1993 Buick Park Avenue Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 19%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Buick Park Avenue, 19% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1993 Buick Park Avenue. While driving 15 MPH, the engine mount fell underneath the vehicle, which caused the engine to drop halfway out of the vehicle. The steering wheel detached and was unable to be used. The contact is sending the vehicle to a welding shop. The failure mileage was 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10243569, filed 2008-09, 130,000 miles“Abs brake light illuminated on the dashboard panel. When this happened brake pedal suddenly got hard , causing extended stopping distance. Pedal was hit too hard and brakes locked up. Dealer has been contacted. In 8/14/96 alternator failed twice. 10/3/96 driver side and right passenger side door lockes failed. 6/16/97 serpentine belt failed. 7/20/98 antenna motor failed. 1/31/00 brake master cylinder failed. 5/4/00 ABS wheel cylinder, brake shoes failed. Battery failed three times.”
NHTSA complaint #861956, filed 2000-05“Serpentine belt broke while driving 65 MPH, resulting in loss steering control, nearly caused a crash. Vehicle veered to right to avoid hitting parked vehicle, will be inspected by dealer today.”
NHTSA complaint #811361, filed 1997-05“Brake pads and rotors replaced, rear brakes adjusted, however brakes still squeak, master cylinder has leaked twice. Oil pan leaks, engine overheated, fan control module failure. Air conditioner inoperable due to faulty core and evaporator. Consumer states tires were bad, one tire experienced a leak, faulty valve stem, no specific tire information given. Exhaust pipe failure, replaced fuel filter, intake manifold leaked and was replaced. Battery and generator assembly replaced. Steering gear failure. Transmission cooling lines leaked. Rocker panels rusted and were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #561928, filed 2001-07“While driving , a small vapor of smoke began to seep from the steering column. It was coming the area just below the steering wheel, but above the gear shift.”
NHTSA complaint #505455, filed 1997-01Related recalls
- 96V015000Jan 23, 1996Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is…Covers: Buick Park Avenue 1992–1993, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1992–1995, Chevrolet Lumina APV 1992–1995 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 | 21% |
| 2002 | 4 | 13% |
| 2001 | 6 | 11% |
| 2000 | 14 | 17% |
| 1999 | 39 | 28% |
| 1998 | 97 | 39% |
| 1997 | 44 | 20% |
| 1996 | 9 | 15% |
| 1995 | 16 | 14% |
| 1994 | 4 | 8% |
| 1993 | 12 | 19% |
| 1992 | 11 | 14% |
| 1991 | 7 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 8% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 4 | 31% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
| 1985 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 1993 Buick Park Avenue
21 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Buick Park Avenue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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