1985 Buick Century
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1985 Buick Century. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1985 Buick Century. Newest first.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Owner complaints
7 complaints2 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Itis very difficult to turn steering wheel. dealer repaired power steering once under a recall. Consumer stated problem has reoccurred. please provide any further information.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine motor block cracked.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
While driving the rear right brake caliper broke and was difficult to stop. prior to this, the left side had brake fluid leakage. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
When applying the hydraulic brakes in a sudden stop situation, the vehicle's right rear brakes locked up, lost control of vehicle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer was parking and overheated car caught on fire . tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Steering › Rack and pinion · Vehicle speed control
Cruise control accelerates on its own.
- Electrical system
Vehicle fire in engine compartment, originating in vicinity of battery, ohio state police report. *tw
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Headlamp switch failure
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- 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.======
- Windshield wipers
Summary:gm believes the problem has been corrected through its publi-cation of 7 service bulletins concerning this matter. In addition, gmdoes not believe windshield wiper failure represents a safety hazard.analysis: three failure modes have been identified; insulating film maybuild up between the brush face and the…
Summary:gm believes the problem has been corrected through its publi-cation of 7 service bulletins concerning this matter. In addition, gmdoes not believe windshield wiper failure represents a safety hazard.analysis: three failure modes have been identified; insulating film maybuild up between the brush face and the commutator of the wiper motor,corrosion may form in the wiper motor brush and disengagement of thewiper arms may occur. In view of the existing legal precedent, the largenumber of warranty claims concerning wiper motor failures (114,000) andthe high wiper motor and motor kit part sales (251,000), it IS imperativethat this matter receive management support.status: gm response dated 2/23/87. Analyzing as time permits.ea closed 3/2/88.=== d@
- Rear brake lockup
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