1999 Buick Park Avenue service brakes, hydraulic problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1999 Buick Park Avenue — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The complaint was received via e-mail. I went to goodyear to have my brakes checked when they removed the wheel cap, and the plastic snaps that hold the wheel caps in place fell off. The mechanic called me over and refused to take any more caps off. It was determined that I needed front brakes, and…”
filed Dec 27, 2004
“When the brake pedal was depressed it almost went to the floor. This resulted in the vehicle not stopping immediately. Tne vehicle was taken to the mechanic who determined that front brake pad separated from the steel and was just lying there. The brake pad still had 50% of wear remaining. *ak *nm”
filed Jun 21, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 1998 Park Avenue | 17 | 7% |
| 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 1999 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.