Buick Park Avenue grinding brakes problems

Filed Feb 16, 2014 · Steering, Wheels · 80,000 miles · CT

I have a 1997 buick park avenue, when I turn to the right only even the slightest bit I hear a grinding sound coming from the front suspension area. I had the wheel bearings checked and replaced the driver side bearing and still had the same noise. I do not know if its part of the steering or maybe the pilot bearing if it has one on the side of the transmission. Maybe the rack pinion system. I don't really know what to do to fix it. Please help...?

Filed Sep 22, 2008 · Brakes · 47,800 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 buick park avenue. While driving at various speeds, the antilock brake and traction control lights illuminated. Currently, the antilock brakes will engage during braking. Occasionally, they engage by themselves. In addition, the contact hears a grinding sound when she is not braking. The dealer could not find any failures and advised the contact to call the manufacturer. The current mileage was 48,000 and failure mileage was 47,800.

Filed Jul 21, 2006 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · NJ

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.

Filed May 1, 2006 · Body · 104,523 miles · MI

The "cradle" of the frame of our 1997 buick park avenue failed by rusting through. I've been driving the car for several weeks and it has been wallowing all over the road, hopping sideways when I hit bumps, pulling to the left when I braked and one of the front tires started squealing when I went around a corner. I've been trying to convince my husband that something was amiss with it and perhaps it needed an alignment. He finally drove it yesterday, realized there was something seriously wrong, and discovered the part of the frame where the engine rests, and where the wheels are attached, was rusted completely through at a spot weld near where the tie rod is bolted on. It's only by the grace of god that it didn't completely fail and result in a injurious accident, or perhaps even death. I shudder to think what might have happened when I play back in my head, driving on I-696 in the rain, in detroit, at night, with my friends coming home from a night at the fox theatre, or when my sons and I went out for my birthday. Would I be able to control the car if the front wheel fell off at 70 MPH? My brother works for jeffery buick-nissan in roseville, mi. I talked to him about it this morning. He says the frame should not have rusted through in a nine year old car. In fact, he said there was another 1997 bpa in his shop with the same problem. I can't even remember hearing about a car frame rusting through, ever. In any car. It stands to reason that if there are two 1997 buick park avenues with the same problem, at the same time, there are probably more. I realize the car is nine years old, but surely, something as fundamental as a car frame can be expected to last longer than nine years. I believe it was a manufacturing flaw and the manufacturer should repair it. Since this just happened yesterday, I've made no attempt to repair it yet. My brother will look at it first and direct me. The car is not drivable. I'm stranded.

Filed Jan 24, 2005 · Brakes, Wheels · MS

The consumer noticed the vehicle tire leaning almost off the axle and found lug nuts were missing. *tc the consumer heard a squealing noise coming from the vehicle. The consumer was told the front and rear brakes needed to be replaced.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · AZ

Transmission started to jump into od. Vibration at different speeds. Replaced tranny with gm rebuilt.after 700 miles problem came back (vibration only) same problem but now has metal to metal grinding when making left turn and accelerating. Replaced engine mounts. They were cracked. Prior to this dealer said it was the solinoid, repalced. They only made this tranny in 1997

Filed Oct 20, 2003 · Brakes · CA

My 2003 buick park avenue (ultra) has less than 19,000 miles and twice has had the brakes fail on it. Today, I am hearing the familiar brake failure squeal and know that my brakes will be failing again. It is a very dangerous car and has great difficulty stopping at high speeds and shimmies at lower speeds when stopping.

Filed Jan 13, 2003 · Brakes · AZ

Consumer stated the right front brake wore only the inner pad, which caused a loud squeak. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information.

Filed Feb 25, 2002 · Brakes · MN

Consumer stated when she tryied to stop vehicle quickly, the brake pedal pulsated and then there was a grinding noise coming from the brakes when applied, owner checked brake pads, and found them in good condition, vehicle was taken to dealership, this happens when the brakes lock-up on ice and the car is sliding. *jg

Filed Sep 7, 2001 · Acceleration, Airbags · NY · crash

Vehicle would make weird noises; first time when making right turn, was grinding and then stopping. This caused driver to jerk forward. Then, a thumping noise before suddenly accelerating. Had happened every few yards. Towed to dealership, mechanic found nothing after test driving. Second was in parking lot and backing out when vehicle suddenly accelerated and hit a pole. Had shifted into drive, and it accelerated forward and hit a building. Air bags did not deploy. Wheels were spinning like crazy.