1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

102

Owner Complaints

7 Crashes 11 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE

The 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE has received a total of 102 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (17 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines (5 complaints), and Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner (4 complaints).

Recalls for the 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE, potentially affecting up to 585,182 vehicles.

Recall 96V015000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

| 585,182 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1991 THROUGH JULY 1995. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE CAN SEPARATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN LOW TEMPERATURES IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH TRANSMISSION LOADS.

Consequence: VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.

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Owner Complaints for the 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE

102 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 17 4 Crashes
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 5 2 Fires
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 4
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 3 2 Fires
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes
Electrical System
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1 1 Fire 1 Injury
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10251138 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | | 173,000 miles
MAJOR TRANSMISSION LEAK-POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD POSSIBLE MANUFACTURE RECALL. *TR
#10243569 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | 130,000 miles
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 MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
#10235203 | STRUCTURE | | 156,510 miles
THE WASHERS FOR THE CRADLE BOLTS RUSTED AND BROKE OFF. THE SUB FRAME(CRADLE) THEN DROPPED AND DISCONNECTED STEERING SHAFT. LUCKILY THIS HAPPENED LEAVING A PARKING LOT @ 5MPH. *TR
#10155957 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | | N/A miles
LEAKING TRANSAXLE FLUID LINE. *JB
#10154978 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | | 76,000 miles
DT*:THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE IGNITION SMELL OF ELECTRICAL WIRES BURNING. THIS OCCURRED SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. UPDATED 5/2/2006 - *NM

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Safety Rating for the 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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