1998 Buick Park Avenue brakes problems

Filed Jan 5, 2006 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 106,934 miles · ID

Dt*: the contact stated there were two problems with the vehicle. The first problem involved coolant leaking from the engine. The next morning, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, the mechanic was able to get the vehicle started. Upon inspection the intake manifold was filled with water and the manifold was replaced. The second problem occurred when driving across a patch of ice at approximately 40 MPH the traction stability and ABS failed. The v traction control and ABS lights illuminated. The front end started to slide. The contact pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and turned the vehicle off. Once the vehicle was restarted,the traction control and ABS reset themselves and were working properly.*ak updated 3/3/2006 -

Filed Mar 2, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 87,711 miles · TX

Intake manifold was leaking, resulting in a anti freeze leak over engine. Dealer has been contacted. *ak intake manifold, water pump, front rotors/pads, serpentine belt, tensioner pulley and plugs were replaced. *tt

Filed Nov 28, 2003 · Brakes · 30,338 miles · IN

Defective brakes on my 1998 buick park avenue. Incorrect information from g.m. And the dealer has caused a dangerous situation!

Filed Jul 8, 2003 · Brakes, Transmission · FL

Loose bolt stuck in transmission. Nar 07/09/2003*mr the consumers vehicle would not go into reverse, because the bolts backed out, which caused the gasket to leak in the transmission. The consumer had to pay approx $1400. In repairs and feels that these damages were caused by the dealership and that she should be reimbursed for defective parts placed on a brand new vehicle. *cb the rotors also had to be replaced.

Filed Apr 28, 2003 · Brakes · 74,342 miles · MD

The clip to the master cylinder broke, which caused total brake failure.

Filed Apr 13, 2002 · Brakes · 38,400 miles · MA

I had to have the front brake pads/rear rotors, and rear calipers replaced on a car that was only two years old. *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/102 cut-over to artemis****760647

Filed Apr 13, 2002 · Brakes · MA

This is the second time in less than two years that rear brakes were worked on. This time the rear brake pads and rotors were replaced and the calipers had to be "unfrozen". This vehicle is only 4 years old and this work has been performed two times.

Filed Aug 31, 2001 · Brakes · NY

Have had rotors resurfaced 3x and replaced 2x. 1st time was at 5877 mi last one 27626.

Filed Jul 12, 2001 · Brakes · OK

While driving in heavy rain vehicle becomes hard to slow down. Contacted dealer ,and dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with vehicle.*ak it takes approximately 150 to 200 yards before consumer begans to feel vehicle to slow down, consumer was informed that performance of vehicle is normal and was informed that new pads would not correct the problem.

Filed Jul 2, 2001 · Brakes · VA

Severe vibration when braking. Vibrations felt in steering and passenger seating. This 3 year old vehicle has only 25,000 miles. The brake rotors should not be defective at such a low mileage.