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NHTSA model-year recall report

2003 Buick Park Avenue Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Dec 9, 2002

Latest campaign date

At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Buick Park Avenue average of 1.8 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Latches / Locks / Linkages › Trunk Lid › Lock, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2003 Buick Park Avenue recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 02V328000

Latches / Locks / Linkages › Trunk Lid › Lock

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Reported Dec 9, 2002

What is recalled

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

Safety consequence

IF THE CABLE IS OUT OF THE PROPER POSITION, IT COULD INCREASE THE FORCE REQUIRED TO ACTIVATE THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE AND A PERSON TRAPPED IN THE TRUNK MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RELEASE THE TRUNK LATCH USING THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE.

Manufacturer remedy

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 REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Buick Park Avenue model years

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2003 Buick Park Avenue recall questions

How many recalls does the 2003 Buick Park Avenue have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2003 Buick Park Avenue. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2003 Buick Park Avenue?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology