1993 Buick PARK AVENUE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
43 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
156,510 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 43 complaints (25.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 15 | 34.9% |
| Steering behavior | 8 | 18.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 6 | 14.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 11.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 11 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 4 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 11; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines: 4; Structure:Body:Door: 3; Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Electrical System: 2; Electrical System:Ignition: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 2; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 3
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 38 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2008 | 3 |
1995: 11; 1996: 7; 2000: 8; 2001: 4; 2002: 5; 2003: 2; 2004: 1; 2006: 2; 2008: 3
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 6 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 481813 · 1995-02-20 (February 20, 1995)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481813 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 489483 · 1995-04-24 (April 24, 1995)
ANTILOCK BRAKE FAILURE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489483 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10094264 · 2004-11-17 (November 17, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH CRADLE BOLTS RUSTED. AS A RESULT BOLTS BROKE, AND THE STEERING FAILED. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK ALL FOUR BACK BOLTS FAILED AND CRADLE DROPPED AND STEERING FAILED. *TC
Owner-reported narrative. 175,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10094264 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10154978 · 2006-04-10 (April 10, 2006)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 76,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10154978 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10036638 · 2003-08-26 (August 26, 2003)
CALLED LOCAL BUICK DEALERSHIP AT [phone removed] 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; TRANSMISSION LINE REPLACEMENT. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10036638 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10251138 · 2008-12-08 (December 8, 2008)
MAJOR TRANSMISSION LEAK-POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD POSSIBLE MANUFACTURE RECALL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 173,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10251138 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 561928 · 2001-07-09 (July 9, 2001)
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 LEAK, FAULTY VALVE STEM, NO SPECIFIC TIRE INFORMATION GIVEN. EXHAUST PIPE FAILURE, REPLACED FUEL FILTER, INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKED AND WAS REPLACED. BATTERY AND GENERATOR ASSEMBLY REPLACED. STEERING GEAR FAILURE. TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES LEAKED. R…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 561928 at NHTSA ↗