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2000 Buick Park Avenue Electrical system Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
15%of 81 total for the year
Median mileage
83,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Buick Park Avenue, 15% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,500 miles.

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.

“At approximately 157800 miles, drivers' side electric door lock became inoperable, unable to open door from inside with manual controls, unable to unlock door with remote and unable to open door with key from outside. Cannot open door to effect repairs as discovered online (ytube) as inside panel must be removed with door open. Must make entry from passenger side. If passenger side door lock freezes or if an accident occurs on passenger side would be unable to get out of vehicle. And now the rear drivers side door has done the same and cannot be opened or unlocked. …”

NHTSA complaint #10903482, filed 2016-09, 157,800 miles

“2000 Buick Park Avenue. The engine started racing so bad that you have to apply the brakes to keep the auto under 60mph. The dealer said water got into the computer and shorted the PCM. It was replacedat a cost of 640.00. 30 days later it occured again. The dealer opened the computer area and water was again there. They said the PCM was bad and the wiring harness needs replacement with a new designed harness that won't let water in.this cost is 1700.00 this is obviously a design flaw that GM won't cover. The saftey issue is a major concern. Please advise.”

NHTSA complaint #10065830, filed 2004-04, 44,700 miles

“When consumer attempted to the apply the brakes, all braking capability had failed, due to battery acid leaking onto the lines. Dealer has been notified.”

NHTSA complaint #10003669, filed 2003-01, 29,083 miles

“Right side blinkers stopped working front and back I have checked bulbs fuses relays the safty flashers work on both sides break lights work no blink on the dash for right side blinkers out completely could be blinker switch witch is 400 bucks to replace but not sure if that's the problem”

NHTSA complaint #11506559, filed 2023-02

“The contact owns a 2000 Buick Park Avenue. The contact stated that the seat control button plastic piece prematurely fractured. The contact had to reconnect the piece with tape upon sitting in the seat due to the failure. The contact also stated that the electronic control function for locking and unlocking the doors failed to work. The door handle on the front passenger side failed to work. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000. Updated 02/23/16”

NHTSA complaint #10781745, filed 2015-10, 135,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2005113%
2004325%
2003515%
2002722%
20011119%
20001215%
19991611%
19982811%
19972411%
1996915%
19951815%
1994919%
19931117%
199279%
19911011%
1989210%
1986350%

Other parts of the 2000 Buick Park Avenue

Engine cooling
14 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Seat belts
9 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Buick Park Avenue

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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