Power Train Related Problems of the 1996 Buick Park Avenue

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 1996 Buick Park Avenue. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train driveline (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Buick Park Avenue


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1996 Buick Park Avenue

The Automatic Transmission problem

Transmission stalls intermittently.   Read details...

The Power Train Driveline problem

Vehicle strongly vibrates at speeds of 65 and more. Apparently loosened rf (passenger) door that was repaired by dealer. Vibration causes seatbelts to noticably vibrate, vibrations are sufficiently severe to travel through the seats to passengers, owner is afraid that continued vibrations will   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

Car would only travel at 50 mph. Took it to the dealer (duke Buick in augusta, GA) for repair. Entire transmission had to be replaced. Car has less than 50,000 miles.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Buick Park Avenue model year vehicles:



Park Avenue Service Bulletins
Park Avenue Safety Recalls
Park Avenue Defect Investigations