Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2002 Buick Park Avenue

Table 1 shows two common service brakes related problems of the 2002 Buick Park Avenue.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Buick Park Avenue

Problem Category Number of Problems
Brake Disc Pads problems
1
Brake Abs Warning Light problems
1

Brake Disc Pads problem #1

The dealership has told her she needs new brakes. Last year on 4-20-04 she brought it in to have the oil changed and complained about a pulsation in the brakes. They told her that both front and rear brakes were gone and they replaced them at no charge. On 5-4-05. She is having the same problem with her brakes. The service manager,told her that the brakes were gone again. They told her that it was an environmental issue and would not be covered. . . On April 20, 2004 consumer took vehicle to dealer for an oil change, and to check for pulsation. Shortly after checking vehicle mechanic informed consumer that brakes rotors/pads malfunctioned, and replaced them. However, brakes continued to fail, and consumer asked for an investigation of the problem since vehicle was new.

Brake Abs Warning Light problem #2

Abs lights comes on and stay on while driving. This results in loss of abs and service brakes.


Service Brakes related problems in other Buick Park Avenue model year vehicles:



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