Buick Century 1983
Model Century made in 1983 by Buick got 10 consumer complains there are 6 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, exterior lighting and power train. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic and steering. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
Model 1983
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V105000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1982 to 05/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 352036 | 10/20/1983 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/13/1983 | 10/21/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The brake proportioner valves may break and separate from the master cylinder. this would allow brake fluid to leak and would result in a partial loss of the brake system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace all suspect valves. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; brake proportioner valves.consequences of defect: since this is a dual brake system, part of the systemwill still work and allow the vehicle to be stopped, but over a greaterdistance. partial loss of the braking system at a time when minimum stoppingdistance is required could result in a vehicle accident without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| PE85016 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/03/1984 | 03/22/1985 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 85V034000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| C85007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/19/1985 | 05/18/1989 | REAR BRAKE LOCKUP | 66V003000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| C85007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/19/1985 | 05/18/1989 | REAR BRAKE LOCKUP | 66V178000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA85046 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/30/1985 | 07/24/1987 | POWER BRAKE ASSIST | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||
| DP86018 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/05/1986 | 12/19/1986 | POWER STEERING FAILURE | ||
| Power steering failure | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 3 | |||
| Plugs separated on three occasions. *yc | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 1 | |||
| Signal's stick, causing failure. *yc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| Gear shift slips when driving on bumpy surfaces. *yc | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Electric front seat belts are loose, also seats are not high enough for driver, causing poor visibility. *yc | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Electric front seat belts are loose, also seats are not high enough for driver, causing poor visibility. *yc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes grab / gas pedal sticks. *yc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes grab / gas pedal sticks. *yc | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 1 | |||
| Steering wheel was experiencing failure which was replaced. however after repairs were done the steering is noisy and hard to turn. *yc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Electric door locks failed. *yc | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Defroster overheats, causing failure. *yc | |||