1996 BUICK Park Avenue

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

3 Recalls for 1996 BUICK Park Avenue

Recall Date Component Summary
1996-03-05 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OR MORE INCORRECT SAFETY BELT AND/OR SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ENDS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, “SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.”

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL FRONT AND REAR SAFETY BELT LATCH ENDS AND SAFETY BELT BUCKLES FOR CORRECT PARTS AND REPLACE ANY INCORRECT PARTS.

1995-10-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A MALFUNCTION ALARM, LIGHTING AND LOCKING (MALL) MODULE THAT CAN CONTAIN A DAMAGED CAPACITOR. IF THE CAPACITOR IS DAMAGED, THE “KEY IN THE IGNITION” WARNING CHIME AND THE DRIVER SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED WARNING CHIME AND INDICATOR LAMP MAY NOT WORK. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, “THEFT PROTECTION” AND FMVSS NO. 208, “OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.” IN ADDITION, OTHER CHIME REMINDER FUNCTIONS, INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS, AND POWER DOOR LOCKING FEATURES ARE ALSO AFFECTED.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF REQUIRED, REPLACE THE MALL MODULE.

1996-07-01 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

A BACKFIRE DURING ENGINE STARTING CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING. UNTIL THE CAMPAIGN REPAIR IS MADE, THE VEHICLE HOOD SHOULD BE SHUT WHENEVER STARTING THE VEHICLE TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF PERSONAL INJURY.

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1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1996 BUICK Park Avenue

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Date Component  
2011-05-12 engine

60 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1996 BUICK Park Avenue

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Date Component  
2007-02-16 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10184788
2004-07-19 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10083253
2016-09-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10910574
1996-06-18 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 505579
2015-05-10 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10715533
2014-10-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10643149
2013-05-18 TIRES
ODI Number: 10512661
2011-11-09 SUSPENSION | TIRES
ODI Number: 10434978
2009-12-21 STEERING | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 10296637
2008-06-13 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10230980
2007-11-16 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10209173
2007-02-16 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10184788
2006-11-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 10174227
2006-03-21 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 10153346
2006-02-23 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10151076
2006-01-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10148532
2005-12-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10146289
2005-11-07 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 10142156
2005-09-06 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10131898
2005-06-23 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10126395
2005-08-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10123985
2005-04-11 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 10117740
2005-04-11 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 10117735
2005-02-22 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10112823
2005-01-10 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
ODI Number: 10107137
2005-01-05 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10103131
2004-07-19 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10083253
2004-01-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10071303
2003-07-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10020439
2003-04-03 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10013918
2002-09-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 8019486
1996-07-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 986510
2001-06-06 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
ODI Number: 889907
2001-05-04 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 887456
2000-10-10 SEATS
ODI Number: 872570
1999-11-16 INTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 852933
1999-10-13 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 850541
1999-04-26 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 837057
1998-08-13 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 826680
1998-01-21 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 820285
1998-02-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 821586
1997-09-12 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 814192
1997-02-13 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 808872
1996-11-13 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 804873
2001-05-29 TIRES
ODI Number: 746033
2000-11-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 737078
1999-02-26 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
ODI Number: 703775
1997-10-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 604980
1997-09-11 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 604875
1997-09-11 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 604838
1997-09-08 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
ODI Number: 603910
1997-10-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 604733
1997-10-22 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 604694
2000-11-13 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
ODI Number: 557225
1998-07-29 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 539106
1998-07-22 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 538160
1998-04-03 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 533550
1997-09-12 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 522003
1997-07-31 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 520466
1997-02-26 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 515173
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6 Investigations for 1996 BUICK Park Avenue

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
2002-06-13 2002-10-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2003-01-02 2003-09-15 STEERING
2002-10-22 2004-03-09 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2003-01-02 2003-09-15 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
2002-10-22 2004-03-09 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
2002-10-22 2004-03-09 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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42 Service Alerts for 1996 BUICK Park Avenue

Date Description
2019-12-02 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.

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2019-12-02 350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.

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2019-11-22 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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2019-11-22 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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2019-09-05 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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2019-09-18 350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

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2017-09-20 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

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2017-09-20 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

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2017-09-20 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-09-20 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-03-15 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.

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2015-12-04 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-10-23 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-10-23 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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1998-10-01 020000 SUSPENSION

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE VEHICLE

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1997-08-01 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

EXPERIENCE A TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE ON COAST DOWN OR LIGHT ACCELERATION. *YC

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1997-06-01 135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW

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2017-02-22 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2005-09-01 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT

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1997-03-01 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

INTERMITTENT A/C SYSTEM THUMP NOISE ON INITIAL START UP FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR PANEL (REPLACE ACCUMULATOR). *TW

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2002-05-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT

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2004-06-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION. *TT

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2001-02-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT

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2007-09-01 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION OR COOLANT LEAK (INSPECT FOR MATERIAL DEGRADATION/REPLACE INTAKE MANIFOLDS) *TT UPDATED 11/02/07 *NJ

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1997-05-01 033000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED FORCE OR ENGINE LOAD MAY AFFECT AND CAUSE VARIOUS NOISES. *YC

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1996-12-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW

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2001-07-01 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION, OR AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK NEAR OR UNDER THE THROTTLE BODY AREA OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TT

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1997-02-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY). *TW

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1997-01-01 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

A/C SYSTEM FLUTTER AND/OR MOAN NOISE WITH HVAC IN A/C MODES. *TW

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1999-12-01 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT

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2004-06-01 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

NEW UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND GASKET KITS. *TT

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1998-04-01 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

EXPERIENCING A TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE ON COAST DOWN OR LIGHT ACCELERATION BETWEEN 20 AND 40 MPH. *YC

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1997-09-01 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC

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1997-09-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

COMMENTS OF AN ENGINE OIL LEAK THAT APPEARS TO ORIGINATE TOWARD THE DRIVER’S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE; REAR OF ENGINE. *YC

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1997-08-01 105100 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT

EXPERIENCING A TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE ON COAST DOWN OR LIGHT ACCELERATION. *YC

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2004-01-01 160000 STRUCTURE

HVAC FACEPLATE LENS AVAILABLE FOR REPLACEMENT. SERVICE VME. *TT

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1997-03-01 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW

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1997-02-01 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW

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1998-04-01 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON GROWLING NOISE IN TRANSAXLE DURING FIRST FOUR MINUTES AFTER START UP. *YC

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1997-11-01 050000 PARKING BRAKE

COMMENTS THAT THE PARK BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT SETTING CORRECTLY OR RELEASING PREMATURELY WHILE TRYING TO SET THE PARK BRAKE. *YC

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1997-11-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

COMMENTS ON INSUFFICIENT RANGE OF THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM. *YC

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1998-12-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE IS CORROSION ( RUST ) APPEARING ON THE LEFT AND /OR RIGHT ROCKER PANEL(S). *YC

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