2001 Buick Park Avenue Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2001 Buick Park Avenue addresses the sedan's two engine versions and its two trims. Both engines are 3.8L V6 units of 231 cubic inches, overhead-valve and gasoline-fueled; the difference is a supercharger on one. The trims are Base and Ultra, on a four-door body. From engine, cooling, fuel and ignition to the transmission, brakes, suspension and steering, the manual provides procedures, specifications and torque values, and it supports electrical work with wiring diagrams and diagnostics.

Engines covered

• 3.8L V6 (231 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 3.8L V6 (231 cu in) — OHV, supercharged, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base
• Ultra

Known issues on the 2001 Park Avenue. Federal records show 2 recall campaigns against the 2001 Park Avenue. On certain 2001 Park Avenue vehicles, the emergency trunk release handle could be fitted or pushed out of position, raising the pull needed so someone trapped inside might not be able to open the lid; dealers secured the release cable. Certain 2001 Park Avenue vehicles also had a wiper controller that voltage transients could freeze, losing the required wiper speeds. Owners have made 57 complaints, with the electrical system at 11, steering at 9 and the engine and visibility at 7 apiece; 3 reported a crash, 6 a fire, 3 an injury and 1 a death. Body, wiper and electrical wiring diagrams, procedures and diagnostics apply.