Buick Century owners have reported 29 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire sidewall (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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Tire problems | |
Tire Sidewall problems | |
Tire Blowout problems | |
Tire Tread/belt problems | |
Tire Bulge problems | |
Tire Valve problems | |
Tire Bead problems |
Driving on I-95 southbound when I experienced a catastrophic tread separation to my driver's side rear tire. I was able to get my vehicle to the side of the road and signal help. Fortunately, I escaped this failure uninjured. Read details...
Multiple cracking on sidewalls of 4 michelin harmony tires being used 3000 miles a year. Tires bought in 2007 and have 99% of tread still present on tire. Feel michelin used insufficient uv/ozone inhibitor chemicals in rubber compound manufacturing these tires. Read details...
- the contact owns a 1999 Buick Century. While driving at approximately 75 mph on the highway the contact heard a loud grinding noise. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed the tire blew out. The road conditions were clear. Read details...
While driving at 70 mph there was a loud noise, pulled off the road, inspected the vehicle, and discovered the right front tire was on the ground. The tread was completely g0ne. Read details...
Tire failure. Failure was spontaneous. New tires less than 2 months old and only 200 miles driven. Bulging sidewall. Is in process of being fixed. Read details...