I own a 1997 park ave ultra with several recall repair issues the following were addressed by gm but not properly repaired: (faulty) ABS system (with campaign code sticker) replaced ABS system cuts out randomly causing changes in stopping distance (in severe braking situations the ABS system has cut out on me getting off of the highway causing me to have to apply excessive pressure to the brakes just to come to a normal stop) front passenger seat belt replacement(no campaign sticker) middle rear seat belt anchor was never fixed or torqued to proper specified standards while in for repairs let alone addressed at all rack and pinion has multiple issues some due to age and miles but regardless the entire assembly is loose and bearings are shot the faulty recall repairs on my vehicle don't instill trust in gm's ability to repair my vehicle a second time.
1997 Buick Park Avenue: ABS light or ABS activating
13 of the 219 complaints about the 1997 Buick Park Avenue describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 1
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 buick park avenue. Whenever the vehicle is driven at various speeds, the ABS and traction control engage when they are not needed. As a result, the braking distance increases. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 97v064000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The current mileage was 70,004 and failure mileage was 67,000. Update 10/01/08 *cw the ABS and traction control engaged for no reason. The consumer experienced extended stopping distance. Updated 10/03/08.
Repeatable, while driving my 1997 buick park avenue, the ABS and traction-off warning-lights suddenly come on together and stay on indicating loss of ABS and traction control. Turning the ignition off and back on resets the functions, but they will become disabled again sometime later while driving. This could happen, possibly for the first time for someone, in an emergency just before one of these functions is called upon to avoid a severe accident. The failure occurs on smooth roads without regard to speed. I have not seen this happen when the car is stopped. The car may run for 200 miles without a problem, and then again the problem may occur within a few hundred feet from starting out.
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's traction control and ABS lights illuminated. The traction control engaged and the ABS brakes cycled for no reason causing a grinding sound to appear from the transmission. A certified mechanic performed diagnostic testing determining there was a defect pertaining to the electronic brake and tract control module. Information was also found online regarding recalls that matched vehicle's symptoms. The manufacturer and dealer were alerted who determined that the VIN did not included in the recall.
Dt: the problem started sometime around the middle of september 2005. The brakes were not holding. The contact had the rear brake pads replaced two weeks ago because the ABS and traction light were coming on. The problem with the brakes, ABS light, traction light, and a noise were still occurring. The federal safety agency recall 97v064,000 concerning ABS was issued. When contacted the dealership they said that his vehicle's year was not included in the recall. When the contact called the manufacturer, they said they would contact the dealership. There has been nothing that came out of it yet.
The ABS light illuminated while driving. When the light came on the consumer had to apply more pressure to the brakes to get the vehicle to stop. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem.
Brake lines leaking discovered in florida on trip. Buick dealer repaired, both brake pipes from master cylinder to ABS unit rubbed against transmission, replaced. I would say this is a mfg. Fault.
On two occassions, one on dry pavement, one on wet, in a panic stop situation, there was little or no braking for a time. It was as if the ABS started on the wrong cycle (no braking). The stopping distance was increased significatly in both cases.
Electronic brakes malfunctioned, causing ABS to activate when it was not suppose to. Also, traction control activated when taking off, preventing vehicle from accelerating. Recall 97v064000/ ABS failure. However, this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.
Intermittently while coming to a slow and normal stop ABS will kick in, causing extended stopping distance. Abs kicks in when it is not necessary.
While driving 50 MPH down a mountain hill and when appyling the ABS brakes, the entire vehicle violently shuddered cause unknown. Dealer resurfaced the rotors. Please give any further details.
When applying the ABS brakes under normal conditions, the brake pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. *ak the cause for the brake failure was determined to be a missing split lock ring. Possibly, it was never installed at factory. Driver suffered minor injuries durign the ABS failing.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- The electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module can cause the antilock brake system (ABS) to cycle during a non-ABS brake application.
- Risk
- This condition can result in an increase in vehicle stopping distance increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module.
Recall number 97V064000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Buick Park Avenue abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1997 Buick Park Avenue?
13 of 219 owner complaints about the 1997 Buick Park Avenue (6%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1991.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Buick Park Avenue?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Buick Park Avenue
Seat belt 17Fire or smoke 16Grinding brakes 6Engine failure 6Stalling 6Transmission failure 6Fuel gauge 5
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