1991 BUICK CENTURY

2 recalls — 50 complaints

95V173000 Sep 15, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
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."
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.
2,216,325 vehicles affected
92V124000 Sep 1, 1992
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
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.
Remedy: REPAIR ANY ABRADED WIRING AND REROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS USING A WIRING HARNESS CLIP.
319,181 vehicles affected
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 2, 2017
I PUT THE KEY IN I TURN IT AND OUT CRANKS BUT WON'T TURN OVER.STATIONARY
ENGINE Dec 16, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 BUICK CENTURY (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
POWER TRAIN Apr 22, 2004
TRANSMISSION DOESNT WANT TO GO IN GEAR AFTER MAKING A TURN. HAVE NOT HAD THE CAR REPAIRED BECAUSE THE VALUE OF IT IS APPROX. $2,725 ONLY. HAVE ONLY HAD AN ESTIMATE. THE REPAIR-MAN SAID HE THOUGHT IT WAS A SPRAGUE. DONT KNOW IF THIS IS CORRECT SPELLING. I REALIZE THE CAR IS OLD, BUT THE MILEAGE IS LOW FOR THIS MANY YEARS. NOW, THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON AFTER CAR WARMS UP- AND STAYS ON- TRANSMISSION MAN SAID DIDNT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE TRANS. HAVE NOT HAD A COMPUTER DIAGNOSIS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS Dec 27, 2001
WHEEL CYLINDER DETACHED FROM MOUNTING POINT,GOT CAUGHT UP IN BRAKE SHOES, WHICH CAUSED WHEEL TO FREEZE UP, LEADING TO ROLLOVER ACCIDENT
Crash
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Aug 28, 2001
THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN. NLM
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Aug 28, 2001
THE POWER WINDOWS WORK FINE IN THE WINTER BUT IN THE SUMMER THEY GET STUCK IN THE UP POSITION, AN ELECTRICAL SPECIALIST WAS UNABLE TO FINE THE PROBLEM. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Aug 28, 2001
THE ENGINE STALLS EVERYTIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN MORE THAN 50 MILES, THE VEHICLE STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS ON TURNS, IT STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AFTER THE ENGINE IS RESTARTED IT RACES, DEALER IS UNABLE TO DETECT THE PROBLEM. NLM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Mar 16, 2001
WHEN SWITCHING GEAR FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE ENGINE SUDDEN ACCELERATED, CRASHING INTO VEHICLE BEHIND. THEN, SWITCHED GEAR TO DRIVE AND ENGINE SUDDEN ACCELERATED AGAIN, CRASHING INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT. VEHICLE TOOK OFF ON IT'S OWN, DRIVING OVER CURVE AND CRASHING INTO A WALL THEN, HITTING AN UTILITY POLE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK
Crash 4 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 16, 2001
WHEN SWITCHING GEAR FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE ENGINE SUDDEN ACCELERATED, CRASHING INTO VEHICLE BEHIND. THEN, SWITCHED GEAR TO DRIVE AND ENGINE SUDDEN ACCELERATED AGAIN, CRASHING INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT. VEHICLE TOOK OFF ON IT'S OWN, DRIVING OVER CURVE AND CRASHING INTO A WALL THEN, HITTING AN UTILITY POLE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK
Crash 4 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Feb 28, 2001
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE CUTS OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Nov 7, 2000
ENGINE BEGAN OVERHEATING, CONSUMER HAD ALL 6 FROST PLUGS REPLACED AND THE WATER PUMP, STARTER, THERMOSTAT, HEAD GASKET AND RESURFACED THE ENGINE HEAD. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY Nov 7, 2000
ENGINE BEGAN OVERHEATING, CONSUMER HAD ALL 6 FROST PLUGS REPLACED AND THE WATER PUMP, STARTER, THERMOSTAT, HEAD GASKET AND RESURFACED THE ENGINE HEAD. NLM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Feb 1, 2000
WHILE IN THE OFF POSITION THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, ACCELERATING THE ENGINE, THIS HAS HAPPENED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND IN THE PARK POSITION. *MJS
SEATS Nov 29, 1999
THE FRONT SEAT BRACKET BROKE OFF LEAVING THE SEAT LOOSE AND UNSTABLE. YH
SEATS Nov 29, 1999
THE FRONT SEAT BRACKET BROKE OFF LEAVING THE SEAT LOOSE AND UNSTABLE. YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Oct 1, 1999
MY CLEAR COAT IS CHALKING AND PEELING MAINLY ON MY HOOD AND TWO SIDE PANELS, THE PAINT ON MY BACK BUMPER IS COMPLETLY FLAKING OFF. I SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS REPLACED FREE UNTIL 1995. I DONT FEEL I HAVE DONE ANYTHING TO CAUSE THIS PROBLEM. I WASH AND WAX MY CAR REGULARLY. I FEEL GM SHOULD PAY SINCE THEY ADMITTED FAULT WITH BAD PAINT UNTIL 1995 AND I DID NOT CAUSE THIS PROBLEM NOR OWN THE CAR UNTIL AFTER 1995
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Sep 24, 1999
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SLOW DOWN AND THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO BE REAPPLIED WITH MORE PRESSURE. THIS HAPPENS ONLY DURING PANIC STOPS. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN.MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Jun 25, 1999
HAD STARTED VEHICLE, WHICH DID NOT START RIGHT AWAY. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC & HAD BATTERY REPLACED HOWEVER, PROBLEM CONTINUED. VEHICLE WOULD RUN FOR A WHILE. TURNED VEHICLE OFF & LEFT. RETURNED & VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE PROBLEM. THERE IS A TSB #916D-5. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER May 26, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED RECALL COMPONENT FAILURE OF THE POWER SEAT OR RECLINER WIRING HARNESS WHICH RESULTED IN FIRE, HOWEVER DENIED SERVICE DUE TO VIN #. (92V-124). MJS
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Apr 8, 1999
DRIVER SIDE DOOR FALLING OFF. HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE DOOR/HINGES ETC. NOT ACCIDENT RELATED. DEALER SAID THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER CENTURY MODELS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Mar 1, 1999
WE ARE HAVING [PROBLEMS WITH ALL THE ELECTRICAL IN THE DASH ANS POWER WINDOWS, NOW THE CAR WONT START EITHER
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Oct 20, 1998
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE SKIDDED.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 5, 1998
NEW HIGHER INTENSITY VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS ARE BLINDING TO ONCOMING VEHICLES.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Jun 10, 1998
WATER PUMP FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Jun 10, 1998
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Jun 10, 1998
FUEL PUMP FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Jun 10, 1998
ALTERNATOR FAILED.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST Apr 29, 1998
FIRE OCCURRED IN PASSEGER'S SIDE SEAT. CAUSE OF FIRE POSSIBLE ELECTRIC SHORT IN SEAT. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO THE DEALERS.
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT Apr 7, 1998
FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS BROKEN, CONSUMER SAID PART IS MISSING
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Mar 23, 1998
MUFFLER FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Mar 23, 1998
BRAKES FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Mar 23, 1998
GENERATOR FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Mar 23, 1998
FUEL PUMP FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Feb 25, 1998
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER BROKE, CAUSING BELT NOT TO LATCH PROPERLY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Aug 21, 1997
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL WHEN SET AT THE HIGH SETTING.
SEATS Aug 8, 1997
THE DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK IS BROKEN, CAUSING THE SEAT TO MOVE BACK AND FORTH. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK IF CONSUMER WANTS SEAT FIXED, SHE HAS TO PAY FOR IT EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 22555 MILES ON IT. *SLC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER Jun 19, 1997
WHEN DRIVING OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME(80 MILES OR SO)THE VEHICLE BUCKS AND STALLS. MECHANIC STATED THAT THIS WAS BECAUSE OF A DEFECTIVE TORQUE CONVERTOR CONTROL SWITCH. THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED ON 6/10/97. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM Mar 19, 1997
WHEN DRINVING IN WET WEATHER CONDITIONS AND UPON APPLYING FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE RIGHT REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID BEFOR STOPPING. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS Nov 13, 1996
SINCE PURCHASING VEHICLE THE BRAKES DRAG AND THERE IS A VERY STRONG ASBESTOS ODOR COMING FROM THE LEFT REAR BRAKE.. BECAUSE THE LEFT REAR BRAKE SHOES WERE WORN SO BADLY THEY HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 23,416 MILES. REAR BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 1, 1996
VEHICLE PARKED, WAITING FOR GRANDDAUGHTER, WHEN SHE ARRIVED, STARTED VEHICLE, THEN SUDDENLY TOOK OFF, 2ND TIME IT OCCURRED. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Jun 28, 1996
BRAKES FAILED 5 TIMES. *SD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jun 1, 1996
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *DSH
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Jan 23, 1996
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND NEITHER FRONT SEATBELTS RESTRAINED THE OCCUPANTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Crash 2 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 14, 1995
TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE PARTS NOT IN. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Dec 4, 1995
AFTER SCHEDULING APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER, DEALER DID NOT HAVE PARTS TO FIX VEHICLE. DROVE 62 MILES ONE WAY FOR THIS WORK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Dec 1, 1995
PARKED IN DRIVE WAY WITH ENGINE RUNNING PUT CAR IN DRIVE AND ENGINE WENT WIDE OPEN. APPLIED BRAKES, BRAKES WENT TO FLOOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Crash 2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Dec 1, 1995
PARKED IN DRIVE WAY WITH ENGINE RUNNING PUT CAR IN DRIVE AND ENGINE WENT WIDE OPEN. APPLIED BRAKES, BRAKES WENT TO FLOOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Crash 2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Nov 29, 1995
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN IT CUTS OFF AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
CHILD SEAT Jun 1, 1995
DIFFICULTY FASTENING CHILD SAFETY SEAT BUCKLE. *SKD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION May 5, 1995
VEHICLE STALLED TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. THIS IS THE FOURTH INCIDENT. TT
Crash