1992 Buick Century

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #95V173000September 15, 19952,216,325 vehicles affected

  seat belts: front: anchorage

  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."

  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.

• NHTSA recall #92V066000May 11, 199233 vehicles affected

  electrical system: wiring

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #91V214000December 6, 199110,141 vehicles affected

  power train: automatic transmission

  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.

  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.

Other model years

• 1987 28
• 1989 40
• 1990 33
• 1991 38
• 1992
• 1993 54
• 1994 106
• 1995 99
• 1996 80
• 1997 106
• 1998 218
• 1999 235
• 2000 193
• 2001 145
• 2002 154
• 2003 127
• 2004 39