Buick Century 1984
Model Century made in 1984 by Buick got 11 consumer complains there are 7 investigations as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and latches/locks/linkages. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seats and service brakes, hydraulic. The car has 4 modeles with engines 2.5l, 3.0l and 3.8l.
Model 1984
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 2.5L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 25/39/29 | $ 750 | 5 | 83 815 | |||
( 3.0L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 21/34/25 | $ 892 | 5 | 83 815 | |||
( 3.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 20/32/24 | $ 938 | 5 | 84 6 8 | |||
( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 27/43/33 | $ 666 | 5 | 83 9 2 | |||
( 2.5L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 24/37/29 | $ 782 | 8 | 83 815 | |||
( 3.0L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 19/29/23 | $ 986 | 8 | 83 9 2 | |||
( 3.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 20/32/24 | $ 938 | 8 | 84 6 8 | |||
( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 27/43/33 | $ 666 | 8 | 83 9 2 | |||
( 2.5L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 25/39/30 | $ 750 | 5 | 83 824 | |||
( 3.0L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 20/31/23 | $ 938 | 5 | 83 822 | |||
( 3.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 20/32/24 | $ 938 | 5 | 84 6 8 | |||
( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 26/41/31 | $ 693 | 5 | 8310 5 | |||
( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 26/43/31 | $ 693 | 5 | 83 819 | |||
( 2.5L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 24/37/29 | $ 782 | 8 | 83 815 | |||
( 3.0L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 18/28/21 | $ 1042 | 8 | 83 9 2 | |||
( 3.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 20/32/24 | $ 938 | 8 | 84 6 8 | |||
( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 26/41/31 | $ 693 | 8 | 8310 5 | |||
( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 26/43/31 | $ 693 | 8 | 83 819 |
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 | ||||||||||||||||
06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
85V034000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1983 to 12/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 121095 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/29/1985 | 04/01/1985 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The fuel system may leak at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection. consequence of defect: this leakage could result in an underhood fire which could spread to the passenger compartment and cause burn injuries to occupants. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace the fuel feed pipe. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 2.5l l4 engines.system: fuel. | |||||||||||||||
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | ||||||||||||||||
84V011000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1983 to 09/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 76586 | 02/24/1984 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/06/1984 | 02/22/1984 | 571 | 207 | |||||
Defect Summary | Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. in event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: two door passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped withar9 or av5 bucket seats.system: interior systems, seat back locks.consequences of defect: the seat may fold forward in a crash, and wouldincrease the likelihood of injury to the seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | ||||||||||||||||
85V104000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1984 to 08/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 3192 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/14/1985 | 08/20/1985 | 571 | 105 | ||||||
Defect Summary | Some wagons were assembled with a ja2 rear system instead of the ja3 brake system. these station wagons may exceed the maximum stopping distance required by fmvss 105. consequence of defect: a crash could occur without prior warning should a stopping distance conforming with fmvss 105 be required while the vehicle is in motion. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install correct brake system. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: station wagons. system: rear brakes fmvss 105. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
PE85016 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/03/1984 | 03/22/1985 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 85V034000 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
PE88027 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/09/1988 | 05/11/1988 | HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
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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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
Fuse for horn keep's blowing out | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
08/02/2001 | 10 | ||
Vehicle would intermittently stall while driving. vehicle been into dealer shop on ten occasions, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. *ak dealer has replaced several things in an attempt to correct problem, catalytic converter, oil pan gasket, intake gasket, upper and lower radiator hoses, motor mounts, transmission mounts, heater hoses, water pump, and thermostat. master cylinder was replaced, consumer stated vehicle creeps forward when stopping. door lock replaced. *slc | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
08/02/2001 | 10 | ||
Vehicle would intermittently stall while driving. vehicle been into dealer shop on ten occasions, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. *ak dealer has replaced several things in an attempt to correct problem, catalytic converter, oil pan gasket, intake gasket, upper and lower radiator hoses, motor mounts, transmission mounts, heater hoses, water pump, and thermostat. master cylinder was replaced, consumer stated vehicle creeps forward when stopping. door lock replaced. *slc | |||
05/12/1995 | 2 | ||
Vehicle stalls, resulting in loss of control/near accident.*ak | |||
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
08/02/2001 | 10 | ||
Vehicle would intermittently stall while driving. vehicle been into dealer shop on ten occasions, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. *ak dealer has replaced several things in an attempt to correct problem, catalytic converter, oil pan gasket, intake gasket, upper and lower radiator hoses, motor mounts, transmission mounts, heater hoses, water pump, and thermostat. master cylinder was replaced, consumer stated vehicle creeps forward when stopping. door lock replaced. *slc | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
06/11/1996 | 1 | ||
Brakes lock up when wet, causing vehicle to spin around. *sd | |||
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
01/19/1995 | 9 | ||
'cold power steering'. *dh | |||
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
12/11/1995 | |||
The power steering unit is broken had to replace 3 times. tt | |||
STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
07/01/1990 | 1 | ||
Rack and pinion, steering control units, binds when turning. tt | |||
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
05/14/1995 | 4 | ||
Steering wheel freezes up. | |||
STRUCTURE | |||
10/01/2001 | |||
Engine craddle bolt was cracked on left side of vehicle, causing oil to leak from engine. dealership was aware of problem.*ak |