Frame And Members problems of the 1997 Buick Park Avenue

The contact owns a 1997 Buick Park Avenue. After having new tires placed on the vehicle, the contact drove away and found that the steering wheel felt uneven. The vehicle was taken to another repair shop and the mechanic noticed that the engine was about to fall out of the vehicle. The frame that holds the engine was rusted out. The mechanic replaced the frame and the vehicle currently operates normally. The contact read in consumer report that there were recalls for the frame on other Buick models, but not for the Park Avenue. He feels that the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs because this is a major safety issue. The current mileage was 93,530 and failure mileage was 90,669.

Front sub frame of 1997 Buick Park Avenue rotted and collapsed. Fortunately it happened when backing out of a parking space. Axel assembly pulled out of socket. Pictures were taken at the seen and pictures and video at the dealer next day. Rear sub frame appears to be fine. This is a safety issue. The main frame of a $40,000 plus vehicle should not fail in less than 10 years? 100,000 miles. Pictures show much detail of rot. Gm 's best offer was to replace subframe part only. No labor or other damage to be paid for. Photos available. Please help.

1997 Park Avenue Buick the sub frame that holds the engine/ engine drive ,and steering wheels corroded. There was faulty material on this sub frame because it rotted, enabling the driver's front wheel to break away from its mounting, and leaving the vehicle in a hazardous condition. It has been repaired, which was unusual to repair the problem. Mentioned he had never seen a Park Avenue of that year where the frame rotted. It has been repaired at the cost of $725. 00 with labor and used frame.