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
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
82V021000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/1981 to 01/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 519329 | 03/15/1982 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/08/1982 | 03/12/1982 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Under 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 Summary | Dealer will inspect and replace the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and vent pipe at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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 | ||||||||||||||||
83V007000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/1982 to 06/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 15495 | 01/27/1983 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/01/1983 | 02/04/1983 | 571 | 106 | |||||
Defect Summary | Rear 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 Summary | The dealer will inspect and replace, if necessary, the rear brake hoses at no charge to owners. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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 ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
C85007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/19/1985 | 05/18/1989 | REAR BRAKE LOCKUP | 66V003000 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
EA85046 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/30/1985 | 07/24/1987 | POWER BRAKE ASSIST | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
C85007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/19/1985 | 05/18/1989 | REAR BRAKE LOCKUP | 66V178000 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
STEERING | ||||||
EA87006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/16/1986 | 09/19/1988 | POWER ST. ASSIST | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||
DP86018 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/05/1986 | 12/19/1986 | POWER STEERING FAILURE | ||
Power steering failure |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
10/01/1995 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
01/01/1988 | 1 | ||
Power steering part worn, causing leak/steering difficulty. *dsh |