Sell your 1999 Buick Park Avenue for cash

The 1999 Buick Park Avenue is a full-size car that came with a 3.8L 6-cyl engine. At 27 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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1999 Buick Park Avenue at a glance

Body style	Large Cars
Engines	3.8L 6-cyl (supercharged versions available)
Transmissions	Automatic 4-spd
Drive	Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel	Premium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline
Fuel economy	16–17 city / 25 highway / 19–20 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost	$3,350–$4,350 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂	444–468 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA	2 configurations
Age	27 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

Age: at 27 years old, most of a 1999 Park Avenue's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
Weight: as a full-size car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
Recalls: NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1999 Park Avenue. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the engine and engine cooling, typically around 43,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

1999 Buick Park Avenue recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 1999 Buick Park Avenue. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Fuel System, GasolineFeb 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V090000

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a…

Risk: The backfire can rupture the intake manifold. The rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire.

Service Brakes, HydraulicAug 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V238000

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake booster to pedal assembly attachment nuts may be loose.

Risk: If these nuts are loose, the brake pedal may be low, the assembly may be loose, the brakes may not release, and if the nuts back completely off, braking may be lost. Also fume and water intrusion to the passenger compartment can occur.

Service Brakes, HydraulicApr 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V081000

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with incorrect front brake rotor, brake caliper assembly, brake pads, and caliper mounting bracket on either the left or right side of the vehicle.

Risk: A vehicle with this condition can pull to one side during a braking maneuver. In addition, vehicle stopping distance could be increased.

Common 1999 Park Avenue problems

Owners have filed 140 complaints about the 1999 Buick Park Avenue with NHTSA. 2 reports involved a crash and 22 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 2 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

Engine and Engine Cooling18
Engine and Engine Cooling10
Electrical System7
Seat Belts7
Engine and Engine Cooling6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic6

Typical mileage when problems were reported

Engine and Engine Cooling43,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling39,000 mi
Electrical System53,000 mi
Seat Belts58,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling45,000 mi

1999 Buick Park Avenue service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 85 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 1999 Buick Park Avenue. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

Suspension10
Engine and Engine Cooling5
Power Train5
Electrical System4
Equipment4
Fuel System4

Recent bulletins

Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2023 · 17-NA-073
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJun 2022 · 3249
High speed shake or vibration. *eh
Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 2022 · PIP4723F
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tes
Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 2020 · PIP4723D
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tes

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 4 defect investigations covering the 1999 Buick Park Avenue.

Engine and Engine CoolingEA07008 · opened Jun 2007, closed May 2008Led to recall 08V118000

Engine compartment fire

By letter dated march 12, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) has notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (identified by NHTSA recall number 08v-118) to address a defect in approximately 207,542 model year (my) 1997-2003 Buick regal gs and pontiac grand prix gtp vehicles equipped with the l67 supercharged

Fuel System, GasolineEA02030 · opened Oct 2002, closed Mar 2004Led to recall 04V090000

Engine compartment fires

Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm?s actions in 03v-473 and 04v-090 recalling approximately 529,000 my 1998-99 c- and h-body vehicles equipped with defective fuel pressure regulators.these vehicles were equipped with plastic intake manifolds that are unable to contain pressures that occur in some back

Engine and Engine CoolingPE02050 · opened Jun 2002, closed Oct 2002

Engine compartment fires

Seat BeltsEA00002 · opened Jan 2000, closed May 2000Led to recall 00V117000

Front shoulder belt malfunction

There is no summary currently available

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Selling a 1999 Park Avenue: questions

How much is a 1999 Buick Park Avenue worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 1999 Park Avenue that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 1999 Park Avenues that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 1999 Park Avenue with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1999 Buick Park Avenue; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 1999 Park Avenue?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

EPA fuel economy data (specs and MPG)fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA recallsnhtsa.gov
NHTSA complaints, service bulletins and investigationsnhtsa.gov

Data retrieved October 2026.

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