1997 Buick Park Avenue power train problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1997 Buick Park Avenue — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: consumer stated: while backing vehicle out into the street, just changed the oil a couple weeks ago, the frame broke right from where the oil filter was. Then, the driveshaft broke. Neighbor heard a noise when it happened. *ak”
filed May 31, 2005
“Caller stated: transmission failing. Locked up and shook the entire vehicle. There was the sensation of something hitting the bottom of the car from underneath. Happened when car was put into motion, and intermittently. *ak”
filed May 3, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Park Avenue years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Park Avenue | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 Park Avenue | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 Park Avenue | 5 | 9% |
| 2000 Park Avenue | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 Park Avenue | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 Park Avenue | 12 | 5% |
| 1996 Park Avenue | 4 | 7% |
| 1995 Park Avenue | 9 | 8% |
| 1994 Park Avenue | 4 | 8% |
| 1993 Park Avenue | 10 | 16% |
| 1992 Park Avenue | 4 | 5% |
| 1991 Park Avenue | 7 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Buick Park Avenue
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.