1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE Recall

Campaign:
96V015000 on 01/24/1996
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Affected:
585,182
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. the transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads.
Consequence:
Vehicle fires can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.
Notes:
System: power train; transmission; automatic; cooling unit and lines. vehicle description: passenger mini-vans with 3.8l engine and 4-speed automatic transmissions and passenger vehicles with l27 or l67 engine and 4t60e automatic transmissions and sold or registered in alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and wyoming.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537; pontiac at 1-800-762-2737; or buick at 1-800-521-7300. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE TSBs (19)

Bulletin:
431108
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
hvac system may intermittently turn on in defog or defrost mode by default. *tw
Bulletin:
436302
Component:
072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
faint buzzing noise from front of dash area. *tw
Bulletin:
577106
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
cold start rattle noise. *tw
Bulletin:
931531
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
little to no air flow from side window defroster ducts. *tw
Bulletin:
536401
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
dim headlamps, slow windshield wipers, etc resulting from low/no generator output. *tw
Bulletin:
576113
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
576104
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
536401
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
9573T4001
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
Bulletin:
577106A
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Cold start rattle noise. *tw
Bulletin:
577106A
Component:
105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
Summary:
Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
Bulletin:
731608
Component:
135100 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:interior
Summary:
Excessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror. *tw
Bulletin:
970501776515
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Information based on engine idle surge, or mil (malfunction indicator lamp) illuminated with dtc (diagnostic trouble code) p0131, p0171 or 44 set. *yc
Bulletin:
971101631041
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
Bulletin:
10001
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Information on growling noise in transaxle during first four minutes after start up. *yc
Bulletin:
98833005
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the vehicle
Bulletin:
832006
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Some customers may comment that there is corrosion ( rust ) appearing on the left and /or right rocker panel(s). *yc
Bulletin:
990730030
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt
Bulletin:
990730030A
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking

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