Model year record

1991 Buick Park Avenue

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 134 owner complaints on file.

Buick Park Avenue, 1991–1996 generation
Pictured: the 1991–1996 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V167000

Parking brake: conventional: mechanical

Component
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
20,765
Reported to NHTSA
1991-09-23
Owners notified
1991-10-08

Defect description

WHEN APPLIED, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY MAY RELEASE ONE OR MORE TEETH, REDUCING THE CABLE LOAD TO THE REAR BRAKES.

Safety risk

DEPENDING ON THE EXTENT OF THE LEVER RELEASE AND ROADLEVEL. THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, ALLOWING IT TO ROLL, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip29—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components14—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder12—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc4—
Electrical system3—
Service brakes, hydraulic3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum3—
Structure: body: door3—
Vehicle speed control393,376 mi
Electrical system: ignition2—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Exterior lighting: headlights2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2—
Parking brake2—
Parking brake: conventional2—
Power train2—
Power train: automatic transmission2—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders2—
Steering: rack and pinion2—
Unknown or other2—
Air bags1—
Air bags: frontal1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical1—
Parking brake: indicator light1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1100,000 mi
Tires1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1990 model has 11 times as many complaints as this one. The 1992 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Buick Park Avenue model years

All Buick Park Avenue recalls by year

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