1999 Buick Park Avenue fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 19 complaints for the 1999 Buick Park Avenue, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 8
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 fires.
What owners wrote
Cold engine. Hit starter and heard an explosion. Soon after smoke pouring out from under hood. Engine fire. Called 911 and was able to put out fire before arival of fd. Engine had to be replaced. Suspected defective fuel regulatoer that allowed gas fumes to accumulate in air plenum. Used low mileage engine as replacement. Cost for replacement and related components $5300.
Recall reimbursement for repairs performed on the 1999 buick park avenue.** answer required***. The consumer stated the intake manifold prior to the recall and therefore he requested reimbursement. The consumer has not received a response from the manufacturer. Recall # 04v090000
Other problems reported for the 1999 Buick Park Avenue
- Engine 44 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints
- Seat belts 18 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints