Accelerator Pedal Problems of Buick Century

Buick Century owners have reported 2 problems related to accelerator pedal (under the vehicle speed control category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Buick Century based on all problems reported for the Century.

1 Accelerator Pedal problem of the 1996 Buick Century

Failure Date: 09/23/1997

Once a day, the first time of operation of vehicle, will exprience starting the vehicle and driving approx. 2 blocks before problem starts. When pressing gas pedal half way down, vehicle will immediately begin stalling. Then it will automatically begin to surge. When surging begins consumer would have to hit his brakes quickly. After this happen engine dies. Stalling and surging and engine dying happens sometimes. Buick service manager says the problem is happening in most 95/96 Buicks with a 3. 1 engine.

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2 Accelerator Pedal problem of the 2002 Buick Century

Gas pedal is too low, causing driver to feel pressure when accelerating. Owner states this is a design flaw, and is aware of other complaints. Consumer stated that if the pedal extended approximately 1 inch forward it may be more comfortable and easier on leg.

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Other Common Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Buick Century

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Vehicle Speed Control problems	25
Cruise Control problems	19
Car Accelerates On Its Own problems	7
Speed Control Linkage problems	5
Speed Control Cable problems	3
Accelerator Pedal problems	2

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