3.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
47,464 miles

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problem #7

Feb 042018

Century

  • miles
Dec 17,1999 manufacturer recall numbern990093 NHTSA recall number99V356 recall statusrecall incomplete summary these vehicles do not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." The vertical head lamp adjusting device may not be calibrated properly. Safety risk driver visibility may be impaired increasing the risk of a crash.

- Bedford, IN, USA

problem #6

Jul 012016

Century

  • 50,000 miles
1) need headlight adjustment instructions for a known recall. 2) every door window motor in the Buick failed on each window preventing the windows from lowering if in the up position or prevented the windows from raising if in a lowered position. The windows had to be duct taped shut in order to prevent rain from entering the vehicle cab and the failures happened over 2015 to 2016 and each had to be replaced with new motors. There are large numbers of Buick owners across the internet complaining about this issue but I don't believe Buick ever issued a recall but I believe they should have. If this isn't a recall, it should be because of the large number of vehicles experiencing this known failure. The closest Buick dealer to us is sam leman Chevrolet Buick, 1040 West center St., eureka, il. 309-467-2351.

- Germantown Hills, IL, USA

problem #5

Aug 302013

Century

  • 122,248 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Buick Century. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph at night, the head light failed. The contact stated that he attempted to turn them back on but they would not activate. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,248. The VIN was not available.

- Mexico, OH, USA

problem #4

Jul 132006

Century 6-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
Bulbs keep blowing, sockets keep melting, turn signals that don't work, sloppy steering. Dewey griffith in bellingham wa. Has never told us of a recall or widespread problems. ! want some sort of compensation. The worst incident was in July 6, 2006 when 6 lights had to be fixed. As of 11-18-2010 we have more and another socket that is melted.

- Bellingham, WA, USA

problem #3

Sep 102010

Century

  • 100,000 miles
Problem with exterior lighting on passenger side of car. Turn signal blinks rapidly sometimes even after changing out bulb. Headlight is starting to do the same trick. If you get out and play with either you can usually get it working again, but this is not always safe, and certainly is not convenient.

- Price, UT, USA

problem #2

Jun 122006

(reported on)

Century 6-cyl

  • miles
Consumer 1999 Century turn signal and park light burns the bulb causing consumer to have to continuously change the light. The consumer stated the socket overheated.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #1

Mar 282002

(reported on)

Century

  • miles
When starting vehicle the gear selector light comes on but when vehicle is in motion the light goes off and stays off for long periods of time. Can't see what gear vehicle is in. This happens intermittenly. Dealer contacted please add VIN#. nlm

- Venice, FL, USA