Buick Century 1988
Model Century made in 1988 by Buick got 27 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, parking brake and power train. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts and suspension. The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.5l, 2.8l and 3.8l.
Model 1988
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/31/26 | 26/40/31 | Regular | $ 578 | 5 | 870727 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/27/23 | 22/35/27 | Regular | $ 652 | 5 | 870801 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 21/29/24 | 23/37/28 | Regular | $ 626 | 5 | 870803 |
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/29/22 | 21/37/26 | Regular | $ 682 | 5 | 870830 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 22/29/25 | 24/37/29 | Regular | $ 600 | 8 | 870727 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 20/29/23 | 22/38/27 | Regular | $ 652 | 8 | 870803 |
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/29/22 | 21/37/26 | Regular | $ 682 | 8 | 870830 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V164000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1987 to 11/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 27369 | 12/15/1988 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/18/1988 | 10/28/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel feed hose could leak at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage into the engine compartment could result inan engine compartment fire that could spread to the passenger compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install new fuel feed hose assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel feed hose.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with a 2.8l v6 engine. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V007000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1987 to 10/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 6083 | 02/03/1988 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/20/1988 | 01/25/1988 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Owners manual did not include statement on child restraint systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicles do not conform to fmvss 210. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Furnish owners with updated owners manuals that contain the omitted instructions. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: seat belt assembly anchorage information/fmvss 210.vehicle description: passenger cars | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V048000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1987 to 11/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 3428 | 04/20/1988 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/01/1988 | 04/11/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Front suspension lower control arm bracket could develop metal cracks. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These cracks may result in disengagement of the lowercontrol arm. if this occurs while vehicle is in motion, it could result inloss of steering control and a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Inspect all vehicles and replace engine cradle assembly on all suspect vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension/lower control front arm bracket.vehicle description: passenger car | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE89035 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/19/1989 | 05/24/1989 | STOP LAMPS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA89010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/17/1989 | 05/08/1990 | BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 10/01/1995 | |||
| The vehicle cuts off while driving unexpectently. please describe. tt | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 4 | ||
| Parking brake lever came off 4 times. (other vehicle on 479512) *skd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| Channel plate (side) on the transmission is warped resulting in leakage. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 08/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Front seat belt plastic covers broke. *sd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/28/1991 | 8 | ||
| Plastic cover on seat belt | |||
| 09/05/1991 | 5 | ||
| Seat belt buckle cover popped off on 2 1988 buick centurys. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 09/19/1995 | |||
| Driver's side sit belt does not retract and sometimes it locks you in. please describe details. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 09/19/2001 | |||
| Driver's side seat frame broke. took to dealer, and dealer stated that warranty expired. please add any further information. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 12/01/1992 | |||
| The driver and passenger side seat failure, seat broke down. tt | |||
| 1 | |||
| Bucket seat back broke and collapsed down. tt | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 07/17/1997 | 0 | ||
| While driving at 10 mph the left cradle bolt broke, and the right cradle bolt fell through the frame, causing vehicle to be inoperative. please describe details. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1989 | ||
| Rack and pinion steering faiiled causing the steering wheel to lock and resist any turns to the left or right causing the driver to use excessive force to unlock the seized wheel. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rack and pinion failed. | |||
| 11/11/1994 | 1 | ||
| 'cold power steering'. *sd | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| Steering rack failed. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rack failed. | |||
| 06/12/1995 | 2 | ||
| Steering rack failed prior to recall. *skd | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 1 | |||
| When temperature is cold the steering locks up. | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| Front end collapsed because engine cradle bolt and steering column disintegrated. vehicle has been included under recall 88 v048 000. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak the dealer states this vin was not on the recall. *yh | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 07/31/1995 | |||
| Weld bracket on broke when opening the hatchback. tt | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| Poor suspension. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| Front end collapsed because engine cradle bolt and steering column disintegrated. vehicle has been included under recall 88 v048 000. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak the dealer states this vin was not on the recall. *yh | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 1 | |||
| Shocks absorber failed. | |||