While driving at any speed the engine stall without warning. As a result the automatic power door locked trapping the driver inside. The cause has yet to be determined. *nm
1997 Buick Park Avenue: engine stalls while driving
6 of the 219 complaints about the 1997 Buick Park Avenue describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Vehichle stalled while turning at an intersection and was not driveable; vehicle had to be towed. Upon diagnosis, the vehicle "hydrolocked" due to dexcool leaking into the engine chamber from a melted upper intake manifold. The upper intake manifold, water pump, thermostat crank sensor and map sensor required replacement. It was then further determined due to an intolerably loud engine knock that the dexcool had corroded the engine compartment bearings; the engine was not repairable and required replacement.
Vehicle will stall out while consumer is driving at any speed. Contacted dealer, and the dealer cannot find cause of problem.
At 70 MPH vehicle began to slow down a lot, then stalled. Towed to dealer, antifreeze flooded engine, causing the engine to seize.*ak. Consumer was forced off the road by an 18 wheeler because vehicle had started slowing and consumer could not get vehicle to respond. Loss of steering accompanied the sudden decelleration.
While driving 65 MPH engine stalled. Dealer found power control module and alternator had to be replaced.
Vehicle intermittently stalls/shuts off when using cruise control. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions for different repairs on same problem, but problem still reoccurring.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Engine coolant consumption or coolant leak (inspect for material degradation/replace intake manifolds) tt...
- New upper intake manifold and gasket kits
- New rear main seal and special tool for installation
- Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak
- Experiencing excessive engine coolant consumption, or an engine coolant leak near or under the throttle...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a popping type noise heard in the passenger compartment
- Comments of an engine oil leak that appears to originate toward the driver's side of the vehicle; rear of...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Buick Park Avenue stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1997 Buick Park Avenue?
6 of 219 owner complaints about the 1997 Buick Park Avenue (3%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Buick Park Avenue?
There are 0 recalls and 10 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 16ABS 13Grinding brakes 6Engine failure 6Transmission failure 6Fuel gauge 5
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