1991 Buick Park Avenue problems & reliability
92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Buick Park Avenue. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
4 complaints report injuries (5 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 56 | 61% |
| Electrical System | 10 | 11% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 8% |
| Power Train | 7 | 8% |
| Parking Brake | 6 | 7% |
| Structure | 4 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% |
| Visibility | 3 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the engine revved and the vehicle accelerated without warning. The speed of the vehicle topped out at 40 mph. The brake was depressed using excessive force, which was unsuccessful in slowing the vehicle. The ignition was shut off, and the vehicle was coasted into a parking…”
Vehicle Speed Control · filed Sep 20, 2006
“The consumer noticed the vehicle tire leaning almost off the axle and found lug nuts were missing. *tc the consumer heard a squealing noise coming from the vehicle. The consumer was told the front and rear brakes needed to be replaced. *jb”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Feb 2, 2005
“Design flaw with windshield wiper equipment.*mr while driving in rainy weather the vehicle's wiper disconnected from the wiper arm. The plastic clip which secured the wiper to the arm released too easily. *nm”
Visibility · filed Oct 20, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- FUEL LINE FAILURE
Engineering Analysis EA93011 · opened May 3, 1993 · closed May 31, 1994
- BRAKE CALIPER CORROSION
Preliminary Evaluation PE92039 · opened Apr 15, 1992 · closed Aug 14, 1992
Technical service bulletins
11 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Buick Park Avenue. The 10 most recent:
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013
Some customers may comment that there is corrosion ( rust ) appearing on the left and /or right rocker panel(s). *yc
832006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1998
Some customers may comment that the vehicle
98833005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1998
Information on growling noise in transaxle during first four minutes after start up. *yc
10001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1998
Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
971101631041 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 1997
Excessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror. *tw
731608 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1997
Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
577106A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1997
Cold start rattle noise. *tw
577106A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1996
Cold start rattle noise. *tw
577106 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1995
Faint buzzing noise from front of dash area. *tw
436302 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 1994
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1991 Buick Park Avenue in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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