1992 Buick Century
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1992 Buick Century. Newest first.
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the existing anchor bolts with a new shoulder bolt and thread locking adhesive. Additionally, noise control patches will be applied at each anchorage.
The optional remote entry module may have a fault which causes random actuation of interior lamps, door locks, and/or tailgate release. This actuation may occur while the vehicle IS in use or unattended.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the tailgate release actuates, the tailgate will open.unrestrained passengers in the rear seat area could fall out of the vehiclewhile the car IS in motion, and receive serious injuries.
Remedy
Replace the remote entry module with a newly revised module to prevent random actuation.
The reverse servo apply pin may bind in the case which could cause reverse band distress (loss or slipping of reverse), reverse band drag in drive range (poor performance -- poor power), or the transmission to remain in reverse while the shift indicator shows neutral gear position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the transmission remains in reverse while the shiftindicator shows neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward and resultin a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Replace the transaxle where required.
Owner complaints
45 complaints10 involved a crash2 involved a fire13 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
Dt: on march 14TH two new front tires were purchased at sears. On april 10TH the right front tire blew out while driving at 45 mph. This resulted in damage to other parts of the vehicle. There was damage to wheel well, the passenger door, tire axle and the underbody of the vehicle. There has been…
Dt: on march 14TH two new front tires were purchased at sears. On april 10TH the right front tire blew out while driving at 45 mph. This resulted in damage to other parts of the vehicle. There was damage to wheel well, the passenger door, tire axle and the underbody of the vehicle. There has been no inspection made of the tire at this time. The vehicle owner made attempts to have sears replace the tires and pay for vehicle damage. The blow out resulted in a single vehicle accident. The police were notified, but no report was filed. The passenger and driver sustained injuries , neither received medical treatment.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Power train · Service brakes, hydraulic · Structure · Unknown or other
We bought this car used, but we have it serviced every 5-6,000 kms. Nothing small goes in this vehicle. we basically drive within a 55 km radius. the tranny would not shift, the body rotted out despite rust proofing, now the rad has oil in it, head gasket, not even 160,000 kms,,,please where are the old fashion value,
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer requests to be reimbursed for repairs made to vehicle regarding the transmission which was under recall (91v214). consumer feels that buick IS not being fair considering the vehicle problem IS due to a factory or design defect, consumer states the transmission malfunctioned while on the highway. *jg
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
Consumer placed vehicle in park, and it jumped out of gear and into reverse. a 90 year old passenger was attempting to exit vehicle as it jumped out of gear, and was dragged 36 feet, causing severe injuries with stitches on eyebrow and fingers on left side. vehicle then moved another 86 feet, and hit a tree to stop.*ak
- Vehicle speed control
Auto accellerated on its own -throttle went from 0 to wide open. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Starting at a dead stop, drove a few feet, and all a sudden gas pedal went down and car took off. consumer applied brakes, and vehicle kept going. It hit 3 parked cars before consumer was able to stop. *ak the vehicle was accelerating on its own, but the mechanic could not find the cause. *yh
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Air conditoner has failed and losing freon.but consumer was aware of 3 others vehicle that had same problem. Cause unknown.*ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
I have had several problems with this car from the time that I bought it, it has been in the garage for more repairs that it has been on the road, from not staying started during the warm days to stalling in the middle of the road when weather IS hot. Multiple problems with this car and yet no recall on some of these parts has been done. No safety defect mentioned. *ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Interior lighting
Consumer has had to replace alternator and battery twice due to dome light in vehicle coming on intermittently after all doors were shut securely, thus draining battery. *Ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
When pulling on steering wheel makes pops and jerks towards , as if it IS going to come off in your hands. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Excessive wear of brake pads and rotors, causing poor braking when traveling on wet pavement. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the pads and rotors on a number of occasions. Please provide any further details. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
While entering the car and looking down driver noticed smoke under the seat caused by wiring that was poorly installed.dealer was contacted and stated that there was no problem. *ak
- Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and attachments
Hood hydraulic cylinder broke, causing the hood to fall onto the occupant while checking the fluids in vehicle. currently contacted dealer. please provide further information. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission failed, recall on component however vehicle denied due to vin #.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
When brakes were applied the vehicle suddenly accelerated, and stopped on its own. the dealer will inspect the vehicle. *ak
- Steering › Rack and pinion
Due to defective rack and pinion steering vehicle vibrates and shakes which may cause loss of vehicle control. dealer needs to replace rack and pinion steering. common problem. please provide further information. *ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Poor design and lack of clamping of the shift cable assembly has caused the shift cable to rub against the suction line, also creating a hole which has released the R12 to leak into the atmosphere. there are also environmental implications caused by this problem. this has also caused the a/c…
Poor design and lack of clamping of the shift cable assembly has caused the shift cable to rub against the suction line, also creating a hole which has released the R12 to leak into the atmosphere. there are also environmental implications caused by this problem. this has also caused the a/c system to become inoperative and has also made the shift cable to weaken. although this automobile IS out of warranty, I believe it should be (gm) buick's responsibility to make the necessary repairs at the company's / manufacturer's cost.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Driving at 55 mph consumer went to apply brakes, experienced total brake failure, resulting in a rear end collision. consumer sustained severe head injuries, and vehicle was totaled. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
The vehicle braking system malfuctioned, causing the brakes to be on at all times, even when driving the vehicle. May cause an accident. Currently at the dealer. Please provide details. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Consumer experiencing problem when applying brakes. can hear a hissing noise inside the vehicle., also when consumer applies the brake pedal, the pedal would stick in place until the consumer applies the accelerator pedal,then the brake pedal would release itself. *ak the brake booster was leaking and was replaced. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder · Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and attachments
Rear wheel cylinders leaked on shoes, causing lock ups and damage.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Brake failure.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Driving about 35mph; started to apply the brakes (ABS); the brake pedal continues to the floor; had rearended another vehicle due to the failure of ABS brakes. Was informed master cylinder was defective. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Wheel cylinders
While drivng the brake pedal pulsates when brakes are applied, also there IS excessive were of wheel cylinders, whell cylinders had been replaced three times with very low mileage on vehicle. *ak *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes grind/lock.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 6089996Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when in park on incline.
- 619370Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking brake not applied.
- 45881Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
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