Buick Century 1982

Model Century made in 1982 by Buick got 4 consumer complains there are 5 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, steering. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, steering and unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1982

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
82V021000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 02/01/1981 to 01/01/1982V (Vehicle)51932903/15/1982MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/08/198203/12/1982
Defect SummaryUnder certaain conditions, the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and fuel tank filler vent pipe could fracture. the fracture of these clamps could cause fuel leakage at any of the four pipe to hose connections. leakage can occur during refueling, or while driving, if the fuel tank is above 3/4 full.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and replace the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and vent pipe at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank, filler and vent pipes.consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present when fuel leakageoccurs, a fire could start and cause vehicle damage and serious personalinjury.note: until the vehicle can be inspected and the necessary modifications aremade, the fuel tank should not be filled more than 3/4 full. also, the dealershould be contacted immediately if any fuel leakage is detected.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
83V007000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 05/01/1982 to 06/01/1982V (Vehicle)1549501/27/1983MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/01/198302/04/1983571106
Defect SummaryRear brake hoses may have been manufactured incorrectly when the metal end fittings were installed. some rear brake hoses may separate from the metal end fittings when subjected to the pulling force specified by federal motor vehicle safety standard 106, brake hoses.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect and replace, if necessary, the rear brake hoses at no charge to owners.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; rear brake hoses.consequences of defect: a separation may result in a loss of brake fluid and apartial loss of braking action. a partial loss of braking action could resultin a vehicle crash in situations in which a minimum stopping distance isrequired.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
C85007GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/19/198505/18/1989REAR BRAKE LOCKUP66V003000
 There is no summary currently available
EA85046GENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/30/198507/24/1987POWER BRAKE ASSIST
 There is no summary currently available
C85007GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/19/198505/18/1989REAR BRAKE LOCKUP66V178000
 There is no summary currently available
STEERING
EA87006GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/16/198609/19/1988POWER ST. ASSIST
 There is no summary currently available
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DP86018GENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/05/198612/19/1986POWER STEERING FAILURE
 Power steering failure

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
10/01/19951
 Torque converter clutch locks up, causing vehicle to stall. *ak
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
 Consumer was the third owner, the power steering is hard to turn in winter and when trying to make a left turn it is even harder. please describe.*ak
01/01/19881
 Power steering part worn, causing leak/steering difficulty. *dsh