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]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.5L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD22/32/2624/41/30Regular$ 5495860806
( 2.8L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD20/26/2222/34/26Regular$ 6485860805
( 2.8L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD20/28/2322/36/27Regular$ 6205860828
( 3.8L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD18/27/2120/35/25Regular$ 678586 917
( 2.5L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD21/28/2323/36/27Regular$ 6208860806
( 2.8L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD19/24/2121/31/25Regular$ 6788860805
( 2.8L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD19/27/2221/34/26Regular$ 6488860828
( 3.8L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD18/27/2120/35/25Regular$ 678886 917

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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA89010GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/17/198905/08/1990BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS
 There is no summary currently available
STEERING
EA89026GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/12/198910/09/1990LOSS OF POWER STEERING
 There is no summary currently available
PE89105GENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/20/198906/12/1989POWER STEERING HOSE FAILS
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
EA87022GENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/27/198711/27/1991STALLING
 There is no summary currently available
EA92024GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/26/199201/31/1994STICKING THROTTLE
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
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
109/05/2000
 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
06/15/19971009/01/1995
 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
07/04/199512
 Intermittent stalling due to fuel pump failure. *ak
OTHER
05/23/199809/01/1992
 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
02/15/200390000
 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
03/03/200010005/01/1987
 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
06/17/19921
 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
01/26/19961
 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
01/04/19954
 'cold power steering'. *dh
STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
05/23/19981
 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'.
11/12/19942
 'cold power steering'. *sd
06/01/19931
 'o' rings failed, causing steering difficulty. *dh
07/10/19951
 Power steering rack failed. *ak
06/12/1995
 Power steering failure, rack and pinion failed causing difficulty steering. tt
04/01/19941
 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
12/04/19941
 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
07/13/20091
 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
03/03/200010005/01/1987
 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
06/17/19921
 Throttle position sensor stuck behind lever, causing throttle to stay open.
WHEELS
02/05/19951
 Wheel camber misalignment, causing vehicle to pull to the right. *ak