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2001 BUICK Park Avenue

Vehicle Summary

The 2001 Buick Park Avenue Ultra is a classic sedan featuring a powerful 3.8L V6 engine with sequential fuel injection. Built in Orion, Michigan by General Motors LLC, this sedan offers safety with front and side airbags for the driver and passenger. The vehicle boasts a gross weight rating of up to 6,000 lb, making it a robust choice for a family car. Its design includes four doors and windows, and it is equipped with an overhead valve (OHV) valve train.

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Make
BUICK
Model
Park Avenue
Year
2001
Engine
3.8L

Complete Specifications

28 specs
Make BUICK
Manufacturer Name GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Model Park Avenue
Model Year 2001
Plant City ORION
Trim Ultra
Vehicle Type PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company Name NA-GM Corp
Plant State MICHIGAN
Note Body Type: Sedan, 4-6 Window, Notchback (GM codes: 19, 69)
Body Class Sedan/Saloon
Doors 4
Windows 4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Engine Number of Cylinders 6
Displacement (CC) 3800.0
Displacement (CI) 231.89022755998
Displacement (L) 3.8
Engine Model L67
Valve Train Design Overhead Valve (OHV)
Engine Configuration V-Shaped
Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI)
Other Engine Info Name Plate: Chevrolet, Buick
Seat Belt Type Manual
Front Air Bag Locations 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Known Issues for This Vehicle

Oil leaks

V-shaped engines, including the L67, often face issues with oil leaks, especially around the valve cover gaskets.

Supercharger failures

The L67 engine has a supercharger which can encounter wear and tear, leading to reduced performance or failure.

Intake manifold gasket failure

The plastic intake manifold gaskets used in these engines often degrade over time, leading to coolant leaks.

Crankshaft position sensor issues

This sensor can fail, causing intermittent stalling or no-start conditions.

Cooling system problems

The cooling system can develop leaks, especially in the plastic components, leading to overheating issues.

Ignition coil pack failures

The coil packs can fail, causing misfires and rough engine performance.

Fuel injector problems

Fuel injectors may clog or fail, leading to poor fuel economy and performance issues.

Transmission issues

The 2001 Buick Park Avenue is known to have transmission problems, which can indirectly affect engine performance.

Engine mount wear

Engine mounts can wear out over time, causing excessive engine vibration and noise.

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