1996 Buick Park Avenue Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 146,271miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Buick Park Avenue, 8% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 146,271 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10131898, filed 2005-09, 92,542 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10153346, filed 2006-03, 200,000 milesRelated recalls
- 96V116000Jul 1, 1996A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.Covers: Buick Park Avenue 1996, Lesabre 1996–1997, Oldsmobile 98 1996 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 8% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 6% |
| 2001 | 5 | 9% |
| 2000 | 7 | 9% |
| 1999 | 19 | 14% |
| 1998 | 34 | 14% |
| 1997 | 17 | 8% |
| 1996 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 8% |
| 1992 | 4 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
| 1985 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 1996 Buick Park Avenue
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTires
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Buick Park Avenue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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