1999 Buick Park Avenue electrical system problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1999 Buick Park Avenue — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Periodically the engine will stop. This will generally occur while the car is in motion. This would cause a loss of power. When it occurs in traffic or on a curve this is exceptionally dangerous. It will restart by shifting into neutral and turning the ignition. It will occur anywhere, while…”
filed Sep 12, 2016
“Sudden engine failure. I own a 99 buick park avenue ultra that has about 65,000 miles on it and is well maintained. The car is only utilized about 6 months out of the year since we are snow birds having returned from the east 2 months ago. Last evening as I drove north and up one of the long hills…”
filed Dec 27, 2014
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…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020This 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, 2017This 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…
PIP4723B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2017
Electrical System problems in other Park Avenue years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Park Avenue | 5 | 15% |
| 2002 Park Avenue | 7 | 22% |
| 2001 Park Avenue | 11 | 19% |
| 2000 Park Avenue | 12 | 15% |
| 1998 Park Avenue | 28 | 11% |
| 1997 Park Avenue | 24 | 11% |
| 1996 Park Avenue | 9 | 15% |
| 1995 Park Avenue | 18 | 15% |
| 1994 Park Avenue | 9 | 19% |
| 1993 Park Avenue | 11 | 17% |
| 1992 Park Avenue | 7 | 9% |
| 1991 Park Avenue | 10 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.