Buick Park Avenue transmission failure problems

Filed Oct 15, 2007 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · MI

Major transmission failure with only 85,000 miles.

Filed Jul 25, 2006 · Transmission · 35,769 miles · CT

Transmission failed in consumer's 2001 buick park avenue. *kb

Filed May 11, 2004 · Body, Transmission · 39,951 miles · PA

Transmission failure developed on 1999 buick park avenue. *mr the transmission would shift harshly, shudder and hesitate while driving. The driver's side door lock switch was loose inside the door panel.

Filed Apr 22, 2003 · Transmission · 62,000 miles · MI

Transmission failure.

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

Transmission failure. Bearing came loose and damaged internal parts.

Filed Jan 18, 2003 · Transmission · 16,000 miles · WI

I have a 1997 buick park avenue with 103,000 miles. I purchased the car new in april of 1997. After 10 months and 16,000 miles I began to have problems with the transimission shifting hard after the car got warmed up. If I would stop and turn the car off and let it sit for 15 seconds and restart it shift smooth for several stops and then start shifting hard again. I took it into a buick garage and they kept the car for 10 days and could not find the problem. Finally they decided to replace the transmission. That solved the problem. At 90,000 miles the same problem reoccured. It didn't do it that often to begin with but now one year later it does it almost every time I drive the car after it get completely warmed up. Given it has happened twice to my car it would appear there is a defect here that buick should be responsible for. I have looked over you sight and found no recalls for the type of problem. Are there any out there that you are aware of? What else can I do? Mel rutlin

Filed Sep 26, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · KY

The vehicle shifts hard in gear after the initial start up. Consumer had the vehicle towed and checked at the parent company. The transmission went through several tests but the problem could not be duplicated. Since that time, the solenoid and transmission have been replaced. One week later the transmission failed and had to be completely rebuilt. Again, while driving, the vehicle made two hard jerks and would barely move. When putting vehicle in reverse it will hit hard twice and go backwards, when putting it in forward gear it will take off slowly. After traveling for a while, the check engine light illuminates and the cruise control will not work once the light has illuminated, if the vehicle is shut off for an hour or so, the problem will rectify itself until the vehicle is drivin 15-20 miles, then the same process occurs all over.

Filed Dec 9, 1999 · Transmission · WI

Transmission failed again and leaked transmission fluid all over the underside of vehicle and roadway.

Filed Sep 23, 1999 · Transmission · MI

While driving about 50-55 MPH transmission went out completely without any kind of warning, causing vehicle to stall. Transmission has been replaced with a rebuilt transmission. Manufacturer has been notified about this problem. Please provide any further information. *ak general motor employee stated the gm is aware of the defective transmission and has been re-engineered in 1996 models.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Transmission · CA

Transmission failed. Nlm