2001 Buick Park Avenue Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Buick Park Avenue, 9% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
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 attempting to start the car after the ignition was cranked for less than one second there was an explosion from under the hood resulting in fire. The fire was put out within a minute due to access of a nearby fire extinguisher. Upon examination of the engine compartment the entire intake manifold had exploded off of the engine and there was fire damage to wiring and hoses. The car was parked outside overnight and the temperature was 5 degrees f. It is a good thing I had recently purchased this car from my aging parents.”
NHTSA complaint #10575288, filed 2014-03, 165,000 miles“Car failed to start properly and dealer indicated the fuel pressure regulator is leaking . The fuel pressure regulator was replaced and the problem solved, but I was charged for the service. A recall had been placed on the same car (Buick Park Avenue) model for factor replacement of the fuel pressure regulator for other cars bought the same year (2000). Was told I must file a complaint if I expected to have the service paid by a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10096257, filed 2004-10, 47,979 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Buick Park Avenue. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the hood exploded and caught on fire. The fire was extinguished with 3 buckets of water. There was no property damage. It was unknown whether warning lights illuminated after the failure. There was no injury sustained; however, the contact stated that the incident was traumatic. The vehicle remained at the contact's residence, pending evaluation. No police report was filed. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11718919, filed 2026-02, 200,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Buick Park Avenue. While the cruise control was set at 70 MPH he attempted to disengage it, the vehicle accelerated over 70 MPH. The contact stated that he also experienced failure with the vehicles head lights, high beams and the fuel gauge gave an incorrect reading. When the vehicle was out of fuel the gauge displayed full and when there was no fuel it also displayed full. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer will be contacted. The failure mileage was 86743 and the current mileage was 88,651. Updated 3/7/11 updated 04/29/11”
NHTSA complaint #10348310, filed 2010-08, 86,743 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 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…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 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…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
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 2001 Buick Park Avenue
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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