The 1991 Buick Park Avenue has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 20,765 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.
WHEN APPLIED, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY MAY RELEASE ONE OR MORE TEETH, REDUCING THE CABLE LOAD TO THE REAR BRAKES.
DEPENDING ON THE EXTENT OF THE LEVER RELEASE AND ROADLEVEL. THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, ALLOWING IT TO ROLL, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105.
REPLACE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the engine revved and the vehicle accelerated without warning. The speed of the vehicle topped out at 40 mph. The brake was depressed using excessive force, which was unsuccessful in slowing the vehicle. The ignition was shut off, and the vehicle was…”
“The consumer noticed the vehicle tire leaning almost off the axle and found lug nuts were missing. *tc the consumer heard a squealing noise coming from the vehicle. The consumer was told the front and rear brakes needed to be replaced. *jb”
“The consumer noticed the vehicle tire leaning almost off the axle and found lug nuts were missing. *tc the consumer heard a squealing noise coming from the vehicle. The consumer was told the front and rear brakes needed to be replaced. *jb”
“Concerned citizen: new owner just purchased from a private owner a 1991 buick park avenue, with 100,000 miles, vin [xxx], and was driving the auto when the motor and cradle fell to the road. This in turn detached the steering shaft and the control of auto was loss. Speed was approximately 30 mph.…”
“The lights on the car went out around 2:00 the other night. We were on a dark country road. Trying to determine if something went wrong in tilt steering to cause this. Seems as it is wire broke or something came unplugged. Have already checked fuses.”
“Brakes go completely to the floor with no warning and no stopping. Ran into curbing to stop and avoid crash. Abs sensors replaced, brakes, drums, master cylinders, brake lines, etc replaced. Pedal still goes to floor and abs grabs at end of stop. Computer turns off abs system, but won't report…”
“Brakes go completely to the floor with no warning and no stopping. Ran into curbing to stop and avoid crash. Abs sensors replaced, brakes, drums, master cylinders, brake lines, etc replaced. Pedal still goes to floor and abs grabs at end of stop. Computer turns off abs system, but won't report…”
“Brakes go completely to the floor with no warning and no stopping. Ran into curbing to stop and avoid crash. Abs sensors replaced, brakes, drums, master cylinders, brake lines, etc replaced. Pedal still goes to floor and abs grabs at end of stop. Computer turns off abs system, but won't report…”
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Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1991 Buick Park Avenue as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.