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1999 Buick Park Avenue
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 140
- Received Aug 1999 to Dec 2019
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Seat belt fails to latch or retract17 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Vehicle catches fire from wiring17 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Plastic intake manifold cracks and leaks coolant13 complaints · 9.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #04V090000On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 V6 (L36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire.
- Recall #99V238000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake booster to pedal assembly attachment nuts may be loose.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 2 crashes, 22 fires, 2 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 13 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 140 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 17 | 12% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 17 | 12% | – | |
| Plastic intake manifold cracks and leaks coolant | 13 | 9.3% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 8 | 5.7% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 7 | 5.0% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 6 | 4.3% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 4 | 2.9% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 4 | 2.9% | – | NHTSA recall #99V081000 |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 3 | 2.1% | – | |
| Axle breaks while driving, wheel detaches | 3 | 2.1% | – | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 3 | 2.1% | – | |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 3 | 2.1% | – | |
| Brakes make grinding or squealing noise | 3 | 2.1% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #04V090000February 24, 2004910,873 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: delivery
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 V6 (L36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak Can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark Can cause a backfire.
The backfire Can rupture the intake manifold. The rupture of the intake manifold Can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. Phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004. Owners should contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
NHTSA recall #99V238000August 27, 1999988 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake booster to pedal assembly attachment nuts may be loose.
If these nuts are loose, the brake pedal may be low, the assembly may be loose, the brakes may not release, and if the nuts back completely off, braking may be lost. Also fume and water intrusion to the passenger compartment Can occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace any missing brake booster to brake pedal assembly nuts and tighten all four (4) nuts to specified torque.
NHTSA recall #99V081000April 14, 199938 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with incorrect front brake rotor, brake caliper assembly, brake pads, and caliper mounting bracket on either the left or right side of the vehicle.
A vehicle with this condition Can pull to one side during a braking maneuver. In addition, vehicle stopping distance could be increased.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for correct brake parts and replace any incorrect rotors, caliper assemblies, brake pads, and caliper mounting brackets.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1999 Buick Park Avenue.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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