Electrical System Problems of Buick Century

Buick Century owners have reported 158 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 20 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (55 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's horn assembly (40 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Buick Century

The Electrical System problem

My vehicle's window controls and lock controls are no longer working, when locking the door or the window will go down but will not come up. The rest of the windows control throughout the car will not work as well. The lighting in the car flickers if you would push the lot or the window control.   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

Horn button is part of air bag. The horn button shorts out and the horn blows all the time. Have to remove fuse to stop horn blowing. Had to replace air bag to fix. In a few months the problem reoccurred. Its too expensive to replace air bags so I am left without a horn this is a safety issue.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

Instrument panel cluster faulty! the digital odometer does not work. The gear shift display (prnd321) does not work either! I have to feel when I switch from park to drive. During vehicle inspections I have to guess my correct milage, because it's blank! I replaced the instrument panel cluster on   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

I purchased the car from family auto easley SC, ive had several repairs on this car that didnt help, radiators, thermastat, water pump, hoses replace, alternator, coolant recovery tank has brown sludge inside, the windows didnt work, its moist inside from the floor being wet had a heating core   Read details...

The Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem

The vehicle's gas tank won't hold much and clicks as if full. Also, when on uneven pavement or ground, the ⛽ gas warning light comes on, even after gas was just put in. In addition, at times I smell a "burning electrical" smell and the headlights go out, the brights fail to   Read details...




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