1993 Buick Park Avenue engine and engine cooling problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1993 Buick Park Avenue — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 buick park avenue. While driving 15 mph, the engine mount fell underneath the vehicle, which caused the engine to drop halfway out of the vehicle. The steering wheel detached and was unable to be used. The contact is sending the vehicle to a welding shop. The failure…”
filed Sep 26, 2008
“Brake pads and rotors replaced, rear brakes adjusted, however brakes still squeak, master cylinder has leaked twice. Oil pan leaks, engine overheated, fan control module failure. Air conditioner inoperable due to faulty core and evaporator. Consumer states tires were bad, one tire experienced a…”
filed Aug 28, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013Information based on engine idle surge, or mil (malfunction indicator lamp) illuminated with dtc (diagnostic trouble code) p0131, p0171 or 44 set. *yc
970501776515 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 1997
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Park Avenue years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Park Avenue | 7 | 21% |
| 2002 Park Avenue | 4 | 13% |
| 2001 Park Avenue | 6 | 11% |
| 2000 Park Avenue | 14 | 17% |
| 1999 Park Avenue | 39 | 28% |
| 1998 Park Avenue | 97 | 39% |
| 1997 Park Avenue | 44 | 20% |
| 1996 Park Avenue | 9 | 15% |
| 1995 Park Avenue | 16 | 14% |
| 1994 Park Avenue | 4 | 8% |
| 1992 Park Avenue | 11 | 14% |
| 1991 Park Avenue | 7 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 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.