2000 Buick Park Avenue Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 135,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Buick Park Avenue, 4% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,000 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.
“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“Two gabriel strut mount kit item #142640 were installed in a 2000 Buick Park Avenue in the spring of 2010 . Both strut mounts failed after about 5 months, about 3500 miles. The passenger side strut had pierced completely through the hood. Both strut mounts were replaced, again new gabriel kit #142640 were installed in september 2010. The new strut mounts on both sides failed in october 2010, the passenger side strut went through, and the driver's side strut dented the hood. A replacement hood was located but had not been installed yet. …”
NHTSA complaint #10363044, filed 2010-10“Intermittently while driving all gauges go haywire. Warning lights are flashing. Also speedometer will read 18-22 MPH less than driven. Consumer used onstar, was told problem was a blown module under dash, driver information control. Vehicle was taken to dealer 4 times, finally a wire was replaced with a heavier one. Did not correct the problem. The plastic engine balled up under the vehicle from wind resistance and failure to attach properly. Three of the doors needed adjusting due to poor quality control. The left windshield wiper makes a slap/rap noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #8011746, filed 2002-06Related service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 8% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 4% |
| 2000 | 3 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 6% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 14 | 6% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 13 | 11% |
| 1994 | 11 | 23% |
| 1993 | 8 | 13% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 4 | 4% |
| 1989 | 6 | 29% |
| 1988 | 2 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2000 Buick Park Avenue
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsAir 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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