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US recalls (1)
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid, lock
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MAY BE INSTALLED OR FORCED OUT OF THE PROPER POSITION.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy: 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.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Other
2002-12-05 · campaign 2002-235 · 533 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the emergency trunk release handle may be forced out of the proper position. A person trapped in the trunk may not be able to release the trunk latch using the emergency trunk release handle. Correction: Dealers are to secure the emergency trunk release cable.
Other
2001-11-14 · campaign 2001-272
Certain vehicles have an improperly programmed vehicle theft deterrent system. Correction: dealers will reprogram the system.
Owner complaints (32)
Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Buick Park Avenue (3 crashes, 4 fires, 2 injuries reported). Among 22 model years of this model, it ranks #13 for the most complaints (median 48).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | |
| Engine | 6 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Seats | 2 | |
| Visibility | 2 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Buick Park Avenue.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2002 Buick Park Avenue 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Buick Park Avenue version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Park Avenue 3.8 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Park Avenue 3.8 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
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