1996 BUICK Century
2 Recalls for 1996 BUICK Century
Recall Date | Component | Summary |
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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. |
2007-03-12 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O’RING AND RETAINER. Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770. |
4 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1996 BUICK Century
Date | Component | |||
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2011-08-06 | power options (window/door/seat/roof) | |||
2011-05-12 | transmission | |||
2011-05-12 | transmission | |||
2011-05-12 | engine |
92 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1996 BUICK Century
Date | Component | |||
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1996-08-15 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 507578 | |||
2001-08-14 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 562500 | |||
1996-08-20 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 801100 | |||
2000-06-05 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 863000 | |||
2014-06-27 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10606448 | |||
2013-05-07 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10510943 | |||
2011-06-18 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10407363 | |||
2009-05-11 |
SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10268378 | |||
2008-08-26 |
STEERING | SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 10239849 | |||
2008-03-06 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10220312 | |||
2004-09-28 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10095409 | |||
2004-09-28 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10087882 | |||
2004-06-14 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10075373 | |||
2004-05-15 |
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10072649 | |||
2004-01-15 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10069527 | |||
2004-01-15 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10070048 | |||
2004-04-02 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 10064441 | |||
2004-06-04 |
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10064780 | |||
2004-01-22 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10055249 | |||
2004-03-17 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
ODI Number: 10054132 | |||
2004-01-15 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10054126 | |||
2003-09-12 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10042720 | |||
2003-10-01 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10042128 | |||
2003-04-10 |
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ODI Number: 10014845 | |||
2003-04-16 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10016014 | |||
2000-07-10 |
INTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 9001830 | |||
2002-04-29 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 8008744 | |||
2002-04-29 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 8008740 | |||
2002-02-27 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 8004645 | |||
1996-05-08 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 984240 | |||
2001-11-08 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 898966 | |||
2001-08-17 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 894605 | |||
2001-01-12 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 878088 | |||
2000-08-03 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 866777 | |||
2000-03-03 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 857873 | |||
1999-09-20 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 848023 | |||
1999-09-03 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 846879 | |||
1999-09-27 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 848788 | |||
1999-10-25 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 851557 | |||
1999-10-20 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 851167 | |||
1999-09-29 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 849099 | |||
1999-08-18 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 845277 | |||
1999-06-15 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
ODI Number: 839835 | |||
1999-07-30 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 843870 | |||
1999-03-01 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 834086 | |||
1998-12-24 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 832672 | |||
1998-10-16 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 829080 | |||
1998-06-25 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 824096 | |||
1997-09-23 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 816581 | |||
1998-01-21 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 819397 | |||
1997-10-09 |
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ODI Number: 816124 | |||
1996-11-15 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | SUSPENSION | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 805121 | |||
1996-09-10 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 801145 | |||
2002-01-03 |
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 756353 | |||
2001-10-15 |
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 753262 | |||
2000-10-10 |
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 733896 | |||
2000-08-12 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 727683 | |||
2000-03-01 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | SUSPENSION:FRONT | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 719524 | |||
1997-09-22 |
PARKING BRAKE
ODI Number: 605147 | |||
1997-10-27 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 604977 | |||
1997-09-11 |
INTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 604830 | |||
1997-09-11 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
ODI Number: 604830 | |||
1997-04-24 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 603220 | |||
1997-10-27 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 604192 | |||
1997-10-27 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 604702 | |||
1997-10-27 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 604702 | |||
1997-10-27 |
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ODI Number: 604702 | |||
1997-10-27 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 604702 | |||
1997-10-27 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
ODI Number: 604702 | |||
1997-02-21 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 602599 | |||
1997-02-21 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
ODI Number: 602599 | |||
2001-02-05 |
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ODI Number: 559436 | |||
2001-02-05 |
STRUCTURE:BODY | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 559436 | |||
2001-02-05 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 559436 | |||
2001-02-05 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 559436 | |||
2001-02-05 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 559436 | |||
2000-10-22 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 556802 | |||
1999-11-16 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 549532 | |||
1999-01-28 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 543559 | |||
1998-11-18 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 542638 | |||
1998-11-18 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 542638 | |||
1998-11-18 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 542638 | |||
1998-08-04 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 540968 | |||
1998-06-17 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 536889 | |||
1998-05-05 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 535108 | |||
1998-05-05 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 535108 | |||
1998-02-03 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 529849 | |||
1997-10-20 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 524954 | |||
1997-10-03 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 523510 | |||
1997-07-09 |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 519293 | |||
1997-07-15 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 519457 | |||
1997-07-10 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 519336 |
0 Investigations for 1996 BUICK Century
Date Opened | Date Closed | Component |
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28 Service Alerts for 1996 BUICK Century
Date | Description |
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2019-11-22 | 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2019-11-22 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2019-09-05 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2017-09-20 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2017-09-20 | 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2017-09-20 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2017-09-20 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2018-05-31 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2018-05-31 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2018-05-31 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-02-01 | 073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-02-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2017-02-22 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1996-12-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-06-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COMMENTS ON A TICKING TYPE NOISE THAT BEGINS SHORTLY AFTER COLD ENGINE START-UP AND GRADUALLY DIMINISHES AS THE ENGINE WARMS UP. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2002-04-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2001-06-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING POLYMER SERVICE PISTONS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1997-02-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-07-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE’S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT RE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2002-12-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED PISTON PIN REMOVAL / INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
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") |
1998-04-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLATTERING NOISE AT IDLE SPEED ORIGINATING FROM THE TIMING CHAIN AND FRONT COVER AREA. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1997-09-01 | 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1997-02-01 | 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1997-03-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KNOCK, RATTLE OR TAP NOISE FROM THE ENGINE BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS REACHED OPERATING TEMPERATURE OR UNDER LIGHT LOAD CONDITIONS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE KNOCK, RATTLE OR TAP NOISE FROM THE ENGINE BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS REACHED OPERATING Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1997-08-01 | 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC’S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2001-04-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON DRIVEABILITY SYMPTONS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1997-07-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION CONCERNING ENGINE KNOCK/RATTLE OR TAP NOISE BEFORE ENGINE HAS REACHED OPERATING TEMPERATURE OR UNDER LIGHT LOAD CONDITIONS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE (REPLACE PISTON AND/OR ROD ASSEMBLIES). AK Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |