Buick Park Avenue Reliability Problems

Park Avenue owners have made 70 complaints over 16 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 3rd in overall reliability out of 14 Buick models, with real engine and electrical concerns.

The Most Common Park Avenue Problem

A list of some of the most common issues Park Avenue owners have to deal with.

  1. Inaccurate Gas Gauge

    GM vehicles have a problem with defective gas gauges that leave owners wondering just how much fuel is left in their tank. The gauge goes a little whacko once the tank is less than half full, with owners saying it sticks in place or bounces…

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  2. What Are We Missing?

    We know there's more problems than this. Let us know which one you'd like to see us cover next.

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What Park Avenue Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

Full Lists on CarComplaints.com

Park Avenue Generations

The Park Avenue has 2 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 2nd generation (1997–2005).

Park Avenue Key Numbers

  1. 70 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 639 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 15 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

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