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1997 Buick Park Avenue Reliability Rating
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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
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
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
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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