Buick Century — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Aug 11, 2004
Model years: 1999
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108. Some of these vehicles do not meet the overhead sign illumination requirements in the Standard. Less illumination
Also affects: Buick Regal
Buick Century — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Sep 15, 2000
Model years: 2000
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of C.M.V.S.S. 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. Vehicles may have seat belt assemblies that will not withstand the force requirements
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Blazer, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Buick Century — Fuel System
High risk
Jun 20, 2000
Model years: 2000
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 301 - Fuel System Integrity. The clamp that secures the flexible fuel fill hose to the metal fuel fill tube may be loo
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Lumina Car
Buick Century — Brakes
High risk
May 31, 2000
Model years: 2000
Certain vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes may exhibit a condition in which the bolt head(s) on the rear spindle rod may separate. There may be a noticeable rattle in the rear
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Lumina Car
Buick Century — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jan 5, 2000
Model years: 1998, 1999
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lighting Equipment and Retroreflective Devices. The vertical vehicle headlamp aiming device (VHAD) may not be ca
Also affects: Buick Regal
Buick Century — Visual System
High risk
Jan 4, 2000
Model years: 1997
On certain vehicles, the windshield wipers may stop working, usually after operation under heavy load conditions such as accumulated snow or ice, because of separation between the
Also affects: Buick Regal, Pontiac Grand Prix
Buick Century — Emissions
High risk
Nov 30, 1999
Model years: 2000
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS. 1105 - Evaporative Emissions. Vehicles may have an OBD-II (On Board Diagnostics) calibration that causes a false evap
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Buick Century — Electrical
High risk
Jul 26, 1999
Model years: 1999
Certain vehicles with the key in the "ON" position, may exhibit a condition in which the ABS motor shorts to its case and grounds through a flexible brake pipe. This electrical sho
Also affects: Buick Regal
Buick Century — Engine
High risk
Sep 28, 1998
Model years: 1999
Certain vehicles may be equipped with ignition coil/control module assemblies that were incorrectly manufactured and may result in setting the SES light and causing various driveab
Also affects: Chevrolet Lumina Car, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Ciera, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Buick Century — Lights And Instruments
High risk
May 28, 1998
Model years: 1997, 1998
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING SYSTEM AND RETROREFLECTIVE DEVICES. THE ENGLISH OWNER MANUALS FOR THE OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE AND THE ENGLISH AND FRENCH OWN
Also affects: Buick Regal, Oldsmobile Intrigue
Buick Century — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Sep 20, 1995
Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 210 - SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGE. VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES THAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED
Also affects: Chevrolet Celebrity, Oldsmobile Ciera, Pontiac 6000
Buick Century — Suspension
High risk
Oct 4, 1994
Model years: 1994
NOTE: VEHICLES LOCATED IN ONTARIO(4) AND BRITISH COLUMBIA(1). THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN UNDER TORQUED RIGHT HAND FRONT SPINDLE NUT. IF THIS NUT WERE TO FALL OFF, THE WHEEL COULD S
Also affects: Oldsmobile Ciera
Buick Century — Electrical
High risk
Sep 7, 1994
Model years: 1994
THE POWER DOOR LOCK RELAY ON THESE VEHICLES CAN SHORT INTERNALLY DUE TO WATER INTRUSION. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. CORRECTION: POWER DOOR LOCK RELAY AND ANY CORR
Also affects: Oldsmobile Ciera
Buick Century — Structure
High risk
May 2, 1994
Model years: 1994
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S 215 - BUMPERS. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT MEET THE 8 KPH BUMPER IMPACT REQUIREMENTS. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLE HEIGHT AND, IF
Also affects: Oldsmobile Ciera
Buick Century — Engine
High risk
Feb 2, 1994
Model years: 1994
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 124 - ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS. IN THE EVENT OF A PRIMARY ACCELERATOR CONTROL SPRING FAILURE, THE SECONDARY ACCELERATOR CONTROL RETU
Also affects: Oldsmobile Ciera
Buick Century — Engine
High risk
Oct 5, 1993
Model years: 1994
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL AND 3.1 LITRE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE CONDUIT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CONDUIT END FITTING. IN THIS EVE
Also affects: Oldsmobile Ciera
Buick Century — Brakes
High risk
Jul 16, 1993
Model years: 1993
THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 106 - HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES. REAR BRAKE HOSES ON CAVALIER AND SUNBIRD AND RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSES ON CIERA AND CENTURY MAY BE UNDERCUR
Also affects: Chevrolet Cavalier, Oldsmobile Ciera, Pontiac Sunbird
Buick Century — Electrical
High risk
Aug 25, 1992
Model years: 1990, 1991
On certain vehicles, the power seat or recliner wiring harness may become pinched or chafed causing possible short circuits. These short circuits may then cause the circuit breaker
Also affects: Oldsmobile Ciera, Chevrolet Celebrity, Pontiac 6000
Buick Century — Electrical
High risk
May 14, 1992
Model years: 1992
On certain vehicles, the remote entry module will cause random actuation of interior lamps and/or door lock or tailgate release motors. If the tailgate release were to actuate whil
Also affects: Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser
Buick Century — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 29, 1991
Model years: 1992
On certain vehicles, the transmission may remain in reverse when the shift indicator shows neutral gear position. This could result in unexpected rearward movement and a crash with
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Ciera, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix
Buick Century — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 5, 1988
Model years: 1988
THE FUEL FEED HOSE COULD LEAK AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN AN
Also affects: Oldsmobile Ciera, Pontiac 6000, Chevrolet Celebrity
Buick Century — Emissions
High risk
Nov 10, 1988
Model years: 1981
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1105 - EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS. CORRECTION: A STAGED PURGE CONTROL VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE CHARCOAL CANISTER AND THE CARBURET
Also affects: Pontiac Lemans, Buick Regal, Pontiac Firebird
Buick Century — Suspension
High risk
Apr 11, 1988
Model years: 1988
VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH A FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET THAT COULD DEVELOP METAL CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY RESULT IN DISENGAGEMENT OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM.
Also affects: Chevrolet Celebrity
Buick Century — Emissions
High risk
Jan 27, 1987
Model years: 1987
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. - MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR FAILURE - NOTE : VEHICLES WITH 3.0 LITRE AND 3.8 LITRE ENGINES.
Also affects: Buick Lesabre, Buick Skylark, Buick Somerset, Oldsmobile Calais, Oldsmobile Ciera
Buick Century — Brakes
High risk
May 28, 1986
Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
On certain vehicles, excessive enlargement of a pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate possibly leading to loss of brake fluid in the r
Also affects: Pontiac Lemans, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Pontiac Grand Prix, Chevrolet El Camino
Buick Century — Brakes
High risk
Apr 29, 1985
Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980
On certain vehicles, excessive enlargement of a pilot hole in the rear backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate possibly leading to loss of rear braking action.
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Chevrolet S Series
Buick Century — Not Entered
High risk
Mar 29, 1985
Model years: 1984
ON VEHICLES WITH 2.5L ENGINES. THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY LEAK AT THE THROTTLE BODY INJECTION FUEL FEED PIPE CONNECTION PRESENTING THE POSSIBILITY OF AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Also affects: Oldsmobile Omega, Pontiac Phoenix, Chevrolet Citation, Chevrolet Celebrity, Pontiac 6000
Buick Century — Not Entered
High risk
Jan 11, 1985
Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980
THE AXLE RETAINING "C" CLIP IN THE DIFFERENTIAL MAY DISLODGE AND ALLOW THE AXLE, WHEEL AND BRAKE DRUM TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN SUBJECTED TO SIDE FORCES. AXLE SEPARATION CO
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Gmc Caballero
Buick Century — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 11, 1985
Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980
On certain vehicles, the heads of the rear seatbelt anchor bolts may break off during normal vehicle use and in the event of an accident in which the rear seatbelts are in use, the
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Buick Century — Brakes
High risk
Jan 10, 1985
Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
On certain vehicles, the rear brake backing plates may develop a corrosion condition which could result in loss of rear brake fluid and loss of rear braking capabilities. This reca
Also affects: Pontiac Grand Lemans, Pontiac Lemans, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet El Camino, Oldsmobile Cutlass
Buick Century — Not Entered
High risk
Oct 23, 1984
Model years: 1980
THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 1101 - EMISSION DEVICES.
Also affects: Buick Lesabre, Buick Regal, Buick Skylark, Chevrolet Monza, Oldsmobile Cutlass
Buick Century — Not Entered
High risk
Oct 15, 1984
Model years: 1985
THE THROTTLE LINKAGE RETAINING CLIP MAY INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE BODY CASTING DURING NORMAL ROTATION OF THE THROTTLE LEVER. THIS COULD ALLOW THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE TO BIND AND
Also affects: Chevrolet Celebrity, Chevrolet Citation, Pontiac 6000
Buick Century — Not Entered
High risk
Oct 7, 1984
Model years: 1983
THE BRAKE PROPORTIONER VALVES MAY BREAK AND SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER DURING BRAKING. THIS WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND A PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION
Also affects: Buick Skyhawk, Buick Skylark, Cadillac Cimarron, Chevrolet Cavalier, Chevrolet Celebrity
Buick Century — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Feb 27, 1984
Model years: 1984
On certain vehicles, the front seat back locks may not lock under forward load conditions and are therefore not in compliance with CMVSS 207 - Seat Anchorages.
Also affects: Buick Skyhawk, Cadillac Eldorado, Chevrolet Blazer, Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Cavalier
Buick Century — Not Entered
High risk
Jan 1, 1984
Model years: 1979
THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. VEHICLES WITH 3.8 L ENGINES.
Also affects: Buick Lesabre, Buick Regal, Buick Skyhawk, Buick Skylark, Chevrolet Malibu
Buick Century — Not Entered
High risk
Dec 2, 1983
Model years: 1983
THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS.
Also affects: Oldsmobile Ciera
Buick Century — Not Entered
High risk
Jan 26, 1983
Model years: 1982
THE REAR BRAKE HOSES WERE NOT FULLY SEATED INTO THEIR FITTINGS WHEN THE FITTINGS WERE CRIMPED ONTO THE HOSE AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURE. HOSE FAILURE WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID
Also affects: Buick Skylark, Chevrolet Celebrity, Chevrolet Citation, Pontiac 6000, Pontiac Phoenix
Buick Century — Not Entered
High risk
Mar 3, 1982
Model years: 1982
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK FILLER VENT PIPE COULD FRACTURE. THIS COULD CAUSE SEEPAGE OF FUEL AT ANY ONE OF THE FOUR PIPE TO HOSE
Also affects: Oldsmobile Firenza, Pontiac J2000, Pontiac 6000, Oldsmobile Ciera, Buick Skylark
Buick Century — Not Entered
High risk
Apr 7, 1981
Model years: 1981
"UNLEADED FUEL ONLY" LABEL OMITTED. THUS VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 1101 - EMISSION DEVICES.
Also affects: Buick Regal
Buick Century — Not Entered
High risk
Mar 26, 1981
Model years: 1981
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, THE WHEEL DISCS MAY CRACK AND COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE TIRE AND PART OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF V
Also affects: Chevrolet El Camino, Gmc Caballero
Buick Century — Not Entered
High risk
Mar 26, 1981
Model years: 1981
THE TERMINAL THAT ATTACHES THE ENGINE TO BODY GROUND CABLE TO THE FRONT LOWER TIE BAR MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN REDUCED VOLTAGE TO BODY GROUNDED ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND CAUSE ERR
Also affects: Pontiac Phoenix, Chevrolet Citation, Oldsmobile Cutlass
Buick Century — Not Entered
High risk
Feb 25, 1981
Model years: 1979, 1980
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC DEFOGGERS THE TAILGATE GLASS MAY BREAK WHEN THE DEFOGGER IS ENERGIZED. STATION WAGONS ONLY.
Also affects: Chevrolet Malibu, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Pontiac Lemans
Buick Century — Suspension
High risk
Feb 24, 1981
Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
On certain vehicles, the lower rear control arm to frame bolts may fracture causing lower control arm to drop free. If this happens vehicle damage or crash without warning may occu
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
Buick Century — Not Entered
High risk
Feb 13, 1981
Model years: 1977
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 231 CU. IN. V-6 ENGINES. THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE MAY HAVE A PLUGGED PASSAGE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO FAIL AN EMISSION INSPECTION TEST
Also affects: Buick Lesabre, Buick Omega, Buick Regal, Buick Skyhawk, Buick Skylark
Buick Century — Not Entered
High risk
Sep 2, 1980
Model years: 1977
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 350 C.I.D. 2 BARREL CARBURETOR ENGINES. THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) HOSE MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST CROSSOVER PASSAGE OF THE INTA
Also affects: Buick Lesabre, Buick Regal
Buick Century — Emissions
High risk
Jun 12, 1980
Model years: 1980
THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SPECIFIES A 30,000 MILE (48,000 KM) INTERVAL BETWEEN SPARK PLUG CHANGES INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT 22,500 MILE (36,000KM) INTERVAL. THE INCORRECT INTERVAL IF F
Also affects: Buick Lesabre, Buick Regal, Buick Riviera
Buick Century — Not Entered
High risk
Sep 20, 1979
Model years: 1979
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND CONSOLE SHIFT. THE SHIFT CABLE HOUSING RETAINING SPRING CLIP MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED BACKWARDS OR MAY BE OMITTED. WITH THIS CONDI
Also affects: Buick Regal
Buick Century — Not Entered
High risk
Jul 18, 1979
Model years: 1978
THE OUTER FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS MAY EXPERIENCE INADEQUATE LUBRICATION THAT MAY CAUSE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE DAMAGE AND LOSS OF VEH
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Gmc Caballero
Buick Century — Electrical
High risk
Jul 14, 1979
Model years: 1979
On certain vehicles equipped with cruise control. The brake stop light and cruise control switch may be assembled with incorrect lubrication on the actuating plunger. This results
Also affects: Buick Electra, Buick Lesabre, Buick Regal, Chevrolet C Series, Chevrolet Camaro
Buick Century — Not Entered
High risk
Nov 23, 1978
Model years: 1979
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TURBOCHARGED V6 ENGINES. ENGINES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT VACUUM DIFFERENTIAL VALVE INSTALLED IN THE AIR SYSTEM. AN INCORRECT VALVE WOULD CA
Also affects: Buick Regal
Buick Century — Not Entered
High risk
Jun 22, 1978
Model years: 1978
VEHICLES WITH AIR CONDITIONING AND/OR H.D. COOLING. ENGINE FAN MAY EXPERIENCE A RESONANCE CONDITION THAT WILL EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FATIGUE FAILURE. IF FAILURE OCCURS WITH THE HOOD
Also affects: Buick Electra, Buick Estate Wagon, Buick Lesabre, Buick Regal, Buick Riviera
Buick Century — Not Entered
High risk
Jun 12, 1978
Model years: 1977
CERTAIN REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES (8 1/2" RING GEAR - CODE 0) MAY HAVE METAL FLAWS THAT COULD ALLOW THE AXLE SHAFTS TO BREAK AND THE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE
Also affects: Buick Regal, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Pontiac Grand Prix
Buick Century — Not Entered
High risk
Sep 9, 1976
Model years: 1977
POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AT THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Also affects: Buick Electra, Buick Lesabre, Buick Regal, Buick Skylark, Chevrolet Camaro
Buick Century — Tires
High risk
Mar 3, 1976
Model years: 1974, 1975
On certain vehicles equipped with goodyear hr78-15 custom tread tires. Tires may develop tread separation.
Also affects: Buick Electra, Buick Estate Wagon, Buick Lesabre, Buick Regal, Buick Riviera
Buick Century — Not Entered
High risk
Feb 12, 1976
Model years: 1976
1976 BUICK CENTURY, REGAL, LE SABRE AND ELECTRAS WITH 350 AND 375B AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND 1976 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS WITH 350 TRANSMISSION. THE STOP TANG FOR THE INNER GEAR SELECT
Also affects: Buick Electra, Buick Lesabre, Buick Regal, Oldsmobile Cutlass
Buick Century — Brakes
High risk
Dec 22, 1975
Model years: 1976
THE REAR PROPORTIONING MODULE OF THE BRAKE COMBINATION VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MACHINED AND BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE TO THE REAR BRAKES MAY BE BLOCKED OFF.
Also affects: Buick Electra, Buick Lesabre, Buick Regal, Buick Riviera, Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
Buick Century — Not Entered
High risk
Feb 20, 1975
Model years: 1975
CERTAIN BUICK "B" OR OLDSMOBILE "O" TYPE REAR AXLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH SIDE-THRUST PLATES THAT WERE NOT HARDENED, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE ROLLERS TO WEAR THROUGH AND COULD ALLOW SEP
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Gmc Sprint, Oldsmobile Cutlass
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