1991 Buick Park Avenue Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 59about this part
- Share
- 64%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 59 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Buick Park Avenue, 64% of the 92 complaints for this model year. 10 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We have had several recurrent problems with this vehicle, yet none of the recurrent problems has been covered by any manufacturers recalls. We have replaced the alternator and battery repeatedly and have had continual electrical problems with the car. We have had constant and recurring problems with the braking system the vehicle. We have had to replace all of the origianl braking components and yet we continue to have problems with the braking system. …”
NHTSA complaint #703284, filed 1999-02“When driving at any speed and without prior warning vehicle suddenly accelerated. Brakes were applied and vehicle continued to accelerate, causing extended stopping distances. Consumer noted key had to be removed from ignition in order to stop vehicle. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause of problem. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #882331, filed 2001-03“The consumer noticed the vehicle tire leaning almost off the axle and found lug nuts were missing. The consumer heard a squealing noise coming from the vehicle. The consumer was told the front and rear brakes needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10108950, filed 2005-01“Brakes system failure, rear brakes overheated and vaporized the brake fluid. Tt consumer went off road causing 2300 dollars worth of damage to vehicle, dealer stated parking brake was not fully released causing the rear brakes to run hot and vaporize the brake fluid, consumer asks if vehicle has dual braking system then why didn't the front brakes operate.”
NHTSA complaint #972770, filed 1995-10“In wet and dry weather conditions, the ABS brakes fail and pedal goes to the floor . After contacting the manufacturer and dealership two master cylinders have been replaced within last one and half years. Yet, the brakes still fail.”
NHTSA complaint #806558, filed 1997-01Related recalls
- 91V167000Sep 23, 1991When applied, the parking brake lever assembly may release one or more teeth, reducing the cable load to the rear brakes.Covers: Buick Park Avenue 1991, Lesabre 1992, Pontiac Bonneville 1992 +2 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 9% |
| 2002 | 2 | 6% |
| 2000 | 11 | 14% |
| 1999 | 15 | 11% |
| 1998 | 18 | 7% |
| 1997 | 39 | 18% |
| 1996 | 7 | 12% |
| 1995 | 12 | 10% |
| 1994 | 9 | 19% |
| 1993 | 21 | 33% |
| 1992 | 23 | 30% |
| 1991 | 59 | 64% |
| 1990 | 4 | 33% |
| 1989 | 3 | 14% |
| 1988 | 4 | 21% |
| 1986 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1991 Buick Park Avenue
10 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Buick Park Avenue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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