1997 BUICK CENTURY

4 recalls, 132 complaints - 100 TSBs

STEERING

Defect Description

DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN... Read more

Consequence

A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.

979 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

Defect Description

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.

Consequence

FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

742 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DELPHI

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY STOP WORKING DUE TO A SEPARATION BETWEEN THE DRIVE PIN AND CRESCENT IN THE CRANK ARM ASSEMBLY.

Consequence

DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES FOR THE PRESENCE OF A PLASTIC WATER DEFLECTOR AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CRANK ARM AND INSTALL A WATER DEFLECTOR. ON VEHICLES RECEIVING A REPLACEMENT CRANK ARM AND NEW WATER DEFLECTOR, DEALERS WILL ALSO APPLY ADDITIONAL SEALING MATERIAL TO IMPROVE... Read more

155,149 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OWNER MANUALS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIREMENT INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING DEVICE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence

IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY AIM THE HEADLIGHTS.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE MAILED AN OWNER MANUAL'S INSERT WHICH CONTAINS THE APPROPRIATE INFORMATION.

149,342 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

132 total complaints 4 crashes 2 fires 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN	12
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR	8
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER	6
STEERING:RACK AND PINION	5
AIR BAGS	4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	4
TIRES	4
STEERING	4
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	3

Incident date: Feb 15, 2017

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

Fire

Incident date: Feb 15, 2017

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

Fire

Incident date: Jun 22, 2015

WITHIN 43 DAYS OF PURCHASING COOPER GRAND TOURING CS5 TIRES FOR MY 1997 BUICK CENTURY, ONE DEVELOPED A LARGE SIDEWALL BULGE. THE RETAILER FORCED ME TO BUY ANOTHER NEW TIRE FOR $72. AND COOPER REFUSED TO PAY FOR IT! I HAVE BEEN DRIVING CARS FOR 40 YEARS AN NEVER HAD A NEW TIRE OR ANY TIRE DEVELOP A S... Read more

Incident date: Aug 17, 2005

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS DETERIORATING AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE DEX COOL ANTIFREEZE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 30, 2014

WHEN I BACKED OUT OF PARKING SPACE, I TURNED STEERING WHEEL WITH A "HARD LEFT." CAR MADE CLICKING NOISE. *TR

Incident date: Mar 5, 2013

DRIVING ON I-95 SOUTHBOUND WHEN I EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC TREAD SEPARATION TO MY DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE. I WAS ABLE TO GET MY VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SIGNAL HELP. FORTUNATELY, I ESCAPED THIS FAILURE UNINJURED. *TR

Incident date: Jul 1, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS FAILED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A PERSONAL MECHANIC WHO NOTICED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE WIRING OF THE TURN SI... Read more

Incident date: May 14, 2011

I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND THE STEERING LOCKED AND THERE WAS A LOUD BANG. I WASN'T ABLE TO COMPLETE THE TURN CAUSING ME TO DRIVE OFF THE ROAD AND ONTO A LAWN. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T GO BACK TO THE CORRECT POSITION AND IT SEEMED TO BE IN MANUAL STEERING MODE. I COULD BARELY MOVE THE WHEEL. ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 12, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK CENTURY. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH THE RPM'S INCREASED EXCESSIVELY. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESUME NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN RESPIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLIANT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MIL... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK CENTURY. SHE STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE IN THE VEHICLE. UPON HAVING HER WHEEL BEARINGS REPAIRED, SHE FOUND THE STABILIZER BAR HAD BROKEN OFF OF THE TIRE. SHE THEN ATTEMPTED TO ORDER THE PART FROM AN AUTOMOTIVE STORE AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A DEFE... Read more

Incident date: Feb 27, 2009

1) CAR NEEDED TOWED TO GARAGE FOR STARTER FAILURE. AS IT LEFT THE GARAGE THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND SENT CAR ALMOST INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WITH 2 CHILDREN IN THE CAR. THERE HAD BEEN NO OTHER WARNINGS OF A PROBLEM. 2) IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE STEERING IS TURNED ONE DIRECTION THEN BACK TO THE OTHER. ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 9, 2000

WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE BEEN STANDING STRAIGHT UP WHEN IN AN OFF POSITION FOR 6 OR 7 YEARS. FOUND THE CAMPAIGN AND THEN THE RECALL AND TRIED TO GET A REMEDY FROM THE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AS WELL AS GM ,TO NO AVAIL..I WAS MADE TO BUY A MOTOR FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND THAT WORKED FOR A LITTLE WHIL... Read more

Incident date: Mar 9, 2006

I WAS ON 275W. WHEN MY RIGHT WINDOW WIPER ARM STARTED TO STOP THEN IT DIED, MY HUSBAND TOLD TO SEE WHAT I COULD FIND OUT ON REPAIRING IT AND COST ON THE COMPUTER, I RAN ACROSS THIS LITTLE THING ON THE COMPUTER ABOUT 1997 BUICK CENTURY'S AND THE RIGHT WINDSHIELD {COMPONENT: VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIP... Read more

Incident date: Mar 9, 2006

Incident date: Dec 14, 2005

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V348000 CONCERNING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGES. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. *AK

Incident date: Oct 25, 1998

DT: 1997 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONSUMER HAS BEING HAVING PROBLEMS WITH SEAT BELTS JAMMING. THIS OCCURRED FOR 7 YEARS. T 2 OUT OF 4 SEAT BELTS WORK. THE 2 SEAT BELTS BACK SEAT WILL NOT WORK. *AK

Incident date: Jun 3, 2005

1997 BUICK CENTURY-STEERING LOCKS UP RANDOMLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *JB

Incident date: Jun 3, 2002

1997 BUICK CENTURY-STEERING LOCKS UP RANDOMLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *JB

Incident date: Jan 27, 2005

THE CHILD SEAT BUCKLE FAILED AND AS A RESULT THE CONSUMER'S GRANDSON WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR SEAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *NM *SC *JB

Incident date: Jan 20, 2004

BOTH REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO PULL OUT THE SEAT BELTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT BOTH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM

Incident date: Jan 15, 2004

THE WIPER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD STOPPED OPERATING DURING INCLEMENT CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *JB

Incident date: Oct 8, 2004

TAIL LIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY . DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AKI

Incident date: Nov 12, 2004

COOLANT WAS REPLACED AT @ 115,000 MILES. COOLANT WAS IN GLOBES IN OVER FLOW TANK. APPROXIMATELY 15,000 MILES AFTER REPLACEMENT, COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON (FIRST TIME EVER SINCE I HAVE OWNED CAR). COOLANT WAS @ 1 GALLON LOW. COOLANT HAS ALSO BECOME GLOBBY AGAIN. TOOK INTO REPLACE WITH DIFFERENT COOLANT ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 4, 2004

WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Incident date: Sep 8, 2004

THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTS AFTER CLICKING THE SEAT BELT IN TO STAY CONNECTION. THE PASSENGER WOULD HOLD THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. THIS CAUSED THE SEAT BELT TO TIGHTEN. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE SEAT BELT W... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

SAFETY CONCERN RELATIVE TO HEAD LIGHT LENS FOGGING FROM THE SUN. (NAR) *PH DEALER NOTIFIED. *CB

Incident date: Oct 5, 2003

A MIXTURE OF WATER AND ANTI FREEZE SEEPED INTO THE OIL. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE FLUIDS MIXED WITH THE OIL, AND WENT THROUGH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THIS KNOCKED THE CRANKSHAFT AND DESTROYED THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED 8 MONTHS LATER. *AK

Incident date: May 28, 2004

POWER STEERING LOCKED UP WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS. THE STEERING WHEEL EITHER LOCKED, DID NOT GO INTO THE FULL TURNS OR WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE RACK AND PINION AS DESCRIBED IN STEERING GEAR BEARINGS RECALL 03V527000. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NO... Read more

1997 BUICK CENTURY POWER STEERING STARTED TO LOCK UP WHEN STEERING TO THE LEFT. *MR VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND A NEW RACK AND PINION WAS INSTALLED. CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIR BUT WAS DENIED BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL. *LA

Incident date: Apr 12, 2004

WHILE DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE ROAD UNTIL THE RAIN STOPPED. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. RECALL 99V348000 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2003

THE ELECTRONIC DISPLAY MODULE SECOND TIME AFTER REPLACING IN MY 1997 BUICK CENTURY DOES NOT DISPLAY AND THE PART COST $300-500 AND ITS NOT SOMETHING LIKE A BULB AND NOBODY WANT S TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE . *AK

Incident date: Sep 1, 2003

Incident date: Feb 6, 2003

WHEN TURNING CORNERS STEERING WHEEL STICKS. CONSUMER HAS TO PULL HARD TO STRAIGHTEN THE WHEEL UP. *AK REPAIR WAS PERFORMED ON STEERING INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF STEERING RACK. *LA

Incident date: Oct 5, 2003

1997 BUICK CENTURY, WHILE DRIVING TO A SOCCER GAME I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING. AFTER THE GAME I TURNED LEFT TO EXIT MY PARKING SPOT AND WHILE TURNING AT LOW SPEED I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOCKED. IT TOOK ALL MY STRENGTH TO TURN THE WH... Read more

Incident date: Jul 5, 2002

THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN IN THE DRIVEWAY. THIS WAS CAUSED BY A FAILURE IN THE STEERING RACK AND PINION. *JB

Incident date: Oct 2, 2003

HEADLIGHTS HAVE AN ACCUMULATION OF CONDENSATION BUILDING UP INSIDE THE LENS. *AK *SC *JB

Incident date: Sep 24, 2003

WHILE DRIVING A 1997 OR 1998 VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. DEALER REPLACED RACK AND PINION, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Incident date: May 11, 2001

SEAT BELTS WON'T WORK AND CAN ONLY SIT GRANDSON IN CENTER SEAT IN ORDER TO PUT RESTRAINT ON HIM. RIGHT SIDE REAR HASN'T WORKED IN OVER 1 1/2 YEARS. LEFT SIDE HASN'T WORKED RIGHT SINCE WE GOT THE CAR AND NOW DON'T WORK AT ALL. OUR GRANDSON LIVES WITH US, HE IS FOUR YEARS OLD AND IT IS THE LAW THAT HE... Read more

THE COVER OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAS POPPED OPEN ABOUT AN INCH ALONG THE FRONT AND SIDES. THE DEALER FORCED IT CLOSED, BUT IT OPENED AGAIN. MR SCC

Incident date: Feb 1, 2003

I HAVE A 1997 BUICK CENTURY WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEMS. BY WAY OF HISTORY, I HAVE HAD TO TAKE THIS VEHICLE TO THE SHOP TWICE (AND I BELIEVE POSSIBLY A THIRD TIME) BECAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT FUNCTION. EACH TIME, THE PROBLEM RELATED TO SOME FITTING THAT HAD TO BE RETIGHTENED (I WAS ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 1997

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER WAS LOOSE. THE DEALER INSTALLED A "CLIP" TO SECURE THE COVER AND ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THE FIX IS AN APPROVED REMEDY. THE CLIP BROKE OFF AND THE CONSUMER WAS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE AIR BAG. *JB

Incident date: Feb 10, 2003

STARTED CAR AND BACKED OUT OF PARKING SPACE. STEERING WHEEL WOULD HARDLY TURN WHEELS TO THE LEFT; NO POWER ASSIST. STARTED MOVING FORWARD AND TURNING RIGHT, THEN POWER ASSIST RESUMED. ALSO, STEERING SHUDDER OCCURS AFTER ROUNDING CORNERS AND ACCELERATING. LOCAL DEALER SERVICE REP STATES CAR NE... Read more

Incident date: Dec 15, 2002

CONSUMER STATED BOTH SEAT BELTS IN THE FRONT WOULD NOT LATCH.*JB

Incident date: Oct 7, 2002

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR *JB

BOTH LEFT/RIGHT REAR SHOULDER BELTS FAILED TO EXTEND, ENABLING OWNER FROM USING DUE TO ROLLERS GETTING OFF CENTER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Incident date: Jul 10, 2002

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A BROADSIDE COLLISION AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. JLG

Crash 1 injured

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT. *SLC

Incident date: Jul 1, 1997

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER BECAME LOOSE, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES IT IS DEFECTIVE. *YH

ON THREE OCCASIONS VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY A REPAIR FACILITY BECAUSE DASHLIGHTS WILL INTERMITTENTLY BECOME INOPERABLE. VARIOUS PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Incident date: Sep 13, 2001

RIGHT FRONT FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING, FIRESTONE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE FREE OF CHARGE, UPON FURHER INSPECTION THE CONSUMER FOUND ONE OF THE RIMS WAS BENT, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ALL FOUR RIMS WERE BENT, THE CONSUMER BELIVES THIS IS WHAT MAY HA... Read more

Showing 50 of 132 complaints.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 BUICK CENTURY

100 manufacturer communications from 91 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	10
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM	7
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	7
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY	5
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	4
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER	4
200000 WHEELS	3
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY	3

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

350000 EQUIPMENT

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

200000 WHEELS

This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.

200000 WHEELS

This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Vehicle Recalls

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans breather vent.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT

010000 STEERING

REVISED OUTER TIE ROD END NUT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION/TIE ROD END JAM NUT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION ADDED. *TT

138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

POOR RADIO RECEPTION OR RADIO STATIC/ INCREASED INTERFERENCE WITH REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ON OR SOME REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GRIDS MAY BE INOPERATIVE. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

BROKEN CONSOLE OR STORAGE COMPARTMENT LID LATCH. *TT UPDATED *EH

138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

MANUAL DUAL ZONE FAN AND MODE KNOB REPLACEMENT. SERVICE VME. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT 1F136536 MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP / SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR ILLUMINATION; ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION; STALL / NO START CONDITION; VARIOUS EL

017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

RELEASE OF NEW OUTER TIE ROD ENDS FOR SERVICE. *TT

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

CENTER CONSOLE AND/OR ARMREST STORAGE LID WILL NOT REMAIN CLOSED DUE TO A BROKEN LATCH. BOTH LATCHES ARE SERVICE SEPARATELY AND AVAILABLE THROUGH GM SERVICE PARTS. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SUN VISORS MAY NOT STAY IN INTENDED POSITION. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POOR RADIO RECEPTION OR RADIO STATIC/ INCREASED INTERFERENCE WITH REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ON OR SOME REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GRIDS MAY BE INOPERATIVE. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

REVISED PISTON PIN REMOVAL / INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TT

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

VEHICLES WITH THE CJ2 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING AND WITHOUT THE U20 CLUSTER WHICH IS THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER AND THE CJ2 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER DISPLAYS THE CELSIUS AND NOT FAHRENHEIT. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT REGARDING CARPET PULLING OUT FROM UNDER FROM THE REAR DOOR SILL PLATE, LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT

330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE PRINDLE DISPLAY IS NOT LEGIBLE WHEN MOVING FORM A DARK AREA TO A LIGHTED AREA, WHEN THEVHECLE IS STARTED INSIDE A GARAGE, THE HEADLAMPS ARE TURNED ON AUTOMATICALLY AND THEN THE VEHICLE IS BACKED INTO THE SUNL

200000 WHEELS

INFORMATION ON REFINISHING ALUMINUM WHEELS. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES SEAT, ENGINE WILL NOT START. *SLC

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON THE TIME IT TAKES THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR GLASS TO DEFOG. *SLC

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING HVAC TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE SIDE TO SIDE AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B0361, B0441 SET. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE CARPETING IS SEPARATING FROM, OR COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE REAR DOOR OPENING SILL PLATE MOLDING. *TT

221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

SUBJECT REGARDING HEAD RESTRAINT HEIGHT INCREASES DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. *TT

221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

SUBJECT REGARDING HEIGHT RESTRAINT HEIGHT INCREASES DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CONCERNS WHERE THE CARPET PULLS OUT FROM UNDER THE SILL PLATE ON THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR FOOT WELL AREA. *TT

135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING WIND NOISE FROM THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR AREA. *TT

022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

INFORMATION REGARDING ITCHING TYPE NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *YH

160000 STRUCTURE

INFORMATION REGARDING A CLUNK OR POP NOISE IN THE LEFT FRONT FOOT WELL AREA. *YH

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CAMPAIGN INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM WILL BE SENDING OUT AN ADDITIONAL OWNER NOTIFICATION ON CAMPAIGN 99091 REGARDING INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND INCORRECT PARK. *SLC

034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO REVISE THE FASTENER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES IN THE DISC-BRAKE SUB-SECTION OF BRAKES IN THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING POLYMER SERVICE PISTONS. *TT

138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSIS OF HVAC DTC'S B0361, B0363, B0365 AND B0367. NLM

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

A CONDITION MAY EXIST IN WHICH THE FUEL GAUGE READS INCORRECTLY / FLUCTUATES, LOW FUEL CHIME SOUNDS PREMATURELY. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON DRIVEABILITY SYMPTONS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT

103500 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR LEVER IS DIFFICULT TO MOVE / SHIFT. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING EXTRA CLIPS IN THE 4T65E TRANSMISSION. *SLC

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1) THE FUEL GAUGE READING INCORRECTLY. 2) LOW FUEL CHIME SOUNDS PREMATURELY. 3) FUEL GAUGE MAY FLUCTUATE FROM FULL TO EMPTY. *TT

110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

A CONDITION MAY EXIST OF A HIGH AMOUNT OF EFFORT REQUIRED TO SOUND THE HORN. *TT

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

CONDITIONS WITH INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE / FLUCTUATES, PREMATURE LOW FUEL CHIME. *TT

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE FUEL GAUGE READS INCORRECTLY / FLUCTUATES, AND THE LOW FUEL CHIME SOUNDS PREMATURELY. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE CUPHOLDER MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ARMREST. *TT

010000 STEERING

CONDITIONS WITH STEERING SHUDDER OR VIBRATION AT LOW SPEED. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

CONDITIONS WITH GENERAL WIND NOISE / WINDRUSH. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SHAKING SENSATION WHEN VEHICLE IS OPERATED BETWEEN 35-55 MPH (55-90 KM/H) ON SMOOTH ROADS WITH CURVES OR DIPS. *YC

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SUBJECT ON HEADLAMP AIMING OWNER MANUAL INFORMATION. *YC

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SUBJECT ON HEADLAMP AIMING OWNER MANUAL INFORMATION. *YC

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE'S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT RE

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

COMMENTS ON A TICKING TYPE NOISE THAT BEGINS SHORTLY AFTER COLD ENGINE START-UP AND GRADUALLY DIMINISHES AS THE ENGINE WARMS UP. *YC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A MIL (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE VEHICLE'S INSTRUMENT PANEL. *YC

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON GROWLING NOISE IN TRANSAXLE DURING FIRST FOUR MINUTES AFTER START UP. *YC

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

CONDITION WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS/BLADES PARK AT INCORRECT LOCATION. *YC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON CHECK OIL LEVEL LIGHT COMING ON DRIVING UP HILL. *YC

036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

INFORMATION ON ABS LIGHT ON CAUSED BY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HARNESS INSULATION. *YC

126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

INFORMATION ON LEFT TURN SIGNAL INOPERATIVE. *YC

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN HVAC BLOWER MOTOR RUN-ON CONDITION AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF. *YC

073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *YC

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

SUBJECT ON HVAC MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL MODE SELECTOR FIRST PHASE OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER MAILING. *YC

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

INFORMATION ON MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL MODE SELECTOR. *YC

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER RESETS WHEN ON-BOARD HAM RADIO IS KEYED. *YC

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN ON HVAC MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL MODE SELECTOR. *YC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME MAY COMMENT ON THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) SYSTEM HAVING INADEQUATE RANGE OR THE SYSTEM IS INTERMITTENT/INOPERATIVE IN HOT AFTERNOON TEMPERATURES. *YC

073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS DUE TO FUEL INJECTOR DEPOSITS. *YC

114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

INFORMATION ON THE BASE AND GAGE CLUSTERS - CIRCUIT BOARD UPDATE. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

COMMENT ON A LOOSE GLOVE BOX LIGHT SWITCH WITH A BROKEN MOUNTING AREA ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *YC

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

INSUFFICIENT HEATER PERFORMANCE ON PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR AREA. *YC

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY. *YC

130000 VISIBILITY

SUBJECT ON SLOW WINDOW OPERATION WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN. *YC

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

INSUFFICIENT INTERFERENCE DUE TO DOOR LOCATION ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *YC

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

AIR TEMPERATURE FROM HVAC OUTLETS DOES NOT CHANGE OR BLOWS COLD (REPLACE TEMPERATURE VALVE DOOR). *TW

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

CONCERNS WITH SQUEALING AND GRINDING NOISES COMING FROM FRONT BRAKES. *YC

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS/BLADES PARK AT INCORRECT LOCATION (REPLACE WIPER MOTOR CRANK ARM ASSEMBLY; APPLY SEALANT TO CRANK ARM COVER). *TW

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) RANGE IS SHORTER THAN EXPECTED. *TW

051120 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

CLICKING AND/OR SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES (ADJUST PARK BRAKE CABLE). *TW

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY). *TW

040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

ABS PUMP RUNNING WHEN NOT NEEDED. *NJ

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.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1997

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

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1997

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

SQ, Closed , Model Year: 2000

ACCELERATOR CABLE DETACHES FROM THROTTLE

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1997

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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997

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.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987

STICKING THROTTLE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

FRONT BRAKE DISC/HUB SEP

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987

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.===

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987

POWER STEERING HOSE FAILS

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PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988

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.===

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987

BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1984

HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE

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EA, Closed , Model Year: 1986

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

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1982

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

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1980

POWER STEERING FAILURE

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1985

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

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1978

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

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1982

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

C, Closed , Model Year: 1982

REAR BRAKE LOCKUP

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983

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 (current)	4	132
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	2	49	View
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

Other BUICK Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
REGAL	207	4,454	View
ENCLAVE	86	3,218	View
SKYLARK	71	755	View
LESABRE	64	4,872	View
LACROSSE	64	2,885	View
RIVIERA	46	439	View
ENCORE	41	854	View
ELECTRA	35	52	View

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