1997 Buick Park Avenue fuel system, gasoline problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1997 Buick Park Avenue — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 buick park avenue. The contact stated before entering his vehicle he noticed there was a puddle underneath his vehicle. After inspecting the spill he noticed that it was coming from the fuel tank. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. The…”
filed Feb 14, 2012
“Started to have strong odor of gasoline inside of car when engine was running. I checked to see if there was gasoline leaking from motor when I had the engine turned off without any luck. Had to keep windows rolled down because odor was so strong from the gasoline fumes. This all happened one week…”
filed Jun 13, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 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, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 20, 2017
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Park Avenue years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Park Avenue | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 Park Avenue | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 Park Avenue | 4 | 7% |
| 2000 Park Avenue | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 Park Avenue | 14 | 10% |
| 1998 Park Avenue | 27 | 11% |
| 1996 Park Avenue | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 Park Avenue | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 Park Avenue | 1 | 2% |
| 1993 Park Avenue | 5 | 8% |
| 1992 Park Avenue | 4 | 5% |
| 1991 Park Avenue | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Buick Park Avenue
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.