1997 Buick Park Avenue engine and engine cooling problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Buick Park Avenue — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After 20 miles of smooth driving with no indication of anything going wrong and while pulling into the parking lot of my office my check engine light came on, I always immediately shutoff my vehicle any time such thing happens to prevent any damage to the vehicle, I proceeded to walk into the parts…”
filed Jan 18, 2011
“1997 buick park avenue with a defective engine. Dealer informed the consumer of a manufacturer defect which is anti freeze leaking onto the oil chamber causing the engine to overheat and cause a fire. *kb the consumer also stated the water pump leaked, which had to be replaced because it leaked…”
filed Aug 5, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 1996 Park Avenue | 9 | 15% |
| 1995 Park Avenue | 16 | 14% |
| 1994 Park Avenue | 4 | 8% |
| 1993 Park Avenue | 12 | 19% |
| 1992 Park Avenue | 11 | 14% |
| 1991 Park Avenue | 7 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.