Does the 2001 Buick Park Avenue have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Buick Park Avenue, the most recent reported on December 9, 2002 (Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid, lock). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Buick Park Avenue?

Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (11 complaints), followed by steering (9).

How many 2001 Buick Park Avenue complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 57 complaints report a crash and 6 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2001 Buick Park Avenue recalls and problems

2 recalls and 57 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Buick Park Avenue.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2001 Buick Park Avenue recalls

Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid, lock

NHTSA campaign 02V328000 · reported December 9, 2002 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 43,980 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the emergency trunk release handle may be installed or forced out of the proper position.
The risk: If the cable is out of the proper position, it could increase the force required to activate the emergency trunk release handle and a person trapped in the trunk may not be able to release the trunk latch using the emergency trunk release handle.
The fix: Dealers will secure the emergency trunk release cable to ensure that the emergency trunk release handle operates properly. Owner notification began december 19, 2002. 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.

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

NHTSA campaign 00V346000 · reported October 30, 2000 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 35,302 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems." these vehicles have a wiper system microprocessor that is susceptible to voltage transients, which can cause a "latch-up" condition in the system controller.
The risk: If microprocessor "latch-up" occurs, the customer will not be able to operate the system in both the lower and high-speed modes required by the standard.
The fix: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover which contains the microprocessor.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system11
Steering9
Engine7
Visibility7
Engine and engine cooling6
Vehicle speed control6
Power train5
Fuel system, gasoline4
Air bags3
Exterior lighting3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Feb 18, 2026 · Fuel system, gasoline · 200,000 miles · fire reported
The contact owns a 2001 Buick Park Avenue. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the hood exploded and caught on fire. The fire was extinguished with 3 buckets of water. There was no property damage. It was unknown whether warning lights illuminated after the failure. There was no injury sustained…

Apr 19, 2021 · Structure · 1,245 miles · fire reported
THE MOTOR CAUGHT ON FIRE EVERYTHING IN THE HOOD CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. ORLANDO STREET FRESNO CA 93706.

Feb 11, 2020 · Engine · 114,000 miles
UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED INTO AT LEAST 10 PIECES DURING START UP. STATIONARY . HAD NOT BEEN STARTED FOR TWO DAYS. IN DRIVEWAY.

Apr 17, 2019 · Engine · 161,985 miles · fire reported
THE INTAKE PLENIUM EXPLODED AND STARTED A FIRE

Dec 20, 2016 · Engine · 100,000 miles · fire reported
OUR 2001 BUICK HAS HAD A ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE IT IS THE SAME CAUSE AS THIS RECALL- […] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -CLOSE INVESTIGATION SUBJECT : ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES , 1 RECALL(S) DATE INVESTIGATION OPENED: OCT 22, 2002 DATE INVESTIGATION CLOSED: MAR 09…

Park Avenue model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	3	81	3	7
2001	2	57	3	6
2002	1	32	3	4
2003	1	33	1	0
2004	0	12	0	2

Across all years, the 2000 Park Avenue has the most complaints (81). All Buick Park Avenue years →

Questions

Does the 2001 Buick Park Avenue have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Buick Park Avenue, the most recent reported on December 9, 2002 (Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid, lock). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Buick Park Avenue?: Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (11 complaints), followed by steering (9).
How many 2001 Buick Park Avenue complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 57 complaints report a crash and 6 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 18, 2026.