1997 Buick Park Avenue Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 8%of 219 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,402miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Buick Park Avenue, 8% of the 219 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,402 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Started to have strong odor of gasoline inside of car when engine was running. I checked to see if there was gasoline leaking from motor when I had the engine turned off without any luck. Had to keep windows rolled down because odor was so strong from the gasoline fumes. This all happened one week before I was admitted to the hospital for respiratory issues. On june 4th was admitted to hospital with respiratory problems for three days in the telemetry unit for respiratory distress. …”
NHTSA complaint #10406702, filed 2011-06, 118,402 miles“Dt: contact states in hot weather 75 degrees or above and within one mile the car will die. Can wait it 10-15 minutes and the car will restart. Had this problem for the last 3 summers. It usually happened in slow traffic, but consumer did not get out on the interstate very much; but was concerned that if he did. The car would die in heavy traffic. Took it to the dealer, and they said they could not find anything wrong with it. They suggested that it may be the fuel pump or the sensor in the crank case. The service engine light sometimes cam eon. . The car has less than 30,000 miles on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10129104, filed 2005-08, 28,501 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Buick Park Avenue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle began to jerk without warning. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 121,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10575200, filed 2014-03, 110,000 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Buick Park Avenue. The contact stated before entering his vehicle he noticed there was a puddle underneath his vehicle. After inspecting the spill he noticed that it was coming from the fuel tank. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was approximately 155,000. Updated 03/23/12 updated 03/30/12”
NHTSA complaint #10447927, filed 2012-02, 155,000 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Buick Park Avenue. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds or when the vehicle was sitting idle, there was a strong odor of gasoline. The strong odor caused her to be hospitalized for respiratory problems. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised her that the fuel rail was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage approximately was 119,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10406126, filed 2011-06, 119,000 milesRelated 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…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
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 1997 Buick Park Avenue
52 complaintsEngine cooling
44 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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