1994 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 #94V189000October 4, 1994206 vehicles affected

  steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm

  The right hand spindle nut was not properly tightened during assembly. This Can cause premature wheel bearing failure and over time, the spindle Can fracture.

  This would cause the wheel to separate from the axle and result in a vehicle crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect the torque on the right hand front spindle nut. If the spindle nut is undertorqued the dealer will replace the right hand front wheel bearing assembly and the spindle nut will be replaced.

• NHTSA recall #94V159000August 31, 1994139,542 vehicles affected

  latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

  Water intrusion Can cause a short circuit in the power door lock assembly.

  A short circuit in the power door lock assembly Can result in a vehicle fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the power door lock relay and any corroded terminals. In addition, the new relay will be relocated to an area where water intrusion is less likely.

• NHTSA recall #94V008000January 12, 199449,047 vehicles affected

  vehicle speed control: springs

  In the event of a primary accelerator control spring failure, the secondary (back-up) accelerator control return spring will not return the throttle to the fully closed position, as required by FMVSS no. 124, "accelerator control system."

  Consequence of non-compliance: loss of throttle control could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the secondary throttle return spring.

• NHTSA recall #94V021000January 8, 199410,646 vehicles affected

  vehicle speed control: cables

  During assembly, water may have entered the accelerator control cable conduit causing it to develop a high effort and/or binding condition in very cold weather.

  High effort or binding conditions cause loss of normalthrottle control or the throttle may not return to idle when the accelerator pedal is released. If this were to occur while the vehicle is in motion, a vehicle crash could occur.

  Remedy

  The dealer will purge the throttle cable of any internally trapped water, if it is present.

• NHTSA recall #93V162000September 27, 1993579 vehicles affected

  vehicle speed control

  The cruise control cable may separate from the conduit end fitting while engaged and accelerator control could be lost.

  Loss of accelerator control may not reduce engine speedto a level anticipated by the driver. Although the vehicle Can still be stoppedwith the service brake, loss of accelerator control could result in a vehiclecrash without prior warning.

  Remedy

  Replace the cruise control cable.

Other model years

• 1987 28
• 1989 40
• 1990 33
• 1991 38
• 1992 45
• 1993 54
• 1994
• 1995 99
• 1996 80
• 1997 106
• 1998 218
• 1999 235
• 2000 193
• 2001 145
• 2002 154
• 2003 127
• 2004 39