1993 Buick Park Avenue power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1993 Buick Park Avenue — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Called local buick dealership at 928-774-1472 in flagstaff arizona and talked to the service manager and he stated that gm does not have a recall for my 1993 buick, park avenue. The service manager declined to perform a safety recall on my car. The campaign number is as follows 96v01500…”
filed Aug 26, 2003
“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
Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine…
990730030A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2001Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt
990730030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1999Information on growling noise in transaxle during first four minutes after start up. *yc
10001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1998Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
577106A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1997
Power Train problems in other Park Avenue years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Park Avenue | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 Park Avenue | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 Park Avenue | 5 | 9% |
| 2000 Park Avenue | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 Park Avenue | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 Park Avenue | 12 | 5% |
| 1997 Park Avenue | 24 | 11% |
| 1996 Park Avenue | 4 | 7% |
| 1995 Park Avenue | 9 | 8% |
| 1994 Park Avenue | 4 | 8% |
| 1992 Park Avenue | 4 | 5% |
| 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.