1994 Buick Park Avenue Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 19%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Buick Park Avenue, 19% of the 48 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with ABS system intermittently failing, and not giving warning of complete brake failure. This condition happened on two occasions which causeed consumer to have no brakes. Asb light senor on the frist occasion did not come on at all, and on the second occasion the ABS light came on afterward. Dealer notified and inspected vehicle, and informed consumer that valve control needed changing, and manufacturer would share 30% 0f cost.”
NHTSA complaint #835233, filed 1999-02“Braking system will pulsate everytime brakes are applied. Consumer also, ABS light on the dashboard is on. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #889721, filed 2001-06“When applied, brakes make a loud grinding sound, pulsate as if grabbing, happens when slowing down, intermittent problem, according to dealer, brakes are fine, have not duplicated problem.”
NHTSA complaint #807119, filed 1997-01“Dual airbags did not deploy during frontal crash, applied brakes, pedal went to floor, caused vehicle to crash into vehicle in front, vehicle at auto repair, available for inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #812784, filed 1997-06“While driving 35mph, the ABS brake light would come on for no reason. Had called dealer & was informed that alternator might be damaged & not to travel too far.”
NHTSA complaint #828731, filed 1998-10Brakes: 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 1994 Buick Park Avenue
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Buick Park Avenue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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