Model year guide

2001 Buick Park Avenue

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2001 Buick Park Avenue is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 17 on record.

2001 Buick Park Avenue at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints65
Combined20 mpg
Typical price$1,536

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2001 Buick Park Avenue recalls 2

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer NHTSA Campaign #00V346000 · 30/10/2000

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.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER WHICH CONTAINS THE MICROPROCESSOR.

Latches/locks/linkages:trunk Lid:lock NHTSA Campaign #02V328000 · 09/12/2002

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MAY BE INSTALLED OR FORCED OUT OF THE PROPER POSITION.

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 …

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2001 Buick Park Avenue common problems

Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

2001 Buick Park Avenue safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2001 Buick Park Avenue 4-DR. w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2001 Buick Park Avenue MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,725

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2001 Buick Park Avenue worth?

Low
$600
Typical price
$1,536
High
$3,000

From 14 comparable 2001 Buick Park Avenue listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2001 Buick Park Avenue costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,625
Depreciation (5 yrs)$150
Total$18,775
Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($1,536) with the same model 4 model-years older ($1,410), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2001 Buick Park Avenue trims & engines on record

Trims
Base · Ultra
Engines
3.8L 6-cyl

2001 Buick Park Avenue vehicles on record

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Other Buick Park Avenue model years

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2001 Buick Park Avenue — frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Buick Park Avenue have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2001 Buick Park Avenue. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Buick Park Avenue?

Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are engine, electrical system, fuel system.

What is the 2001 Buick Park Avenue safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2001 Buick Park Avenue crash-test ratings of frontal 4★, side 4★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2001 Buick Park Avenue get?

The 2001 Buick Park Avenue has a U.S. EPA estimate of 20 mpg combined (17 city / 27 highway).

How much is a 2001 Buick Park Avenue worth?

Comparable 2001 Buick Park Avenue listings run roughly $600–$3,000, typically around $1,536 (from 14 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.