTH TIE RODS FIXED. THERE HAVE BEEN NO PROBLEMS W...

Aug 9, 2005 Steering 33,939 mi

DT: 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON JULY 14, 2005. THEY FOUND THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIE ROD HAD GONE BAD. THE VEHICLE HAD ONLY 33,939 MILES ON IT. THE CONSUMER DECIDED TO HAVE BOTH TIE RODS FIXED. THERE HAVE BEEN NO PROBLEMS W...

Aug 1, 2005 Wheels 45,000 mi

CHROME ON WHEELS DETERIORATES AND LETS AIR ESCAPE FROM TIRES CAUSING TIRES TO RUN HOT AND GO FLAT. CAUSED WHEEL TO BLOW OUT WHEN HIT POT HOLE AND WHEN TO SIDE OF ROAD. CHROME SEPARATIONS CANNOT BE SEALED BY TIRE DEALERSHIP. *JB

Aug 1, 2005 Wheels 45,000 mi

CHROME ON WHEELS DETERIORATES AND LETS AIR ESCAPE FROM TIRES CAUSING TIRES TO RUN HOT AND GO FLAT. CAUSED WHEEL TO BLOW OUT WHEN HIT POT HOLE AND WHEN TO SIDE OF ROAD. CHROME SEPARATIONS CANNOT BE SEALED BY TIRE DEALERSHIP. *JB

May 27, 2005 Steering 110,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER WAS STEERING WHEN THE STEERING RACK BROKE. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY OF THIS RACK BREAKING. SHE WAS PULLING INTO HER DRIVEWAY WHEN THE STEERING RACK BROKE. *TT

May 27, 2005 Steering 110,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER WAS STEERING WHEN THE STEERING RACK BROKE. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY OF THIS RACK BREAKING. SHE WAS PULLING INTO HER DRIVEWAY WHEN THE STEERING RACK BROKE. *TT

Jan 3, 2005 Steering 66,469 mi

VIN, [XXX] BUICK 2001 PARK AVENUE DEALER: PERFORMANCE BUICK - PONTIAC 4033 PORTSMOUTH BLVD CHESAPEAKE, VA 23321-9249 PH: (757) 488-3500 E-MAIL: WWW.PERFORMANCEBUICK.COM CUSTOMER NO: [XXX] INV...

Jan 3, 2005 Steering 66,469 mi

VIN, [XXX] BUICK 2001 PARK AVENUE DEALER: PERFORMANCE BUICK - PONTIAC 4033 PORTSMOUTH BLVD CHESAPEAKE, VA 23321-9249 PH: (757) 488-3500 E-MAIL: WWW.PERFORMANCEBUICK.COM CUSTOMER NO: [XXX] INV...

Oct 23, 2004 Fuel System, Other 47,979 mi

CAR FAILED TO START PROPERLY AND DEALER INDICATED THE "FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR IS LEAKING". THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS REPLACED AND THE PROBLEM SOLVED, BUT I WAS CHARGED FOR THE SERVICE. A RECALL HAD BEEN PLACED ON THE SAME CAR (BUICK PARK AVENUE) MODEL FOR FACTOR REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PRES...

Oct 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 47,979 mi

CAR FAILED TO START PROPERLY AND DEALER INDICATED THE "FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR IS LEAKING". THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS REPLACED AND THE PROBLEM SOLVED, BUT I WAS CHARGED FOR THE SERVICE. A RECALL HAD BEEN PLACED ON THE SAME CAR (BUICK PARK AVENUE) MODEL FOR FACTOR REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PRES...

Oct 23, 2004 Fuel System, Other 47,979 mi

CAR FAILED TO START PROPERLY AND DEALER INDICATED THE "FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR IS LEAKING". THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS REPLACED AND THE PROBLEM SOLVED, BUT I WAS CHARGED FOR THE SERVICE. A RECALL HAD BEEN PLACED ON THE SAME CAR (BUICK PARK AVENUE) MODEL FOR FACTOR REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PRES...

Oct 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 47,979 mi

CAR FAILED TO START PROPERLY AND DEALER INDICATED THE "FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR IS LEAKING". THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS REPLACED AND THE PROBLEM SOLVED, BUT I WAS CHARGED FOR THE SERVICE. A RECALL HAD BEEN PLACED ON THE SAME CAR (BUICK PARK AVENUE) MODEL FOR FACTOR REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PRES...

Aug 20, 2004 Air Bags Crash 27,000 mi

THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE HIT A TRACTOR TRAILER. *AK *SC *JB

Aug 20, 2004 Air Bags Crash 27,000 mi

THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE HIT A TRACTOR TRAILER. *AK *SC *JB

May 31, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 24,200 mi

ON A RECENT TRIP TO DELAWARE, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SET OR RESUME SPEED, THE SPEED INCREASED RAPIDLY UNTIL THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS MANUALLY DISABLED. MY VEHICLE IS A 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE. GM SERVICE BULLETINS 120901 AND 030604056 DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM BUT DO NOT CLASSIFY IT AS A ...

May 31, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 24,200 mi

ON A RECENT TRIP TO DELAWARE, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SET OR RESUME SPEED, THE SPEED INCREASED RAPIDLY UNTIL THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS MANUALLY DISABLED. MY VEHICLE IS A 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE. GM SERVICE BULLETINS 120901 AND 030604056 DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM BUT DO NOT CLASSIFY IT AS A ...

May 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,990 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE ENGINE STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND FIVE MINUTES LATER THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS WHO COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *MR *SC *JB

May 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,990 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE ENGINE STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND FIVE MINUTES LATER THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS WHO COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *MR *SC *JB

Jan 22, 2004 Steering 51,939 mi

DEFECTIVE RACK AND PINION. *PH ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. *TT 8JB

Jan 22, 2004 Steering 51,939 mi

DEFECTIVE RACK AND PINION. *PH ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. *TT 8JB

Jan 9, 2004 Visibility Fire 35,694 mi

A SHORT IN THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER CAUSED A FIRE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.*AK

Jan 9, 2004 Visibility Fire 35,694 mi

A SHORT IN THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER CAUSED A FIRE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.*AK

Jan 2, 2004 Electrical System

THE SIDE TERMINAL CAME OFF THE BATTERY WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE DRIVER WAS CONCERNED THAT TERMINAL WOULD COME OFF WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Jan 2, 2004 Electrical System

THE SIDE TERMINAL CAME OFF THE BATTERY WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE DRIVER WAS CONCERNED THAT TERMINAL WOULD COME OFF WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Dec 26, 2003 Steering 68,500 mi

WAS DRIVING ON A HEAVILY CONGESTED ROAD, WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE WENT OUT. ALMOST HIT A VEHICLE AS I HAD A DIFFICULT TIME MANEUVERING THE CAR. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST GM SERVICE DEALERSHIP. THEY FOUND THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO BE BAD...

Dec 26, 2003 Steering 68,500 mi

WAS DRIVING ON A HEAVILY CONGESTED ROAD, WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE WENT OUT. ALMOST HIT A VEHICLE AS I HAD A DIFFICULT TIME MANEUVERING THE CAR. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST GM SERVICE DEALERSHIP. THEY FOUND THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO BE BAD...

Jul 30, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL INTERMITTENTLY JUMPS FOR 55MPH TO 90MPH, AND CONSUMER MOST APPLY THE BRAKES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 30, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL INTERMITTENTLY JUMPS FOR 55MPH TO 90MPH, AND CONSUMER MOST APPLY THE BRAKES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 10, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK IT ROLLED BACKWARDS.*JB

Jan 10, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK IT ROLLED BACKWARDS.*JB

Dec 5, 2002 Steering

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE STEERING SYSTEM LIGHT APPEAR. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.TS

Dec 5, 2002 Steering

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE STEERING SYSTEM LIGHT APPEAR. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.TS

Sep 26, 2002 Power Train

THE VEHICLE SHIFTS HARD IN GEAR AFTER THE INITIAL START UP. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED AND CHECKED AT THE PARENT COMPANY. THE TRANSMISSION WENT THROUGH SEVERAL TESTS BUT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. SINCE THAT TIME, THE SOLENOID AND TRANSMISSION HAVE BEEN REPLACED. ONE WEEK LATER THE...

Sep 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE SHIFTS HARD IN GEAR AFTER THE INITIAL START UP. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED AND CHECKED AT THE PARENT COMPANY. THE TRANSMISSION WENT THROUGH SEVERAL TESTS BUT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. SINCE THAT TIME, THE SOLENOID AND TRANSMISSION HAVE BEEN REPLACED. ONE WEEK LATER THE...

Sep 26, 2002 Power Train

THE VEHICLE SHIFTS HARD IN GEAR AFTER THE INITIAL START UP. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED AND CHECKED AT THE PARENT COMPANY. THE TRANSMISSION WENT THROUGH SEVERAL TESTS BUT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. SINCE THAT TIME, THE SOLENOID AND TRANSMISSION HAVE BEEN REPLACED. ONE WEEK LATER THE...

Sep 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE SHIFTS HARD IN GEAR AFTER THE INITIAL START UP. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED AND CHECKED AT THE PARENT COMPANY. THE TRANSMISSION WENT THROUGH SEVERAL TESTS BUT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. SINCE THAT TIME, THE SOLENOID AND TRANSMISSION HAVE BEEN REPLACED. ONE WEEK LATER THE...

Sep 1, 2002 Structure

1. WHEN CAR IS PARKED ON INCLINE, TRUNK LID FELL DOWN AND INJURED ME AND MY HUSBAND.2. THE HORN PLACENMENT IN THE STEERING WHEEL IS SUCH THAT THE BUTTON CANNOT BE FOUND WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED. PEVIOUSLY HAD A CHRYSLER WITH THE SAME DANGEROUS DESIGN.

Sep 1, 2002 Electrical System

1. WHEN CAR IS PARKED ON INCLINE, TRUNK LID FELL DOWN AND INJURED ME AND MY HUSBAND.2. THE HORN PLACENMENT IN THE STEERING WHEEL IS SUCH THAT THE BUTTON CANNOT BE FOUND WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED. PEVIOUSLY HAD A CHRYSLER WITH THE SAME DANGEROUS DESIGN.

Sep 1, 2002 Structure

1. WHEN CAR IS PARKED ON INCLINE, TRUNK LID FELL DOWN AND INJURED ME AND MY HUSBAND.2. THE HORN PLACENMENT IN THE STEERING WHEEL IS SUCH THAT THE BUTTON CANNOT BE FOUND WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED. PEVIOUSLY HAD A CHRYSLER WITH THE SAME DANGEROUS DESIGN.

Sep 1, 2002 Electrical System

1. WHEN CAR IS PARKED ON INCLINE, TRUNK LID FELL DOWN AND INJURED ME AND MY HUSBAND.2. THE HORN PLACENMENT IN THE STEERING WHEEL IS SUCH THAT THE BUTTON CANNOT BE FOUND WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED. PEVIOUSLY HAD A CHRYSLER WITH THE SAME DANGEROUS DESIGN.

May 1, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SLOPE OF THE WINDSHIELD IS SUCH THAT WHEN DRIVING WITH THE SUN SHINING ON THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD COWLING, THE DRIVER SEES A REFLECTION OF THE COWLING IN HIS VIEW OF THE ROAD, THE DEALER STATES THAT THERE IS NO FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM. *SLC

May 1, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SLOPE OF THE WINDSHIELD IS SUCH THAT WHEN DRIVING WITH THE SUN SHINING ON THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD COWLING, THE DRIVER SEES A REFLECTION OF THE COWLING IN HIS VIEW OF THE ROAD, THE DEALER STATES THAT THERE IS NO FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM. *SLC

Apr 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ENGINE STALLED, LOST ALL POWER. ONCE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AGAIN IT IDLED ROUGHLY AND WOULD ONLY STAY RUNNING WITH FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD IT REPAIRED. *AK *JG

Apr 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ENGINE STALLED, LOST ALL POWER. ONCE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AGAIN IT IDLED ROUGHLY AND WOULD ONLY STAY RUNNING WITH FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD IT REPAIRED. *AK *JG

Jan 28, 2002 Steering

WHEN TILT STEERING WHEEL IS IN THE UP POSITION, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE A SHARP TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION DUE TO STEERING WHEEL RUBBING ON DASH. DEALER HAS REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP, LINES, AND RACK AND PINION. THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. UPON DISCOVERY OF THE BINDING AGAINST THE DASH, CON...

Jan 28, 2002 Steering

WHEN TILT STEERING WHEEL IS IN THE UP POSITION, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE A SHARP TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION DUE TO STEERING WHEEL RUBBING ON DASH. DEALER HAS REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP, LINES, AND RACK AND PINION. THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. UPON DISCOVERY OF THE BINDING AGAINST THE DASH, CON...

Sep 7, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE WOULD MAKE WEIRD NOISES; FIRST TIME WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURN, WAS GRINDING AND THEN STOPPING. THIS CAUSED DRIVER TO JERK FORWARD. THEN, A THUMPING NOISE BEFORE SUDDENLY ACCELERATING. HAD HAPPENED EVERY FEW YARDS. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, MECHANIC FOUND NOTHING AFTER TEST DRIVING. SECOND WAS IN...

Sep 7, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WOULD MAKE WEIRD NOISES; FIRST TIME WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURN, WAS GRINDING AND THEN STOPPING. THIS CAUSED DRIVER TO JERK FORWARD. THEN, A THUMPING NOISE BEFORE SUDDENLY ACCELERATING. HAD HAPPENED EVERY FEW YARDS. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, MECHANIC FOUND NOTHING AFTER TEST DRIVING. SECOND WAS IN...

Sep 7, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE WOULD MAKE WEIRD NOISES; FIRST TIME WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURN, WAS GRINDING AND THEN STOPPING. THIS CAUSED DRIVER TO JERK FORWARD. THEN, A THUMPING NOISE BEFORE SUDDENLY ACCELERATING. HAD HAPPENED EVERY FEW YARDS. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, MECHANIC FOUND NOTHING AFTER TEST DRIVING. SECOND WAS IN...

Sep 7, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WOULD MAKE WEIRD NOISES; FIRST TIME WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURN, WAS GRINDING AND THEN STOPPING. THIS CAUSED DRIVER TO JERK FORWARD. THEN, A THUMPING NOISE BEFORE SUDDENLY ACCELERATING. HAD HAPPENED EVERY FEW YARDS. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, MECHANIC FOUND NOTHING AFTER TEST DRIVING. SECOND WAS IN...

Aug 17, 2001 Tires

GOODYEAR, CONQUEST TIRES, P225/60R16, DOT UNKNOWN, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 2001, BUICK, PARK AVENUE WITH 150 MILES. ON WAY HOME AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE NOTICED IT SHAKING. DEALER SAID THIS WAS DUE TO 2 FRONT TIRES HAVING HARD SPOTS, AND THEY CAN'T BE BALANCED. REPLACEMENTS NOT AVAILABLE FOR UP T...

Aug 17, 2001 Tires

GOODYEAR, CONQUEST TIRES, P225/60R16, DOT UNKNOWN, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 2001, BUICK, PARK AVENUE WITH 150 MILES. ON WAY HOME AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE NOTICED IT SHAKING. DEALER SAID THIS WAS DUE TO 2 FRONT TIRES HAVING HARD SPOTS, AND THEY CAN'T BE BALANCED. REPLACEMENTS NOT AVAILABLE FOR UP T...

Apr 27, 2001 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Apr 27, 2001 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Apr 25, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING WHILE PASSING AN 18 WHEELER DURING A RAINSTORM AT 6:00 AM. ALMOST CAUSED A MULTI VEHICLE ACCIDENT AS VISIBILITY WAS "0". I COULD NOT GET WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK AFTER I PULLED OFF THE ROAD. LATER IN THE PM, WIPERS WOULD WORK ON EITHER HIGH OR LOW, BUT NOT INTE...

Apr 25, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING WHILE PASSING AN 18 WHEELER DURING A RAINSTORM AT 6:00 AM. ALMOST CAUSED A MULTI VEHICLE ACCIDENT AS VISIBILITY WAS "0". I COULD NOT GET WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK AFTER I PULLED OFF THE ROAD. LATER IN THE PM, WIPERS WOULD WORK ON EITHER HIGH OR LOW, BUT NOT INTE...

Mar 21, 2001 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL OPERATE AND WILL QUIT WORKING AT A TIME, LEAVING CONSUMER WITHOUT CLEAR VISION OF ROAD.*AK CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED. *SLC

Mar 21, 2001 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL OPERATE AND WILL QUIT WORKING AT A TIME, LEAVING CONSUMER WITHOUT CLEAR VISION OF ROAD.*AK CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED. *SLC

Mar 21, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LOCKED UP, CONSUMER COULD NOT TURN BODY, HAS BEEN REPAIRED. *SLC

Mar 21, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ALTERNATOR WILL MAKE A LOT OF NOISE. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY FOUND OUT ABOUT ALTERNATOR'S DEFECT.*AK CONSUMER STATES DEALERSHIP REPLACED ALTERNATOR AND THE NOISE IS ALMOST GONE. *JB

Mar 21, 2001 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL OPERATE AND WILL QUIT WORKING AT A TIME, LEAVING CONSUMER WITHOUT CLEAR VISION OF ROAD.*AK CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED. *SLC

Mar 21, 2001 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL OPERATE AND WILL QUIT WORKING AT A TIME, LEAVING CONSUMER WITHOUT CLEAR VISION OF ROAD.*AK CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED. *SLC

Mar 21, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LOCKED UP, CONSUMER COULD NOT TURN BODY, HAS BEEN REPAIRED. *SLC

Mar 21, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ALTERNATOR WILL MAKE A LOT OF NOISE. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY FOUND OUT ABOUT ALTERNATOR'S DEFECT.*AK CONSUMER STATES DEALERSHIP REPLACED ALTERNATOR AND THE NOISE IS ALMOST GONE. *JB

Dec 21, 2000 Visibility

INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE, OBSTRUCTING VIEW OF DRIVER. DEALER HAS REPAIRED WINDSHIELD WIPERS THREE TIMES, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 21, 2000 Visibility

INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE, OBSTRUCTING VIEW OF DRIVER. DEALER HAS REPAIRED WINDSHIELD WIPERS THREE TIMES, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK