1997 Buick Park Avenue Reliability

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Base Sedan (3.8L V6 4-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 1997 Buick Park Avenue by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems with this vehicle are the Crankshaft Position Sensor, Camshaft Position Sensor, Fuel Pressure Regulator, Idle Air Control Valve and the Upper and Lower Intake Manifold (3.8L vin K only). The Intake Manifolds may allow coolant to leak into the combustion chambers. The cost to repair the Crankshaft Position Sensor is estimated at $45.00 for parts and $71.50 for labor. Labor will be slightly higher for the supercharged engine. The cost to repair the Camshaft Position Sensor is estimated at $62.00 for parts and $45.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Fuel Pressure Regulator is estimated at $82.17 for parts and $65.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Idle Air Control Valve is estimated at $43.93 for parts and $52.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Upper and Lower Intake Manifold is estimated at $634.86 for parts and $214.50 for labor. All prices are estimated at $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or applicable taxes.
Transmission & Driveline		An occasional problem with the vehicle is the Pressure Control Solenoid within the Transmission. A problem with the Pressure Control Solenoid can cause harsh shifting or engine flare while driving. The cost to repair the Pressure Control Solenoid is estimated at $45.61 for parts and $377.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based upon $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time and applicable taxes.
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories		An occasional problem with this vehicle is the Fuel Tank Gauge Module. The cost to repair the Fuel Tank Gauge Module is estimated at $116.32 for parts and $84.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or applicable taxes.
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Buick Park Avenue by Identifix

	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.