1983 Buick Century
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1983 Buick Century. Newest first.
The brake proportioner valves may break and separate from the master cylinder. This would allow brake fluid to leak and would result in a partial loss of the brake system.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace all suspect valves.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Ignition · Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch · Power train › Automatic transmission · Seat belts · Seats · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages · Steering · Structure › Body › Door · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Steering wheel was experiencing failure which was replaced. However after repairs were done the steering IS noisy and hard to turn. *yc
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Power st. Assist
Summary of information from the manufacturer:gm has developed a splitring field repair kit and IS extending the warranry on all 1982-84 a,j, and x, body cars and 1985 c,body cars.the warranty applies to carsthat are for 50,000 miles or 5 yrs.it includes reimbursement for previousrepairs.analysis:wearing of the rack…
Summary of information from the manufacturer:gm has developed a splitring field repair kit and IS extending the warranry on all 1982-84 a,j, and x, body cars and 1985 c,body cars.the warranty applies to carsthat are for 50,000 miles or 5 yrs.it includes reimbursement for previousrepairs.analysis:wearing of the rack and pinion housing and low ambient tempcan cause temporary loss of power assist.teflon o rings fail to sealoff internal pressure.status:evaluating the extended warranty offer by gm.======
- Power steering failure
Power steering failure
- Power brake assist
Summary of information from manufacturer: in analyzing this matter gmidentified three primary sources for the complaints.the first involvesa gradual deterioration in performance of belt driven vacuum pumps.ac-cording to gm, vehicles equipped with vacuum pumps are also equipped witha low vacuum warning light, which IS…
Summary of information from manufacturer: in analyzing this matter gmidentified three primary sources for the complaints.the first involvesa gradual deterioration in performance of belt driven vacuum pumps.ac-cording to gm, vehicles equipped with vacuum pumps are also equipped witha low vacuum warning light, which IS illuminated when booster vacuumfalls below 10 in. Hg.this signals the driver that maintenance IS need-ed.the second source of complaints was traced to a quality control prob-lem associated with one of the brake booster diaphragm suppliers. Use ofparts from this supplier was discontinued in september 1984.the thirdcomplaint source identified by gm IS the low vacuum warning light in 1982models. According to gm, the light indicated low vacuum when there was noproblem or a leak in the switch resulted in reduced vacuum and illumina-tion of the light.this was also traced to a gm supplier that was dis-continued in 1982.gm issued field service information covering switchreplacement in late 1982.analysis: gm has identified specific vehicle components responsible forreduced power brake vacuum assist among the subject vehicles.the numberand nature of the odi and gm complaints received along with the allegedaccidents reported indicate a potential vehicle safety problem.status:the final report concerning the owner survey from theautomobile club of southern california was received on 6/10/87.===
- Rear brake lockup
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- Engine compartment fires
There is no summary currently available
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