2.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
63,994 miles

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problem #7

Jul 092015

Park Avenue

  • 143,960 miles
Driving down the hiway, had just passed a semi; thank goodness it was after that that my driver's side tire blew making the car quite difficult to steer. Took it to Firestone; had to have both front tires replaced and instructed to bring it back the week after for an alignment. At that time I discovered that both new front tires were already ruined due to the cradle/frame assembly which was rusted out. This cost me $863. Yesterday - 08/12/2015 the fuel pressure regulator went out. Upon my investigation I discovered this was a recall issue. I was told it had been fixed.. altho there wasn't any concrete proof given to me that it had as the dealership I called was not the dealership that said the issue was resolved. Now I have a car that is completely inoperable just weeks after spending $863 to have one issue resolved. I find it particularly appalling that no one seems to want to help resolve any of these issues.

- Waterloo, IA, USA

problem #6

Sep 292007

Park Avenue 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 128,500 miles
I was driving home from town. I moved over on the street near my home to let another car pass and I felt a large bump and the front passenger side of the car dropped down. I got out thinking I had a flat tire but that was not the case. The tire was in the wheel well at a very crooked angle and sit some what on the tires edge. I was able to straighten out the wheel and limped home. The mechanic on Monday said the cradle in the front of the car rusted out and had broken. When the cradle broke so did the right axle. He has had a hard time finding a good used cradle as GM does not make new ones anymore.

- Plymouth, IN, USA

problem #5

Sep 292007

Park Avenue 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 128,500 miles
I was driving home from town. I moved over on the street near my home to let another car pass and I felt a large bump and the front passenger side of the car dropped down. I got out thinking I had a flat tire but that was not the case. The tire was in the wheel well at a very crooked angle and sit some what on the tires edge. I was able to straighten out the wheel and limped home. The mechanic on Monday said the cradle in the front of the car rusted out and had broken. When the cradle broke so did the right axle. He has had a hard time finding a good used cradle as GM does not make new ones anymore.

- Plymouth, IN, USA

problem #4

Jan 012003

Park Avenue 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 47,000 miles
When turning in either direction, the vehicle shuddered. The dealer replaced the pressure hoses in the power steering. When the vehicle was drive over bumps, there was a noise in the right front tire area. The ash tray lid was inoperative.

- La Habra, CA, USA

problem #3

Jul 151999

Park Avenue

  • miles
Consumer states of having a strong vibration steering wheel and above 50 mph.dealer was not notified. Nlm

- Iphrada, WA, USA

problem #2

May 151998

Park Avenue

  • miles
Ongoing problem with vibration and a clicking sound from the steering wheel while driving, and a rattling sound from the hood at highway speed. Dealer notified, and informed consume rthat nothing could be found.

- Kanas, MO, USA

problem #1

Oct 091998

Park Avenue

  • miles
When starting the vehicle up and going around the corner at 15 mph the vehicle vibrates and shakes alot, that makes driver take foot off the gas pedal.

- Alton, IL, USA