1995 Buick Park Avenue Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 14%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 178,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Buick Park Avenue, 14% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 178,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I'm filing this report after reading NHTSA action # ea02030, recall campaign # 03v473000. I had a 1995 Buick Park Avenue with the plastic intake manifold. On march 9th 2004 the intake manifold melted around the EGR valve. This caused coolant to be sucked down into the engine reulting in irreversable engine damage. I had just had $1000.00 of work done to the car less than a month earlier. I had the intake manifold replaced and the engine flushed with the understanding that this might not work 2 weeks after that the engine bearing spun. …”
NHTSA complaint #10078925, filed 2004-06, 190,000 miles“Make: Buick model: Park Avenue year: 1995 at start up, there was an explosion. Vehicle caught on fire. If this car was parked next to a home or in a garage this would have drastic consequences. Fire department was immediately called to extinguish the fire, which got pretty large. Home did sustain exterior smoke damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10219400, filed 2008-02, 164,000 miles“The contact owns a 1995 Buick Park Avenue. While driving between 15-20 MPH, the motor mount failed and the engine fell from the vehicle without warning. There was no steering ability after this occurred. A mechanic stated that the rear motor mount was loose. The failure mileage was 178,000. Updated 09/24/08. The motor mounts came loose from the frame. Update 09/30/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10235971, filed 2008-07, 178,000 miles“The engine shuts off while driving. The dealer replaced the fuel filter and the crank sensor the trouble persists. I plan to return the vehicle to the dealer for further diagnostics and repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #759685, filed 2002-03“While driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may result in a crash. Able to restart the vehicle. Manufcturer not contacted. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #852676, filed 1999-11Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10012148Jun 1, 2004New rear main seal and special tool for installation.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 | 21% |
| 2002 | 4 | 13% |
| 2001 | 6 | 11% |
| 2000 | 14 | 17% |
| 1999 | 39 | 28% |
| 1998 | 97 | 39% |
| 1997 | 44 | 20% |
| 1996 | 9 | 15% |
| 1995 | 16 | 14% |
| 1994 | 4 | 8% |
| 1993 | 12 | 19% |
| 1992 | 11 | 14% |
| 1991 | 7 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 8% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 4 | 31% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
| 1985 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 1995 Buick Park Avenue
22 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Buick Park Avenue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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