Model year record

1991 Buick Park Avenue

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

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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.