Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Buick Park Avenue

Table 1 shows seven common power train related problems of the 1997 Buick Park Avenue. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (four problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Buick Park Avenue

The Automatic Transmission problem

I have a 1997 Buick Park Avenue with 103,000 miles. I purchased the car new in April of 1997. After 10 months and 16,000 miles I began to have problems with the transimission shifting hard after the car got warmed up.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Caller stated: transmission failing. Locked up and shook the entire vehicle. There was the sensation of something hitting the bottom of the car from underneath. Happened when car was put into motion, and intermittently.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

The heater in the seat quit working. A new one was installed and it doesn't heat up correctly. The motor in the window failed. The rotors/brakes were warped. The stereo failed. The window will not roll up correctly despite a new one being put in. The starter is dragging.   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