1990 Buick Park Avenue Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1990 Buick Park Avenue recalls

Most common 1990 Buick Park Avenue problems

Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	4
Seat Belts	2
Unknown Or Other	2
Exterior Lighting	1
Tires	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1

What owners report

2003-08-12, Seat Belts
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE JAMMED 1/3 OF THE TIME. THE CONSUMER HAD TO STEP OUT OF THE VEHICLE, STILL BUCKLED AND THEN THE SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED.*AK FAILURE OF THE SEAT BELT TO RELEASE WHEN THE BUTTON WAS PRESSED HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. *PH *JB

2003-08-11, Engine And Engine Cooling
OUR BUICK STARTS JUST FINE BUT OFTEN DIES OUT INTERMITTENTLY AT STOP SIGNS, WHEN WE SLOW DOWN, WHEN WE ARE JUST IDLING, WHEN WE FIRST START IT AND WHEN WE PUT IT IN REVERSE OR DRIVE. IT HAPPENS WHETHER IT'S COLD OR HOT, BEEN RUNNING FOR A LONG TIME OR NOT, GOING 50 MPH OR 2 MPH, IT JUST DIES OUT. WE'VE HAD 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS TRY TO FIX IT THIS PAST YEAR, COSTING APPROXIMATELY $900 AND IT STILL DIES OUT. WHAT THE HECK IS THE PROBLEM? IT'S PRETTY SCARY DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AND HAVING IT DIE OUT AT 50 MPH AND HAVING TO RESTART IT, SOMETIMES 3 TO 4 TIMES. I BELIEVE THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE ACCIDENTS. AS FAR AS THE "INCIDENT DATE" IT HAS HAPPENED SO OFTEN I CAN'T PUT JUST

2000-02-28, Unknown Or Other
I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS COMPONENT WAS SUBJECT TO RECALL ON THE 1990 BUICK REGAL WHICH APPEARS TO USE IDENTICAL COMPONENTS. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

2000-02-18, Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN MOVING TRANSMISSION PAWL FROM PARK TO DRIVE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK

1999-10-20, Unknown Or Other
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

1990 Buick Park Avenue questions

Does the 1990 Buick Park Avenue have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1990 Buick Park Avenue: Seat Belts:Front:Webbing. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Buick Park Avenue?

Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4), Seat Belts (2), Unknown Or Other (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Buick Park Avenue has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.