Structure Problems of Buick Park Avenue

Buick Park Avenue owners have reported 30 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's frame and members (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Buick Park Avenue


Recently reported Structure problems of Buick Park Avenue

The Body problem

Rust got to the back end of this car it is completely detached this car is not safe in any shale or form. The backend could fall apart at any moment and completely make the tires and everything else fall right off. It has only been inspected by me and I am 100%sure it is rusted through and through.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

While driving on a four lane highway, I applied the brakes and the car pulled violently to the left. Being only a few blocks from my repair shop, I slowly drove there. The mechanic took the car back on the road and when braked, pulled more violently to the left.   Read details...

The Frame Rust problem

1. !997 Buick pk. Ave. Frame rust out with failure of right front steering. Life threatening defect in engine cradle. 2. All 4 alero coil springs fractured puncturing l front tire risking life. 3. Flooded pass. Side due to defective firewall baffle on intrigue. 4.   Read details...

The Structure problem

Two gabriel strut mount kit item #142640 were installed in a 2000 Buick Park Avenue in the spring of 2010 . Both strut mounts failed after about 5 months, about 3500 miles. The passenger side strut had pierced completely through the hood.   Read details...

The Door problem

Electrical seat control sometimes will pop out. Could not be put back in place. Dealer could not fix defect.   Read details...




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