1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE Recalls (3)

Campaign:
97V036000 on 03/23/1997
Component:
Seats:mid/rear assembly
Manufactured:
03/31/1996 - 01/30/1997
Affected:
20,959
Defect:
These vehicles were assembled with center rear seat belt anchor bolts not properly installed. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system would not withstand the required load and injury to the seat occupant could occur.
Correction:
Dealers will tighten the center rear seat belt anchor bolts to specification.
Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during march 1997.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 buick at 1-800-521-7300.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
97V064000 on 04/30/1997
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Manufactured:
03/31/1996 - 04/14/1997
Affected:
156,910
Defect:
The electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module can cause the antilock brake system (abs) to cycle during a non-abs brake application.
Consequence:
This condition can result in an increase in vehicle stopping distance increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module.
Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to being during may 1997. note:owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300 or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
00V117000 on 05/01/2000
Component:
Seat belts:front:webbing
Manufactured:
03/31/1996 - 10/30/1997
Affected:
77,952
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some of these vehicles have front seat shoulder belts that may twist, allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor.
Consequence:
When the shoulder belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the belt may be unusable.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect for the presence of updated front shoulder belt bezels and where necessary, install new front seat shoulder belt opening bezel kits.
Notes:
Owner notification began august 31, 2000.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 buick at 1-800-521-7300. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE TSBs (66)

Bulletin:
738107
Component:
341000 communications:horn assembly
Summary:
Unattended horn activation or horn(s) inoperative (replace horn pad/air bag module; horn fuse). *tw
Bulletin:
9774T65E02
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Harsh garage shift, reverse to drive, hydra-matic 4t65-e transaxle. *tw
Bulletin:
731608
Component:
135100 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:interior
Summary:
Excessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror. *tw
Bulletin:
776110
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine oil level indicates over full (replace oil level indicator tube assembly). *tw
Bulletin:
735023
Component:
034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Summary:
Brake noise (grunt/groan/grind/crunch) coming from front brakes (replace front brake pads). *tw
Bulletin:
549001A
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Cln indicator appears on radio display and does not turn off (reset cln indicator with the eject button on tape). *tw
Bulletin:
731207
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Intermittent a/c system thump noise on initial start up from front passenger side floor panel (replace accumulator). *tw
Bulletin:
731503
Component:
162700 structure:body:trunk lid
Summary:
Paint chips on rear compartment lid ( adjust rear compartment lid/install new overslam bumpers). *tw
Bulletin:
631050
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Wavy or dimpling appearance in roof panel running front to back or excessive rain noise (replace cardboard roof insulator adhesive). *tw
Bulletin:
970501735019
Component:
033000 service brakes, hydraulic:power assist
Summary:
When brakes are depressed force or engine load may affect and cause various noises. *yc
Bulletin:
970501777160
Component:
105100 power train:driveline:universal joint
Summary:
Experiencing harsh engagement from reverse to drive. *yc
Bulletin:
970801777155
Component:
105100 power train:driveline:universal joint
Summary:
Experiencing a transaxle gear whine noise on coast down or light acceleration. *yc
Bulletin:
9709016116A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Comments of an engine oil leak that appears to originate toward the driver's side of the vehicle; rear of engine. *yc
Bulletin:
9709017160A
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
Vehicles equipped with harsh garage shift reverse to drive. *yc
Bulletin:
970801738210
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Comments on erratic automatic wiper operation or that the wipers are overly sensitive to small amounts of moisture on the windshield. *yc
Bulletin:
970901738320
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Comments on a bright reflection from the head up display (hud) unit in the instrument panel when the vehicle is positioned with the sun directley above the driver.
Bulletin:
97080177715F
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Experience a transaxle gear whine noise on coast down or light acceleration. *yc
Bulletin:
735023A
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Experiencing noise coming from front brakes. *yc
Bulletin:
98838208
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Passenger side windshield wiper/washer does not fully clean lower portion of windshield. *yc
Bulletin:
98737104A
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Concerns of noise/vibration/growl from front of vehicle on right turns or hard acceleration. *yc
Bulletin:
10001
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Information on growling noise in transaxle during first four minutes after start up. *yc
Bulletin:
9810010
Component:
221600 seats:front assembly:power adjust
Summary:
Information on memory seat operating intermittently. *yc
Bulletin:
9810011
Component:
330000 interior lighting
Summary:
Information on interior lights inoperative and fuse blown. *yc
Bulletin:
9810012
Component:
126000 exterior lighting:turn signal
Summary:
Information on no turn signal operative. *yc
Bulletin:
833004
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Experiencing shake / vibration in steering wheel, floor, seat at highway speeds on smooth roads. *yc
Bulletin:
990139005
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
A condition may exist where the hvac control assembly displays inaccurate temperature setting and / or emits tick noise. *tt
Bulletin:
990232007
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
This bulletin addresses concerns of steering vibration / shudder / moan during parking maneuvers on dry pavement. *tt
Bulletin:
990605005
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a popping type noise heard in the passenger compartment. *tt
Bulletin:
990850018
Component:
221600 seats:front assembly:power adjust
Summary:
Subject regarding front seat adjuster switch trim plate detaching from seat and / or seat chucks / rocks. *tt
Bulletin:
990850021
Component:
221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Summary:
A condition with the front seat back and / or seat cushion heat element is non-functioning. *tt
Bulletin:
839606
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Trunk mounted 12 cd changer ejects intermittently. yd
Bulletin:
731614A
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
The front seat adjuster switch trim plate has become dtached from the seat and/or seat rocks. yd
Bulletin:
000310007F
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Vehicles may experience shake / vibration in steering wheel, floor, seat at highway speeds on smooth roads. *jb updated *eh gm voicemail message. *tt
Bulletin:
300800
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Subject regarding the front shoulder belt retractor campaign number 00039. *tt
Bulletin:
010601007
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Engine coolant consumption or coolant leak (inspect for material degradation/replace intake manifolds) *tt updated 11/02/07 *nj
Bulletin:
010601008
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *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
Bulletin:
010601007A
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Experiencing excessive engine coolant consumption, or an engine coolant leak near or under the throttle body area of the upper intake manifold. *tt
Bulletin:
32
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information regarding extra clips in the 4t65e transmission. *slc
Bulletin:
000310007A
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Information regarding shake/vibration in steering wheel, floor,seat at highway speeds on smooth roads (diagnose/balance tires/wheels). *yh
Bulletin:
010730032B
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Some owners may comment on a transmission oil leak. *tt updated *eh
Bulletin:
100202
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Onwers may encounter one fuel reading after they have finished driving the vehicle then a different reading when restarting the vehicle. *tt
Bulletin:
010601008A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt
Bulletin:
000310007C
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Subject regarding shake / vibration in steering wheel, floor, seat at highway speeds on smooth roads. *tt
Bulletin:
000730002B
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Concerns with slips, harsh upshift or garage shifts, launch shudders, flares, erratic shifts and intermittent concerns, diagnostic trouble code p1811 or p0748 set. *tt
Bulletin:
00310007B
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Technical information regarding shake / vibration in steering wheel, floor, seat at highway speeds on smooth roads. *tt
Bulletin:
020730014
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information on servicing 4t65e transaxle spacer plate and gaskets. *tt
Bulletin:
020730014A
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information on servicing 4t65-e transaxle spacer plate and gaskets for various models from 1997 through 2002. *tt
Bulletin:
010235009A
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Steering column to instrument panel fastener removal. *tt
Bulletin:
01768
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Ignition key replacement. *mr
Bulletin:
02120
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Hvac faceplate lens available for replacement. service vme. *tt
Bulletin:
040601017
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
New upper intake manifold and gasket kits. *tt
Bulletin:
3015
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Multiple stabilitrak/precision control codes such as c1282, c1283, c1284, c1285, c1287, and c1288 exist on delphi bosch 5.0 or 5.3 systems. *tt
Bulletin:
040601021
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
New rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt
Bulletin:
040089005
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
New replacement key blank available. *tt
Bulletin:
02112004
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Replacement ignition key clarification. *tt
Bulletin:
050604058
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt
Bulletin:
PIC-4887
Component:
021300 suspension:front:shock absorber
Summary:
Gmc: harsh ride or line installation concern with delco shock kit. concerns with connecting the lines to the shocks and the air compressor. concern of harsh ride after installation. *pe
Bulletin:
16NA260
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr
Bulletin:
PIP4723B
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
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 starting/charging tester and
Bulletin:
PIC4696A
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Bulletin:
PIC4696B
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Bulletin:
PI1217
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans breather vent.
Bulletin:
05-06-04-035D
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what e85 fuel may due to a non e85 vehicle.
Bulletin:
17-NA-073
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Bulletin:
PIC4696C
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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