Park Avenue
Buick Park Avenue: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Generations and technical specifications
Buick Park Avenue – Third generation2007–2012
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2007–2012 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | GM Zeta platform |
| Engines | 2.8 L LP1 V6 3.0 L LF1 V6 3.6 L LY7 V6 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed GM 5L40E automatic (2007–2009) 6-speed GM 6L50E automatic (2010–2012) |
| Wheelbase | 3,009 mm |
| Length | 5,175 mm |
| Width | 1,899 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm |
| Assembly | Adelaide, South Australia, Australia (Elizabeth) (All Parts) Shanghai, China (Final Assembly) |
| Designer | James C. Shyr (2007; interior) |
Buick Park Avenue – Second generation1996–2005
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1996–2004 |
| Model years | 1997–2005 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | G platform |
| Engines | 3.8 L Buick V6 (Series II) 3.8 L Buick V6 (Series II Supercharged) |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4T65-E automatic 4-speed 4T65-E HD automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,891 mm |
| Length | 5,253 mm |
| Width | 1,897 mm |
| Height | 1,458 mm |
| Assembly | Hamtramck, Michigan, United States (Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly) Lake Orion, Michigan, United States (Orion Assembly) |
| Designer | Bill Porter |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2005 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2005 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2005 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 8.7–9.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Large car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2005 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium), Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 12 |
| Forced induction | Supercharged (on some versions) |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 538 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 3,143 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2005 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 55 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Electrical system | 43 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Visibility and wipers | 26 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Steering | 21 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Brakes | 18 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 17 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Tyres | 14 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Seat belts | 13 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Speed control and cruise | 11 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Wheels | 11 | 2000, 2004, 2005 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2005: 247 complaints, 10 with a crash and 19 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.