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Buick Park Avenue repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (27%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (5%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (0%)

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2003 Buick Park Avenue 4dr Sedan

205-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

105702 mi

US $350
Installed shift kit to address problems with P1811 code being set due to long shift times (a common issue/fix for the 4T65E transmission). 

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2002 Buick Park Avenue 4dr Sedan

supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

180000 mi

US $1200
Rattle in exhaust, engine hunts when shifts out of overdrive, but not into 3rd gear. Had Exhaust system replaced, cleaned injectors. Still hunts a lot out of overdrive. Hunting not cured. Some say this is a bad solenoid in tranny. 

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2000 Buick Park Avenue

Engine not specified

226000 mi Transmission Failure. Weak forward gears. Unable to safely drive. Did not repair, cost of repair exceeds value of car. 

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