6.5

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,867 miles

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problem #5

May 282004

Century

  • miles
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 not included in the recall due to VIN.

- Simpsonville, SC, USA

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problem #4

May 072004

(reported on)

Century 6-cyl

  • miles
1997 Buick Century power steering started to lock up when steering to the left. 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.

- Seabeck, WA, USA

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problem #3

Jul 052002

Century

  • Automatic transmission
  • 16,215 miles
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.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

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problem #2

Sep 242003

Century

  • miles
While driving a 1997 or 1998 vehicle lost control. Dealer replaced rack and pinion, but problem still occurring intermittently.

- East Wenatchee, WA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 102003

Century 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,120 miles
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 needs new rack & pinion assembly and is a common problem in centuries and regals 4-5 years old.

- Pinellas Park, FL, USA

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