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1996 Buick Park Avenue Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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1996 Buick Park Avenue: Quick Overview

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1996 Buick Park Avenue Specifications

Vehicle Information
Year 1996
Make Buick
Model Park Avenue
Trim -
Style Sedan
Type Sedan
Category Large Car
Manufacturing Details
Made In United States
Manufacturing City FLINT
Dimensions
Doors 4-Door
Curb Weight 3532 pounds
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating -
Overall Height 55.10 inches
Overall Length 205.90 inches
Overall Width 74.10 inches
Wheelbase Length 110.80 inches
Standard Seating 6
Engine & Performance
Engine 3.8-L V-6 OHV 12V
Engine Size 3.8L
Engine Cylinders 6
Transmission 4-Speed Automatic
Transmission Type Automatic
Transmission Speeds 4-Speed
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Additional Features
Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS
Steering Type Rack & Pinion
Pricing
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) $28,205
Invoice Price -
Delivery Charges -

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1996 Buick Park Avenue Prices and Market Value

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1996 Buick Park Avenue Cost of Ownership

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1996 Buick Park Avenue Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Type Gasoline
Fuel Capacity 18.00 gallons
City Mileage 19 miles/gallon
Highway Mileage 29 miles/gallon

1996 Buick Park Avenue Safety Rating

NHTSA
Side Driver Rating Not Tested
Frontal Passenger Rating Not Tested
Rollover Rating Not Tested
Side Rear Passenger Rating Not Tested
Frontal Driver Rating
IIHS
Moderate Overlap Front Test Results Not Tested

1996 Buick Park Avenue Recalls & Defects

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
Recall date 1996-03-05
Recall no. 96v044000
Source NHTSA
Summary These Vehicles Were Assembled With ONE or More Incorrect Safety Belt And/Or Safety Belt Buckle Ends. This Does NOT Conform With THE Requirements OF Fmvss NO. 209, "seat Belt Assemblies."
Consequence Consequence OF Non-Compliance: IF AN Incorrect Part IS Used, THE Belt MAY NOT Latch Properly, Increasing THE Risk OF Injury TO THE Occupant Should A Vehicle Crash Occur.
Remedy Dealers Will Inspect All Front and Rear Safety Belt Latch Ends and Safety Belt Buckles FOR Correct Parts and Replace ANY Incorrect Parts.
Notes System: Interior; Active Restraints; Belt Buckles, Fmvss NO. 209. Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles.note: 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. Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-800-424-9393.
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
Recall date 1996-07-01
Recall no. 96v116000
Source NHTSA
Summary A Backfire During Engine Starting CAN Cause Breakage OF THE Upper Intake Manifold.
Consequence This Condition CAN Cause A No-Start Condition and Possibly AN Engine Compartment Fire.
Remedy Dealers Will Update THE Powertrain Control Module Programming. Until THE Campaign Repair IS Made, THE Vehicle Hood Should BE Shut Whenever Starting THE Vehicle TO Reduce THE Chance OF Personal Injury.
Notes Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles Equipped With 3.8l V6 Engine. Owner Notification: Owner Notifications Began During July 1996. Note: 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; Pontiac AT 1-800-762-2737; or Oldsmobile AT 1-800-442-6537. Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-800-424-9393.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:control Module
Recall date 1995-10-23
Recall no. 95v204000
Source NHTSA
Summary These Vehicles Were Assembled With A Malfunction Alarm, Lighting and Locking (Mall) Module That CAN Contain A Damaged Capacitor. IF THE Capacitor IS Damaged, THE "key IN THE Ignition" Warning Chime and THE Driver Seat Belt Unbuckled Warning Chime and Indicator Lamp MAY NOT Work. This Does NOT Meet THE Requirements OF Fmvss NO. 114, "theft Protection" and Fmvss NO. 208, "occupant Crash Protection." IN Addition, Other Chime Reminder Functions, Interior Lighting Controls, and Power Door Locking Features ARE Also Affected.
Consequence Consequence OF Non-Compliance; THE Driver MAY NOT BE Aware That THE KEY WAS Left IN THE Ignition or That THE Safety Belt WAS NOT Buckled.
Remedy Dealers Will Inspect And, IF Required, Replace THE Mall Module.
Notes System: Electrical; Ignition; Anti-Theft; Fmvss NO. 114 and NO. 208.vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles.note: 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; Oldsmobile AT 1-800-442-6537; or Pontiac AT 1-800-762-2737. Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-800-424-9393.

1996 Buick Park Avenue Warranty

Basic
Original warranty 0 months / No data
Estimated remaining Expired
Powertrain
Original warranty 0 months / No data
Estimated remaining Expired
Rust
Original warranty 0 months / No data
Estimated remaining Expired

1996 Buick Park Avenue Insurance

Insurance for a 1996 Buick Park Avenue is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Sedan with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.

How Does the 1996 Buick Park Avenue Compare to Other Sedan?

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