Major transmission leak-possible fire hazard possible manufacture recall.
The worst 1993 Buick Park Avenue problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes21
- Engine12
- Electrical11
- Transmission10
- Body8
- Fuel system5
- Steering5
- Airbags3
- Visibility3
- Acceleration2
- Seat belts2
- Tires2
- Locks1
- Seats1
- Suspension1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Buick Park Avenue
Recalls 1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads.
- Risk
- Vehicle fires can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.
Recall number 96V015000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Buick Park Avenue 20
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E or 4T65-E transaxles may comment on a...
- Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4T60-E transxales may comment on a grinding and / or...
- Some customers may comment that there is corrosion ( rust ) appearing on the left and /or right rocker...
- Some customers may comment that the vehicle
- Information on growling noise in transaxle during first four minutes after start up
- Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
- Excessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror
- Information based on engine idle surge, or MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) illuminated with DTC...
- Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure)
1993 Buick Park Avenue fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6‑cyl | FWD | 15-17 | 25 | 18-20 |
What 1993 Buick Park Avenue owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 buick park avenue. While driving 15 MPH, the engine mount fell underneath the vehicle, which caused the engine to drop halfway out of the vehicle. The steering wheel detached and was unable to be used. The contact is sending the vehicle to a welding shop. The failure mileage was 130,000.
The washers for the cradle bolts rusted and broke off. The sub frame(cradle) then dropped and disconnected steering shaft. Luckily this happened leaving a parking lot @ 5mph.
Leaking transaxle fluid line.
Dt*:the contact stated there was smoke coming out of the steering column and the ignition smell of electrical wires burning. This occurred several seconds after the vehicle was started. Updated 5/2/2006 -
While driving 10 MPH cradle bolts rusted. As a result bolts broke, and the steering failed. No impact reported. *ak all four back bolts failed and cradle dropped and steering failed.
Called local buick dealership at 928‑774‑1472 in flagstaff arizona and talked to the service manager and he stated that gm does not have a recall for my 1993 buick, park avenue. The service manager declined to perform a safety recall on my car. The campaign number is as follows 96v01500; transmission line replacement.
Consumer pushed in cigarette lighter to activate. Lighter only got warm. Consumer depressed again. This time lighter got hot, began smoking and caught fire burning out the entire interior of vehicle.
Windshield mounting corroded body opening pinchweld, leaks and stress cracks may occur when mfg or replaced ie no paint or protection was ever put on ie quality safety ie there is no way rust can get t the mounting of the glass. In other words other may be driving and put brakes on only to find the windshield will go forward or backwards. Dt
While exiting highway rear cradle bolts broke, and steering shaft separated from gear. Please describe details.
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Questions about the 1993 Buick Park Avenue
Is the 1993 Buick Park Avenue reliable?
Owners have filed 64 complaints about the 1993 Buick Park Avenue, 2.0 times a typical Park Avenue model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Buick Park Avenue?
Brakes, with 21 complaints. Next is engine (12).
How many recalls does the 1993 Buick Park Avenue have?
1 recall, covering power train.
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).
What gas mileage does the 1993 Buick Park Avenue get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Buick Park Avenue range from 18 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.8L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 15-17 city and 25 highway.
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