Consumer Complaint Detail
BUICK / PARK AVENUE / 1998
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 003277659 | Incident Date: Sep, 14 2003 |
| Consumer's City: MIAMISBURG | Consumer's State: OH |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC |
| Model Name: PARK AVENUE | Model Year: 1998 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Fuel system, gasoline |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1G4CW52K4W4 | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jan, 14 2004 | Complaint Type: CAG |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: - |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: The plastic upper intake manifold developed an internal crack, which leaked coolant into the combustion cylinders. the 3.8l v6 engine shut down and then hydrolocked. it was repaired by a certified buick dealer. the day the vehicle was returned, within 20 miles of driving, the rear main bearing seal failed. the dealer felt it was caused by the coolant mixing with the oil. after this repair, the engine ran approximately 2000 miles and spun a main bearing, due to the coolant/oil mixture. this has been reported to buick. they feel it is not their problem. |