Most common 2000 Buick Park Avenue problems
Share of the 81 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Buick Park Avenue complaints by model year
Best Park Avenue years: 2004, 2005, 2002. Years to avoid: 1998, 1997, 1999, 1995, 2000. Compare all years →
2000 Buick Park Avenue recalls (3)
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line.
Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. Phase 1 began on June 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on September 30, 2004.
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover which contains the microprocessor.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 3 possible defects involving the 2000 Buick Park Avenue:
Engine compartment fires
Engine compartment fire
By letter dated March 12, 2008, general motors corp. (GM) has notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (identified by NHTSA recall number 08v-118) to address a defect in approximately 207,542 model year (my) 1997-2003 Buick regal gs and Pontiac grand prix gtp vehicles equipped with the l67 supercharged version of GM's 3800 series ii v6 engine.the recalled regal gs vehicles were built from August 1996…
Engine compartment fires
Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with GM?s actions in 03v-473 and 04v-090 recalling approximately 529,000 my 1998-99 c- and h-body vehicles equipped with defective fuel pressure regulators.these vehicles were equipped with plastic intake manifolds that are unable to contain pressures that occur in some backfire events and defective fuel pressure regulators with leaking diaphragms that can provide a…
What 2000 Buick Park Avenue owners say
Engine & cooling
Got my car towed to midas on 12/15 because it wouldn't start. They said I needed a tune up and a new intake. They went to test my car and the engine caught fire. I received a call on 12/17 from midas saying that my engine caught fire and the intake specifically was under GM recall as it is a GM 3800 series ii engine. I was directed by midas to file a complaint about my issue, and that this work would be covered as it is part of a GM recall. My car won't start and I need to get it towed to a local dealership for the work to be done.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Buick Park Avenue. After the vehicle was started, the manifold exploded and caused the engine to catch fire. The contact extinguished the fire. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
Electrical system
Right side blinkers stopped working front and back I have checked bulbs fuses relays the safty flashers work on both sides break lights work no blink on the dash for right side blinkers out completely could be blinker switch witch is 400 bucks to replace but not sure if that's the problem
At approximately 157800 miles, drivers' side electric door lock became inoperable, unable to open door from inside with manual controls, unable to unlock door with remote and unable to open door with key from outside. Cannot open door to effect repairs as discovered online (ytube) as inside panel must be removed with door open. Must make entry from passenger side. If passenger side door lock freezes or if an accident occurs on passenger side would be unable to get out of vehicle. And now the rear drivers side door has done the same and cannot be opened or unlocked. Obviously the car is stationary when attempting to open or unlock the doors.
Brakes
I was driving a Buick Park ave 2000. After stopping at a stop sign I made a right hand turn onto a busy 3 lane city street. When I accelerated and began changing lanes the car lunged a little and continued to accelerate on its own. I tried pressing the brake and it felt like there was a block of wood underneath it. The brake was not working and the car kept accelerating I was approaching a busy intersection and the light was red. I tried down shifting but nothing changed. I kept trying to brake but .it didn't work and the car kept accelerating so as I approached the red light the only thing I could think to do was try making a sharp turn with the cars that were turning headed in the opposite direction I was going. I managed to slice between two cars in the turn but the steering wheel became incredibly stiff and I couldn't negotiate the turn as hoped. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Buick Park Avenue. The contact stated while driving and making a left turn at 5 MPH with the brakes depressed they suddenly locked causing the stability control feature to activate itself. The vehicle continued to move into the next lane on its own without any warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times where they diagnosed and reprogram the steering sensor. NHTSA recall campaign id number: 00V114000; service brakes, hydraulic: foundation was related to the failure; however, the dealer stated the VIN was not included. Each time the vehicle needed to be repaired the contact was responsible for paying over $200. The manufacturer was contacted and also stated the VIN was not included in the recall and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 74,221 and the current mileage was 77,800. Updated 08/22/11 updated 3/06/2012
2000 Buick Park Avenue engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 27 / 20 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl supercharged | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 16 / 25 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Buick Park Avenue a good car?
Based on 81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Park Avenue rates use caution: 1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the Park Avenue at the same age. It is one of the Park Avenue years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Buick Park Avenue?
The engine & cooling — 16 complaints, 20% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine › gasoline. Next are the electrical system (12) and brakes (11).
How many recalls does the 2000 Buick Park Avenue have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2000 Buick Park Avenue, the most recent from February 24, 2004 (delivery). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Buick Park Avenue?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004, 2005 and 2002. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1998, 1997, 1999, 1995 and 2000. See the full Buick Park Avenue years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Buick Park Avenue problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 60,000 miles; 38% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.