1990 BUICK CENTURY
2 recalls, 49 complaints
95V173000 Sep 15, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH REAR OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES THAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN A COLLISON, STRESS CAN CAUSE THE ATTACHMENT METAL TO TEAR AND ALLOW THE ANCHORAGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT PROTECT AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING ANCHOR BOLTS WITH A NEW SHOULDER BOLT AND THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVE. ADDITIONALLY, NOISE CONTROL PATCHES WILL BE APPLIED AT EACH ANCHORAGE.
92V124000 Sep 1, 1992
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
THE POWER SEAT OR RECLINER WIRING HARNESS CAN BE PINCHED OR CAN CHAFE ON THE SEAT FRAME OR SPRING SUPPORT ROD, WEARING THROUGH THE WIRE INSULATION AND CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Consequence
THE HIGH CURRENT CAUSED BY THE ELECTRICAL SHORT WELDS THECIRCUIT BREAKER ELEMENTS TOGETHER IN THE CLOSED POSITION, LEAVING THE CIRCUITUNPROTECTED AND GENERATING SUFFICIENT HEAT TO BURN THE WIRE INSULATION ANDIGNITE THE SEAT CUSHION MATERIAL.
Remedy
REPAIR ANY ABRADED WIRING AND REROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS USING A WIRING HARNESS CLIP.
Complaint Statistics
49 total complaints
1 crashes 4 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| SEATS | 3 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 3 |
| STRUCTURE | 3 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
STEERING:COLUMN
Dec 3, 2003
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S STEERING.*MR STIFFNESS IN STEERING, SOMETIMES CONSUMER HAVE TO STEER IN NEUTRAL AS IT DOESN'T COME BACK BY ITSELF. SOMETIMES IT SQUEAK WHILE TURNING, NO LOCK UP HAS OCCURRED YET. *PH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 11, 2002
Incident date: Sep 27, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE ENGINE BLEW AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR
Fire
STRUCTURE
Aug 12, 2002
Incident date: Jun 13, 2002
ON WEDNESDAY 6/13/2002 MY 1990 BUICK CENTURY LOST STEERING CONTROL DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE CRADLE BOLTS.I COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED.I HAVE FOUND THE FOLLOWING RECALL WHICH INCLUDES THE 1990 BUICK REGAL, NHTSA RECALL NO. 97V058/GM RECALL NO. 97016. MY VEHICLE IS A 1990 BUICK CENTURY WITH 3300... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Apr 25, 2002
Incident date: Mar 18, 2002
CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR SEAT IN FUSE COMPARTMENT OVERHEATED, CAUSING POWER SEATS AND POWER DOOR TO BE INOPERATIVE. DRIVER IS UNABLE TO REPLACE FUSE BECAUSE IT WAS SO HOT, IT BURNED. *AK. CONSUMER STATES WHEN HE TOUCHED THE CORRECT FUSE HE WAS BURNED LEAVING A BLISTER ON HIS FINGER AND THUMB, CONSUMER ST... Read more
1 injured
STRUCTURE
Jul 23, 2001
Incident date: Jul 4, 2001
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, I NOTICED THAT THE FRONT OF CAR LURCHED AND THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION CHANGED. PULLED CAR TO SIDE AND SAW THAT PART OF FRAME WAS HANGING DOWN. TOOK TO DEALER WHO SAID THAT THE CRADLE BOLT HAD PULLED THROUGH THE SUPPORT AND WAS HANGING DOWN. WHY WASN'T MY CAR ON T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 13, 2001
Incident date: Aug 4, 2000
MOTOR FELL TO GROUND WHILE PULLING OUT. THIS DAMAGED STEERING AND CAR WAS OUT OF CONTROL. *AK
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
May 30, 2000
Incident date: May 26, 2000
NONE OF THE POWER WINDOWS WOULD OPEN OR CLOSE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP. TWO BROKEN WIRES WERE RECONNECTED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
May 23, 2000
Incident date: Jun 23, 1999
WHILE DRIVING ON ROAD NOTICED VEHICLE PULLING A SHARP LEFT. LOOKED AT THE CRADLES, AND THE RETAINER WASHER BROKE/WAS RUSTED THROUGH. REPLACED IT. ALSO, OTHERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, RACK & PINION STEERING ASSEMBLY IS CONNECTED TO ENGINE CRADLE FRAME AND THE STEERING SHAFT, DROPPED.... Read more
STRUCTURE
May 23, 2000
Incident date: Jun 23, 1999
WHILE DRIVING ON ROAD NOTICED VEHICLE PULLING A SHARP LEFT. LOOKED AT THE CRADLES, AND THE RETAINER WASHER BROKE/WAS RUSTED THROUGH. REPLACED IT. ALSO, OTHERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, RACK & PINION STEERING ASSEMBLY IS CONNECTED TO ENGINE CRADLE FRAME AND THE STEERING SHAFT, DROPPED.... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 27, 1999
Incident date: Apr 15, 1999
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ALL OF SUDDEN THE VEHICLE JUST SHUT OFF WHEN MAKING A STOP OR SLOWING DOWN. CONTACTED DEALER, AND HE WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG ON THE DIAGNOSIS MACHINE. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Sep 21, 1999
Incident date: Jul 4, 1999
DURING ACCIDENT FRONT BENCH SEAT LATCH FAILED CAUSING THE SEAT TO COLLAPSE, RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ALSO BECAME UNLATCHED, RESULTING IN INJURY. NLM
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Sep 21, 1999
Incident date: Jul 4, 1999
DURING ACCIDENT FRONT BENCH SEAT LATCH FAILED CAUSING THE SEAT TO COLLAPSE, RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ALSO BECAME UNLATCHED, RESULTING IN INJURY. NLM
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Nov 27, 1998
BRAKES FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Oct 14, 1998
RECALL ON THE SEAT BELT DENIED DUE TO WRONG INFORMATION (VIN #) ON THE MAIL OUT .
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Apr 5, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 1993
PAINT STARTED PEELING AWAY SINCE 1993 AND HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jan 7, 1998
Incident date: Sep 26, 1997
VEHICLE NOT STARTING DUE TO ECM FAILURE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Jan 7, 1998
Incident date: Aug 2, 1997
VEHICLE HAS TROUBLE STARTING DUE TO BATTERY FAILURE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jan 7, 1998
Incident date: Aug 2, 1995
VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO FAILURE OF THE ALTERNATOR.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Oct 20, 1997
THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SPLIT SEAT IS COMING LOOSE FROM THE FLOOR. HAS NOT SEEN DEALER. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jun 27, 1997
SEAT BELTS DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Oct 18, 1996
RADIATOR COOLING FAN REPLACED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Jan 13, 1997
EVERY SIX MONTHS THE ELECTRICAL BATTERY RUNS DOWN, HAVE TO REPLACE IT . *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Mar 22, 1995
REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY FAILED TWICE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Sep 10, 1996
Incident date: Aug 26, 1996
CARBURETOR BACKFIRED STARTING A FIRE, THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP CONTINUES TO PUMP FUEL, CAUSING THE CAR TO COMPLETELY BURN.
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Sep 10, 1996
Incident date: Aug 26, 1996
CARBURETOR BACKFIRED STARTING A FIRE, THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP CONTINUES TO PUMP FUEL, CAUSING THE CAR TO COMPLETELY BURN.
Fire
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Aug 12, 1996
Incident date: Aug 6, 1996
FAILURE OF THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT, THE SEAT IS RECLINED TO THE BACK POSITION.*AK THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT TRAVELS ON RAILS BACK AND FOWARD, WHILE DRVING A METAL BRACKET ON THE LEFT SIDE, THAT ANCHORED THE SEAT TO THE FLOOR BROKE IN HALF, THEREFORE MAKING THE SEAT AS A WHOLE TILT BACKWARD.*JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jul 25, 1996
Incident date: Jul 15, 1996
DESIGN FLAW IN SEAT BELT THAT ATTACHES TO DOOR, LEAVING OCCUPANT FREE TO FALL OUT OF VEHICLE IF DOOR OPENS IN ACCIDENT. *DH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jul 15, 1996
Incident date: Jul 8, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, HEARD NOISE, WITHIN MINUTES, ALL POWER STOPPED, BLACK SMOKE POURED OUT FROM UNDERHOOD, FIRE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER VEHICLE, NO WARNING. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Nov 22, 1995
REAR BRAKE LININGS CRACKED. *SD
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Sep 19, 1995
TRANSMISSION SLIPPING DUE TO METAL CHIPS FOUND IN PAN/FLUID BURNED. *SD
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Nov 22, 1995
WHEEL ALIGNMENT REPAIR. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: May 8, 1995
WATER PUMP REPLACED. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: May 17, 1995
FAN BELT REPLACED. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Nov 22, 1995
EXHAUST SYSTEM REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: May 8, 1995
SPARK PLUGS REPLACED. *SD
TIRES
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Nov 22, 1995
THREE TIRES REPLACED. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Nov 22, 1995
FRONT BRAKES MAKE NOISE. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Feb 20, 1995
ALTERNATOR REPLACED. *SD
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 28, 1996
Incident date: Jul 10, 1995
SEAT BELT; FAILURE ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS, CONSUMER WAS IN A ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK. *AK
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Dec 28, 1995
THE DRIVER SIDE HINGE IN THE DOOR HAD BROKEN AND FELL OFF AND THE OTHER HINGES ARE CRACKED. THE DEALER SAID THAT IT'S THE OWNER PROBLEM. TT
SEATS
Aug 1, 1995
Incident date: Jul 15, 1995
DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT TORN AWAY FROM CHASSIS; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, SEAT NOT STABLE, ROCKS BACK AND FORTH; COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT. TT
SEATS
Aug 1, 1995
Incident date: Jul 15, 1995
DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT TORE AWAY FROM CHASSIS; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, SEAT WAS NOT STABLE, ROCKED BACK AND FORTH; COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 21, 1995
Incident date: Apr 12, 1995
INTERMITTENT STALLING.
TIRES
Jul 21, 1995
Incident date: Apr 12, 1995
TREAD SEPARATED ON TIRES.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Jul 5, 1995
HYDRAULIC LIFT/SHOCK FAILS SLIDING OFF AND WEAK SUPPORT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jul 3, 1995
Incident date: Apr 1, 1995
THE PASSENGERS AND DRIVERS SEAT BELTS HAVE NO TENSION. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 23, 1995
Incident date: Jun 22, 1995
THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE STICKS AND YOU CANNOT GET OUT. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
SEATS
Jun 22, 1995
Incident date: Jun 22, 1995
THE SEAT IS LOOSE IN THE TRACK ON ONE SIDE WHICH CAUSES THE SEAT TO SLIDE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 24, 1995
Incident date: Sep 1, 1994
DRIVERS SIDE FRONT LAP/SHOULDER BELT BUCKLE SEPARATED WILL NOT LATCH PROPERLY. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 BUICK CENTURY
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 29.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 25.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, BUICK CENTURY
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA03019
Opened: Sep 15, 2003 , Closed: Dec 18, 2003
POWER RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURE
GM'S LETTER TO NHTSA DATED DECEMBER 11, 2003, EXPANDS ITS ORIGINAL RECALL (NHTSA 02V286) TO INCLUDE CERTAIN W-BODY VEHICLES: 96-97 OLDS CUTLASS SUPREME; 98 OLDS INTRIGUE; 97-98 OLDS CUTLASS; 97-98 CHEVY LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND MALIBU; 96 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX; AND 96-98 BUICK REGAL.THE NUMBER OF VEHICL... Read more
RQ03001
Opened: Jan 2, 2003 , Closed: Sep 15, 2003
POWER RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURE
GM CONDUCTED A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA # 02V286) TO ADDRESS A STEERING DEFECT PERTAINING TO A LOWER PINION BEARING (LPB) WITHIN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR (R&P). THE RECALL COVERED 1,159,156 MODEL YEAR 1997-1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN MARCH 1, 1996 AND OCTOBER 31, 1997, 1996-1... Read more
SQ00004
Opened: Feb 2, 2000 , Closed: Jan 19, 2001
ACCELERATOR CABLE DETACHES FROM THROTTLE
There is no summary currently available
EA99024
Opened: Aug 20, 1999 , Closed: Jan 13, 2000
WINDSHIELD WIPER
BY LETTER DATED DECEMBER 12, 1999, GM NOTIFIED NHTSA OF ITS PLANS TO CONDUCT A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT CAMPAIGN TO REMEDY 155,149 OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THE VEHICLE POPULATION FOR THE CAMPAIGN INCLUDES THE 1997 BUICK REGAL/CENTURY AND PONTIAC GRAN PRIX MODELS BUILT DURING THE PERIOD FROM THE START OF... Read more
PE99028
Opened: Apr 16, 1999 , Closed: Aug 20, 1999
WINDSHIELD WIPER
INCIDENTS OF WIPER FAILURE (OWNER REPORTS AND WARRANTY) ARE VERY HIGH, AND MANY OF THE REPORTS INDICATE THAT THE FAILURES ARE STILL OCCURRING IN 1999.
EA92024
Opened: Jun 26, 1992 , Closed: Jan 31, 1994
STICKING THROTTLE
There is no summary currently available
PE91120
Opened: Aug 30, 1991 , Closed: Nov 4, 1991
FRONT BRAKE DISC/HUB SEP
There is no summary currently available
EA89026
Opened: Jun 12, 1989 , Closed: Oct 9, 1990
LOSS OF POWER STEERING
SUMMARY: THE COMPLAINTS DESCRIBE A FAILURE OF THE PRESSURE HOSECONNECTED TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP.USED ONLY ON THE 4 CYL MODELS.THIS PART HAS BEEN REDESIGNED AND EACH GM DIVISION HAS ISSUED ASERVICE BULLETIN.WARRANTY CLAIMS AND PARTS SALES ARE VERY HIGH.===
PE89105
Opened: Mar 20, 1989 , Closed: Jun 12, 1989
POWER STEERING HOSE FAILS
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PE89035
Opened: Jan 19, 1989 , Closed: May 24, 1989
STOP LAMPS
SUMMARY:A CHEVROLET SERVICE BULLETIN DATED JULY 1988 INDICATES THAT BOTHSOCKETS MUST BE REPLACED USING PART NUMBER 5972532.THIS SERVICE STOCKUSES A NEW HEAT RESISTANT MATERIAL.PRODUCTION STOCK WAS ALSO CORRECTEDBEGINNING WITH VINS J7163799 AND JJ187909.===
EA89010
Opened: Jan 17, 1989 , Closed: May 8, 1990
BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS
There is no summary currently available
PE88027
Opened: Feb 9, 1988 , Closed: May 11, 1988
HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE
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EA87022
Opened: Aug 27, 1987 , Closed: Nov 27, 1991
STALLING
SUMMARY:THE COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT STALLING IS DUE TO VARIOUS FAULTYCOMPONENTS OF THE FUEL INJECTION AND/OR IGNITION SYSTEM. THE FOLLOWINGMODELS ARE INVOLVED:BUICK ELECTRA, LESABRE, RIVERA, CENTURY; OLDS CUTLASSCIERA, 88, 98, TORONADO; PONTIAC BONNEVILLE.STATUS:THIS INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING.WE ARE C... Read more
EA87006
Opened: Dec 16, 1986 , Closed: Sep 19, 1988
POWER ST. ASSIST
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER:GM HAS DEVELOPED A SPLITRING FIELD REPAIR KIT AND IS EXTENDING THE WARRANRY ON ALL 1982-84 A,J, AND X, BODY CARS AND 1985 C,BODY CARS.THE WARRANTY APPLIES TO CARSTHAT ARE FOR 50,000 MILES OR 5 YRS.IT INCLUDES REIMBURSEMENT FOR PREVIOUSREPAIRS.ANALYSIS:WEA... Read more
DP86018
Opened: Sep 5, 1986 , Closed: Dec 19, 1986
POWER STEERING FAILURE
POWER STEERING FAILURE
EA86025
Opened: Aug 25, 1986 , Closed: Mar 2, 1988
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
SUMMARY:GM BELIEVES THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED THROUGH ITS PUBLI-CATION OF 7 SERVICE BULLETINS CONCERNING THIS MATTER. IN ADDITION, GMDOES NOT BELIEVE WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE REPRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD.ANALYSIS: THREE FAILURE MODES HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED; INSULATING FILM MAYBUILD UP BETWEEN THE B... Read more
EA86006
Opened: Nov 27, 1985 , Closed: Nov 28, 1988
BRAKE BACKING PLATE
SUMMARY:GM IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN (85V-048)INVOLVING 2,136,826 VEHICLES. THE RECALL IS LIMITED TO VEHICLES BUILT ATCERTAIN ASSEMBLY PLANTS WHICH, ACCORDING TO GM, OVERTORQUED THE BRAKEPIPE NUT,THEREBY OVERSTRESSING THE WHEEL CYLINDER SUPPORT AREA OF THEBACKING PLATE.ANALYSIS:FRONT... Read more
EA85046
Opened: Aug 30, 1985 , Closed: Jul 24, 1987
POWER BRAKE ASSIST
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER: IN ANALYZING THIS MATTER GMIDENTIFIED THREE PRIMARY SOURCES FOR THE COMPLAINTS.THE FIRST INVOLVESA GRADUAL DETERIORATION IN PERFORMANCE OF BELT DRIVEN VACUUM PUMPS.AC-CORDING TO GM, VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VACUUM PUMPS ARE ALSO EQUIPPED WITHA LOW VACUUM WARNI... Read more
C85007
Opened: Jun 19, 1985 , Closed: May 18, 1989
REAR BRAKE LOCKUP
There is no summary currently available
PE85016
Opened: Dec 3, 1984 , Closed: Mar 22, 1985
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
BUICK CENTURY - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BUICK CENTURY across all model years (1973, 2005).
103
Total Recalls
2,397
Total Complaints
20
Investigations
184
Reported Crashes
48
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths
BUICK CENTURY - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 35 | View |
| 2004 | 2 | 51 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 170 | View |
| 2002 | 2 | 204 | View |
| 2001 | 5 | 190 | View |
| 2000 | 7 | 249 | View |
| 1999 | 5 | 287 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 278 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 132 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 110 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 127 | View |
| 1994 | 6 | 144 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 71 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 64 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 50 | View |
| 1990 (current) | 2 | 49 | |
| 1989 | 1 | 46 | View |
| 1988 | 4 | 26 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 32 | View |
| 1986 | 3 | 43 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 9 | View |
| 1984 | 4 | 11 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 10 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 3 | 0 | View |