1993 Buick Park Avenue Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 16%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 173,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Buick Park Avenue, 16% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 173,000 miles. 2 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.
“On dec. 11, 1999, at approx. 5:45 pm, I was south bound on I-15, 36 miles north of baker, ca. During the climb of the hill, cruise set at 70 MPH, the transmission disengaged at that instant, large amounts of smoke came from under the hood. The distinct odor of burnt trans fluid was entering the passenger area. I pulled off the highway to discover the engine area was on fire. The wife and I only had enough time to exit veh and call for help. I have discovered a recall bulletin (campaign #96v015002) describing the condition and results I experienced. …”
NHTSA complaint #716316, filed 1999-12“While driving at any speed transmission is jumping. While driving up a hill transmission slips out of gear, making it hard for vehicle to pull. Consumer had the transmission replaced before, and the problem has returned.”
NHTSA complaint #834070, filed 1999-03“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 2001-07Related 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
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 9% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 12 | 5% |
| 1997 | 24 | 11% |
| 1996 | 4 | 7% |
| 1995 | 9 | 8% |
| 1994 | 4 | 8% |
| 1993 | 10 | 16% |
| 1992 | 4 | 5% |
| 1991 | 7 | 8% |
| 1989 | 2 | 10% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 3 | 23% |
| 1986 | 2 | 33% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1993 Buick Park Avenue
21 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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