Buick Century 1987
Model Century made in 1987 by Buick got 37 consumer complains there are 5 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to child seat, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, steering and vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.5l, 2.8l and 3.8l.
Model 1987
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 | 22/32/26 | 24/41/30 | Regular | $ 549 | 5 | 860806 |
( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/26/22 | 22/34/26 | Regular | $ 648 | 5 | 860805 |
( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 20/28/23 | 22/36/27 | Regular | $ 620 | 5 | 860828 |
( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 18/27/21 | 20/35/25 | Regular | $ 678 | 5 | 86 917 |
( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 21/28/23 | 23/36/27 | Regular | $ 620 | 8 | 860806 |
( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/24/21 | 21/31/25 | Regular | $ 678 | 8 | 860805 |
( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/27/22 | 21/34/26 | Regular | $ 648 | 8 | 860828 |
( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 18/27/21 | 20/35/25 | Regular | $ 678 | 8 | 86 917 |
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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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
EA89010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/17/1989 | 05/08/1990 | BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
STEERING | ||||||
EA89026 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/1989 | 10/09/1990 | LOSS OF POWER STEERING | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
PE89105 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/20/1989 | 06/12/1989 | POWER STEERING HOSE FAILS | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
EA87022 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/27/1987 | 11/27/1991 | STALLING | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
EA92024 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/26/1992 | 01/31/1994 | STICKING THROTTLE | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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CHILD SEAT - SHIELD ASSEMBLY | |||
Problem with century ovation car seat. my 2 year old son pulled the t-bar shield out of the buckle area 2 times. it was properly secured. we took the car seat out and tried it ourselves. without much effort at all, we were able to pull it out 7 out of 10 tries. it seemed to unlatch when the t bar was pushed slightly in one direction or another. if my 2 year old was able to pull it out, i am convinced this is not a safe seat. manufacturer has requested i send the seat back to them so they can take a look at it. if you need any other information from me, please e-mail me or call me. thank you, jennifer cannon. *ak | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
Owner has had 3 batteries replaced and 1 new alternator because of an electrical malfunction in the vehicle. dealer claims that something electrical stays on in the vehicle even when it cuts off. *ak | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
1 | |||
Computer failed, causing vehicle to stalll. *ak | |||
02/13/1995 | |||
Computer module goes out, and causes car to stall. tt | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
1 | 09/05/2000 | ||
When turning on heater engine rpm's go up sometimes and can keep car moving at 45-50 mph without depressing the gas, turning off heater control does not always drop the rpm's, when putting the car in park the engine races at very high rpm's and consumer must turn off engine quickly. nlm | |||
06/15/1997 | 10 | 09/01/1995 | |
Vehicle stalled 10 times from purchase date. has been in the same family since it was bought new. it has been repaired many times, but never fixed. is there any way we can get it fixed and can the manufacturer help? after searching your web page i now know that we weren't the only one with this problem. this car has been sitting for a few years now. help! *ak | |||
While warming the vehicle it stalled. | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
07/04/1995 | 12 | ||
Intermittent stalling due to fuel pump failure. *ak | |||
OTHER | |||
05/23/1998 | 09/01/1992 | ||
I filed a complaint in june 1998 with no response yet. please advise me of status of my complaint/outcome. incomplete summary, no defect mentioned. *ak | |||
POWER TRAIN | |||
02/15/2003 | 90000 | ||
Transmission slips and doesn't lock into gear. also makes clunking sound when acceleration is let off then re-applied. this car was driven gently throughout its life by senior citizens. | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
03/03/2000 | 100 | 05/01/1987 | |
Even mechanics can't solve this; so it is hard for me to diagnose. no safety defec tlisted in summary. *ak | |||
03/29/1996 | |||
When the vehicle was in park the engine reved and went into reverse while in park. please describe. *ak | |||
06/17/1992 | 1 | ||
Transmission downshifts hard when accelerating from a sharp turn, also sticks in low gear. | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
The driver's side seat belt buckle, the plastic piece fell apart . please describe .*ak | |||
06/30/1995 | |||
Drivers seat belt buckle disintegrated in drivers hand upon assembly. please describe details. *ak | |||
SEATS | |||
03/02/2001 | |||
While being involved in an accident at 20-25 mph front driver's side seat broke off the track. contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
01/26/1996 | 1 | ||
Brake shoes failed. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
03/31/1999 | |||
While traveling up on an incline applied force to the brake pedal and rear brakes seized. consumer contacted dealer. dealer determined that rear brakes seized due to rear brake drums being fractured in three different place. ,dealer has replaced rear brake drums. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
STEERING | |||
01/04/1995 | 4 | ||
'cold power steering'. *dh | |||
STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||
05/23/1998 | 1 | ||
In 1992 the maxiguard anti-theft aftermaket device was installed. the maxiguard anti-theft device wires caught on fire and caused damage to the vehicle. cause of the fire was a short in the anti-theft device. *ak *mjs | |||
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
02/15/1992 | |||
In cold weather, power steering wont turn after the initial start. | |||
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
06/12/1995 | |||
Power steering failure, rack and pinion failed causing difficulty steering. tt | |||
STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
10/12/1995 | |||
'cold power steering'. | |||
11/12/1994 | 2 | ||
'cold power steering'. *sd | |||
06/01/1993 | 1 | ||
'o' rings failed, causing steering difficulty. *dh | |||
07/10/1995 | 1 | ||
Power steering rack failed. *ak | |||
06/12/1995 | |||
Power steering failure, rack and pinion failed causing difficulty steering. tt | |||
04/01/1994 | 1 | ||
During morning start up,steering appears to have morning sickness. difficulty in turning to the right. tt | |||
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
02/01/1996 | |||
Steering wheel on vehicle had a lot of play due to loose bolts holding steering wheel to column. *ak | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
12/04/1994 | 1 | ||
Cold power steering due to steering gear being made of aluminum. *skd | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
05/21/1997 | |||
While driving down the highway the right lower ball joint came off and the wheel spinned around. there was no warning before this happened. *ak | |||
TIRES | |||
07/13/2009 | 1 | ||
My mother has a buick that she had firestone radial tires installed on the front. the tires, p185/75r14 had a belt break in them within one week of each other. the dealer she bought them from refuses to talk to her about it. what can she do? *tr | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
03/03/2000 | 100 | 05/01/1987 | |
Even mechanics can't solve this; so it is hard for me to diagnose. no safety defec tlisted in summary. *ak | |||
When put into gear the car accelerated over a bank into a brook. foot was not on pedal gas pedal. vehicle was totaled. *ak | |||
06/17/1992 | 1 | ||
Throttle position sensor stuck behind lever, causing throttle to stay open. | |||
WHEELS | |||
02/05/1995 | 1 | ||
Wheel camber misalignment, causing vehicle to pull to the right. *ak |