Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Buick / Century / 1997
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
000101050 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Windshield wipers have been standing straight up when in an off position for 6 or 7 years. found the campaign and then the recall and tried to get a
005050149 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 99v348000 concerning the windshield wiper linkages. this vehicle has the same problems
005034594 BUICK CENTURY 1997 1997 BUICK CENTURY-STEERING LOCKS UP RANDOMLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *JB
002034589 BUICK CENTURY 1997 1997 BUICK CENTURY-STEERING LOCKS UP RANDOMLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *JB
004008385 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Both rear passenger and driver side seat belts are inoperative. consumer is unable to pull out the seat belts. the vehicle was taken to the dealer
004004836 BUICK CENTURY 1997 THE WIPER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD STOPPED OPERATING DURING INCLEMENT CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *JB
004313819 BUICK CENTURY 1997 TAIL LIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY . DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AKI
004308589 BUICK CENTURY 1997 While driving the steering wheel shook uncontrollably. consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate
004307897 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Coolant was replaced at @ 115,000 miles. coolant was in globes in over flow tank. approximately 15,000 miles after replacement, coolant light came on
004299051 BUICK CENTURY 1997 The front passenger's side seat belt retracts after clicking the seat belt in to stay connection. the passenger would hold the seat belt retractor.
003288822 BUICK CENTURY 1997 A mixture of water and anti freeze seeped into the oil. when this occurred the fluids mixed with the oil, and went through the intake manifold gasket
004284616 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Power steering locked up when making left turns. the steering wheel either locked, did not go into the full turns or was very difficult to turn.
0000281082 BUICK CENTURY 1997 1997 buick century power steering started to lock up when steering to the left. *mr vehicle was towed and a new rack and pinion was installed.
004271554 BUICK CENTURY 1997 While driving in a rain storm, the windshield wipers quit working. when this occurred, the consumer pulled off the road until the rain stopped. the
901269179 BUICK CENTURY 1997 SAFETY CONCERN RELATIVE TO HEAD LIGHT LENS FOGGING FROM THE SUN. (NAR) *PH DEALER NOTIFIED. *CB
003260056 BUICK CENTURY 1997 When turning corners steering wheel sticks. consumer has to pull hard to straighten the wheel up. *ak repair was performed on steering including
003255905 BUICK CENTURY 1997 1997 buick century, while driving to a soccer game i began to experience an intermittent loss of power steering. after the game i turned left to exit
002255262 BUICK CENTURY 1997 THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN IN THE DRIVEWAY. THIS WAS CAUSED BY A FAILURE IN THE STEERING RACK AND PINION. *JB
003247609 BUICK CENTURY 1997 HEADLIGHTS HAVE AN ACCUMULATION OF CONDENSATION BUILDING UP INSIDE THE LENS. *AK *SC *JB
003237823 BUICK CENTURY 1997 WHILE DRIVING A 1997 OR 1998 VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. DEALER REPLACED RACK AND PINION, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
997208976 BUICK CENTURY 1997 When the vehicle was purchased, the passenger side air bag cover was loose. the dealer installed a "clip" to secure the cover and advised consumer
0000206721 BUICK CENTURY 1997 The cover of the passenger side air bag has popped open about an inch along the front and sides. the dealer forced it closed, but it opened again.
001201429 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Seat belts won't work and can only sit grandson in center seat in order to put restraint on him. right side rear hasn't worked in over 1 1/2 years.
002197127 BUICK CENTURY 1997 CONSUMER STATED BOTH SEAT BELTS IN THE FRONT WOULD NOT LATCH.*JB
000191668 BUICK CENTURY 1997 After parking the car, got back in to back out of the parking space and discovered vehicle would not turn left. there was no power assist. but it
002188171 BUICK CENTURY 1997 CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR *JB
002183116 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Vehicle was involved in a broadside collision and neither air bag deployed. dealer and manufacturer have not been notified at this time. *ak one
000166250 BUICK CENTURY 1997 When windshield wipers are operating on delay speed and the wiper switch is turned to off position, wiper blades will stop in middle of windshield,
001154780 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Power windows intermittently don't go up or down. consumer has had to cover window depending on the weather. the deler has found electrical problem
999119947 BUICK CENTURY 1997 When going backwards down a slight hill consumer feels a hesitation and brake pedal goes down more than normal. consumer can still hear medal
002088889 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Both headlight covers which came as clear plastic have developed a film in side of them which the dealer does not want to try to remove as he would
000055612 BUICK CENTURY 1997 I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT INTERMITTENTLY.*AK
999031841 BUICK CENTURY 1997 ENGINE HARD TO START, ROUGH IDLE, LOSS OF POWER, CONTINUOUS MISFIRES.
997024996 BUICK CENTURY 1997 THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER BECAME LOOSE, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES IT IS DEFECTIVE. *YH
001020071 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Right front firestone tire blew out while driving, firestone dealer replaced the tire free of charge, upon furher inspection the consumer found one of
999151100 BUICK CENTURY 1997 While driving in a very heavy rain fallwindshield wipers on the driver's side stopped working. had to pull over and ask assistance from a passing
997126111 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Driver's side seat belt will not fully retract, causing the seat belt to get caught in the driver's side door. consumer has contacted the dealer.
0000124303 BUICK CENTURY 1997 The location of the horn symbols makes it impossible to sound the horn in an emergency situation. manufacturer and dealer are aware of the problem
997116322 BUICK CENTURY 1997 While driving in heavy rain storms the windshield wipers are inoperative which can cause an accident. windshield wipers have been twice replaced.
997111082 BUICK CENTURY 1997 While coming down a steep hill the brakes failed, causing consumer vehicle to run off into someones yard, consumer states she pushed the brake pedal
0000074522 BUICK CENTURY 1997 PASSENGER AIR BAG COVER KEEPS POPPING UP.
998073911 BUICK CENTURY 1997 LEFT FRONT DOOR WEATHER STRIP ON BODY IS COMING APART. YH
997073909 BUICK CENTURY 1997 FUEL GUAGE FLUCTUATES AT TIMES. YH
998073908 BUICK CENTURY 1997 SINCE REPAIRED OF BODY CONTROL MODULE CUSTMER NOTICE KEYLESS REMOTE DOES NOT SOUND HORN WHEN UNLOCK VEHICLE. YH
998073029 BUICK CENTURY 1997 BLOWER CONTROL MODULE FAILED. YH
998072464 BUICK CENTURY 1997 FAULTY GENERATOR AND DEFECTIVE BLOWER MOTOR. YH
997072463 BUICK CENTURY 1997 BRAKE PEDAL NEEDS ADJUSTMENT. YH
997072057 BUICK CENTURY 1997 IGNITION RELAY FAILED.
998072056 BUICK CENTURY 1997 WATER LEAK INTO TRUNK DUE TO SEAL FAILURE.
997072055 BUICK CENTURY 1997 REAR SWAY BAR BUSHINGS FAILED CAUSING NOISE.
0000072040 BUICK CENTURY 1997 BELT RETRACTORS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.
0000071894 BUICK CENTURY 1997 REAR SEAT BELT FAILURE.MGM
997071879 BUICK CENTURY 1997 DASH TRIM FITS POORLY.MGM
997071878 BUICK CENTURY 1997 DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS FAILED.MGM
997071866 BUICK CENTURY 1997 AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL KNOB/SWITCH FAILED. MJS
0000071413 BUICK CENTURY 1997 DOOR SEALS FAILED. NLM
998070866 BUICK CENTURY 1997 SERPENTINE BELT BROKE. NLM
0000056741 BUICK CENTURY 1997 HORN TAKES EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF EFFORT TO SOUND, DUE TO DESIGN.
0000049767 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Horn button requires excessive physical effort to activate, this resulted in a collision due to the driver not being able to depress horn button to
0000047666 BUICK CENTURY 1997 The design of the magnetic variable steering on vehicle results in poor handling, vehicle sways at 35-55 mph, poor struts contribute to the unstable
0000042906 BUICK CENTURY 1997 HORN FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
0000042756 BUICK CENTURY 1997 HORN HARD TO BLOW, DUE TO LOCATION.
998042669 BUICK CENTURY 1997 After putting car in reverse, car did not move backward but started to move forward and only stopped when put foot on brakes, once put back in park
998040070 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Dt: 1997 buick century. the consumer has being having problems with seat belts jamming. this occurred for 7 years. t 2 out of 4 seat belts work.
0000039956 BUICK CENTURY 1997 HORN BUTTON IS DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS, EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL EFFORT REQUIRED, ALSO BUTTON IS TOO SMALL TO ENGAGE WITHOUT REMOVING EYES FROM THE ROAD.
995036640 BUICK CENTURY 1997 BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR.
997034854 BUICK CENTURY 1997 FUEL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO DEFECTIVE SPARK PLUGS AND AIR BAG COVER. *AK
0000029793 BUICK CENTURY 1997 CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE FUEL WARNING SYSTEM ACTIVATES PREMATURELY.
997209456 BUICK CENTURY 1997 When the vehicle was purchased, the passenger side air bag cover was loose. the dealer installed a "clip" to secure the cover and advised consumer
003207787 BUICK CENTURY 1997 I have a 1997 buick century with windshield wiper problems. by way of history, i have had to take this vehicle to the shop twice (and i believe
0000207200 BUICK CENTURY 1997 The cover of the passenger side air bag has popped open about an inch along the front and sides. the dealer forced it closed, but it opened again.
001201902 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Seat belts won't work and can only sit grandson in center seat in order to put restraint on him. right side rear hasn't worked in over 1 1/2 years.
003200153 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Started car and backed out of parking space. steering wheel would hardly turn wheels to the left; no power assist. started moving forward and
003199681 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Started car and backed out of parking space. steering wheel would hardly turn wheels to the left; no power assist. started moving forward and
002197592 BUICK CENTURY 1997 CONSUMER STATED BOTH SEAT BELTS IN THE FRONT WOULD NOT LATCH.*JB
000191684 BUICK CENTURY 1997 After parking the car, got back in to back out of the parking space and discovered vehicle would not turn left. there was no power assist. but it
002188182 BUICK CENTURY 1997 CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR *JB
0000183323 BUICK CENTURY 1997 BOTH LEFT/RIGHT REAR SHOULDER BELTS FAILED TO EXTEND, ENABLING OWNER FROM USING DUE TO ROLLERS GETTING OFF CENTER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
0000176720 BUICK CENTURY 1997 On three occasions vehicle has been inspected by a repair facility because dashlights will intermittently become inoperable. various parts have been
000166260 BUICK CENTURY 1997 When windshield wipers are operating on delay speed and the wiper switch is turned to off position, wiper blades will stop in middle of windshield,
001149360 BUICK CENTURY 1997 BOTH REAR SEATBELTS ARE INOPERABLE. THEY WILL NO LONGER PULL OUT, STOPPED WORKING IN A 3 DAY PERIOD. *AK
000131432 BUICK CENTURY 1997 TOW BACK SEATBELTS LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES ARE JAMMED IN RETRACTOR, CONSUMER HAS KIDS, AND CAN'T RESTRAIN THEM.*AK
000130769 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Consumer noticed leaking wheel cylinder, the left side was worse than the right side, consumer replaced both wheel cylinders himself due to vehicle
000130762 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Consumer noticed leaking wheel cylinder, the left side was worse than the right side, consumer replaced both wheel cylinders himself due to vehicle
0000125436 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Due to design and location of horn assembly, which is connected to air bags, and upon attemtping to sound off horn in an emergency situation when
999119954 BUICK CENTURY 1997 When going backwards down a slight hill consumer feels a hesitation and brake pedal goes down more than normal. consumer can still hear medal
000119953 BUICK CENTURY 1997 When backing out of driveway on a hill consumer feels a hesitation and pedal going down more than normal. consumer can hear medal scratching.
000119946 BUICK CENTURY 1997 When backing out of driveway on a hill consumer feels a hesitation and pedal going down more than normal. consumer can hear medal scratching.
000119945 BUICK CENTURY 1997 When backing out of driveway on a hill consumer feels a hesitation and pedal going down more than normal. consumer can hear medal scratching.
997089064 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Driver's power window becomes inoperative (in up position). the dealers have stated "no problem found" every time the vehicle is taken in for this
000055618 BUICK CENTURY 1997 I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT INTERMITTENTLY.*AK
0000054017 BUICK CENTURY 1997 BATTERY EXPLODED ON TWO OCCASIONS.
0000042755 BUICK CENTURY 1997 DESIGN OF THE HORN/AIR BAG AND STEERING WHEEL CREATES DIFFICULTY IN ENGAGING HORN.
999031840 BUICK CENTURY 1997 ENGINE HARD TO START, ROUGH IDLE, LOSS OF POWER, CONTINUOUS MISFIRES.
997025000 BUICK CENTURY 1997 THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER BECAME LOOSE, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES IT IS DEFECTIVE. *YH
001020081 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Right front firestone tire blew out while driving, firestone dealer replaced the tire free of charge, upon furher inspection the consumer found one of
001020076 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Right front firestone tire blew out while driving, firestone dealer replaced the tire free of charge, upon furher inspection the consumer found one of
001020075 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Right front firestone tire blew out while driving, firestone dealer replaced the tire free of charge, upon furher inspection the consumer found one of
001020073 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Right front firestone tire blew out while driving, firestone dealer replaced the tire free of charge, upon furher inspection the consumer found one of
0000176710 BUICK CENTURY 1997 On three occasions vehicle has been inspected by a repair facility because dashlights will intermittently become inoperable. various parts have been
999150764 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Recall 99 v 348 000 / windshield wipers: windshield wipers would stop during operation or remain in up right postion, instead of the down postion.
998134847 BUICK CENTURY 1997 While driving in a rainstorm the passenger side windshield wiper stopped working. consumer got out of the vehicle, and noticed the nuts were loose in
998134111 BUICK CENTURY 1997 It's very difficult for consumer to honk the horn because the bottom horn is so small and so hard that he couldn't operate it. causing consumer to
998134094 BUICK CENTURY 1997 It's very difficult for consumer to honk the horn because the bottom horn is so small and so hard that he couldn't operate it. causing consumer to
997126128 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Driver's side seat belt will not fully retract, causing the seat belt to get caught in the driver's side door. consumer has contacted the dealer.
998124726 BUICK CENTURY 1997 When trying to accelerate passed another vehicle. it would suddenly decelerate. later, acceleration would kick in. this happens when weather is wet
998124709 BUICK CENTURY 1997 When trying to accelerate passed another vehicle. it would suddenly decelerate. later, acceleration would kick in. this happens when weather is wet
997117967 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Design of headlights creates shadow or dark area on each side of vehicle, impairs drivers vision, cannot see to left/right when making turns at
997116335 BUICK CENTURY 1997 While driving in heavy rain storms the windshield wipers are inoperative which can cause an accident. windshield wipers have been twice replaced.
997115704 BUICK CENTURY 1997 UPON TURNING ON DEFROSTER SYSTEM BUTTON BROKE IN DRIVER'S HAND DUE TO POOR DESIGN. *AK
997114045 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Ongoing problem with odometer light in the instrument panel intermittently blinking, and vehicle would not start. vehicle has been to two different
997114046 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Ongoing problem with odometer light in the instrument panel intermittently blinking, and vehicle would not start. vehicle has been to two different
997113302 BUICK CENTURY 1997 CONSUMER HAS A CONSTANT REFLECTION OF CURVED DASHBOARD IN WINDSHIELD WITH OR WITHOUT SUNLIGHT. *AK
997113290 BUICK CENTURY 1997 CONSUMER HAS A CONSTANT REFLECTION OF CURVED DASHBOARD IN WINDSHIELD WITH OR WITHOUT SUNLIGHT. *AK
0000106775 BUICK CENTURY 1997 VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
997089075 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Driver's power window becomes inoperative (in up position). the dealers have stated "no problem found" every time the vehicle is taken in for this
0000074502 BUICK CENTURY 1997 SEAT BELT.
0000074494 BUICK CENTURY 1997 SEAT BELT.
998073919 BUICK CENTURY 1997 ALL SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AT TIMES. YH
998073918 BUICK CENTURY 1997 BODY CONTROL MODULE FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO CRANK OR START. YH
997073915 BUICK CENTURY 1997 FUEL GUAGE FLUCTUATES AT TIMES. YH
998073916 BUICK CENTURY 1997 SINCE REPAIRED OF BODY CONTROL MODULE CUSTMER NOTICE KEYLESS REMOTE DOES NOT SOUND HORN WHEN UNLOCK VEHICLE. YH
998073910 BUICK CENTURY 1997 BODY CONTROL MODULE FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO CRANK OR START. YH
998073907 BUICK CENTURY 1997 ALL SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AT TIMES. YH
998073113 BUICK CENTURY 1997 DRIVE BELT FAILED. *YC
998073105 BUICK CENTURY 1997 DRIVE BELT FAILED. *YC
997072473 BUICK CENTURY 1997 BRAKE PEDAL NEEDS ADJUSTMENT. YH
998072474 BUICK CENTURY 1997 FAULTY GENERATOR AND DEFECTIVE BLOWER MOTOR. YH
998072472 BUICK CENTURY 1997 A/C CONTROL SWITCH FAILED. YH
998072465 BUICK CENTURY 1997 FAULTY GENERATOR AND DEFECTIVE BLOWER MOTOR. YH
998072466 BUICK CENTURY 1997 A/C CONTROL SWITCH FAILED. YH
998072064 BUICK CENTURY 1997 WATER LEAK INTO TRUNK DUE TO SEAL FAILURE.
997072065 BUICK CENTURY 1997 REAR SWAY BAR BUSHINGS FAILED CAUSING NOISE.
997072063 BUICK CENTURY 1997 IGNITION RELAY FAILED.
0000071902 BUICK CENTURY 1997 REAR SEAT BELT FAILURE.MGM
997071886 BUICK CENTURY 1997 DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS FAILED.MGM
997071887 BUICK CENTURY 1997 DASH TRIM FITS POORLY.MGM
997071874 BUICK CENTURY 1997 AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL KNOB/SWITCH FAILED. MJS
998070874 BUICK CENTURY 1997 SERPENTINE BELT BROKE. NLM
0000049775 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Horn button requires excessive physical effort to activate, this resulted in a collision due to the driver not being able to depress horn button to
0000048612 BUICK CENTURY 1997 EXCESSIVE PRESSURE NEEDED TO DEPRESS HORN BUTTON.
0000047673 BUICK CENTURY 1997 The design of the magnetic variable steering on vehicle results in poor handling, vehicle sways at 35-55 mph, poor struts contribute to the unstable
0000047674 BUICK CENTURY 1997 The design of the magnetic variable steering on vehicle results in poor handling, vehicle sways at 35-55 mph, poor struts contribute to the unstable
0000047675 BUICK CENTURY 1997 The design of the magnetic variable steering on vehicle results in poor handling, vehicle sways at 35-55 mph, poor struts contribute to the unstable
0000047665 BUICK CENTURY 1997 The design of the magnetic variable steering on vehicle results in poor handling, vehicle sways at 35-55 mph, poor struts contribute to the unstable
0000045578 BUICK CENTURY 1997 HORN IS EXTREMELY HARD TO ACTIVATE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION.
0000045570 BUICK CENTURY 1997 HORN IS EXTREMELY HARD TO ACTIVATE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION.
0000042914 BUICK CENTURY 1997 HORN FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
998042677 BUICK CENTURY 1997 After putting car in reverse, car did not move backward but started to move forward and only stopped when put foot on brakes, once put back in park
0000042678 BUICK CENTURY 1997 VEHICLE MOVES FORWARD WHEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE.

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