Buick Century 1985

Model Century made in 1985 by Buick got 11 consumer complains there are 5 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and service brakes, hydraulic. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic and steering. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has 4 modeles with engines 2.5l, 3.0l and 3.8l.

Model 1985

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.5L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD23/32/2726/42/31Regular$ 694584 828
( 3.0L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD18/25/2120/32/25Regular$ 8925840820
( 3.0L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD18/25/2020/32/24Regular$ 9385840820
( 3.8L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD18/25/2120/32/24Regular$ 892584 828
( 4.3L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD26/35/3029/45/35D$ 599584 820
( 2.5L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD22/29/2524/37/29Regular$ 75088410 2
( 3.0L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD17/23/1919/29/23Regular$ 986884 820
( 3.0L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD18/25/2020/32/24Regular$ 9388840820
( 3.8L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD18/26/2120/33/25Regular$ 892884 828
( 4.3L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD26/35/2929/45/34D$ 621884 820
( 2.5L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD23/32/2726/42/31Regular$ 6945840820
( 3.0L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD18/26/2020/33/24Regular$ 9385840820
( 3.0L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD17/25/2019/32/23Regular$ 9385840820
( 3.8L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD18/25/2120/32/24Regular$ 8925840820
( 4.3L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD27/35/3029/45/35D$ 599584 820
( 2.5L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD22/29/2524/37/29Regular$ 75088410 2
( 3.0L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD16/22/1818/28/21Regular$ 1042884 820
( 3.0L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD17/25/2019/32/23Regular$ 9388840820
( 3.8L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD18/25/2120/33/24Regular$ 8928840820
( 4.3L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD26/34/2929/44/34D$ 621884 820

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
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryHoneywell 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).
NotesThis 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.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PE88027GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/09/198805/11/1988HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
C85007GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/19/198505/18/1989REAR BRAKE LOCKUP66V178000
 There is no summary currently available
C85007GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/19/198505/18/1989REAR BRAKE LOCKUP66V003000
 There is no summary currently available
STEERING
EA87006GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/16/198609/19/1988POWER ST. ASSIST
 There is no summary currently available
VISIBILITY
EA86025GENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/25/198603/02/1988WINDSHIELD WIPERS
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
01/14/19954
 Vehicle fire in engine compartment, originating in vicinity of battery, ohio state police report. *tw
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
09/01/19951
 Coolant leak.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
02/10/1986102/15/1985
 Engine motor block cracked.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
01/10/1996
 Consumer was parking and overheated car caught on fire . tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
 While driving the rear right brake caliper broke and was difficult to stop. prior to this, the left side had brake fluid leakage. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
 When applying the hydraulic brakes in a sudden stop situation, the vehicle's right rear brakes locked up, lost control of vehicle. *ak
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
05/27/20010
 Itis very difficult to turn steering wheel. dealer repaired power steering once under a recall. consumer stated problem has reoccurred. please provide any further information.*ak
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
01/01/19931
 Rack/pinion gears binding, causing wear and stiffness in steering. *dh
06/17/19937
 'cold power steering'.*sd
09/01/19951
 Cold power steering. *ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
09/01/19951
 Cruise control accelerates on its own.