16 of the
174 complaints about the 1999 Buick Park Avenue are about the
braking system — 9% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
50,000 miles.
TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND FAILED TO BRAKE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND AND NOTICED A LOT OF SMOKE COMING FROM THE TAILPIPE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE NEIGHBOR'S YARD AND A TELEPHONE GUIDE WIRE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS CALLED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED AND DIAGNOSED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,000.
NHTSA complaint #11154905 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 42,000 milesJupiter, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
THE COMPLAINT WAS RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. I WENT TO GOODYEAR TO HAVE MY BRAKES CHECKED WHEN THEY REMOVED THE WHEEL CAP, AND THE PLASTIC SNAPS THAT HOLD THE WHEEL CAPS IN PLACE FELL OFF. THE MECHANIC CALLED ME OVER AND REFUSED TO TAKE ANY MORE CAPS OFF. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT I NEEDED FRONT BRAKES, AND I GAVE HIM PERMISSION TO TAKE THE SECOND CAP OFF. ONE MORE SNAP BROKE OFF. MY CAR IS A 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE ULTRA OF 42,000 MILES. APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO I HAD TO REPLACE A CAP THAT WAS MISSING AT A COST OF $54.00. THESE CAPS ARE POORLY MADE AND CANNOT WITHSTAND THE PROCESS OF HAVING TIRES ROTATED, REPLACED OR WHATEVER CONDITION REQUIRES THAT THE TIRES BE REMOVED. REPLACING THESE CAPS HAS BECOME AN EXPENSIVE PROBLEM NOT ONLY THAT, BUT DANGEROUS AS WELL. THIS IS A FAULTY PRODUCT, AND SHOULD BE LOOKED AT. I HAVE CALLED THE BUICK PEOPLE, AND THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THESE CAPS. ALSO, WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM. *AK *SC
NHTSA complaint #10105300 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesThree Lakes, WI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED IT ALMOST WENT TO THE FLOOR. THIS RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE NOT STOPPING IMMEDIATELY. TNE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT FRONT BRAKE PAD SEPARATED FROM THE STEEL AND WAS JUST LYING THERE. THE BRAKE PAD STILL HAD 50% OF WEAR REMAINING. *AK
NHTSA complaint #10079549 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tucson, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLY FAILURE AFTER MULTIPLE REPAIRS.
NHTSA complaint #10011466 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tusant, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
CONSUMER STATED THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE WORE ONLY THE INNER PAD, WHICH CAUSED A LOUD SQUEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #10002593 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tucson, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 35MPH THE E RIGHT FRONT PAD DAMAGE THE ROTOR. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPLACE THE PAD AND ROTOR. TODAY 12/27/02 AGAIN HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AND DEALER TOLD CONSUMER IS NORMAL THIS KIND OF PROBLEM ON THIS VEHICLES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #10001615 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wolfeboro, NH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING AT 65/70MPH WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THERE THERE IS PULSATION AND CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO STOP VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER. HAVE NOT FOUND A PERMANENT FIX TO PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #8017937 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Doylestown, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
WHEN PRESSING DOWN ON BRAKES FRONT END ROTORS STARTED TO WOBBLE.
NHTSA complaint #8009545 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
N. W. DIG Harbor, WA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING AT 25MPH BRAKES FAILED. CONSUMER STATES BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. NLM
NHTSA complaint #8006560 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Peshtigo, WI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
VEHICLE HAS EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCE, MOSTLY IN WET CONDITIONS. WHEN COMING FROM CAR WASH, PEDAL GOES AMOST TO FLOOR. ALSO, ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. *AK THE TAIL LIGHT ALWAYS HAD WATER IN IT. THE DRIVER SEAT PANEL FOR ELECTRIC SEATS WAS BROKEN. A DRIVER SIDE LOCK WAS BROKEN AS WELL. THE DEALER POINTED OUT THAT THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED.
NHTSA complaint #886424 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Peshtigo, WI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
VEHICLE HAS EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCE, MOSTLY IN WET CONDITIONS. WHEN COMING FROM CAR WASH, PEDAL GOES AMOST TO FLOOR. ALSO, ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. *AK THE TAIL LIGHT ALWAYS HAD WATER IN IT. THE DRIVER SEAT PANEL FOR ELECTRIC SEATS WAS BROKEN. A DRIVER SIDE LOCK WAS BROKEN AS WELL. THE DEALER POINTED OUT THAT THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED.
NHTSA complaint #886424 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Frank Fort, IN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKE ROTORS EXCESSIVELY WEAR OUT WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY 95% OF TIME. *AK ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #885187 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Circleville, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE VIBRATES AND GRABS. DEALER HAS TURNED ROTORS, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.
NHTSA complaint #882227 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mobile, AL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HAS FAILED 3 TIMES, PEDAL WENT HALFWAY STOPED, BRAKES DID NOT LOCKED, AND NO BRAKING ACTION. DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE.
NHTSA complaint #875659 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ranch Mrage, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH AND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE AND PULSATE INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #866493 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mount Vernon, WA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKE ROTORS WERE WEARING EXCESSIVELY AND OVERHEATING WHICH CAUSED ROTORS TO WARP/OUT OF ROUND. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. ALL/ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER COST.
NHTSA complaint #862391 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.