1998 Buick Park Avenue Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 7%of 246 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,342miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Buick Park Avenue, 7% of the 246 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,342 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Intake manifold was leaking, resulting in a anti freeze leak over engine. Dealer has been contacted. Intake manifold, water pump, front rotors/pads, serpentine belt, tensioner pulley and plugs were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10004758, filed 2004-03, 87,711 miles“I had to have the front brake pads/rear rotors, and rear calipers replaced on a car that was only two years old. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/102 cut-over to artemis****760647”
NHTSA complaint #10006513, filed 2002-04, 38,400 miles“The contact stated there were two problems with the vehicle. The first problem involved coolant leaking from the engine. The next morning, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, the mechanic was able to get the vehicle started. Upon inspection the intake manifold was filled with water and the manifold was replaced. The second problem occurred when driving across a patch of ice at approximately 40 MPH the traction stability and ABS failed. The v traction control and ABS lights illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10146973, filed 2006-01, 106,934 miles“While driving in heavy rain vehicle becomes hard to slow down. Contacted dealer ,and dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with vehicle. It takes approximately 150 to 200 yards before consumer begans to feel vehicle to slow down, consumer was informed that performance of vehicle is normal and was informed that new pads would not correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #892581, filed 2001-07“This is the second time in less than two years that rear brakes were worked on. This time the rear brake pads and rotors were replaced and the calipers had to be unfrozen . This vehicle is only 4 years old and this work has been performed two times.”
NHTSA complaint #760648, filed 2002-04Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
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 1998 Buick Park Avenue
97 complaintsFuel system
34 complaintsSeat belts
32 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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