1991 Buick Park Avenue service brakes, hydraulic problems
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1991 Buick Park Avenue — 61% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The consumer noticed the vehicle tire leaning almost off the axle and found lug nuts were missing. *tc the consumer heard a squealing noise coming from the vehicle. The consumer was told the front and rear brakes needed to be replaced. *jb”
filed Feb 2, 2005
“When driving at any speed and without prior warning vehicle suddenly accelerated. Brakes were applied and vehicle continued to accelerate, causing extended stopping distances. Consumer noted key had to be removed from ignition in order to stop vehicle. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable…”
filed Mar 7, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Park Avenue years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Park Avenue | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 Park Avenue | 2 | 6% |
| 2000 Park Avenue | 9 | 11% |
| 1999 Park Avenue | 14 | 10% |
| 1998 Park Avenue | 17 | 7% |
| 1997 Park Avenue | 38 | 17% |
| 1996 Park Avenue | 6 | 10% |
| 1995 Park Avenue | 11 | 9% |
| 1994 Park Avenue | 9 | 19% |
| 1993 Park Avenue | 21 | 33% |
| 1992 Park Avenue | 21 | 27% |
| 1989 Park Avenue | 3 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 Buick Park Avenue
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.