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] | 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 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/32/27 | 26/42/31 | Regular | $ 694 | 5 | 84 828 |
( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 18/25/21 | 20/32/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 5 | 840820 |
( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 18/25/20 | 20/32/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 5 | 840820 |
( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 18/25/21 | 20/32/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 5 | 84 828 |
( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 26/35/30 | 29/45/35 | D | $ 599 | 5 | 84 820 |
( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 22/29/25 | 24/37/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 8 | 8410 2 |
( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 17/23/19 | 19/29/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 8 | 84 820 |
( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 18/25/20 | 20/32/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 8 | 840820 |
( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 18/26/21 | 20/33/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 8 | 84 828 |
( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 26/35/29 | 29/45/34 | D | $ 621 | 8 | 84 820 |
( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/32/27 | 26/42/31 | Regular | $ 694 | 5 | 840820 |
( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 18/26/20 | 20/33/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 5 | 840820 |
( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 17/25/20 | 19/32/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 5 | 840820 |
( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 18/25/21 | 20/32/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 5 | 840820 |
( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 27/35/30 | 29/45/35 | D | $ 599 | 5 | 84 820 |
( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 22/29/25 | 24/37/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 8 | 8410 2 |
( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 16/22/18 | 18/28/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 8 | 84 820 |
( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 17/25/20 | 19/32/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 8 | 840820 |
( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 18/25/21 | 20/33/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 8 | 840820 |
( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 26/34/29 | 29/44/34 | D | $ 621 | 8 | 84 820 |
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. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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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 | 66V178000 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
C85007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/19/1985 | 05/18/1989 | REAR BRAKE LOCKUP | 66V003000 | |
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 | ||||||
VISIBILITY | ||||||
EA86025 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/25/1986 | 03/02/1988 | WINDSHIELD WIPERS | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
01/14/1995 | 4 | ||
Vehicle fire in engine compartment, originating in vicinity of battery, ohio state police report. *tw | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
09/01/1995 | 1 | ||
Coolant leak. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
02/10/1986 | 1 | 02/15/1985 | |
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 | |||
05/27/2001 | 0 | ||
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 | |||
01/01/1993 | 1 | ||
Rack/pinion gears binding, causing wear and stiffness in steering. *dh | |||
06/17/1993 | 7 | ||
'cold power steering'.*sd | |||
09/01/1995 | 1 | ||
Cold power steering. *ak | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
09/01/1995 | 1 | ||
Cruise control accelerates on its own. |