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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G4CW52K1X4••••••1999 Buick PARK AVENUE
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 1999 Buick PARK AVENUE build (10 vs 4).
10on this build
112on the model
27builds in total
3involved a fire
Most reportedEngine And Engine Cooling 4Service Brakes 3Hydraulic 3Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel SystemfireFeb 2011
I own a 1999 buick pk ave. On feb 27, 2011 I had to move vehicle to plow snow. Low battery, attach booster pack and tried to start again. There was a loud backfire. Apparently the plenum had burst knocking off fuel line and I found my vehicle to be on fire. After putting out…
Engine And Engine CoolingfireJan 2003
The vehicle backfired and then caught on fire.*jb referenced in ea02-030
Service BrakesDec 2002
While driving the vehicle at 35mph the e right front pad damage the rotor. Dealer has inspected and replace the pad and rotor. Today 12/27/02 again has the same problem and dealer told consumer is normal this kind of problem on this vehicles. Please provide further information
Electrical SystemNov 2000
Negative post snapped from battery, causing electrical system to malfunction. Dealer has been notified
SuspensionMar 2000
While traveling notice a bumping noise coming from tire. Technician stated that tires were out of round. *ak tires are goodyear ls eagle, size p225/60r16, possibly a suspension problem causing tires to wear
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G4CW52K1X4660523 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.