1999 Buick Park Avenue Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 14%of 140 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,450miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Buick Park Avenue, 14% of the 140 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,450 miles. 8 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 1999 Buick pk ave. On feb 27, 2011 I had to move vehicle to plow snow. Low battery, attach booster pack and tried to start again. There was a loud backfire. Apparently the plenum had burst knocking off fuel line and I found my vehicle to be on fire. After putting out fire I contacted my ins co, who advised me that this damage was an exact description of a GM recall-TSB#03054b- and I should contact them. Gm advised me that the recall was done previously. …”
NHTSA complaint #10393740, filed 2011-03, 99,000 miles“My 1999 Buick Park Avenue was parked under our pole barn in front of our home. My neighbor came over to borrow my car with my permission. It was cold that day. She turned the key. The car backfire & the hood jumped. The car made a loud noise & smoke started rolling out from under the hood of my car. She popped the hood & got out of the car. By the time she got in front of the car flames were shooting out of the front of the car. She called the peru fire department who came out & pulled my car out to the driveway saving our house from burning to the ground. …”
NHTSA complaint #10692357, filed 2015-03, 155,000 miles“Recall reimbursement for repairs performed on the 1999 Buick Park Avenue.***no 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”
NHTSA complaint #10131308, filed 2005-07, 118,061 miles“The morning of december 13th, 2003, my father (james) started his 1999 Buick Park Avenue in the garage. Upon turning the key, he heard an explosion. He opened the hood to find the engine compartment engulfed in flames. He then pushed the car out of the garage and called 911. The police and fire department came and put out the fire. One of the firemen, who works on cars, told us that he had worked on 2 other cars that experienced the same thing. Colin hames.”
NHTSA complaint #10051528, filed 2004-01, 71,900 miles“Battery leaked, causing vehicle not to start. The consumer received a recall #03v473000 and believed the recall was the reason why the battery leaked. The consumer requested reimbursement , however the consumer was denied.”
NHTSA complaint #10061440, filed 2004-04, 53,057 milesRelated recalls
- 04V090000Feb 24, 2004On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual…Covers: Buick Park Avenue 1998–2000, Pontiac Bonneville 1998–2000, Buick Lesabre 1998–2000 +3 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…
- 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 1999 Buick Park Avenue
39 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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