1987 Buick Park Avenue recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Steering (5), Engine (4), Transmission / drivetrain (3), Unknown Or Other (1), Seats (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
10/31/2001 · Engine
VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER TO HAVE A NEW MOTOR INSTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
09/26/2000 · Engine
RECALL ON ENGINE/FRONT VIBRATION DAMPER. *AK
08/10/1999 · Unknown Or Other
NO SUMMARY
07/07/1999 · Engine
WHILE DRIVING MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO FALL DOWN AND HAVE NO STEERING ABILITY WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
09/30/1998 · Transmission / drivetrain
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
09/01/1998 · Engine
TIMING BELT AND GEAR FAILED.
07/02/1998 · Seats
THE POWER SEAT PANELS CONTINUES TO POP OUT OF PLACE WHEN PEOPLE OVER 140 POUNDS SITS DOWN.
01/29/1997 · Steering
DIFFICULTY IN TURNING CAR DURING COLD AND WARM WEATHER. *AK