1998 Buick Park Avenue transmission problems

Filed Nov 3, 2011 · Engine, Transmission · 65,000 miles · DC

Loss of coolant internally to combustion/compression chambers, hydro locked engine, thick smoke from engine exhaust, coolant mixing into oil, unstable temperature requiring vehicle stoppage to avoid overheating/fire, car will not run. Intake manifold failure and head gasket damage.

Filed Jan 18, 2005 · Transmission · DC

1998 buick park avenue PCM needed to be replaced.***no answer required***. *mr

Filed Sep 23, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · FL

While driving at 25 MPH and with no warning, the engine locked up. Consumer made contact with dealer. *ak the consumer noticed that both the engine and the transmission had problems early on. *scc

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 Jun 20, 2003 · Transmission · 53,000 miles · CA

On may 25, 2003 I started to pull out onto a street, and my 1998 buick park avenue got part way out into the street and then would not move, except at a snail's pace. Finally I was able to pull on out, but not before a car was right upon me. I took it to a dealer and tsb existed on a valve in the transmission. I believe this tsb should be extended to a recall, because I almost got hit when I pulled out because the car more or less stalled while I was entering the street. If you see that you have plenty of room to pull out into traffic, one does not expect the car to suddenly creep or stall. This problem with the transmission is definitely a safety problem-I experienced it first hand.

Filed Jun 4, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · FL · fire

Vehicle problems with start up/ vehicle fire in engine compartment. *mr the battery had gone dead overnight. (prior to the day of the incident, the battery appeared to be charged) the engine exploded as soon as the key was turned on. There was slippage in the transmission. The intake plentium, fuel rail, the ignition wires, 2 injectors, engine cover shield, oil filler cap, map sensor, pcv cover, and the battery all were replaced. *scc

Filed Feb 17, 2003 · Transmission · 57,000 miles · LA

Transmission failure. Bearing came loose and damaged internal parts.

Filed Jul 16, 2001 · Body, Electrical · TX

The seat material is collapsing, consumer believes this problem to be a serious safety concern because the seats are connected to the seat belt, which also affect the electrical system causing the seats to move into another position, disregarding programmed settings, which causes the mirrors to change their pre-programmed position while driving, consumer feels she has been getting the run around for the past six months.*jb examples of electrical problems include: doors do not lock, windows get stuck. *slc consumer states that the seatbelt would not move from its standard position.

Filed Jul 13, 2001 · Transmission · TN · crash

While vehical was parked with engine running, it popped into gear and rolled away, making impact with neighbors house.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Transmission · CA

Transmission failed. Yh