1999 Buick Park Avenue Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 140 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Buick Park Avenue, 4% of the 140 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,750 miles. 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.
“Sudden engine failure. I own a 99 Buick Park Avenue ultra that has about 65,000 miles on it and is well maintained. The car is only utilized about 6 months out of the year since we are snow birds having returned from the east 2 months ago. Last evening as I drove north and up one of the long hills on the toll rd 73 in orange county, ca I experienced the sudden and total loss of engine power while traveling between 65 and 70 MPH. All electrical systems, headlights, dash lights etc stayed on and appeared normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10668517, filed 2014-12, 65,000 miles“Transmission failure developed on 1999 Buick Park Avenue. The transmission would shift harshly, shudder and hesitate while driving. The driver's side door lock switch was loose inside the door panel.”
NHTSA complaint #10073801, filed 2004-05, 39,951 miles“Vehicle was placed in the park position and it jumped out of gear, accelerating at high rate of speed, and crashing into another vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #862293, filed 2000-05“Transmission would buck & jerk after shifting into drive from reverse. Does not happen from reverse to drive. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to check.”
NHTSA complaint #847075, filed 1999-09Related service bulletins
- 10115081Nov 2, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission…
- 10135203Apr 15, 2014This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans breather vent.
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 1999 Buick Park Avenue
39 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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