The mass air flow or crankshaft position sensor may fail causing the engine to stall intermittently. Proper diagnoses will be necessary to determine the cause of any stalling condition.
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Intake Manifold Gasket May Develop Engine Oil and/or Coolant Leak
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The intake manifold gasket may develop external engine oil and/or coolant leak. The intake manifold will need to be removed and the gasket replaced to correct this issue.
HVAC Mode/Temperature Door Actuators May Fail
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The mode and temperature door actuators may fail causing improper air flow or temperature output from the heating and AC (HVAC) system.
Engine Overheating Due to Water Pump Leak
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The water pump may develop a coolant leak resulting in an engine overheating condition.
Erratic Shifting of the Automatic Transmission
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The transmission pressure control solenoid may fail causing erratic shifting. Our technicians tell us that partial dis-assembly of the transmission is necessary to replace a failed pressure control solenoid.
Buick Park Avenue Recalls (Recent)
Buick Park Avenue Recall 91V167000
Brakes, October 8, 1991
Summary: WHEN APPLIED, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY MAY RELEASE ONE OR MORE TEETH, REDUCING THE CABLE LOAD TO THE REAR BRAKES.
Learn more »Buick Park Avenue Recall 96V015000
Drive Train, March 22, 1996
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1991 THROUGH JULY 1995. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE CAN SEPARATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN LOW TEMPERATURES IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH TRANSMISSION LOADS.
Learn more »Buick Park Avenue Recall 95V204000
Electrical & Lights, September 22, 1995
Summary: THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A MALFUNCTION ALARM, LIGHTING AND LOCKING (MALL) MODULE THAT CAN CONTAIN A DAMAGED CAPACITOR. IF THE CAPACITOR IS DAMAGED, THE "KEY IN THE IGNITION" WARNING CHIME AND THE DRIVER SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED WARNING CHIME AND INDICATOR LAMP MAY NOT WORK. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION" AND FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." IN ADDITION, OTHER CHIME REMINDER FUNCTIONS, INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS, AND POWER DOOR LOCKING FEATURES ARE ALSO AFFECTED.
Learn more »Buick Park Avenue Recall 95V158000
Electrical & Lights, August 7, 1995
Summary: THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP LENS HAS AN INCORRECT AIM PAD NUMBER ON THE LENS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Learn more »Buick Park Avenue Recall 96V116000
Engine, July 8, 1996
Summary: A BACKFIRE DURING ENGINE STARTING CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD.
Learn more »Buick Park Avenue Questions and Answers
mrs gomez, 1991 Buick Park Avenue, Charlotte, NC
car runs fine . When I come to a stop it idles low and cut off. Also if i ride breaks and press on gas will this run my break system?
jbs49445, 1991 Buick Park Avenue, 3.8L V6, Muskegon, MI
I just replaced the alternator 2 days ago, was going fine till this morning.
The voltmeter on the car was staying around 9-10 for about 10 miles on the way home today. When I drove it a couple of ...
sunburst, 1991 Buick Park Avenue, 3.8L V6, Wichita, KS
on a 1991 park avenue 4dr 3.8l
G bryant, 1991 Buick Park Avenue, 3.8L V6, Jonesboro, GA
My car broke down and died about 4months ago and i thought the battery only died. Well i recently replace the battery and when i did i noticed a white residue where the water pump and alternator i...
coreno84, 1991 Buick Park Avenue, 3.8L V6, Philadelphia, PA
why does my car cut off while im driving i got my crank sencor changed the modgel changed and new sparks plugs what can be the problem now
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Buick Park Avenue Reviews
I HAVE ONLY 78000 ON MY 2000 PARK Aveue and I'm having to replace the fuel tank sender and the seat control cluster is falling out of seat,the radio clock don't keep time.It runs pretty good and uses a lot of gas
I have a 1998 Buick Park Avenue and the A/C was working but now it puts out warm air on driver's side and cold air on passenger side?
Hope someone can give me an answer.
I have 162,0000 miles and have had no major repairs. changed timing belt around 90,000 and had a few recalls with oil on top of motor when it was new. started dying last month and had a oxygen sensor replaced..good now. I am told I could use new struts, tie rod and front whell bearings. So I am wondering whether to fix it up or get me something else. It has been a good car and still gets 30 mpg on hwy and 19 in town. uses no oil or water...
I have a 98 buick park avenue. I was driving and it cut off on me. I replaced the battery and the starter because they were both tested and was bad. I tried to start my car and all it makes is a clicking noise. What could be the problem? I checked my oil and it was fine. There is no oil and water mixing. What could make my car not crank? Please help!!!!
I recieved my 1994 buick park avenue second hand from my father.Have had isseues with the alarm not allowing the car to start for 30 minutes,air conditioner has stopped blowing cold,and an idle control sensor went bad.Besides that one of the greatest rides i have ever felt even still at 140000 miles keeping up the regular maintance is the key.
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