We found the following complaints for BUICK PARK AVENUE (1996)
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Consumer concernrd about force of air bag when it deploys
Slowed to turn corner, passenger air bag deployed. Airbag light on. No contact with anything outside the car.
Violent deployment of airbag upon impact caused bruises on passengers and flame from steering column.
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.the contact sustained minor injuries.there were no air bag recalls available and the dealer has not inspected the vehicle.the current mileage was 133,037 and failure mileage was 133,027.updated 12/12/07
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 the consumer had just shifted into drive when the front passenger side air bag deployed.
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.
While parking, the front air bags inadvertently deployed.consumer sustained minor burns.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Consumer statedwater 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 do anything for the consumer.
While slowing down to a red lightdriver'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.
While slowing downat 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.
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, alarm system indicator lamp illuminates and the horn does not work.the vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection and the local mechanic determined the mall module needed replaced. Updated 02/27/06.
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 and suttle motors of newport news, va refuse to pay the cost of the repair. I feel like this vin# should be part of the recall. I purchased this vehicle used 5 years ago, with the problem occurring the 1st day of ownership.
Post on the battery come outwhile getting a jump. Ac delco battery/original equipmentthe dealership is aware ofthe problem.
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 know of at least two other buick/gm owners who have had the same problem. I had a new part put in, it worked fora little while, but the same problem is back. I noticedtwoother incidents reported when i searched the database for complaints and that was just from the first 29 listed - odi id#'s 986510 and 533550. I believe it is a problem, a serious problem that warrants some type of investigation. Please help. I love the car, but am afraid for this problem.
While driving, the vehicle engine shuts down and has to be restarted again.please describe.
Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign95v204000 concerning the electrical system:ignition:anti-theft controller. This vehicle has the same problemsas indicated in the recall, butit is not included in the recall due to the vin.
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.consumer added that the capacitor is broken therefore the remote cannot be programmed to work.
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, alarm system indicator lamp illuminates and the horn does not work.the vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection and the local mechanic determined the mall module needed replaced. Updated 02/27/06.
Ignition switch will not turn off key can be removed with car running.
Night & day driving, interior lights, door locks activate: this can happen at 05 to 70 miles an hour: at night on aexpressway 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 disables mirrors, seats, ect. When the ignition is turned off [ some times ] it will reset std. Op.
1996 park avenue with manifold gasket issues**nar**cc
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.
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. There was severe damage to the engine, which caused the entire engine to be replaced.*ph
David nelson died in car fire in driveway of residence in plentywood, mt.
The rear main sealrod bearing/engine camshaftand push rods have all prematurely malfunctioned, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Intake manifold failure
When the vehicle was being jump started top of the engine blew off and caught fire.the vehicle is being repaired.
Engine failed.
Oxygen sensor failed.
1996 park avenue with manifold gasket issues**nar**cc
David nelson died in car fire in driveway of residence in plentywood, mt.
Vehicle's fuel line vibrates and makes noise, this could break and cause fuel fire.
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.
Fuel line vibrates , make a loud noise that is transmitted to the passenger compartment.
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 concerning the fuel system was completed by the dealer however, the stalling issue remained.the vehicle was taken back to the independent repair shop for further inspection of the fuel pump assembly.upon investigation of the engine compartment, while the engine was started, a backfire occurred and damaged the engine.the independent mechanic attributed the damage to the recall repair.updated 05/30/064 fuel pumps repaired in the last 6 months and still there is a short in the air condition after fixing the recalls on the vehicle.in addition, checked brakes due to noise and increased stopping distance.found rear pads with uneven wear, and rear rotors flaking.
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.
Parking brake failed to lock.
Transmission stalls intermittently.
Power train assembly failed twice.
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 loosen body parts to result in a death causing accident.note, mileage when purchased on 11-04-98 was about 5400, a gmac lease return to selling dealer. The vibrations occur each time vehicle exceeds 65 mph.service department at royal buick indicated that this vibration problem was not uncommon to 1996 park avenue vehicles
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.
Seat belts in rear of vehicle are too small.
Consumer found nuts missing from track & anchor underneath bothdriver & passenger seats.consumer has contacted the dealer to order nuts.these nuts are used to hold seat tracks to vehicle floor pan.
The front seat switch bezel assembly is defective, consumer is requesting reimbursement from dealer.
Heating element in the drivers side seat has caused burn marks to appear inleather material ofseat. There was no open fire. However,materialwas burned, and could be considered a safety defect. Seat padding as well as leather seat covering was burned from bottom to surface of seat.
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 concerning the fuel system was completed by the dealer however, the stalling issue remained.the vehicle was taken back to the independent repair shop for further inspection of the fuel pump assembly.upon investigation of the engine compartment, while the engine was started, a backfire occurred and damaged the engine.the independent mechanic attributed the damage to the recall repair.updated 05/30/064 fuel pumps repaired in the last 6 months and still there is a short in the air condition after fixing the recalls on the vehicle.in addition, checked brakes due to noise and increased stopping distance.found rear pads with uneven wear, and rear rotors flaking.
Abs brakes when depressed did not stop vehicle. Pedal went to floor of vehicleresultingin consumer having an accident. Also engine check light comes on. Cause unknown.
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.
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.
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.
Vehicle was starting to pulstate and shortly after in april i t started to makenoise when brakes were applied. Consumer tookvehicle to a local mechanic.mechanic found that rear rotors began to flake,cast iron was breaking down. Once rearrotorswere replacednoise stopped.
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 droveit to the dealer.the mechanic replaced the master cylinder.
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 whole engine and transmission would drop along with the lower control arms and steering linkages dismounting causing total loss of steering. Please call or e-mail for vin #-- i am away from home and do not have vin at this time.
The bolts that hold the rackand pinionbroke while the vehicle was being driven.consumer could not steer the vehicle. The vehicle was towed.the consumer stated that the bolts held the rack and pinion to the frame.steering was impaired almost causing an accident.*tc
There is a popping noise there is another noise in the front ended took to dealer couldn't not find problem .
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 whole engine and transmission would drop along with the lower control arms and steering linkages dismounting causing total loss of steering. Please call or e-mail for vin #-- i am away from home and do not have vin at this time.
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 whole engine and transmission would drop along with the lower control arms and steering linkages dismounting causing total loss of steering. Please call or e-mail for vin #-- i am away from home and do not have vin at this time.
Vehicle vibrates at speeds exceeding 50 mph. *sd
One of the tires developed a large bulge on the side.(tiresize: p205/75r15)( dot number:tire size: p205/75r15 )
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/transmissioncould drop down, as seen on some of the you tube videos. Inspected and find the engine appears to have dropped some...there is a gap where the steering wheel cover connects to the drive. This is a self inspection after replacing the stabilizing bar end link, had to be replaced.
Abs brakes when depressed did not stop vehicle. Pedal went to floor of vehicleresultingin consumer having an accident. Also engine check light comes on. Cause unknown.
Passenger seat heating element failed.
Power window switch failed.
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.
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