There have been 55 safety recalls for the Buick Century. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Buick Century.
Driver visibility may be impaired increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Buick Century, 1999 Buick Century, 1998 Buick Regal, 1999 Buick Regal |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. " the vertical head lamp adjusting device may not be calibrated properly. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Buick Century, 1997 Buick Regal, 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The windshield wipers may stop working due to a separation between the drive pin and crescent in the crank arm assembly. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This short can cause extreme heating of the flexible brake pipe where it can melt a nearby flexible plastic fuel hose, which could result in an underhood fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Buick Century, 1999 Buick Regal |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Recall Summary: Some of these vehicles with the key in the "on" position, exhibit a condition in which the antilock brake system (abs) motor shorts to its case and grounds through a flexible brake fluid pipe. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Buick Century, 1998 Buick Century, 1997 Buick Regal, 1998 Buick Regal, 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The owner manuals do not contain the requirement information pertaining to the vehicle headlamp aiming device. This does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Consequence of non-compliance: in a collison, stress can cause the attachment metal to tear and allow the anchorage to separate from the body of the vehicle. The safety belt may not protect an occupant in the event of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Buick Century, 1990 Buick Century, 1991 Buick Century, 1992 Buick Century, 1993 Buick Century, 1994 Buick Century, 1995 Buick Century, 1996 Buick Century, 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1990 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1994 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1989 Pontiac 6000, 1990 Pontiac 6000, 1991 Pontiac 6000 |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Recall Summary: These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard safety belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. This does not comply with fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 10, 2004 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 199,793 |
| Apr. 6, 2001 | Seat Belt | 116,007 |
| Nov. 13, 2000 | Air Bags:side/window | 12 |
| Aug. 7, 2000 | Seat Belt | 156,305 |
| Jun. 16, 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 248 |
| May. 17, 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum | 18,754 |
| Dec. 17, 1999 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 411,880 |
| Dec. 16, 1999 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages | 155,149 |
| Jul. 9, 1999 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock | 168,559 |
| May. 15, 1998 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 149,342 |
| Sep. 15, 1995 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 2,216,325 |
| Oct. 4, 1994 | Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm | 206 |
| Aug. 31, 1994 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 139,542 |
| Jan. 12, 1994 | Vehicle Speed Control:springs | 49,047 |
| Jan. 8, 1994 | Vehicle Speed Control:cables | 10,646 |
| Sep. 27, 1993 | Vehicle Speed Control | 579 |
| Jul. 21, 1993 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 2,848 |
| Sep. 1, 1992 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 319,181 |
| May. 11, 1992 | Electrical System:wiring | 33 |
| Dec. 6, 1991 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 10,141 |
| Oct. 18, 1988 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 27,369 |
| Apr. 1, 1988 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm | 3,428 |
| Jan. 20, 1988 | Seat Belt | 6,083 |
| May. 13, 1986 | Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk | 197 |
| Oct. 4, 1985 | Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 772 |
| Aug. 14, 1985 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum | 3,192 |
| Apr. 29, 1985 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:wheel Cylinders | 1,810,000 |
| Mar. 29, 1985 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 121,095 |
| Nov. 24, 1984 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft | 3,100,000 |
| Feb. 6, 1984 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 76,586 |
| Oct. 13, 1983 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve | 352,036 |
| Jan. 1, 1983 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 15,495 |
| Mar. 8, 1982 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 519,329 |
| Mar. 23, 1981 | Wheels:center Section | 6,690 |
| Feb. 25, 1981 | Suspension:rear | 5,821,160 |
| Feb. 11, 1981 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 67,350 |
| Jan. 13, 1981 | Wheel | 17 |
| Sep. 18, 1979 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift | 55 |
| Sep. 12, 1979 | Suspension:rear | 227 |
| Jul. 23, 1979 | Suspension:front:wheel Bearing | 1,896,222 |
| Jun. 6, 1979 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 15,328 |
| Jun. 13, 1978 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft | 265,068 |
| Jun. 13, 1978 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 333,619 |
| Jan. 24, 1978 | Equipment:other:labels | 100 |
| Sep. 21, 1976 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 505 |
| Sep. 7, 1976 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 55,564 |
| Feb. 10, 1976 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) | 3,011 |
| Dec. 19, 1975 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve | 39,278 |
| Feb. 19, 1975 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft | 220,982 |
| Sep. 4, 1974 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2,562 |
| Feb. 15, 1974 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 1,218,387 |
| Jan. 25, 1974 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 26,421 |
| Dec. 27, 1973 | Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm | 782,111 |
| Jul. 16, 1973 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 3,094 |
| Nov. 14, 1972 | Steering:linkages | 155,418 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2001 Buick Century | 3 |
| 2000 Buick Century | 5 |
| 1999 Buick Century | 3 |
| 1998 Buick Century | 2 |
| 1997 Buick Century | 2 |
| 1996 Buick Century | 1 |
| 1995 Buick Century | 1 |
| 1994 Buick Century | 6 |
| 1993 Buick Century | 2 |
| 1992 Buick Century | 3 |
| 1991 Buick Century | 2 |
| 1990 Buick Century | 2 |
| 1989 Buick Century | 1 |
| 1988 Buick Century | 3 |
| 1986 Buick Century | 2 |
| 1984 Buick Century | 3 |
| 1983 Buick Century | 1 |
| 1982 Buick Century | 2 |
| 1981 Buick Century | 3 |
| 1980 Buick Century | 5 |
| 1979 Buick Century | 5 |
| 1978 Buick Century | 6 |
| 1977 Buick Century | 3 |
| 1976 Buick Century | 2 |
| 1975 Buick Century | 2 |
| 1974 Buick Century | 2 |
| 1973 Buick Century | 3 |