1992 BUICK Century

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

3 Recalls for 1992 BUICK Century

Recall Date Component Summary
1995-09-15 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.”

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.

1991-12-06 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.

Remedy:

REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE WHERE REQUIRED.

1992-05-11 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.

Remedy:

REPLACE THE REMOTE ENTRY MODULE WITH A NEWLY REVISED MODULE TO PREVENT RANDOM ACTUATION.

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1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1992 BUICK Century

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50 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1992 BUICK Century

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1996-06-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 505652
1996-07-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 506613
1996-10-08 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 509618
1996-10-18 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
ODI Number: 510233
1996-10-18 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 510233
1996-10-18 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 510233
1996-10-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 510233
1996-12-02 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 511982
1996-11-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 511843
1995-11-16 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 500220
2004-01-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | STRUCTURE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10071282
2005-06-22 TIRES
ODI Number: 10126200
1996-03-20 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 980965
1996-03-15 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 980785
1996-07-17 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 986378
1996-01-19 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
ODI Number: 977864
1995-11-14 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 975039
1995-06-16 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
ODI Number: 967105
1995-07-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 969155
1995-02-23 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
ODI Number: 960488
1995-02-21 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 960327
1995-02-21 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
ODI Number: 960327
1995-01-26 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
ODI Number: 959199
2001-09-04 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
ODI Number: 895704
2001-04-09 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 885378
2001-04-12 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 885799
2001-01-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | INTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 879306
2000-01-31 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 855830
1999-08-17 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ODI Number: 845171
1999-08-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 845529
1999-02-10 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 834693
1998-10-01 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 828445
1998-08-06 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 826364
1998-08-19 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 826926
1998-07-22 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
ODI Number: 825736
1997-11-10 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
ODI Number: 819839
1997-10-28 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
ODI Number: 817778
1997-01-28 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 808239
1996-09-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 801416
1996-08-05 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 800430
2001-04-12 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 743936
2001-03-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 742693
2001-01-14 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 739349
1998-11-06 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 700372
2002-07-10 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 566624
1999-02-24 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 544055
1998-05-19 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
ODI Number: 535682
1998-05-19 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ODI Number: 535682
1998-02-12 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 530401
1996-09-30 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 509300
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0 Investigations for 1992 BUICK Century

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Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

2 Service Alerts for 1992 BUICK Century

Date Description
1999-12-01 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME 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. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1995-08-01 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

GRINDING AND/OR GROWLING NOISE IN PARK ON INCLINE.*SD

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

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