1994 Buick Park Avenue problems & reliability
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 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.
3 complaints report injuries (5 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 1994 Buick Park Avenue vehicles were involved in 4 fatal crashes with 2 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure → | 11 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 9 | 19% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 19% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 8% |
| Power Train | 4 | 8% |
| Steering | 3 | 6% |
| Unknown OR Other | 3 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 4% |
| Engine | 2 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 4% |
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
“At 120k car began stalling out (completely) in city traffic at stops. Car required re- starting. Took car to a state emission control & repair shop stating car dies at stops and is hard to start. The shop retained the car for 3 weeks, gave me a bill for over $300 and I had to return the car 2 days later as car was not…”
Electrical System · filed Jun 19, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 buick park avenue. The contact was stopped at a traffic stop when the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred at various speeds intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised the contact that the air filter, air…”
Engine · filed Jan 16, 2013
“1994 buick park avenue, right front tire blew out ripping the front fender off and damaging the front fender and right front passenger door. *bf (ohio traffic crash report #10-0457-90)*jb updated 09/13/10*bf”
Tires · filed Sep 1, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
26 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Buick Park Avenue. The 10 most recent:
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to…
PIC4696E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 22, 2019
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to…
PIC4696D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 5, 2019
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to…
PIC4696C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 31, 2018
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013
Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine…
990730030A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2001
Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt
990730030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1999
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
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 1994 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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