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1998 Buick Park Avenue Reliability Rating
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Engine
Occasional problems with this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Pressure Regulator 3.8L vin K engine only, and the Upper and Lower Intake Manifold, 3.8L vin K engine only. The cost to repair the Fuel Pressure Regulator is estimated at $82.17 for parts and $32.50 for labor. This condition is now covered by Recall Number 03054B. The cost to repair the Upper and Lower Intake Manifold is estimated at $634.86 for parts and $143.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
An occasional problem with this vehicle is failure of the Transmission Pressure Control Solenoid (PCS). Failure of the Transmission PCS is identified in TSB # 00-07-30-002B. The cost to repair the Transmission PCS is estimated at $45.61 for parts and $273.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
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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