1998 Buick Park Avenue fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 34 complaints for the 1998 Buick Park Avenue, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 10% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was sitting overnight when attempting to start it by turning key in ignition, and vehicle exploded and caught on fire in engine comparment. Vehicle was not a total loss. Fire was caused by an internal fuel leakage.
The plastic upper intake manifold developed an internal crack, which leaked coolant into the combustion cylinders. The 3.8l v6 engine shut down and then hydrolocked. It was repaired by a certified buick dealer. The day the vehicle was returned, within 20 miles of driving, the rear main bearing seal failed. The dealer felt it was caused by the coolant mixing with the oil. After this repair, the engine ran approximately 2000 miles and spun a main bearing, due to the coolant/oil mixture.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Buick Park Avenue
- Engine 111 complaints
- Seat belts 34 complaints
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Exhaust system 28 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints