Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1998 Buick Century

Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1998 Buick Century. The number one most common problem is related to the speed control cable (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the speed control linkage (one problem).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Buick Century

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Speed Control Cable problems	1
Speed Control Linkage problems	1
Vehicle Speed Control problems	1
Cruise Control problems	1

Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1998 Buick Century

The Speed Control Cable problem

When vehicle is going up a steep incline, and taking foot off the brake pedal, after full stop, to accelerate, vehicle rolls backwards. The problem was reported to the dealership. The dealer could not correct this problem. This report was given by son. Rose coleman is owner of vehicle. Read details...

The Speed Control Linkage problem

When backing vehicle up with foot on the brake it suddenly took off. Has happened 8 different times. Took to dealer at least 3 times for sudden acceleration. Problem is intermittent & the mechanic could not locate the cause each time. Read details...

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

The vehicle accelerates on its own when starting out in forward or reverse gears, on one occasion damage to the tire and rim when vehicle jumped a curb. Yh Read details...

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