2001 Buick Park Avenue Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 11%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Buick Park Avenue, 11% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,400 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.
“While driving at 60 MPH and without warning the engine stalled on the highway. The consumer pulled over to the shoulder and five minutes later the vehicle was able to start. The vehicle has been to two different dealers who could not find the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10066627, filed 2004-05, 27,990 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Buick Park Avenue. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would shut off without warning. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but they could not diagnose the issue. The vehicle was taken in for service, but the issue still persists. The contact feels that the failure could cause injuries if it occurs without warning in traffic. The current mileage was 200,000 and failure mileage was 170,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10253404, filed 2008-12, 170,000 miles“2001 Buick Park Avenue with engine problems. Consumer states that the engine cuts out when accelerating. Dealer states that everything was tested and was found to be normal. Dealer stated that he was probably pushing the accelerator down to fast.”
NHTSA complaint #10223948, filed 2008-04“While driving 65 MPH engine stalled, lost all power. Once vehicle was started again it idled roughly and would only stay running with foot on the accelerator pedal. Took vehicle to dealer, and had it repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #8006996, filed 2002-04“The vehicle shifts hard in gear after the initial start up. Consumer had the vehicle towed and checked at the parent company. The transmission went through several tests but the problem could not be duplicated. Since that time, the solenoid and transmission have been replaced. One week later the transmission failed and had to be completely rebuilt. Again, while driving, the vehicle made two hard jerks and would barely move. When putting vehicle in reverse it will hit hard twice and go backwards, when putting it in forward gear it will take off slowly. …”
NHTSA complaint #567629, filed 2002-09Related service bulletins
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 | 21% |
| 2002 | 4 | 13% |
| 2001 | 6 | 11% |
| 2000 | 14 | 17% |
| 1999 | 39 | 28% |
| 1998 | 97 | 39% |
| 1997 | 44 | 20% |
| 1996 | 9 | 15% |
| 1995 | 16 | 14% |
| 1994 | 4 | 8% |
| 1993 | 12 | 19% |
| 1992 | 11 | 14% |
| 1991 | 7 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 8% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 4 | 31% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
| 1985 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2001 Buick Park Avenue
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Buick Park Avenue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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