The consumer noticed the vehicle tire leaning almost off the axle and found lug nuts were missing. *tc the consumer heard a squealing noise coming from the vehicle. The consumer was told the front and rear brakes needed to be replaced.
1991 Buick Park Avenue brakes problems
59 complaints (64% of all complaints for this car). 12 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 59
- of this car's complaints
- 64%
- crashes
- 12
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip29
- Foundation components14
- Foundation components: master cylinder12
- Foundation components: disc4
- Foundation components: drum3
- Foundation components: disc: rotor3
- Foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders2
- Foundation components: drum: drum2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Buick Park Avenue brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Buick Park Avenue brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical
- What is wrong
- When applied, the parking brake lever assembly may release one or more teeth, reducing the cable load to the rear brakes.
- Risk
- Depending on the extent of the lever release and roadlevel. The parking brake may not hold the vehicle, allowing it to roll, whichcould result in an accident. Vehicle does not comply with fmvss 105.
- Remedy
- Replace parking brake lever assembly.
Recall number 91V167000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Brake caliper corrosion
There is no summary currently available
PE92039
What 1991 Buick Park Avenue owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When driving at any speed and without prior warning vehicle suddenly accelerated. Brakes were applied and vehicle continued to accelerate, causing extended stopping distances. Consumer noted key had to be removed from ignition in order to stop vehicle. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause of problem. Please provide any further details.
Vehicle experiencing problems with delayed in stopping distance and brakes locking up intermittently; dealer notifed. Please provide any further details:
Multiple ABS failures during operation. All components (master/wheel cylinders, calipers, brake pads/shoes) except for the pump and electronic brake control module have been replaced. This problem seems to follow a pattern of failures from other complaints I have read for this vehicle model. The brake pedal plunges to the floor and there is little active braking at that time. Momentarily, the pedal heighth returns and full braking is restored. This is an extremely unsafe and unreliable system.
We have had several recurrent problems with this vehicle, yet none of the recurrent problems has been covered by any manufacturers recalls. We have replaced the alternator and battery repeatedly and have had continual electrical problems with the car. We have had constant and recurring problems with the braking system the vehicle. We have had to replace all of the origianl braking components and yet we continue to have problems with the braking system. We are now experiencing transmission problems and have found that the manufacturer issued a service bulletin in march 1994 identifying the very problem we are experiencing. Yet, there had been no recall. This car has problems too numerous to mention, and it has cost us a small fortune to repair all of the malfunctions.
Brake master cylinder has been replaced twice within 60,000 miles. This could result in an accident.
Brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with t anti-lock brake system. During inclement weather anti-lock brakes do not operate as well as rear brakes. The manufacturer has been contacted.
Fuel line separated fron the gas tank, resulting in fuel leakage. The dealer has been notified.
When coming out of a ramp in the way down, tried to apply brakes and stop vehicle, but the brakes did not respond, rear ending another vehicle in front. Dealer nor manufacturer were contacted.
Questions about the 1991 Buick Park Avenue brakes
Does the 1991 Buick Park Avenue have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 59 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Buick Park Avenue, 64% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1991 Buick Park Avenue brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Buick Park Avenue brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 91V167000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Buick Park Avenue have bad brakes?
The Buick Park Avenue model years with the most brakes complaints are 1991 (59 complaints), 1997 (39 complaints) and 1992 (23 complaints).
Other 1991 Buick Park Avenue problems
Electrical 10Engine 7Transmission 7Body 4Acceleration 3Lights 3Visibility 3Airbags 2Locks 2Steering 2Fuel system 1Seat belts 1Tires 1Wheels 1
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