1998 Buick Park Avenue service brakes, hydraulic problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 Buick Park Avenue — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated there were two problems with the vehicle. The first problem involved coolant leaking from the engine. The next morning, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, the mechanic was able to get the…”
filed Jan 5, 2006
“Loose bolt stuck in transmission. Nar 07/09/2003*mr the consumers vehicle would not go into reverse, because the bolts backed out, which caused the gasket to leak in the transmission. The consumer had to pay approx $1400. In repairs and feels that these damages were caused by the dealership and…”
filed Jun 17, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Park Avenue years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Park Avenue | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 Park Avenue | 2 | 6% |
| 2000 Park Avenue | 9 | 11% |
| 1999 Park Avenue | 14 | 10% |
| 1997 Park Avenue | 38 | 17% |
| 1996 Park Avenue | 6 | 10% |
| 1995 Park Avenue | 11 | 9% |
| 1994 Park Avenue | 9 | 19% |
| 1993 Park Avenue | 21 | 33% |
| 1992 Park Avenue | 21 | 27% |
| 1991 Park Avenue | 56 | 61% |
| 1989 Park Avenue | 3 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.