Visibility Related Problems of the 1997 Buick Park Avenue

Table 1 shows four common visibility related problems of the 1997 Buick Park Avenue. The number one most common problem is related to the windshield wiper/washer (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the defogger (one problem).

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Buick Park Avenue


Recently reported Visibility problems of the 1997 Buick Park Avenue

The Windshield Wiper/washer problem

The windshield wipers quit in the middle of the windshield, and would not go back down. The fuse was checked and it was not the problem. The dealership will charge the consumer to look the problem. The windshield wipers worked sometimes.   Read details...

The Defogger problem

Defroster vents for windshield and side windows fail to work properly, this causes driver to have poor visibility while driving. Dealer has attempted to repair, however problem still exists, consumer states on one occasion the heat control failed completely, after shutting off the vehicle and   Read details...

The Power Window problem

Electrical control box in front passenger door shorted out, causing a failure in power windows/locks/mirrors. A private mechanic repaired this defect. Power door lock control module was replaced. The front door, express module, and pig tail were replaced.   Read details...


Visibility related problems in other Buick Park Avenue model year vehicles:



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