Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1996 Buick Park Avenue

Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 1996 Buick Park Avenue. The number one most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake master cylinder (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Buick Park Avenue


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 1996 Buick Park Avenue

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

In rainy conditions, the abs braking system malfunctions, causing the brakes to have a extended stopping distance which almost resulted in an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem.   Read details...

The Brake Master Cylinder problem

While driving consumer applied the brakes,and the pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to stop the vehicle by applying the emergency brake, and drove it to the dealer. The mechanic replaced the master cylinder.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Rotor problem

Vehicle was starting to pulstate and shortly after in April I t started to make noise when brakes were applied. Consumer took vehicle to a local mechanic. Mechanic found that rear rotors began to flake, cast iron was breaking down. Once rear rotors were replaced noise stopped.   Read details...


Service Brakes related problems in other Buick Park Avenue model year vehicles:



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