Battery problems of the 1997 Buick Park Avenue

Six problems related to battery have been reported for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Battery problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2004

1997 Park Avenue has difficulties with the electrical system. Vehicle's engine blew up at 89,000 miles because the intake manifold leaked engine coolant into the engine and caused it to seize. In seven years the consumer had to replace the vehicle's battery five times. *****.

2 Battery problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2003

The a/c will turn on again after I turn it off. The radio will shift to cassette and back while displaying e33. Drivers window will come down unevenly and get wedged. The alternater went out and the bottom bolt stripped during removal. There is a lurch sometimes during shifting.

3 Battery problem

Failure Date: 02/15/1999

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

4 Battery problem

Failure Date: 09/24/1998

Cracked battery.

5 Battery problem

The battery had been leaking acid onto the case for 11 days before owner found out. Dealer has seen.

6 Battery problem

Battery is leaking at rear terminal. Yh.




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