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2003 Buick Park Avenue recalls and problems

1 recall and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Buick Park Avenue.

1
recalls
33
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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.

2003 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.

Most reported problems

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

What owners report

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

Dec 18, 2024 · Tires

New tires installed on vehicle 12/10/24. Passenger rear tire blew out at 65mph on interstate on 12/16/24. Car was able to be controlled, some damage to vehicle. Could have resulted in severe injury and/or death.

Oct 26, 2016 · Engine · 60,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED OIL DRIPPING DOWN ON THE SPARK PLUGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS…

Oct 12, 2016 · Power train · 84,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 84,000.

Aug 19, 2016 · Tires · 172,542 miles

ABNORMAL WEAR PATTERN, LOW MILEAGE, NEW TIRE < 8 MONTHS SERVICE, ALIGNMENT CHECK / GOOD, TIE RODS, BALL JOINTS, SHOCKS LIKE NEW. TIRE CORD/ BELTS BARE EXPOSED ON OUTSIDE EDGE OF TIRE 1/3 OF CIRCUMFERENCE. WORN SMOOTH, NO CUPPING. POSSIBLE RUBBER COMPOUND ISSUE. ONLY ABNORMAL WEAR FOUND ON 1/3 OF TIRE ROTATION. TIRE…

Aug 10, 2016 · Engine · 66,000 miles

FRONT CENTER MOTOR MOUNT FAILED @ 66KMILES.

Park Avenue model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 38137
2001 25736
2002 13234
2003 13310
2004 01202
2005 0800

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

Questions

Does the 2003 Buick Park Avenue have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 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 2003 Buick Park Avenue?
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (7 complaints), followed by electrical system (5).
How many 2003 Buick Park Avenue complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 33 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 18, 2024.