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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