1986 Buick Park Avenue
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1986 Buick Park Avenue. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Owner complaints
6 complaints1 involved a fire
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- Service brakes, hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 1986 buick park avenue electra. the ABS system light began illuminating in september of 2007 and the brake light began illuminating in march of 2008 and remained lit. in addition, the vehicle was leaking brake fluid. a mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that it would…
Tl*the contact owns a 1986 buick park avenue electra. the ABS system light began illuminating in september of 2007 and the brake light began illuminating in march of 2008 and remained lit. in addition, the vehicle was leaking brake fluid. a mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that it would have to be inspected by a buick dealer. both the contact and the mechanic have been unable to find the parts to repair the brake system. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign ID number 87v093000 (service brakes: hydraulic, antilock). the current mileage was 72,900 and failure mileage was 55,000.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving on highway travelling 55mph pulled into the driveway, and vehicle stopped while motor was still running. contacted dealer who was not able to help. *ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
The air conditioner would not turn off even when the car was turned off , had to take off the plug to turn off . Now the ac cuts off every once in a while mostly when the blinker goes on and also when the wipers are on. now ac only blows on low
- Electrical system › Ignition · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Steering › Rack and pinion · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar · Structure › Body · Visibility › Power window devices and controls · Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Interior
Transmission failed.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
While driving the vehicle, under the hood fire broke out, engine compartment, electrical short, all wiring and hoses burned. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Computer failed, causing vehicle to stall (other vehicle from 483440). *ak
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