Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 1998 Buick Century

Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1998 Buick Century.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Buick Century

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Hood Latch problems	1
Trunk Lid Lock problems	1

Hood Latch problem #1

The hood will not lock because the latch broke. Consumer was informed by the dealer that the part needed is no longer manufactured.

Trunk Lid Lock problem #2

The contact owns a 1998 Buick Century. The contact stated that there is no alternative way to unlock the trunk. The contact locked the keys in the trunk of the vehicle and was unable to access the trunk. The contact had to go home to retrieve a spare set of keys to unlock the trunk. The contact felt this was a safety risk for children. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

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