2000 Buick PARK AVENUE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
81 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
56,480 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 34 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 81 complaints (9.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 16 | 19.8% |
| Steering behavior | 13 | 16.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 4.9% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 3.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 3.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 3.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 3 |
| Suspension:Front | 3 |
Electrical System: 8; Engine And Engine Cooling: 6; Seat Belts: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 4; Seats: 4; Steering: 3; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System: 3; Suspension:Front: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 11 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 12 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 11; 50,000 to 74,999: 12; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 2
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 47 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2000: 8; 2001: 11; 2002: 9; 2003: 9; 2004: 11; 2005: 4; 2006: 3; 2007: 4; 2008: 3; 2009: 2; 2010: 4; 2011: 3; 2013: 1; 2014: 2; 2015: 1; 2016: 4; 2021: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10003669 · 2003-01-13 (January 13, 2003)
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.*JB *TT
Owner-reported narrative. 29,083 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003669 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10020374 · 2003-05-21 (May 21, 2003)
NAR 05/21/2003 *MR DANGEROUS OPERATIONAL DEFECT. THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR STEERING AND BRAKING IS LOSE. *CB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10020374 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10102917 · 2004-12-14 (December 14, 2004)
STEERING EXHIBITS A HORRIBLE NOISE AND SHUTTER ON STATIC TURNS AND THIS CONTINUES N THE FORM OF A "STICK SLIP" FEEL UP TO 60 MPH. THE PROBLEM SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO TO SEE IF THERE IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND WILL THIS LEAD TO EARLY FATIGUE. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THERE IS NO KNOWN FIX. THIS IS A CONTINUAL PROBLEM.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 38,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10102917 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10258214 · 2009-02-10 (February 10, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 50-60 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BOUNCES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION MOUNT FAILED. THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,521.
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10258214 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10323948 · 2010-04-06 (April 6, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF; ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED AS WELL. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND PULLED OVER. HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND THE CONTACT HAD NOT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 80,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10323948 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 561598 · 2001-06-13 (June 13, 2001)
THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING, BUT THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND FIND THE CAUSE, CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE STALLS SOON AFTER CRANKING UP AND STARTING TO MOVE OUT. *YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 561598 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 566194 · 2002-06-21 (June 21, 2002)
THE VEHICLE STALLED FOUR TIMES WHEN COMING TO A STOP, IT ONCE OCCURRED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 70 MPH. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 566194 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10065830 · 2004-04-09 (April 9, 2004)
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. PL…
Owner-reported narrative. 44,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10065830 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10095868 · 2004-10-16 (October 16, 2004)
MY 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE WAS RECALLED FOR A DANGEROUS FUEL PUMP (NHTSA ID # 04V090000). WHILE MY CAR WAS AT A BUICK SERVICE CENTER TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP, THE DIAPHRAM OF THE NEW FUEL PUMP RUPTURED, SPRAYING GASOLINE WHICH IMMEDIATELY CAUGHT FIRE. SINCE THIS HAPPENED IN THE GARAGE, THE MECHANICS IMMEDIATELY PUT OUT THE FIRE, SO ONLY A FEW WIRES AND FUELS LINES APPEARED TO BE DAMAGED. ALTHOUGH THE BUICK SERVICE CENTER IS NOW REPAIRING THE DAMAGE,, THIS INCIDENT SUGGESTS THAT THE DIAPHRAM OF THE BUICK'S FUEL PUMP IS STILL DEFECTIV…
Owner-reported narrative. 51,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10095868 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10650836 · 2014-10-28 (October 28, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE RUPTURED INTAKE MANIFOLD DISPLACED THE FUEL LINE, WHICH PULLED THE INJECTOR OUT CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 1/16/15*CN UPDATED 01/20/15
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10650836 at NHTSA ↗