1997 Buick Park Avenue suspension problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Buick Park Avenue — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My issue is constant vibration of the vehicle at highway speeds. I have replaced all tires, all struts, balanced numerous times. Buick people tell me its the tires. Tire people tell me its the drive train. Meanwhile, nothing gets done except I keep spending money. I don't mind a problem now and…”
filed Aug 24, 2000
“Car vibrates and shakes when traveling on the hwy at speeds between 60-70. Dealer took the car for a road tested and confirmed that the problem does exist and that the tires are extremely noisy!! He said I should wait until I need new tires ,and buy special micheline 's. This is not an acceptable…”
filed Oct 17, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Park Avenue years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Park Avenue | 2 | 6% |
| 2001 Park Avenue | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 Park Avenue | 4 | 5% |
| 1999 Park Avenue | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 Park Avenue | 13 | 5% |
| 1996 Park Avenue | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 Park Avenue | 7 | 6% |
| 1994 Park Avenue | 1 | 2% |
| 1993 Park Avenue | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 Park Avenue | 3 | 4% |
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.