1991 Buick Park Avenue
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1991 Buick Park Avenue. Newest first.
When applied, the parking brake lever assembly may release one or more teeth, reducing the cable load to the rear brakes.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Depending on the extent of the lever release and roadlevel. The parking brake may not hold the vehicle, allowing it to roll, whichcould result in an accident. Vehicle does not comply with fmvss 105.
Remedy
Replace parking brake lever assembly.
Owner complaints
92 complaints14 involved a crash6 involved a fire5 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the engine revved and the vehicle accelerated without warning. the speed of the vehicle topped out at 40 mph. the brake was depressed using excessive force, which was unsuccessful in slowing the vehicle. the ignition was shut off, and the vehicle was…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the engine revved and the vehicle accelerated without warning. the speed of the vehicle topped out at 40 mph. the brake was depressed using excessive force, which was unsuccessful in slowing the vehicle. the ignition was shut off, and the vehicle was coasted into a parking space. when the vehicle was restarted, the throttle immediately opened up, revving the engine. the vehicle was shut off again, and the cruise control was disconnected at the throttle by the contact, which corrected the problem. a service dealer was notified of the problem, however the vehicle was not taken in for service.
- Service brakes, hydraulic · Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
The consumer noticed the vehicle tire leaning almost off the axle and found lug nuts were missing. *tc the consumer heard a squealing noise coming from the vehicle. The consumer was told the front and rear brakes needed to be replaced. *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Design flaw with windshield wiper equipment.*mr while driving in rainy weather the vehicle's wiper disconnected from the wiper arm. the plastic clip which secured the wiper to the arm released too easily. *nm
- Unknown or other
The lights on the car went out around 2:00 the other night. We were on a dark country road. Trying to determine if something went wrong in tilt steering to cause this. Seems as it IS wire broke or something came unplugged. Have already checked fuses.
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
Concerned citizen: new owner just purchased from a private owner a 1991 buick park avenue, with 100,000 miles, vin [xxx], and was driving the auto when the motor and cradle fell to the road. This in turn detached the steering shaft and the control of auto was loss. Speed was approximately 30 mph. *la information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Exterior lighting › Headlights · Unknown or other
Brakes go completely to the floor with no warning and no stopping. Ran into curbing to stop and avoid crash. ABS sensors replaced, brakes, drums, master cylinders, brake lines, etc replaced. pedal still goes to floor and ABS grabs at end of stop. Computer turns off ABS system, but won't report…
Brakes go completely to the floor with no warning and no stopping. Ran into curbing to stop and avoid crash. ABS sensors replaced, brakes, drums, master cylinders, brake lines, etc replaced. pedal still goes to floor and ABS grabs at end of stop. Computer turns off ABS system, but won't report error code or cause. all this has caused brand new tires to wear down to steel belt within 4 months time. low beams failed but still had highbeams. Low beams come and go. had to bypass module in order to regain lights. dt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Vehicle speed control
When driving at any speed and without prior warning vehicle suddenly accelerated. Brakes were applied and vehicle continued to accelerate, causing extended stopping distances. Consumer noted key had to be removed from ignition in order to stop vehicle. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause of problem. Please provide any further details.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving, the transmission locked up, dealer replaced it, at 99990 miles, the transmission failed again. *slc
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicle caught fire with occupant locked in the vehicle. Car was being parked in the garage at home after a trip to the store. Fire caused vehicles door and window openers to fail. since this incident I have heard of similar incidents in other vehicles. I am trying to determine if this IS…
Vehicle caught fire with occupant locked in the vehicle. Car was being parked in the garage at home after a trip to the store. Fire caused vehicles door and window openers to fail. since this incident I have heard of similar incidents in other vehicles. I am trying to determine if this IS happening in other vehicles and what can be done to ensure that other people don't get locked in their vehicles when a fire starts and knocks out the door openers and windows. This would have been a fatality had my mother not spotted the smoke coming from the garage in time.please call or email me if you require further information. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt buckle does not work properly. When belt IS locked in place it will release on it's own while driving. dealer has been contacted.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle experiencing problems with delayed in stopping distance and brakes locking up intermittently; dealer notifed. Please provide any further details:
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Smoke came from steering column when cruise control IS engaged. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Driver hit a deer head-on. Both airbag's experienced no deployment which could have resulted in injury. No injuries were sustained. *ak *yc
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
The vehicle has a leak in the transmission cooling line that caused chafing on the mounting bracket. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Multiple ABS failures during operation. All components (master/wheel cylinders, calipers, brake pads/shoes) except for the pump and electronic brake control module have been replaced. This problem seems to follow a pattern of failures from other complaints I have read for this vehicle model. The…
Multiple ABS failures during operation. All components (master/wheel cylinders, calipers, brake pads/shoes) except for the pump and electronic brake control module have been replaced. This problem seems to follow a pattern of failures from other complaints I have read for this vehicle model. The brake pedal plunges to the floor and there IS little active braking at that time. Momentarily, the pedal heighth returns and full braking IS restored. This IS an extremely unsafe and unreliable system. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle was repaired by a buick dealer. several days later , while at a complete stop, engine compartment caught on fire, totalling the vehicle. the manufacturer has not been notified. *ak *ML
- Electrical system › Starter assembly · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Turning vehicle off, cannot restart right away. Happening since new. Problem continuous. Power windows failed to work properly (up/down). Took to dealer & mechanic said short in electrical wire harness. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
The reason I am sending this to you IS because I feel that the fuse in my car should have blown instead of the inside of the steering column smoking as it did,i am worried about a fire hazard
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Fuel line separated fron the gas tank, resulting in fuel leakage. the dealer has been notified. *ak
- Electrical system · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
We have had several recurrent problems with this vehicle, yet none of the recurrent problems has been covered by any manufacturers recalls. we have replaced the alternator and battery repeatedly and have had continual electrical problems with the car. we have had constant and recurring problems…
We have had several recurrent problems with this vehicle, yet none of the recurrent problems has been covered by any manufacturers recalls. we have replaced the alternator and battery repeatedly and have had continual electrical problems with the car. we have had constant and recurring problems with the braking system the vehicle. we have had to replace all of the origianl braking components and yet we continue to have problems with the braking system. we are now experiencing transmission problems and have found that the manufacturer issued a service bulletin in march 1994 identifying the very problem we are experiencing. yet, there had been no recall. this car has problems too numerous to mention, and it has cost us a small fortune to repair all of the malfunctions.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Brake master cylinder has been replaced twice within 60,000 miles. This could result in an accident. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The consumer has been experiencing problems with t anti-lock brake system. During inclement weather anti-lock brakes do not operate as well as rear brakes. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed twice.
- Air bags
No deployment of air bag during collision.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel line failure
There is no summary currently available
- Brake caliper corrosion
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 603085Some customers may comment that there IS corrosion ( rust ) appearing on the left and /or right rocker panel(s).
- 602751Some customers may comment that the vehicle
- 601769Information on growling noise in transaxle during first four minutes after start up.
- 54065Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
- 52564Excessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror.
- 51497Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure).
- 50571Cold start rattle noise.
- 39549Little to no air flow from side window defroster ducts.
- 39308Cold start rattle noise.
- 37848Faint buzzing noise from front of dash area.
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