Table 1 shows six common service brakes related problems of the 2000 Buick Park Avenue. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (two problems).
I was driving a Buick park Ave 2000. After stopping at a stop sign I made a right hand turn onto a busy 3 lane city street. When I accelerated and began changing lanes the car lunged a little and continued to accelerate on its own. Read details...
The brake pedal went to floor when brakes applies - no pressure and almost no braking of the vehicle possible. This occurred at a stop of the vehicle and therefore no crash. It was determined that a corroded brake line had failed leading to a complete loss of fluid and brakes. Read details...
The incident originally felt like possible warped brake disc (slight throbing in the brake pedal). Whithin two weeks it became a clicking noise in the front end even whithout the brake pedal pressed. Investigatio disclosed a buildup on the inside surface of the right front brake disc. Read details...