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Feb 4, 2018 Exterior Lighting

DEC 17,1999 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBERN990093 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER99V356 RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE SUMMARY THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE VERTICAL HEAD LAMP ADJUSTING DEVICE MAY NOT BE CALIBRATED...

Feb 4, 2018 Exterior Lighting

DEC 17,1999 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBERN990093 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER99V356 RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE SUMMARY THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE VERTICAL HEAD LAMP ADJUSTING DEVICE MAY NOT BE CALIBRATED...

Oct 27, 2017 Electrical System 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SHIFT GEAR BOARD AND ODOMETER LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FOUNTAIN BUICK (8701 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL A, ORLANDO, FL 32809) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS NEEDED TO BE RE...

Oct 27, 2017 Electrical System 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SHIFT GEAR BOARD AND ODOMETER LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FOUNTAIN BUICK (8701 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL A, ORLANDO, FL 32809) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS NEEDED TO BE RE...

Oct 25, 2017 Electrical System 50,000 mi

1) NEED HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR A KNOWN RECALL. 2) EVERY DOOR WINDOW MOTOR IN THE BUICK FAILED ON EACH WINDOW PREVENTING THE WINDOWS FROM LOWERING IF IN THE UP POSITION OR PREVENTED THE WINDOWS FROM RAISING IF IN A LOWERED POSITION. THE WINDOWS HAD TO BE DUCT TAPED SHUT IN ORDER TO P...

Oct 25, 2017 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

1) NEED HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR A KNOWN RECALL. 2) EVERY DOOR WINDOW MOTOR IN THE BUICK FAILED ON EACH WINDOW PREVENTING THE WINDOWS FROM LOWERING IF IN THE UP POSITION OR PREVENTED THE WINDOWS FROM RAISING IF IN A LOWERED POSITION. THE WINDOWS HAD TO BE DUCT TAPED SHUT IN ORDER TO P...

Oct 25, 2017 Electrical System 50,000 mi

1) NEED HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR A KNOWN RECALL. 2) EVERY DOOR WINDOW MOTOR IN THE BUICK FAILED ON EACH WINDOW PREVENTING THE WINDOWS FROM LOWERING IF IN THE UP POSITION OR PREVENTED THE WINDOWS FROM RAISING IF IN A LOWERED POSITION. THE WINDOWS HAD TO BE DUCT TAPED SHUT IN ORDER TO P...

Oct 25, 2017 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

1) NEED HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR A KNOWN RECALL. 2) EVERY DOOR WINDOW MOTOR IN THE BUICK FAILED ON EACH WINDOW PREVENTING THE WINDOWS FROM LOWERING IF IN THE UP POSITION OR PREVENTED THE WINDOWS FROM RAISING IF IN A LOWERED POSITION. THE WINDOWS HAD TO BE DUCT TAPED SHUT IN ORDER TO P...

Oct 10, 2017 Steering 200,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHILE MAKING A TURN

Oct 10, 2017 Steering 200,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHILE MAKING A TURN

Mar 22, 2017 Steering 125,000 mi

THIS MORNING I STARTED MY CAR TO HEAD TO WORK, THERE WAS A WHINING NOISE AND VERY HARD TO TURN MY STEERING WHEEL. AS I BACKED UP I NOTICED A LEAK ONTO THE PAVEMENT. I PURCHASED A BOTTLE OF POWER STEERING FLUID WITH STOP LEAK AND PUT IT IN HOPING THAT'S WHAT IT NEEDED. I CONTINUED MY DRIVE TO WORK WI...

Mar 22, 2017 Steering 125,000 mi

THIS MORNING I STARTED MY CAR TO HEAD TO WORK, THERE WAS A WHINING NOISE AND VERY HARD TO TURN MY STEERING WHEEL. AS I BACKED UP I NOTICED A LEAK ONTO THE PAVEMENT. I PURCHASED A BOTTLE OF POWER STEERING FLUID WITH STOP LEAK AND PUT IT IN HOPING THAT'S WHAT IT NEEDED. I CONTINUED MY DRIVE TO WORK WI...

May 23, 2016 Tires 35,084 mi

TIRE FAILURE. FAILURE WAS SPONTANEOUS. NEW TIRES LESS THAN 2 MONTHS OLD AND ONLY 200 MILES DRIVEN. BULGING SIDEWALL. IS IN PROCESS OF BEING FIXED.

May 23, 2016 Tires 35,084 mi

TIRE FAILURE. FAILURE WAS SPONTANEOUS. NEW TIRES LESS THAN 2 MONTHS OLD AND ONLY 200 MILES DRIVEN. BULGING SIDEWALL. IS IN PROCESS OF BEING FIXED.

Aug 20, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 88,988 mi

MY CAR IS NOTHING BUT A PROBLEM AND VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM. I LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR AND ALMOST GET INTO ACCIDENT. THE ABS BREAKS IS NOT STABLE,SO MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. POWER WINDOWS IS DEFECT.

Aug 20, 2015 Engine 88,988 mi

MY CAR IS NOTHING BUT A PROBLEM AND VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM. I LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR AND ALMOST GET INTO ACCIDENT. THE ABS BREAKS IS NOT STABLE,SO MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. POWER WINDOWS IS DEFECT.

Aug 20, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 88,988 mi

MY CAR IS NOTHING BUT A PROBLEM AND VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM. I LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR AND ALMOST GET INTO ACCIDENT. THE ABS BREAKS IS NOT STABLE,SO MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. POWER WINDOWS IS DEFECT.

Aug 20, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 88,988 mi

MY CAR IS NOTHING BUT A PROBLEM AND VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM. I LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR AND ALMOST GET INTO ACCIDENT. THE ABS BREAKS IS NOT STABLE,SO MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. POWER WINDOWS IS DEFECT.

Aug 20, 2015 Engine 88,988 mi

MY CAR IS NOTHING BUT A PROBLEM AND VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM. I LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR AND ALMOST GET INTO ACCIDENT. THE ABS BREAKS IS NOT STABLE,SO MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. POWER WINDOWS IS DEFECT.

Aug 20, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 88,988 mi

MY CAR IS NOTHING BUT A PROBLEM AND VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM. I LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR AND ALMOST GET INTO ACCIDENT. THE ABS BREAKS IS NOT STABLE,SO MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. POWER WINDOWS IS DEFECT.

Aug 3, 2015 Unknown Or Other 66,543 mi

ALL FOUR WINDOWS, TWICE, HAVE HAD REPAIR DONE. CLIPS IN DOOR WORN AND BREAKS, WIND OWN FALLS DOWN AND WON'T STAY UP, POWER. 300. TO 500. EA TO REPAIR. WROTE ABOUT THIS COMPLAINT MANY TIMES WHY NOT A RECALL

Aug 3, 2015 Unknown Or Other 66,543 mi

ALL FOUR WINDOWS, TWICE, HAVE HAD REPAIR DONE. CLIPS IN DOOR WORN AND BREAKS, WIND OWN FALLS DOWN AND WON'T STAY UP, POWER. 300. TO 500. EA TO REPAIR. WROTE ABOUT THIS COMPLAINT MANY TIMES WHY NOT A RECALL

Jun 24, 2015 Tires 71,803 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR DOUGLAS (NA) TIRES, SIZE: 215/70R15/98T XTRAC2 (NA). AFTER INSPECTING THE TIRES, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SIDEWALL WAS UNEVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TIRE ...

Jun 24, 2015 Tires 71,803 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR DOUGLAS (NA) TIRES, SIZE: 215/70R15/98T XTRAC2 (NA). AFTER INSPECTING THE TIRES, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SIDEWALL WAS UNEVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TIRE ...

May 25, 2015 Engine 78,000 mi

I HAD TO REPLACE THE HEAD GASKET TWICE. MECHANIC INDICATED THE FIRST TIME THAT THE COOLANT MIGHT BE THE CAUSE FOR THE GASKET DETERIORATION. WHEN REPLACED THE SECOND TIME, THE GASKET WAS (I BELIEVE) A METAL RATHER THAN PLASTIC OR RUBBER AND THE COOLANT WAS GREEN. SO FAR, SO GOOD. BOTH REPLACEMEN...

May 25, 2015 Visibility/wiper 78,000 mi

I HAD TO REPLACE THE HEAD GASKET TWICE. MECHANIC INDICATED THE FIRST TIME THAT THE COOLANT MIGHT BE THE CAUSE FOR THE GASKET DETERIORATION. WHEN REPLACED THE SECOND TIME, THE GASKET WAS (I BELIEVE) A METAL RATHER THAN PLASTIC OR RUBBER AND THE COOLANT WAS GREEN. SO FAR, SO GOOD. BOTH REPLACEMEN...

May 25, 2015 Engine 78,000 mi

I HAD TO REPLACE THE HEAD GASKET TWICE. MECHANIC INDICATED THE FIRST TIME THAT THE COOLANT MIGHT BE THE CAUSE FOR THE GASKET DETERIORATION. WHEN REPLACED THE SECOND TIME, THE GASKET WAS (I BELIEVE) A METAL RATHER THAN PLASTIC OR RUBBER AND THE COOLANT WAS GREEN. SO FAR, SO GOOD. BOTH REPLACEMEN...

May 25, 2015 Visibility/wiper 78,000 mi

I HAD TO REPLACE THE HEAD GASKET TWICE. MECHANIC INDICATED THE FIRST TIME THAT THE COOLANT MIGHT BE THE CAUSE FOR THE GASKET DETERIORATION. WHEN REPLACED THE SECOND TIME, THE GASKET WAS (I BELIEVE) A METAL RATHER THAN PLASTIC OR RUBBER AND THE COOLANT WAS GREEN. SO FAR, SO GOOD. BOTH REPLACEMEN...

Feb 2, 2015 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLID ON ICE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWAR...

Feb 2, 2015 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLID ON ICE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWAR...

Aug 25, 2014 Engine 98,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED THE IGNITION, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MIL...

Aug 25, 2014 Engine 98,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED THE IGNITION, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MIL...

May 26, 2014 Electrical System 150 mi

I NEVER WAS INFORMED OF ANY RECALLS ON MY 1999 BUICK CENTURY. NOW I SEE ALL THE ADVERTISEMENTS ON TELEVISION, IN THE PAPER, ONLINE THAT THE CAR CAN BURN UP. BRAKES, STEERING, IGNITION. WHICH WAS REPAIRED FOR 400 DOLLARS. MY ENGINE WARNING LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY, AND THEY CAN'T FIND WHAT'S GOING O...

May 26, 2014 Steering 150 mi

I NEVER WAS INFORMED OF ANY RECALLS ON MY 1999 BUICK CENTURY. NOW I SEE ALL THE ADVERTISEMENTS ON TELEVISION, IN THE PAPER, ONLINE THAT THE CAR CAN BURN UP. BRAKES, STEERING, IGNITION. WHICH WAS REPAIRED FOR 400 DOLLARS. MY ENGINE WARNING LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY, AND THEY CAN'T FIND WHAT'S GOING O...

May 26, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 150 mi

I NEVER WAS INFORMED OF ANY RECALLS ON MY 1999 BUICK CENTURY. NOW I SEE ALL THE ADVERTISEMENTS ON TELEVISION, IN THE PAPER, ONLINE THAT THE CAR CAN BURN UP. BRAKES, STEERING, IGNITION. WHICH WAS REPAIRED FOR 400 DOLLARS. MY ENGINE WARNING LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY, AND THEY CAN'T FIND WHAT'S GOING O...

May 26, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 150 mi

I NEVER WAS INFORMED OF ANY RECALLS ON MY 1999 BUICK CENTURY. NOW I SEE ALL THE ADVERTISEMENTS ON TELEVISION, IN THE PAPER, ONLINE THAT THE CAR CAN BURN UP. BRAKES, STEERING, IGNITION. WHICH WAS REPAIRED FOR 400 DOLLARS. MY ENGINE WARNING LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY, AND THEY CAN'T FIND WHAT'S GOING O...

May 26, 2014 Electrical System 150 mi

I NEVER WAS INFORMED OF ANY RECALLS ON MY 1999 BUICK CENTURY. NOW I SEE ALL THE ADVERTISEMENTS ON TELEVISION, IN THE PAPER, ONLINE THAT THE CAR CAN BURN UP. BRAKES, STEERING, IGNITION. WHICH WAS REPAIRED FOR 400 DOLLARS. MY ENGINE WARNING LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY, AND THEY CAN'T FIND WHAT'S GOING O...

May 26, 2014 Steering 150 mi

I NEVER WAS INFORMED OF ANY RECALLS ON MY 1999 BUICK CENTURY. NOW I SEE ALL THE ADVERTISEMENTS ON TELEVISION, IN THE PAPER, ONLINE THAT THE CAR CAN BURN UP. BRAKES, STEERING, IGNITION. WHICH WAS REPAIRED FOR 400 DOLLARS. MY ENGINE WARNING LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY, AND THEY CAN'T FIND WHAT'S GOING O...

May 26, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 150 mi

I NEVER WAS INFORMED OF ANY RECALLS ON MY 1999 BUICK CENTURY. NOW I SEE ALL THE ADVERTISEMENTS ON TELEVISION, IN THE PAPER, ONLINE THAT THE CAR CAN BURN UP. BRAKES, STEERING, IGNITION. WHICH WAS REPAIRED FOR 400 DOLLARS. MY ENGINE WARNING LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY, AND THEY CAN'T FIND WHAT'S GOING O...

May 26, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 150 mi

I NEVER WAS INFORMED OF ANY RECALLS ON MY 1999 BUICK CENTURY. NOW I SEE ALL THE ADVERTISEMENTS ON TELEVISION, IN THE PAPER, ONLINE THAT THE CAR CAN BURN UP. BRAKES, STEERING, IGNITION. WHICH WAS REPAIRED FOR 400 DOLLARS. MY ENGINE WARNING LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY, AND THEY CAN'T FIND WHAT'S GOING O...

Nov 15, 2013 Service Brakes 39,847 mi

WHEN TO COURT ON 11/12/13. WAS TOLD IF I DID NOT TAKE THE CAR I WOULD GET CHARGED STORAGE. WENT TO THE GARAGE WERE THE CAR WAS. AT THE COURT HOUSE WAS TOLD CAR NEEDS ROTORS. THEY TOOK THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE AND PARKED IT RUNNING. I GOT IN IT STEPPED ON THE PEDAL AND IT WENT DOWN ON THE FLOOR WITH...

Nov 15, 2013 Steering 39,847 mi

WHEN TO COURT ON 11/12/13. WAS TOLD IF I DID NOT TAKE THE CAR I WOULD GET CHARGED STORAGE. WENT TO THE GARAGE WERE THE CAR WAS. AT THE COURT HOUSE WAS TOLD CAR NEEDS ROTORS. THEY TOOK THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE AND PARKED IT RUNNING. I GOT IN IT STEPPED ON THE PEDAL AND IT WENT DOWN ON THE FLOOR WITH...

Nov 15, 2013 Suspension 39,847 mi

WHEN TO COURT ON 11/12/13. WAS TOLD IF I DID NOT TAKE THE CAR I WOULD GET CHARGED STORAGE. WENT TO THE GARAGE WERE THE CAR WAS. AT THE COURT HOUSE WAS TOLD CAR NEEDS ROTORS. THEY TOOK THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE AND PARKED IT RUNNING. I GOT IN IT STEPPED ON THE PEDAL AND IT WENT DOWN ON THE FLOOR WITH...

Nov 15, 2013 Engine 39,847 mi

WHEN TO COURT ON 11/12/13. WAS TOLD IF I DID NOT TAKE THE CAR I WOULD GET CHARGED STORAGE. WENT TO THE GARAGE WERE THE CAR WAS. AT THE COURT HOUSE WAS TOLD CAR NEEDS ROTORS. THEY TOOK THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE AND PARKED IT RUNNING. I GOT IN IT STEPPED ON THE PEDAL AND IT WENT DOWN ON THE FLOOR WITH...

Nov 15, 2013 Service Brakes 39,847 mi

WHEN TO COURT ON 11/12/13. WAS TOLD IF I DID NOT TAKE THE CAR I WOULD GET CHARGED STORAGE. WENT TO THE GARAGE WERE THE CAR WAS. AT THE COURT HOUSE WAS TOLD CAR NEEDS ROTORS. THEY TOOK THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE AND PARKED IT RUNNING. I GOT IN IT STEPPED ON THE PEDAL AND IT WENT DOWN ON THE FLOOR WITH...

Nov 15, 2013 Steering 39,847 mi

WHEN TO COURT ON 11/12/13. WAS TOLD IF I DID NOT TAKE THE CAR I WOULD GET CHARGED STORAGE. WENT TO THE GARAGE WERE THE CAR WAS. AT THE COURT HOUSE WAS TOLD CAR NEEDS ROTORS. THEY TOOK THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE AND PARKED IT RUNNING. I GOT IN IT STEPPED ON THE PEDAL AND IT WENT DOWN ON THE FLOOR WITH...

Nov 15, 2013 Suspension 39,847 mi

WHEN TO COURT ON 11/12/13. WAS TOLD IF I DID NOT TAKE THE CAR I WOULD GET CHARGED STORAGE. WENT TO THE GARAGE WERE THE CAR WAS. AT THE COURT HOUSE WAS TOLD CAR NEEDS ROTORS. THEY TOOK THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE AND PARKED IT RUNNING. I GOT IN IT STEPPED ON THE PEDAL AND IT WENT DOWN ON THE FLOOR WITH...

Nov 15, 2013 Engine 39,847 mi

WHEN TO COURT ON 11/12/13. WAS TOLD IF I DID NOT TAKE THE CAR I WOULD GET CHARGED STORAGE. WENT TO THE GARAGE WERE THE CAR WAS. AT THE COURT HOUSE WAS TOLD CAR NEEDS ROTORS. THEY TOOK THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE AND PARKED IT RUNNING. I GOT IN IT STEPPED ON THE PEDAL AND IT WENT DOWN ON THE FLOOR WITH...

Sep 5, 2013 Exterior Lighting 122,248 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH AT NIGHT, THE HEAD LIGHT FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO TURN THEM BACK ON BUT THEY WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MA...

Sep 5, 2013 Exterior Lighting 122,248 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH AT NIGHT, THE HEAD LIGHT FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO TURN THEM BACK ON BUT THEY WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MA...

Aug 9, 2013 Engine 137,549 mi

AS THE 3RD OWNER OF A 1999 BUICK CENTURY LIMITED I DID A THOROUGH SEARCH OF CARS HISTORY AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS UNTIL TODAY 8 9 2013 WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR RADIATOR HOSE CHANGE COOLING SYSTEM FLUSH AND OIL CHANGE WHICH LATER WAS TOLD ALLTHEY COULD DO WAS THE TRANNY FLUSH BECAUSE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD...

Aug 9, 2013 Power Train 137,549 mi

AS THE 3RD OWNER OF A 1999 BUICK CENTURY LIMITED I DID A THOROUGH SEARCH OF CARS HISTORY AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS UNTIL TODAY 8 9 2013 WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR RADIATOR HOSE CHANGE COOLING SYSTEM FLUSH AND OIL CHANGE WHICH LATER WAS TOLD ALLTHEY COULD DO WAS THE TRANNY FLUSH BECAUSE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD...

Aug 9, 2013 Engine 137,549 mi

AS THE 3RD OWNER OF A 1999 BUICK CENTURY LIMITED I DID A THOROUGH SEARCH OF CARS HISTORY AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS UNTIL TODAY 8 9 2013 WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR RADIATOR HOSE CHANGE COOLING SYSTEM FLUSH AND OIL CHANGE WHICH LATER WAS TOLD ALLTHEY COULD DO WAS THE TRANNY FLUSH BECAUSE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD...

Aug 9, 2013 Power Train 137,549 mi

AS THE 3RD OWNER OF A 1999 BUICK CENTURY LIMITED I DID A THOROUGH SEARCH OF CARS HISTORY AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS UNTIL TODAY 8 9 2013 WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR RADIATOR HOSE CHANGE COOLING SYSTEM FLUSH AND OIL CHANGE WHICH LATER WAS TOLD ALLTHEY COULD DO WAS THE TRANNY FLUSH BECAUSE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD...

May 22, 2013 Service Brakes 62,000 mi

WAS DRIVING WITH MY 2 YOUNG BOYS, NEEDED TO STOP AND THE BRAKES BECAME VERY SPONGY. PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED BRAKE FLUID COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND A BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH. *TR

May 22, 2013 Service Brakes 62,000 mi

WAS DRIVING WITH MY 2 YOUNG BOYS, NEEDED TO STOP AND THE BRAKES BECAME VERY SPONGY. PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED BRAKE FLUID COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND A BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH. *TR

Nov 12, 2012 Electrical System Fire

I'VE HAD MY BUICK CENTURY FOR ABOUT 5 YEARS NOW, OVER THE YEARS THE QUALITY OF MY CAR HAS SERIOUSLY DETERIORATED. MOST OF MY PROBLEMS ARE ELECTRICAL. WHEN I START MY CAR - NOT ONLY DOES IT LIKE TO TRY AND START ON IT'S OWN WHEN I PUT MY KEY INTO ACCESSORY (BATTERY MODE). THIS HAS MADE ME GO THRO...

Nov 12, 2012 Electrical System Fire

I'VE HAD MY BUICK CENTURY FOR ABOUT 5 YEARS NOW, OVER THE YEARS THE QUALITY OF MY CAR HAS SERIOUSLY DETERIORATED. MOST OF MY PROBLEMS ARE ELECTRICAL. WHEN I START MY CAR - NOT ONLY DOES IT LIKE TO TRY AND START ON IT'S OWN WHEN I PUT MY KEY INTO ACCESSORY (BATTERY MODE). THIS HAS MADE ME GO THRO...

Sep 13, 2012 Unknown Or Other

CPSC# I1280196A. 1999 BUICK CENTURY. CONSUMER GOT AN ENGINE FOR HIS CAR. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VERY DAY HE PURCHASED THE ENGINE AND HAD IT INSTALLED, THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE ENGINE WAS TESTED AND THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE EGR VALVE. THE CONSUMER PURCHASED...

Sep 13, 2012 Engine

CPSC# I1280196A. 1999 BUICK CENTURY. CONSUMER GOT AN ENGINE FOR HIS CAR. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VERY DAY HE PURCHASED THE ENGINE AND HAD IT INSTALLED, THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE ENGINE WAS TESTED AND THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE EGR VALVE. THE CONSUMER PURCHASED...

Sep 13, 2012 Unknown Or Other

CPSC# I1280196A. 1999 BUICK CENTURY. CONSUMER GOT AN ENGINE FOR HIS CAR. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VERY DAY HE PURCHASED THE ENGINE AND HAD IT INSTALLED, THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE ENGINE WAS TESTED AND THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE EGR VALVE. THE CONSUMER PURCHASED...

Sep 13, 2012 Engine

CPSC# I1280196A. 1999 BUICK CENTURY. CONSUMER GOT AN ENGINE FOR HIS CAR. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VERY DAY HE PURCHASED THE ENGINE AND HAD IT INSTALLED, THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE ENGINE WAS TESTED AND THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE EGR VALVE. THE CONSUMER PURCHASED...

May 21, 2011 Steering 150 mi

VEHICLE HAS 150,000 MILES. SUDDENLY THE CAR HAS DIFFICULTY MAKING LEFT HAND TURNS. NOW WHEN TURNING LEFT THE POWER ASSIST FAILS, AND IT FEELS AS IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED UP, BUT YOU CAN FORCE THE WHEEL FURTHER LEFT IF YOU TRY, BUT IT IS VERY HARD TO DO. IF YOU AREN'T PREPARED FOR IT YOU COUL...

May 21, 2011 Steering 150 mi

VEHICLE HAS 150,000 MILES. SUDDENLY THE CAR HAS DIFFICULTY MAKING LEFT HAND TURNS. NOW WHEN TURNING LEFT THE POWER ASSIST FAILS, AND IT FEELS AS IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED UP, BUT YOU CAN FORCE THE WHEEL FURTHER LEFT IF YOU TRY, BUT IT IS VERY HARD TO DO. IF YOU AREN'T PREPARED FOR IT YOU COUL...

Mar 25, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACK OFF WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ABS SENSOR AND OTHER WIRES WERE BOUND BY ELECTRICAL TAPE AND ...

Mar 25, 2011 Power Train 56,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACK OFF WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ABS SENSOR AND OTHER WIRES WERE BOUND BY ELECTRICAL TAPE AND ...

Mar 25, 2011 Structure 56,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACK OFF WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ABS SENSOR AND OTHER WIRES WERE BOUND BY ELECTRICAL TAPE AND ...

Mar 25, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 56,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACK OFF WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ABS SENSOR AND OTHER WIRES WERE BOUND BY ELECTRICAL TAPE AND ...

Mar 25, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACK OFF WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ABS SENSOR AND OTHER WIRES WERE BOUND BY ELECTRICAL TAPE AND ...

Mar 25, 2011 Power Train 56,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACK OFF WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ABS SENSOR AND OTHER WIRES WERE BOUND BY ELECTRICAL TAPE AND ...

Mar 25, 2011 Structure 56,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACK OFF WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ABS SENSOR AND OTHER WIRES WERE BOUND BY ELECTRICAL TAPE AND ...

Mar 25, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 56,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACK OFF WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ABS SENSOR AND OTHER WIRES WERE BOUND BY ELECTRICAL TAPE AND ...

Nov 19, 2010 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

BULBS KEEP BLOWING, SOCKETS KEEP MELTING, TURN SIGNALS THAT DON'T WORK, SLOPPY STEERING. DEWEY GRIFFITH IN BELLINGHAM WA. HAS NEVER TOLD US OF A RECALL OR WIDESPREAD PROBLEMS. ! WANT SOME SORT OF COMPENSATION. THE WORST INCIDENT WAS IN JULY 6, 2006 WHEN 6 LIGHTS HAD TO BE FIXED. AS OF 11-18-2010 WE ...

Nov 19, 2010 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

BULBS KEEP BLOWING, SOCKETS KEEP MELTING, TURN SIGNALS THAT DON'T WORK, SLOPPY STEERING. DEWEY GRIFFITH IN BELLINGHAM WA. HAS NEVER TOLD US OF A RECALL OR WIDESPREAD PROBLEMS. ! WANT SOME SORT OF COMPENSATION. THE WORST INCIDENT WAS IN JULY 6, 2006 WHEN 6 LIGHTS HAD TO BE FIXED. AS OF 11-18-2010 WE ...

Oct 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,528 mi

BRAKE FAILURE, FRONT BRAKE LINE CORROSION (RUST THROUGH) RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. THANKFULLY NO ACCIDENT RESULTED. CORRECTION REQUIRED NEW BRAKE LINE REPLACEMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF LOST FLUID, ETC THIS FAILURE IS THE SAME TYPE WHICH OCCURRED TO OUR 2000 BUICK CENTURY. IN TH...

Oct 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,528 mi

BRAKE FAILURE, FRONT BRAKE LINE CORROSION (RUST THROUGH) RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. THANKFULLY NO ACCIDENT RESULTED. CORRECTION REQUIRED NEW BRAKE LINE REPLACEMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF LOST FLUID, ETC THIS FAILURE IS THE SAME TYPE WHICH OCCURRED TO OUR 2000 BUICK CENTURY. IN TH...

Sep 14, 2010 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH EXTERIOR LIGHTING ON PASSENGER SIDE OF CAR. TURN SIGNAL BLINKS RAPIDLY SOMETIMES EVEN AFTER CHANGING OUT BULB. HEADLIGHT IS STARTING TO DO THE SAME TRICK. IF YOU GET OUT AND PLAY WITH EITHER YOU CAN USUALLY GET IT WORKING AGAIN, BUT THIS IS NOT ALWAYS SAFE, AND CERTAINLY IS NOT CONVE...

Sep 14, 2010 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH EXTERIOR LIGHTING ON PASSENGER SIDE OF CAR. TURN SIGNAL BLINKS RAPIDLY SOMETIMES EVEN AFTER CHANGING OUT BULB. HEADLIGHT IS STARTING TO DO THE SAME TRICK. IF YOU GET OUT AND PLAY WITH EITHER YOU CAN USUALLY GET IT WORKING AGAIN, BUT THIS IS NOT ALWAYS SAFE, AND CERTAINLY IS NOT CONVE...

Apr 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,433 mi

THE BRAKE LINES ON MY 1999 BUICK CENTURY CORRODED, FLUID LEAKED AND THE BRAKES FAILED. FORTUNATELY, I NOTICED THE BRAKES BEGINNING TO FAIL (PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR), SO I DROVE DEFENSIVELY AND WAS NOT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE FROM MY LOCAL GARAGE AND WENT THE...

Apr 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,433 mi

THE BRAKE LINES ON MY 1999 BUICK CENTURY CORRODED, FLUID LEAKED AND THE BRAKES FAILED. FORTUNATELY, I NOTICED THE BRAKES BEGINNING TO FAIL (PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR), SO I DROVE DEFENSIVELY AND WAS NOT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE FROM MY LOCAL GARAGE AND WENT THE...

Feb 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD INTO THE GARAGE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAD NOT SPOKEN WI...

Feb 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD INTO THE GARAGE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAD NOT SPOKEN WI...

Feb 5, 2010 Electrical System 110,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE (1999 GM BUICK CENTURY ,120,000 MILES) ON AT LEAST 10 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS IN THE PAST 2 YEARS THE VEHICLE ENGINE HAS STALLED AND ALL ELECTRICAL POWER IS LOST. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, IT HAS HAPPENED ON CITY STREETS AT 45 MPH.AFTER THE VEHICLE S...

Feb 5, 2010 Electrical System 110,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE (1999 GM BUICK CENTURY ,120,000 MILES) ON AT LEAST 10 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS IN THE PAST 2 YEARS THE VEHICLE ENGINE HAS STALLED AND ALL ELECTRICAL POWER IS LOST. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, IT HAS HAPPENED ON CITY STREETS AT 45 MPH.AFTER THE VEHICLE S...

Nov 18, 2009 Visibility 100,000 mi

INTERIOR REAR-VIEW MIRROR HAS DEVELOPED SOME KIND OF DARK BROWN OIL LEAK INSIDE THE (AUTO-DIMMING) MIRROR. IT HAS DECREASED VISIBILITY IN THE MIRROR TO NEARLY ZERO. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE WITH THIS MIRROR SINCE IT IS ESSENTIALLY LIKE HAVING NO REAR-VIEW MIRROR. JUST TODAY I HAD TWO OR THREE N...

Nov 18, 2009 Visibility 100,000 mi

INTERIOR REAR-VIEW MIRROR HAS DEVELOPED SOME KIND OF DARK BROWN OIL LEAK INSIDE THE (AUTO-DIMMING) MIRROR. IT HAS DECREASED VISIBILITY IN THE MIRROR TO NEARLY ZERO. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE WITH THIS MIRROR SINCE IT IS ESSENTIALLY LIKE HAVING NO REAR-VIEW MIRROR. JUST TODAY I HAD TWO OR THREE N...

Oct 13, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 113,500 mi

BRAKE LINES ON 1999 BUICK CENTURY RUSTED OUT, RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING. BRAKE LINES ARE SEVERELY RUSTED IN MOST LOCATIONS IN THE REAR OF THE CAR. FUEL FILLER LINE IS HEAVILY RUSTED, AS OF YET THERE IS NO LEAKING FROM THIS DEFECT. LOCATION ON LONG ISLAND NEW YORK IS NOT A HEAVILY ...

Oct 13, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 113,500 mi

BRAKE LINES ON 1999 BUICK CENTURY RUSTED OUT, RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING. BRAKE LINES ARE SEVERELY RUSTED IN MOST LOCATIONS IN THE REAR OF THE CAR. FUEL FILLER LINE IS HEAVILY RUSTED, AS OF YET THERE IS NO LEAKING FROM THIS DEFECT. LOCATION ON LONG ISLAND NEW YORK IS NOT A HEAVILY ...

Jan 23, 2009 Steering 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. WHENEVER THE CONTACT MAKES A LEFT TURN OR A U-TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS AND BECOMES DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION STEERING RACK LOCKS UP WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY ...

Jan 23, 2009 Steering 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. WHENEVER THE CONTACT MAKES A LEFT TURN OR A U-TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS AND BECOMES DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION STEERING RACK LOCKS UP WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY ...

Oct 19, 2008 Visibility

IN JUNE OF 2007 THE RIGHT REAR MOTOR FOR ELECTRIC WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING. THEN IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007 THE LEFT REAR MOTOR FOR ELECTRIC WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING. THESE WERE BOTH REPLACED IN EARLY 2008. SHORTLY AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THESE MOTORS THE FRONT DRIVERS WINDOW MOTOR STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Oct 19, 2008 Visibility

IN JUNE OF 2007 THE RIGHT REAR MOTOR FOR ELECTRIC WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING. THEN IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007 THE LEFT REAR MOTOR FOR ELECTRIC WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING. THESE WERE BOTH REPLACED IN EARLY 2008. SHORTLY AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THESE MOTORS THE FRONT DRIVERS WINDOW MOTOR STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Sep 9, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 54,310 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASED AND THE CONTACT BEGAN TO SMELL BURNING ANTIFREEZE. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING COOLANT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT A...

Sep 9, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 54,310 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASED AND THE CONTACT BEGAN TO SMELL BURNING ANTIFREEZE. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING COOLANT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT A...

Aug 18, 2008 Air Bags 29,000 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT ON--MEANS AIRBAG WILL NOT/MAY NOT DEPLOY IF IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT. DEALER SHARPE BUICK REPLACED MODULE APPROX 3 TIMES BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. I WAS TOLD THAT AIRBAG LIGHT HAD TO STAY ON CONSTANT BEFORE THEY COULD DO ANYTHING, LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON AND PROBLEM WAS STILL NOT RESOLV...

Aug 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,000 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT ON--MEANS AIRBAG WILL NOT/MAY NOT DEPLOY IF IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT. DEALER SHARPE BUICK REPLACED MODULE APPROX 3 TIMES BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. I WAS TOLD THAT AIRBAG LIGHT HAD TO STAY ON CONSTANT BEFORE THEY COULD DO ANYTHING, LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON AND PROBLEM WAS STILL NOT RESOLV...

Aug 18, 2008 Air Bags 29,000 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT ON--MEANS AIRBAG WILL NOT/MAY NOT DEPLOY IF IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT. DEALER SHARPE BUICK REPLACED MODULE APPROX 3 TIMES BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. I WAS TOLD THAT AIRBAG LIGHT HAD TO STAY ON CONSTANT BEFORE THEY COULD DO ANYTHING, LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON AND PROBLEM WAS STILL NOT RESOLV...

Aug 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,000 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT ON--MEANS AIRBAG WILL NOT/MAY NOT DEPLOY IF IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT. DEALER SHARPE BUICK REPLACED MODULE APPROX 3 TIMES BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. I WAS TOLD THAT AIRBAG LIGHT HAD TO STAY ON CONSTANT BEFORE THEY COULD DO ANYTHING, LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON AND PROBLEM WAS STILL NOT RESOLV...

Jul 20, 2008 Visibility 50,000 mi

WINDOWS JUST STOP WORKING PROPERLY THE WILL ROLL DOWN BUT NOT BACK UP. CONTINUOUS PROBLEM I.E. EACH WINDOW FAILED OVER LIFE OF CAR. *TR

Jul 20, 2008 Visibility 50,000 mi

WINDOWS JUST STOP WORKING PROPERLY THE WILL ROLL DOWN BUT NOT BACK UP. CONTINUOUS PROBLEM I.E. EACH WINDOW FAILED OVER LIFE OF CAR. *TR

May 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

BOTH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE HEATER CORE FAILED ON MY CAR. *TR

May 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

BOTH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE HEATER CORE FAILED ON MY CAR. *TR

Apr 14, 2008 Visibility 61,532 mi

THE RIGHT FRONT WINDOW'S IS INOP.. REPLACED BROKEN REGULATOR CABLES. I WOULD HAVE JUST EXCEPTED THIS NORMAL ON DAY OF REPAIR,AUG 29 2007, BUT THE LEFT REAR SIDE WINDOW BECAME INOP. ON JAN 3 2008 AND ON JAN 21 2008 THE RIGHT REAR SIDE WINDOW BECAME INOP.(BOTH WITH THE SAME SYMPTOMS. *TR

Apr 14, 2008 Visibility 61,532 mi

THE RIGHT FRONT WINDOW'S IS INOP.. REPLACED BROKEN REGULATOR CABLES. I WOULD HAVE JUST EXCEPTED THIS NORMAL ON DAY OF REPAIR,AUG 29 2007, BUT THE LEFT REAR SIDE WINDOW BECAME INOP. ON JAN 3 2008 AND ON JAN 21 2008 THE RIGHT REAR SIDE WINDOW BECAME INOP.(BOTH WITH THE SAME SYMPTOMS. *TR

Mar 25, 2008 Exterior Lighting 125,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. HE RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTIFICATION IN FEBRUARY OF 2007. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE ARE NOW DIM. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE DEALER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE ...

Mar 25, 2008 Exterior Lighting 125,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. HE RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTIFICATION IN FEBRUARY OF 2007. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE ARE NOW DIM. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE DEALER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE ...

Feb 21, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 96,863 mi

CORROSION (RUST THROUGH/FAILURE) OF FRONT/RIGHT METAL BRAKE LINE IN 1999 BUICK CENTURY (9 YR OLD CAR, 96K MILES). THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY MUSHY AND WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS AN OBVIOUS LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID ONTO THE GROUND. THE REPAIR SHOP SAYS IT WAS CAUSED BY CORROSION/RUST THROUGH. THE...

Feb 21, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 96,863 mi

CORROSION (RUST THROUGH/FAILURE) OF FRONT/RIGHT METAL BRAKE LINE IN 1999 BUICK CENTURY (9 YR OLD CAR, 96K MILES). THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY MUSHY AND WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS AN OBVIOUS LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID ONTO THE GROUND. THE REPAIR SHOP SAYS IT WAS CAUSED BY CORROSION/RUST THROUGH. THE...

Feb 21, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 96,863 mi

CORROSION (RUST THROUGH/FAILURE) OF FRONT/RIGHT METAL BRAKE LINE IN 1999 BUICK CENTURY (9 YR OLD CAR, 96K MILES). THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY MUSHY AND WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS AN OBVIOUS LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID ONTO THE GROUND. THE REPAIR SHOP SAYS IT WAS CAUSED BY CORROSION/RUST THROUGH. THE...

Feb 21, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 96,863 mi

CORROSION (RUST THROUGH/FAILURE) OF FRONT/RIGHT METAL BRAKE LINE IN 1999 BUICK CENTURY (9 YR OLD CAR, 96K MILES). THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY MUSHY AND WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS AN OBVIOUS LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID ONTO THE GROUND. THE REPAIR SHOP SAYS IT WAS CAUSED BY CORROSION/RUST THROUGH. THE...

Aug 22, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 53,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED BRAKE LOSS WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. HE APPLIED THE BRAKES A SECOND TIME AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND LO...

Aug 22, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 53,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED BRAKE LOSS WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. HE APPLIED THE BRAKES A SECOND TIME AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND LO...

May 18, 2007 Visibility 50,000 mi

ALL THE POWER WINDOWS WILL NOT WORK. I HAD THE DRIVER'S WINDOW REPAIRED AT A COST OF $325.00. IT WORKED FOR ABOUT ONE YEAR, AND NOW SOMETIMES IT WILL ROLL DOWN. MOST CERTAINLY THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THESE WINDOWS. THE OTHER WINDOWS WERE OCCASIONALLY USED, SO I KNOW THAT THEY WERE NOT WORN OUT. ...

May 18, 2007 Visibility 50,000 mi

ALL THE POWER WINDOWS WILL NOT WORK. I HAD THE DRIVER'S WINDOW REPAIRED AT A COST OF $325.00. IT WORKED FOR ABOUT ONE YEAR, AND NOW SOMETIMES IT WILL ROLL DOWN. MOST CERTAINLY THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THESE WINDOWS. THE OTHER WINDOWS WERE OCCASIONALLY USED, SO I KNOW THAT THEY WERE NOT WORN OUT. ...

May 3, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

DRIVING TO WORK, MY BRAKE PEDAL BEGAN TO GET SOFT BUT I MADE IT TO WORK SAFELY. AT WORK, I POPPED THE HOOD A FOUND THE BRAKE RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. I HAD NOT NOTICED ANY LEAKS ON MY DRIVEWAY BEFORE SO I WAS CONFUSED AT THIS LEAKAGE. I WAS ABLE TO REFILL THE RESERVIOR AND TESTED MY BRAKES AT LUNCH A...

May 3, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING TO WORK, MY BRAKE PEDAL BEGAN TO GET SOFT BUT I MADE IT TO WORK SAFELY. AT WORK, I POPPED THE HOOD A FOUND THE BRAKE RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. I HAD NOT NOTICED ANY LEAKS ON MY DRIVEWAY BEFORE SO I WAS CONFUSED AT THIS LEAKAGE. I WAS ABLE TO REFILL THE RESERVIOR AND TESTED MY BRAKES AT LUNCH A...

May 3, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

DRIVING TO WORK, MY BRAKE PEDAL BEGAN TO GET SOFT BUT I MADE IT TO WORK SAFELY. AT WORK, I POPPED THE HOOD A FOUND THE BRAKE RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. I HAD NOT NOTICED ANY LEAKS ON MY DRIVEWAY BEFORE SO I WAS CONFUSED AT THIS LEAKAGE. I WAS ABLE TO REFILL THE RESERVIOR AND TESTED MY BRAKES AT LUNCH A...

May 3, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING TO WORK, MY BRAKE PEDAL BEGAN TO GET SOFT BUT I MADE IT TO WORK SAFELY. AT WORK, I POPPED THE HOOD A FOUND THE BRAKE RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. I HAD NOT NOTICED ANY LEAKS ON MY DRIVEWAY BEFORE SO I WAS CONFUSED AT THIS LEAKAGE. I WAS ABLE TO REFILL THE RESERVIOR AND TESTED MY BRAKES AT LUNCH A...

Mar 20, 2007 Tires 43,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THERE WERE NO POT HOLES OR OTHER RO...

Mar 20, 2007 Tires 43,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THERE WERE NO POT HOLES OR OTHER RO...

Feb 20, 2007 Visibility 90,000 mi

WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE. THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THE LAST OF FOUR WINDOWS REGULATORS HAS FAILED IN A YEAR''S TIME. A PLASTIC OR NYLON CLIP THAT HOLDS THE TWO CABLE ENDS BECOMES BRITTLE AND GIVES WAY. THE WINDOW THEN IS UNSUPPORTED AND FALLS TO THE BOTTOM OF THE TRACK. FIRS...

Feb 20, 2007 Visibility 90,000 mi

WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE. THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THE LAST OF FOUR WINDOWS REGULATORS HAS FAILED IN A YEAR''S TIME. A PLASTIC OR NYLON CLIP THAT HOLDS THE TWO CABLE ENDS BECOMES BRITTLE AND GIVES WAY. THE WINDOW THEN IS UNSUPPORTED AND FALLS TO THE BOTTOM OF THE TRACK. FIRS...

Jan 30, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,000 mi

SECOND FAILURE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ON 1999 BUICK CENTURY 3.1 M ENGINE. CAUSES ANTI FREEZE TO LEAK FROM MANIFOLD WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE (AS STATED IN OWNERS MANUAL, WARNING NOT TO SPILL ANTI-FREEZE ON A HOT ENGINE WHEN FILLING RADIATOR AS IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE). FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED AT 72...

Jan 30, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,000 mi

SECOND FAILURE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ON 1999 BUICK CENTURY 3.1 M ENGINE. CAUSES ANTI FREEZE TO LEAK FROM MANIFOLD WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE (AS STATED IN OWNERS MANUAL, WARNING NOT TO SPILL ANTI-FREEZE ON A HOT ENGINE WHEN FILLING RADIATOR AS IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE). FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED AT 72...

Jan 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,000 mi

NOTICE COOLANT IS LEAKING AROUND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AREA ON 3.1L V6 ENGINE OF MY 1999 BUICK CENTURY. LOCAL MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE. DEALER IS ASKING APPROXIMATELY $900.00 TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS ENGINE IF THIS IS A FREQUENT PROBLEM. A G...

Jan 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,000 mi

NOTICE COOLANT IS LEAKING AROUND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AREA ON 3.1L V6 ENGINE OF MY 1999 BUICK CENTURY. LOCAL MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE. DEALER IS ASKING APPROXIMATELY $900.00 TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS ENGINE IF THIS IS A FREQUENT PROBLEM. A G...

Nov 29, 2006 Visibility 91,000 mi

REAR POWER WINDOW FAILED WHILE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. WINDOW CONTROL WAS PUSHED BY ACCIDENT AND WHEN PUSHED AGAIN TO BRING WINDOW BACK UP, A LOUD "POPPING" NOISE WAS HEARD AND WINDOW REFUSED TO STAY UP. SERVICE DEPT. AT DEALER DETERMINED A NEW REGULATOR WAS NEEDED. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME POWER WINDOWS...

Nov 29, 2006 Visibility 91,000 mi

REAR POWER WINDOW FAILED WHILE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. WINDOW CONTROL WAS PUSHED BY ACCIDENT AND WHEN PUSHED AGAIN TO BRING WINDOW BACK UP, A LOUD "POPPING" NOISE WAS HEARD AND WINDOW REFUSED TO STAY UP. SERVICE DEPT. AT DEALER DETERMINED A NEW REGULATOR WAS NEEDED. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME POWER WINDOWS...

Nov 26, 2006 Visibility 85,000 mi

WINDOW REGULATORS, IN THIS LAST TWELVE MONTHS, THE DRIVER, PASSENGER AND TODAY REAR PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE FAILED. A NYLON CLIP HOLDS THE TWO ENDS OF THE CABLING. THE PART BREAKS, THEN WINDOW DROP TO THE DOWN POSITION. THE ENTIRE WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED. IN MY OPINIO...

Nov 26, 2006 Visibility 85,000 mi

WINDOW REGULATORS, IN THIS LAST TWELVE MONTHS, THE DRIVER, PASSENGER AND TODAY REAR PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE FAILED. A NYLON CLIP HOLDS THE TWO ENDS OF THE CABLING. THE PART BREAKS, THEN WINDOW DROP TO THE DOWN POSITION. THE ENTIRE WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED. IN MY OPINIO...

Nov 16, 2006 Visibility 41,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOWS FELL DOWN AND WOULD NOT STAY UP. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE REGULATORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Nov 16, 2006 Visibility 41,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOWS FELL DOWN AND WOULD NOT STAY UP. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE REGULATORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Oct 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE'S INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE. THE NON SERVICE DEALER DETERMINED THE TOP OF THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER

Oct 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE'S INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE. THE NON SERVICE DEALER DETERMINED THE TOP OF THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER

Sep 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,868 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR A ROUTINE BRAKE CHECK, IT WAS NOTICED THAT ANTIFREEZE HAD LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THERE WERE MANY PEOPLE WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE I...

Sep 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,868 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR A ROUTINE BRAKE CHECK, IT WAS NOTICED THAT ANTIFREEZE HAD LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THERE WERE MANY PEOPLE WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE I...

Jun 12, 2006 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER 1999 CENTURY TURN SIGNAL AND PARK LIGHT BURNS THE BULB CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE TO CONTINUOUSLY CHANGE THE LIGHT. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED THE SOCKET OVERHEATED. *JB

Jun 12, 2006 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER 1999 CENTURY TURN SIGNAL AND PARK LIGHT BURNS THE BULB CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE TO CONTINUOUSLY CHANGE THE LIGHT. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED THE SOCKET OVERHEATED. *JB

May 31, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 54,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, IT WAS NOTICED THE PIPE COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK WAS COMING APART DUE TO CORROSION. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN ALERTED. UPDATED 08/15/06. *JB

May 31, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 54,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, IT WAS NOTICED THE PIPE COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK WAS COMING APART DUE TO CORROSION. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN ALERTED. UPDATED 08/15/06. *JB

May 29, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25 mi

I NEVER KNEW SUCH A PROBLEM EXISTED WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ON MY CAR & NEVER INFORMED BY GM OR MY DEALER. NOW, I'VE HAD NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OF NEAR MISSES. NEVER BEEN TAKEN SO BADLY IN MY LIFE. I PAID 28,000 FOR A CAR WORTH BARELY 3K NOW, WHAT A JOKE! *JB

May 29, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25 mi

I NEVER KNEW SUCH A PROBLEM EXISTED WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ON MY CAR & NEVER INFORMED BY GM OR MY DEALER. NOW, I'VE HAD NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OF NEAR MISSES. NEVER BEEN TAKEN SO BADLY IN MY LIFE. I PAID 28,000 FOR A CAR WORTH BARELY 3K NOW, WHAT A JOKE! *JB

Apr 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 20 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED TO HAVE A FAULTY CAM SHAFT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Apr 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 20 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED TO HAVE A FAULTY CAM SHAFT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Mar 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1999 BUICK CENTURY WITH 78,000 MILES. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED AND HAVE NO CURRENT WARRANTY. RECENTLY, THE LOW COOLANT DASH LIGHT BEGAN TO INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE, WHICH PROMPTED ME TO CHECK THEE COOLANT LEVEL AND SEARCH THE UNDERNEATH OF MY VEHICLE. THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS NOT ...

Mar 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1999 BUICK CENTURY WITH 78,000 MILES. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED AND HAVE NO CURRENT WARRANTY. RECENTLY, THE LOW COOLANT DASH LIGHT BEGAN TO INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE, WHICH PROMPTED ME TO CHECK THEE COOLANT LEVEL AND SEARCH THE UNDERNEATH OF MY VEHICLE. THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS NOT ...

Mar 4, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,021 mi

FAILURE OF COOLING SYSTEM, ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. VEHICLE IS 1999 BUICK CENTURY WITH ONLY 41000 ORIGINAL MILES. ENGINE OIL LEAKED INTO COOLING RADIATOR. *NM

Mar 4, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,021 mi

FAILURE OF COOLING SYSTEM, ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. VEHICLE IS 1999 BUICK CENTURY WITH ONLY 41000 ORIGINAL MILES. ENGINE OIL LEAKED INTO COOLING RADIATOR. *NM

Feb 2, 2006 Exterior Lighting 56,615 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEAD LIGHT AIMING DEVICE ON THE VEHICLE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 99V356000, REGARDING THE HEADLIGHTS. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL, IT IS STILL HAVING THE TYPE OF ...

Feb 2, 2006 Exterior Lighting 56,615 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEAD LIGHT AIMING DEVICE ON THE VEHICLE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 99V356000, REGARDING THE HEADLIGHTS. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL, IT IS STILL HAVING THE TYPE OF ...

Jan 11, 2006 Air Bags Crash 116,386 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE VEHICLE STRUCK A DEER AT 60 MPH AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALTHOUGH THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER WERE WEARING T SEAT BELTS, THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES FROM THE SEAT BELT STRAPS. THERE WAS NO PRE BRAKING INVOLVED. THERE W...

Jan 11, 2006 Air Bags Crash 116,386 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE VEHICLE STRUCK A DEER AT 60 MPH AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALTHOUGH THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER WERE WEARING T SEAT BELTS, THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES FROM THE SEAT BELT STRAPS. THERE WAS NO PRE BRAKING INVOLVED. THERE W...

Oct 24, 2005 Structure 60,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TURNING A CORNER HE HEARS A CLANKING NOISE. THE DEALER TOLD HIM IT WAS A CRACKED FRONT STABILIZER BAR. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INFORMED HIM OF SOME CORROSION ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THE PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY...

Oct 24, 2005 Suspension 60,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TURNING A CORNER HE HEARS A CLANKING NOISE. THE DEALER TOLD HIM IT WAS A CRACKED FRONT STABILIZER BAR. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INFORMED HIM OF SOME CORROSION ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THE PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY...

Oct 24, 2005 Structure 60,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TURNING A CORNER HE HEARS A CLANKING NOISE. THE DEALER TOLD HIM IT WAS A CRACKED FRONT STABILIZER BAR. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INFORMED HIM OF SOME CORROSION ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THE PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY...

Oct 24, 2005 Suspension 60,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TURNING A CORNER HE HEARS A CLANKING NOISE. THE DEALER TOLD HIM IT WAS A CRACKED FRONT STABILIZER BAR. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INFORMED HIM OF SOME CORROSION ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THE PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY...

Aug 26, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,800 mi

INTAKE GASKET FAILED ON 3.1 ENGINE IN A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. THIS ENGINE HAS LESS THAN 55,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF FAILURE. IT APPEARS AS IF THERE ARE MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME ISSUE AND THE MANUFACTURER DENIES THAT THERE WAS FAULTY WORKMANSHIP INVOLVED. ESTIMATED COST OF REPAIR $7...

Aug 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,800 mi

INTAKE GASKET FAILED ON 3.1 ENGINE IN A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. THIS ENGINE HAS LESS THAN 55,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF FAILURE. IT APPEARS AS IF THERE ARE MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME ISSUE AND THE MANUFACTURER DENIES THAT THERE WAS FAULTY WORKMANSHIP INVOLVED. ESTIMATED COST OF REPAIR $7...

Aug 26, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,800 mi

INTAKE GASKET FAILED ON 3.1 ENGINE IN A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. THIS ENGINE HAS LESS THAN 55,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF FAILURE. IT APPEARS AS IF THERE ARE MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME ISSUE AND THE MANUFACTURER DENIES THAT THERE WAS FAULTY WORKMANSHIP INVOLVED. ESTIMATED COST OF REPAIR $7...

Aug 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,800 mi

INTAKE GASKET FAILED ON 3.1 ENGINE IN A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. THIS ENGINE HAS LESS THAN 55,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF FAILURE. IT APPEARS AS IF THERE ARE MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME ISSUE AND THE MANUFACTURER DENIES THAT THERE WAS FAULTY WORKMANSHIP INVOLVED. ESTIMATED COST OF REPAIR $7...

Aug 24, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 54,189 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. HE STATES THAT SIX MONTHS AFTER HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A RECALL ON THE HEADLIGHTS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS THERE THEY MAINTENANCE THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE GAS FILLER PIPE HAD DETERIORATED AND THE COOLING SYSTEM INTAKE WAS ...

Aug 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,189 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. HE STATES THAT SIX MONTHS AFTER HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A RECALL ON THE HEADLIGHTS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS THERE THEY MAINTENANCE THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE GAS FILLER PIPE HAD DETERIORATED AND THE COOLING SYSTEM INTAKE WAS ...

Aug 24, 2005 Suspension 54,189 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. HE STATES THAT SIX MONTHS AFTER HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A RECALL ON THE HEADLIGHTS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS THERE THEY MAINTENANCE THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE GAS FILLER PIPE HAD DETERIORATED AND THE COOLING SYSTEM INTAKE WAS ...

Aug 24, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 54,189 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. HE STATES THAT SIX MONTHS AFTER HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A RECALL ON THE HEADLIGHTS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS THERE THEY MAINTENANCE THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE GAS FILLER PIPE HAD DETERIORATED AND THE COOLING SYSTEM INTAKE WAS ...

Aug 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,189 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. HE STATES THAT SIX MONTHS AFTER HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A RECALL ON THE HEADLIGHTS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS THERE THEY MAINTENANCE THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE GAS FILLER PIPE HAD DETERIORATED AND THE COOLING SYSTEM INTAKE WAS ...

Aug 24, 2005 Suspension 54,189 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. HE STATES THAT SIX MONTHS AFTER HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A RECALL ON THE HEADLIGHTS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS THERE THEY MAINTENANCE THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE GAS FILLER PIPE HAD DETERIORATED AND THE COOLING SYSTEM INTAKE WAS ...

Jul 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,000 mi

DT: THE VEHICLES BRAKES WENT OUT JUST AFTER GETTING THE TIRES ROTATED. ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC THAT REPAIRED THE BRAKES, THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKES AND HEADLIGHTS. THE CONSUMER DIDNT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THEY PREVIOUSLY DIDN'T DO WORK THEY WERE SUPPOSE TO DO.*AK

Jul 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,000 mi

DT: THE VEHICLES BRAKES WENT OUT JUST AFTER GETTING THE TIRES ROTATED. ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC THAT REPAIRED THE BRAKES, THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKES AND HEADLIGHTS. THE CONSUMER DIDNT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THEY PREVIOUSLY DIDN'T DO WORK THEY WERE SUPPOSE TO DO.*AK

Jun 16, 2005 Unknown Or Other 30,053 mi

I OWN (BOUGHT USED) A 1999 BUICK CENTURY, AT 27,000 MILES MY DRIVERS WINDOWS REGULATOR/MOTOR WENT OUT. AT 30,000 I HIT A LITTLE BUMP WHILE IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE AND FELL DOWN, OF COURSE I SAW IT AND SWERVED A BIT, BUT FORTUNATELY NOT TOO MUCH. MY MOTHER OWNS A 2000 ...

Jun 16, 2005 Unknown Or Other 30,053 mi

I OWN (BOUGHT USED) A 1999 BUICK CENTURY, AT 27,000 MILES MY DRIVERS WINDOWS REGULATOR/MOTOR WENT OUT. AT 30,000 I HIT A LITTLE BUMP WHILE IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE AND FELL DOWN, OF COURSE I SAW IT AND SWERVED A BIT, BUT FORTUNATELY NOT TOO MUCH. MY MOTHER OWNS A 2000 ...

Jun 15, 2005 Air Bags Crash 66,400 mi

DT: 1999 BUICK CENTURY LIMITED, WHEN CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION THE AIR BAGS ON BOTH THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jun 15, 2005 Air Bags Crash 66,400 mi

DT: 1999 BUICK CENTURY LIMITED, WHEN CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION THE AIR BAGS ON BOTH THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jun 6, 2005 Visibility 66,000 mi

1999 BUICK CENTURY. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE POWER WINDOWS 6 DIFFERENT TIMES ON 2 WINDOWS. LEFT FRONT POWER WINDOW MOTOR TWICE. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE RIGHT REAR POWER WINDOW MOTOR TWICE PLUS THE REGULATOR. THE RIGHT REAR POWER WINDOW HAS GONE AGAIN AND THIS WILL BE THE THIRD TIME. I HAVE TIRE PLUS DO ...

Jun 6, 2005 Visibility 66,000 mi

1999 BUICK CENTURY. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE POWER WINDOWS 6 DIFFERENT TIMES ON 2 WINDOWS. LEFT FRONT POWER WINDOW MOTOR TWICE. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE RIGHT REAR POWER WINDOW MOTOR TWICE PLUS THE REGULATOR. THE RIGHT REAR POWER WINDOW HAS GONE AGAIN AND THIS WILL BE THE THIRD TIME. I HAVE TIRE PLUS DO ...

Apr 8, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE TENDS TO HESITATE TO ACCELERATE AT VARIOUS TIMES WHILE ON THE ROAD. THIS OCCURS WHILE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON.*AK

Apr 8, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE TENDS TO HESITATE TO ACCELERATE AT VARIOUS TIMES WHILE ON THE ROAD. THIS OCCURS WHILE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON.*AK

Mar 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER.*AK THE ENGINE LOCKED UP DUE TO LOSS OF COOLANT. THE WATER PUMP STARTED LEAKING AT THE SHAFT SEAL WITH LESS THAN 43000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. A DIRTY, OILY SUBSTANCE WAS NO...

Mar 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER.*AK THE ENGINE LOCKED UP DUE TO LOSS OF COOLANT. THE WATER PUMP STARTED LEAKING AT THE SHAFT SEAL WITH LESS THAN 43000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. A DIRTY, OILY SUBSTANCE WAS NO...

Mar 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER.*AK THE ENGINE LOCKED UP DUE TO LOSS OF COOLANT. THE WATER PUMP STARTED LEAKING AT THE SHAFT SEAL WITH LESS THAN 43000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. A DIRTY, OILY SUBSTANCE WAS NO...

Mar 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER.*AK THE ENGINE LOCKED UP DUE TO LOSS OF COOLANT. THE WATER PUMP STARTED LEAKING AT THE SHAFT SEAL WITH LESS THAN 43000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. A DIRTY, OILY SUBSTANCE WAS NO...

Feb 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,900 mi

COOLANT IN OIL - HEAD GASKET FAILURE -*AK

Feb 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,900 mi

COOLANT IN OIL - HEAD GASKET FAILURE -*AK

Dec 16, 2004 Exterior Lighting 570,004 mi

CONSUMER STATED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME DIMMER THAN BEFORE THE REPAIRS. *AK

Dec 16, 2004 Exterior Lighting 570,004 mi

CONSUMER STATED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME DIMMER THAN BEFORE THE REPAIRS. *AK

Dec 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,400 mi

CAR STARTED TO LEAK ANTI-FREEZE VERY SLOWLY. HAS THE DEXCOOL ANTIFREEZE. I CHECKED THE RADIATOR TO SEE IF IT WAS LOW, AND THE RADIATOR LOOKED AS THOUGH IT HAD LOTS OF RUST IN IT. SO I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL FIRESTONE STORE TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT, AND THEY FOUND THE LEAK AND PROCEEDED TO TELL ME THAT TH...

Dec 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,400 mi

CAR STARTED TO LEAK ANTI-FREEZE VERY SLOWLY. HAS THE DEXCOOL ANTIFREEZE. I CHECKED THE RADIATOR TO SEE IF IT WAS LOW, AND THE RADIATOR LOOKED AS THOUGH IT HAD LOTS OF RUST IN IT. SO I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL FIRESTONE STORE TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT, AND THEY FOUND THE LEAK AND PROCEEDED TO TELL ME THAT TH...

Dec 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,887 mi

1999 BUICK CENTURY DEVELOPED A ROUGH IDLE RIGHT AFTER START UP. THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. *BF NAR *JLS THE PROBLEM RESTRICTED THE FUEL INJECTORS. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT WOULD FLASH AND AFTER SOME DRIVING, IT WOULD RESET ITSELF AND RUN OKAY UNTIL THE NEXT COLD START CYCLE REPEATS...

Dec 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,887 mi

1999 BUICK CENTURY DEVELOPED A ROUGH IDLE RIGHT AFTER START UP. THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. *BF NAR *JLS THE PROBLEM RESTRICTED THE FUEL INJECTORS. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT WOULD FLASH AND AFTER SOME DRIVING, IT WOULD RESET ITSELF AND RUN OKAY UNTIL THE NEXT COLD START CYCLE REPEATS...

Dec 7, 2004 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS WERE REPAIRED. CONSUMER STATED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS THE HEADLIGHTS WERE VERY DIM. *AK

Dec 7, 2004 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS WERE REPAIRED. CONSUMER STATED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS THE HEADLIGHTS WERE VERY DIM. *AK

Nov 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,150 mi

DRIVING DOWN ROAD ONE DAY WHEN CAR OVERHEATED. ONE MECHANIC REPLACED THERMOSTAT BUT CONTINUED TO DO SAME. TOOK TO ANOTHER FACILITY WHO RAN DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE R & R INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. CAR IS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY WITH ONLY 46,191 MILES. HAVE BEEN TOLD THE COST TO FIX...

Nov 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,150 mi

DRIVING DOWN ROAD ONE DAY WHEN CAR OVERHEATED. ONE MECHANIC REPLACED THERMOSTAT BUT CONTINUED TO DO SAME. TOOK TO ANOTHER FACILITY WHO RAN DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE R & R INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. CAR IS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY WITH ONLY 46,191 MILES. HAVE BEEN TOLD THE COST TO FIX...

Nov 3, 2004 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

AFTER HAVING THE LOW BEAM RECALL DONE THE LOW BEAMS ARE EVEN WORSE THEN WHEN I STARTED. THE RECALL BULBS ARE LESS AFFECTIVE THEN THE ORIGIONALS WITCH ARE NOTHING TO BRAG ABOUT. HI BEAMS ARE NOT AFFECTED. I WILL BE REPLACING WITH AFTER MARKET TYPE BULBS ON MY OWN.*AK

Nov 3, 2004 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

AFTER HAVING THE LOW BEAM RECALL DONE THE LOW BEAMS ARE EVEN WORSE THEN WHEN I STARTED. THE RECALL BULBS ARE LESS AFFECTIVE THEN THE ORIGIONALS WITCH ARE NOTHING TO BRAG ABOUT. HI BEAMS ARE NOT AFFECTED. I WILL BE REPLACING WITH AFTER MARKET TYPE BULBS ON MY OWN.*AK

Oct 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 54,000 mi

SERVICE VEHICLE, ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. THE LIGHT WOULD GO OUT AT FIRST BUT NOW IS STEADY. TOOK CAR TO DEALER WHO SAID IT WAS BROKEN WIRE UNDER HOOD. THEY HAVE FOUND MANY WITH SAME PROBLEM. A WIRE HARNESS IS TO SHORT AND THE WIRE EVENTUALLY FAILS. ABS DOES NOT WORK DURING THIS FAI...

Oct 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 54,000 mi

SERVICE VEHICLE, ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. THE LIGHT WOULD GO OUT AT FIRST BUT NOW IS STEADY. TOOK CAR TO DEALER WHO SAID IT WAS BROKEN WIRE UNDER HOOD. THEY HAVE FOUND MANY WITH SAME PROBLEM. A WIRE HARNESS IS TO SHORT AND THE WIRE EVENTUALLY FAILS. ABS DOES NOT WORK DURING THIS FAI...

Oct 3, 2004 Visibility 70,190 mi

BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW. HAVE HAD INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRIC WINDOWS NOT OPERATING. IN JUNE, DRIVERS WINDOW FELL DOWN AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. MECHANIC REPLACED ENTIRE WINDOW MECHANISM. THREE WEEKS LATER LEFT REAR WINDOW BEGIN TO FALL WHILE DRIVING. DROVE TO DEALERSHIP WHERE MECHANIC TAPED WIN...

Oct 3, 2004 Visibility 70,190 mi

BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW. HAVE HAD INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRIC WINDOWS NOT OPERATING. IN JUNE, DRIVERS WINDOW FELL DOWN AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. MECHANIC REPLACED ENTIRE WINDOW MECHANISM. THREE WEEKS LATER LEFT REAR WINDOW BEGIN TO FALL WHILE DRIVING. DROVE TO DEALERSHIP WHERE MECHANIC TAPED WIN...

Sep 30, 2004 Electrical System 89,000 mi

WHEN THE CONSUMER USES THE HORN THE HORN STICKS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 30, 2004 Electrical System 89,000 mi

WHEN THE CONSUMER USES THE HORN THE HORN STICKS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 14, 2004 Exterior Lighting 24,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING DURING NIGHT HOURS, IT WAS HARD DIFFICULT FOR THE CONSUMER TO SEE BECAUSE THE HEAD LIGHT LENS COVERS WERE NOT CLEAR. DETERMINED. *JB THE HEADLIGHTS HAD MOISTURE INSIDE THEM. ONCE THE MOISTURE EVAPORATED THE HEADLAMPS DID NOT ILLUMINATE PROPERLY. *NM

Sep 14, 2004 Exterior Lighting 24,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING DURING NIGHT HOURS, IT WAS HARD DIFFICULT FOR THE CONSUMER TO SEE BECAUSE THE HEAD LIGHT LENS COVERS WERE NOT CLEAR. DETERMINED. *JB THE HEADLIGHTS HAD MOISTURE INSIDE THEM. ONCE THE MOISTURE EVAPORATED THE HEADLAMPS DID NOT ILLUMINATE PROPERLY. *NM

Aug 23, 2004 Seat Belts 100,200 mi

REAR SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE FOR MORE ROOM. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 23, 2004 Seat Belts 100,200 mi

REAR SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE FOR MORE ROOM. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 20, 2004 Tires 49,011 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. *AK

Aug 20, 2004 Steering

POWER STEERING FAILURE REGARDING 1999 BUICK CENTURY. *MR THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE 1997-1998 BUICK(S) AND FELT THAT SHE EXPERIENCED THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH HER VEHICLE. *SC *JB

Aug 20, 2004 Tires 49,011 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. *AK

Aug 20, 2004 Steering

POWER STEERING FAILURE REGARDING 1999 BUICK CENTURY. *MR THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE 1997-1998 BUICK(S) AND FELT THAT SHE EXPERIENCED THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH HER VEHICLE. *SC *JB

Aug 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS A SQUEAKING NOISE WAS PRODUCED. *AK

Aug 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS A SQUEAKING NOISE WAS PRODUCED. *AK

Jun 14, 2004 Fuel System, Other

THE GAS GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED. IT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS MORE GAS THAN WHAT WAS REALLY IN THE GAS TANK. *AK

Jun 14, 2004 Fuel System, Other

THE GAS GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED. IT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS MORE GAS THAN WHAT WAS REALLY IN THE GAS TANK. *AK

May 31, 2004 Electrical System

CHILD DOOR ELECTRIC LOCK ROCK SWITCH BROKE RETAINER CLIPS. UNABLE TO LOCK OUT REAR DOORS. HIGH BEAM SWITCH CLICKER BROKEN. NOT ABLE TO KEEP HIGH BEAMS ON WITHOUT HOLDING FLASH LEVER UP. BODY TO TRUNK LID TAIL LIGHT WIRING HARNESS BROKEN WIRE.*AK

May 31, 2004 Exterior Lighting

CHILD DOOR ELECTRIC LOCK ROCK SWITCH BROKE RETAINER CLIPS. UNABLE TO LOCK OUT REAR DOORS. HIGH BEAM SWITCH CLICKER BROKEN. NOT ABLE TO KEEP HIGH BEAMS ON WITHOUT HOLDING FLASH LEVER UP. BODY TO TRUNK LID TAIL LIGHT WIRING HARNESS BROKEN WIRE.*AK

May 31, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

CHILD DOOR ELECTRIC LOCK ROCK SWITCH BROKE RETAINER CLIPS. UNABLE TO LOCK OUT REAR DOORS. HIGH BEAM SWITCH CLICKER BROKEN. NOT ABLE TO KEEP HIGH BEAMS ON WITHOUT HOLDING FLASH LEVER UP. BODY TO TRUNK LID TAIL LIGHT WIRING HARNESS BROKEN WIRE.*AK

May 31, 2004 Electrical System

CHILD DOOR ELECTRIC LOCK ROCK SWITCH BROKE RETAINER CLIPS. UNABLE TO LOCK OUT REAR DOORS. HIGH BEAM SWITCH CLICKER BROKEN. NOT ABLE TO KEEP HIGH BEAMS ON WITHOUT HOLDING FLASH LEVER UP. BODY TO TRUNK LID TAIL LIGHT WIRING HARNESS BROKEN WIRE.*AK

May 31, 2004 Exterior Lighting

CHILD DOOR ELECTRIC LOCK ROCK SWITCH BROKE RETAINER CLIPS. UNABLE TO LOCK OUT REAR DOORS. HIGH BEAM SWITCH CLICKER BROKEN. NOT ABLE TO KEEP HIGH BEAMS ON WITHOUT HOLDING FLASH LEVER UP. BODY TO TRUNK LID TAIL LIGHT WIRING HARNESS BROKEN WIRE.*AK

May 31, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

CHILD DOOR ELECTRIC LOCK ROCK SWITCH BROKE RETAINER CLIPS. UNABLE TO LOCK OUT REAR DOORS. HIGH BEAM SWITCH CLICKER BROKEN. NOT ABLE TO KEEP HIGH BEAMS ON WITHOUT HOLDING FLASH LEVER UP. BODY TO TRUNK LID TAIL LIGHT WIRING HARNESS BROKEN WIRE.*AK

May 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 1999 BUICK CENTURY , I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HAVE A RADIATOR FLUSH AND WAS ADVISED THAT I COULDN'T HAVE THIS JOB PERFORMED DUE TO A LEAK OR CRACK IN THE INTAKE GASKET. AT THIS TIME I WAS VERY SURPRISE TO SEE THE COMPLAINTS AND THERE IS NO RECALL. THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS THAT NO ONE SEEMS TO CARE ...

May 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 1999 BUICK CENTURY , I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HAVE A RADIATOR FLUSH AND WAS ADVISED THAT I COULDN'T HAVE THIS JOB PERFORMED DUE TO A LEAK OR CRACK IN THE INTAKE GASKET. AT THIS TIME I WAS VERY SURPRISE TO SEE THE COMPLAINTS AND THERE IS NO RECALL. THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS THAT NO ONE SEEMS TO CARE ...

May 25, 2004 Equipment

I HAVE A 1999 BUICK CENTURY , I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HAVE A RADIATOR FLUSH AND WAS ADVISED THAT I COULDN'T HAVE THIS JOB PERFORMED DUE TO A LEAK OR CRACK IN THE INTAKE GASKET. AT THIS TIME I WAS VERY SURPRISE TO SEE THE COMPLAINTS AND THERE IS NO RECALL. THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS THAT NO ONE SEEMS TO CARE ...

May 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 1999 BUICK CENTURY , I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HAVE A RADIATOR FLUSH AND WAS ADVISED THAT I COULDN'T HAVE THIS JOB PERFORMED DUE TO A LEAK OR CRACK IN THE INTAKE GASKET. AT THIS TIME I WAS VERY SURPRISE TO SEE THE COMPLAINTS AND THERE IS NO RECALL. THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS THAT NO ONE SEEMS TO CARE ...

May 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 1999 BUICK CENTURY , I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HAVE A RADIATOR FLUSH AND WAS ADVISED THAT I COULDN'T HAVE THIS JOB PERFORMED DUE TO A LEAK OR CRACK IN THE INTAKE GASKET. AT THIS TIME I WAS VERY SURPRISE TO SEE THE COMPLAINTS AND THERE IS NO RECALL. THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS THAT NO ONE SEEMS TO CARE ...

May 25, 2004 Equipment

I HAVE A 1999 BUICK CENTURY , I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HAVE A RADIATOR FLUSH AND WAS ADVISED THAT I COULDN'T HAVE THIS JOB PERFORMED DUE TO A LEAK OR CRACK IN THE INTAKE GASKET. AT THIS TIME I WAS VERY SURPRISE TO SEE THE COMPLAINTS AND THERE IS NO RECALL. THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS THAT NO ONE SEEMS TO CARE ...

Apr 20, 2004 Air Bags 111,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED REPLACING. A RECALL WAS NOT AVAILABLE ON THIS VEHICLE. *AK *NM

Apr 20, 2004 Air Bags 111,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED REPLACING. A RECALL WAS NOT AVAILABLE ON THIS VEHICLE. *AK *NM

Apr 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,100 mi

COOLING SYSTEM DEFECT IN 1999 BUICK CENTURY. COOLING SYSTEM IS BEING CONTAINMINATED BY BROWN SUBSTANCE IN SYSTEM, CAUSING THE SYSTEM TO OVERHEAT. REPORTED TO DEALER THREE TIMES. THEY HAVE A TSB OUT ON THIS, BUT NO CLUE ON WHAT IS CAUSING THIS. THEY HAVE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE THREE TIMES, FLUSHED THE...

Apr 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,100 mi

COOLING SYSTEM DEFECT IN 1999 BUICK CENTURY. COOLING SYSTEM IS BEING CONTAINMINATED BY BROWN SUBSTANCE IN SYSTEM, CAUSING THE SYSTEM TO OVERHEAT. REPORTED TO DEALER THREE TIMES. THEY HAVE A TSB OUT ON THIS, BUT NO CLUE ON WHAT IS CAUSING THIS. THEY HAVE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE THREE TIMES, FLUSHED THE...

Apr 8, 2004 Air Bags

WHEN DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 8, 2004 Air Bags

WHEN DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULITIES TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE. IN THE PROCESS SHE RAIN INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. VEHICLE'S BRAKE EQUIPMENT DID NOT RESPOND WHEN DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL.*MR

Apr 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULITIES TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE. IN THE PROCESS SHE RAIN INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. VEHICLE'S BRAKE EQUIPMENT DID NOT RESPOND WHEN DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL.*MR

Mar 31, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ON 1999 BUICK CENTURY, 77,000 MILES. *AK

Mar 31, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ON 1999 BUICK CENTURY, 77,000 MILES. *AK

Mar 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

INTAKE GASKET ON MY 1999 BUICK CENTURY WITH 25,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER FAILED.*AK

Mar 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

INTAKE GASKET ON MY 1999 BUICK CENTURY WITH 25,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER FAILED.*AK

Mar 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,515 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD COOLANT LEAK CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE. *AK INTAKES MANIFOLD GASKET WAS REPLACED. GASKET NOW HAS A NEW PART NUMBER TO CORRECT THE DEFECT ON THE ORIGINAL COMPONENT, GM CLAIM #1-180791866. GM HAS RECALLED FOR COOLANT LEAK, BUT IT WAS ON A DIFFERENT MODEL. ALSO, LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD ...

Mar 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,515 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD COOLANT LEAK CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE. *AK INTAKES MANIFOLD GASKET WAS REPLACED. GASKET NOW HAS A NEW PART NUMBER TO CORRECT THE DEFECT ON THE ORIGINAL COMPONENT, GM CLAIM #1-180791866. GM HAS RECALLED FOR COOLANT LEAK, BUT IT WAS ON A DIFFERENT MODEL. ALSO, LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD ...

Feb 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,000 mi

DEFECT ON LR PROPORTIONING VALVE WAS FOUND AFTER REPAIR ON BRAKES. CONSUMER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIR. (NAR) *LA *CB

Feb 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,000 mi

DEFECT ON LR PROPORTIONING VALVE WAS FOUND AFTER REPAIR ON BRAKES. CONSUMER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIR. (NAR) *LA *CB

Feb 19, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RUN OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE HIT A TREE YET THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER'S HEAD HIT THE WINDSHIELD AND THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THE VEHICLE WAS ASSESSED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. IT WAS DETER...

Feb 19, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RUN OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE HIT A TREE YET THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER'S HEAD HIT THE WINDSHIELD AND THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THE VEHICLE WAS ASSESSED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. IT WAS DETER...

Feb 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKED ANTIFREEZE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKED ANTIFREEZE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 10, 2004 Steering 12,430 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE OWNER HEARD A LOUD NOISE. WHEN THE DRIVER MADE A TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP. *AK *NM

Feb 10, 2004 Steering 12,430 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE OWNER HEARD A LOUD NOISE. WHEN THE DRIVER MADE A TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP. *AK *NM

Jan 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STARTED TO RUN A LITTLE LOT IN OCTOBER 2002. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO MECHANIC SHOP SINCE WE WHERE OUT OF THE THREE YEAR WARRANTY BY ABOUT 6 MONTHS. UPON CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE RADIATOR, A BROWN SLUDGE WAS NOTED INSIDE. PER SERVICE BULLETIN # 00-06-02-004 THE MECHANIC FLUSHED THE SYSTE...

Jan 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

BATTERY WENT DEAD IN CAR, 1999 IN BUICK CENTURY ON 11-10-03. BATTERY WAS REPLACED. DUAL AC IN VEHICLE THEN BLEW COLD ON PASSENGER SIDE BUT NOT THE DRIVER'S SIDE. BROUGHT TO SHOP. COMPUTER WAS RESET SINCE VENTS WERE STICKING BUT PROBLEM NOT RESOLVED. PART REPLACED COST $646.07. PROBLEM NOTED IN ...

Jan 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STARTED TO RUN A LITTLE LOT IN OCTOBER 2002. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO MECHANIC SHOP SINCE WE WHERE OUT OF THE THREE YEAR WARRANTY BY ABOUT 6 MONTHS. UPON CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE RADIATOR, A BROWN SLUDGE WAS NOTED INSIDE. PER SERVICE BULLETIN # 00-06-02-004 THE MECHANIC FLUSHED THE SYSTE...

Jan 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

BATTERY WENT DEAD IN CAR, 1999 IN BUICK CENTURY ON 11-10-03. BATTERY WAS REPLACED. DUAL AC IN VEHICLE THEN BLEW COLD ON PASSENGER SIDE BUT NOT THE DRIVER'S SIDE. BROUGHT TO SHOP. COMPUTER WAS RESET SINCE VENTS WERE STICKING BUT PROBLEM NOT RESOLVED. PART REPLACED COST $646.07. PROBLEM NOTED IN ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,750 mi

1999 BUICK CENTURY BEGAN USING DEX-COOL AND OVERHEATING. ALSO HEATER WOULD BLOW COLD INDICATING COOLANT WAS LOW. CAR TAKEN TO DEALER WHO SAID IT WAS A LEAK IN UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE GASKETS. WHEN ASKED WHY THIS HAPPENED THEY SAID THAT GM HAS HAD BAD BATCHES OF GASKETS AND THEY ARE HAVING TO REPLAC...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOOSING COOLANT. NO EXTERNAL LEAKS CAN BE FOUND. FROM THE INFORMATION I HAVE READ, WE PROBABLY HAVE AN INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET PROBLEM.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

LOOSING COOLANT. NO EXTERNAL LEAKS CAN BE FOUND. FROM THE INFORMATION I HAVE READ, WE PROBABLY HAVE AN INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET PROBLEM.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,750 mi

1999 BUICK CENTURY BEGAN USING DEX-COOL AND OVERHEATING. ALSO HEATER WOULD BLOW COLD INDICATING COOLANT WAS LOW. CAR TAKEN TO DEALER WHO SAID IT WAS A LEAK IN UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE GASKETS. WHEN ASKED WHY THIS HAPPENED THEY SAID THAT GM HAS HAD BAD BATCHES OF GASKETS AND THEY ARE HAVING TO REPLAC...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOOSING COOLANT. NO EXTERNAL LEAKS CAN BE FOUND. FROM THE INFORMATION I HAVE READ, WE PROBABLY HAVE AN INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET PROBLEM.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

LOOSING COOLANT. NO EXTERNAL LEAKS CAN BE FOUND. FROM THE INFORMATION I HAVE READ, WE PROBABLY HAVE AN INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET PROBLEM.

Dec 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAX FM WILLIAM A. ARANEO (NJ) REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS RELATED TO A RECALL OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ON HIS BUICK AUTOMOBILE. *MR *SCC *JB

Dec 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAX FM WILLIAM A. ARANEO (NJ) REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS RELATED TO A RECALL OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ON HIS BUICK AUTOMOBILE. *MR *SCC *JB

Dec 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,419 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *NLM

Dec 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,419 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *NLM

Nov 19, 2003 Suspension 11,700 mi

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE GAS STATION. MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED.*AK

Nov 19, 2003 Steering

PROBLEM WITH POWER STEERING RACK ON 1999 BUICK CENTURY.*MR THE VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING RACK FAILED AND AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONSUMER READ AN ARTICLE WHICH STATED THAT SOME GM VEHICLES WERE UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR DEFECTIVE STEERING. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES 1999 BUICK...

Nov 19, 2003 Suspension 11,700 mi

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE GAS STATION. MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED.*AK

Nov 19, 2003 Steering

PROBLEM WITH POWER STEERING RACK ON 1999 BUICK CENTURY.*MR THE VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING RACK FAILED AND AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONSUMER READ AN ARTICLE WHICH STATED THAT SOME GM VEHICLES WERE UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR DEFECTIVE STEERING. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES 1999 BUICK...

Oct 23, 2003 Visibility

1999 BUICK CENTURY, BOUGHT NEW, CURRENTLY HAS 22,000 MILES. FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED AT APPROXIMATELY 19,000 MILES. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW STOPPED FUNCTIONING DUE TO WORN OUT PLASTIC GRASP. DEALER EXPLAINED THAT IS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT HAS NEVER BEEN RECALLED. 400 DOLLARS TO FIX!! NOW THE OTHER 3 WINDO...

Oct 23, 2003 Visibility

1999 BUICK CENTURY, BOUGHT NEW, CURRENTLY HAS 22,000 MILES. FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED AT APPROXIMATELY 19,000 MILES. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW STOPPED FUNCTIONING DUE TO WORN OUT PLASTIC GRASP. DEALER EXPLAINED THAT IS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT HAS NEVER BEEN RECALLED. 400 DOLLARS TO FIX!! NOW THE OTHER 3 WINDO...

Oct 22, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 31,500 mi

DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP AT 31000 MILES. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING WITHOUT A WARRANTY. *AK THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL PUMP. *TS *SCC *JB

Oct 22, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 31,500 mi

DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP AT 31000 MILES. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING WITHOUT A WARRANTY. *AK THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL PUMP. *TS *SCC *JB

Oct 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET HAS A LEAKING COOLANT. THE CAR WAS STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF A BUSY DIVIDED FOUR LANE HIGHWAY WHILE WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK; TWICE. *LA

Oct 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET HAS A LEAKING COOLANT. THE CAR WAS STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF A BUSY DIVIDED FOUR LANE HIGHWAY WHILE WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK; TWICE. *LA

Oct 1, 2003 Power Train Crash 38,920 mi

I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE ON A SLIGHT INCLINE AND WAS JUST RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MOVE FORWARD WHEN THE CAR LUNGED VIOLENTLY FORWARD AS IF THE GAS PEDAL WAS TO THE FLOOR. THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH TIME TO DO ANY THING EXPECT A REFLEX TO TURN THE WHEEL TO AVOID HITTING THE BUILDING HEAD-ON. TH...

Oct 1, 2003 Power Train Crash 38,920 mi

I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE ON A SLIGHT INCLINE AND WAS JUST RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MOVE FORWARD WHEN THE CAR LUNGED VIOLENTLY FORWARD AS IF THE GAS PEDAL WAS TO THE FLOOR. THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH TIME TO DO ANY THING EXPECT A REFLEX TO TURN THE WHEEL TO AVOID HITTING THE BUILDING HEAD-ON. TH...

Sep 27, 2003 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

PAINT IS PEELING AROUND THE WHEEL WELLS AND THE LOWER PANEL, IT LOOKS LIKE THERE IS NO PRIMER FOR THE PAINT TO STICK TO.

Sep 27, 2003 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

PAINT IS PEELING AROUND THE WHEEL WELLS AND THE LOWER PANEL, IT LOOKS LIKE THERE IS NO PRIMER FOR THE PAINT TO STICK TO.

Sep 24, 2003 Steering 38,000 mi

MY 1999 BUICK CENTURY HAS A STEERING PROBLEM, MY LOCAL DEALER (DEWEY GRIFFIN) TOLD ME SO WHAT! THAT''S JUST THE WAY IT IS! I WON'T LET MY WIFE DRIVE IT ON THE FREEWAY OR LEAVE TOWN BECAUSE I FEEL IT'S UNSAFE.

Sep 24, 2003 Steering 38,000 mi

MY 1999 BUICK CENTURY HAS A STEERING PROBLEM, MY LOCAL DEALER (DEWEY GRIFFIN) TOLD ME SO WHAT! THAT''S JUST THE WAY IT IS! I WON'T LET MY WIFE DRIVE IT ON THE FREEWAY OR LEAVE TOWN BECAUSE I FEEL IT'S UNSAFE.

Sep 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER REPLACED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. CONSUMER STATED IT WAS PREMATURE TO REPLACE THE MANIFOLD. *AK WHEN THE CONSUMERS FIRST PURCHASED THE USED VEHICLE, DEX-COOL NEEDED TO BE ADDED EVERY 2-3,000 MILES. AFTER A YEAR, THE CONSUMER WAS ADDING DEX-COOL EVERY 2 DAYS. CONSUMER THEN NOTICED PINK GUNK ...

Sep 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER REPLACED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. CONSUMER STATED IT WAS PREMATURE TO REPLACE THE MANIFOLD. *AK WHEN THE CONSUMERS FIRST PURCHASED THE USED VEHICLE, DEX-COOL NEEDED TO BE ADDED EVERY 2-3,000 MILES. AFTER A YEAR, THE CONSUMER WAS ADDING DEX-COOL EVERY 2 DAYS. CONSUMER THEN NOTICED PINK GUNK ...

Aug 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

COOLING SYSTEM FULL OF GUNK, USES DEX*COOL. OVERHEATING, LEAKING COOLANT, CONSTANTLY REFILLING. MECHANIC ADVISED DEX-COOL IS THE PROBLEM, AS DETERIORATES GASKETS. REPLACED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FOR $650. IF PROBLEM CONTINUES, MAY NEED TO REPLACE HEAD GASKET AS WELL. PROBLEM IS THIS IS THE RECOMMEND...

Aug 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

COOLING SYSTEM FULL OF GUNK, USES DEX*COOL. OVERHEATING, LEAKING COOLANT, CONSTANTLY REFILLING. MECHANIC ADVISED DEX-COOL IS THE PROBLEM, AS DETERIORATES GASKETS. REPLACED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FOR $650. IF PROBLEM CONTINUES, MAY NEED TO REPLACE HEAD GASKET AS WELL. PROBLEM IS THIS IS THE RECOMMEND...

Aug 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

COOLING SYSTEM FULL OF GUNK, USES DEX*COOL. OVERHEATING, LEAKING COOLANT, CONSTANTLY REFILLING. MECHANIC ADVISED DEX-COOL IS THE PROBLEM, AS DETERIORATES GASKETS. REPLACED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FOR $650. IF PROBLEM CONTINUES, MAY NEED TO REPLACE HEAD GASKET AS WELL. PROBLEM IS THIS IS THE RECOMMEND...

Aug 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

COOLING SYSTEM FULL OF GUNK, USES DEX*COOL. OVERHEATING, LEAKING COOLANT, CONSTANTLY REFILLING. MECHANIC ADVISED DEX-COOL IS THE PROBLEM, AS DETERIORATES GASKETS. REPLACED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FOR $650. IF PROBLEM CONTINUES, MAY NEED TO REPLACE HEAD GASKET AS WELL. PROBLEM IS THIS IS THE RECOMMEND...

Aug 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

ENGINE FAILED PREMATURELY, VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED TWICE IN ONE YEAR.*AK

Aug 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

ENGINE FAILED PREMATURELY, VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED TWICE IN ONE YEAR.*AK

Aug 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM HEATS UP, THE BRAKE LINE HEATS AND MELTS, CAUSING THE NO FLUID TO BRAKING SYSTEM. BRAKES ARE NOW DAMAGED TO POINT OF TOTAL REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF APPROX. $1,000.00. *AK

Aug 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM HEATS UP, THE BRAKE LINE HEATS AND MELTS, CAUSING THE NO FLUID TO BRAKING SYSTEM. BRAKES ARE NOW DAMAGED TO POINT OF TOTAL REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF APPROX. $1,000.00. *AK

Aug 8, 2003 Power Train 43,995 mi

UNSURE IF THIS IS AN ACTUAL SAFETY PROBLEM BUT IT RELATES TO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS FOR OUR 1999 BUICK CENTURY. SINCE THE PROBLEM COULD RENDER THE CAR UNABLE TO MOVE AT ANY TIME, I WOULD CLASSIFY IT AS A SAFETY PROBLEM. OUR SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A FEW MILES BACK. WE CHECKED EVERYTHING WE CO...

Aug 8, 2003 Power Train 43,995 mi

UNSURE IF THIS IS AN ACTUAL SAFETY PROBLEM BUT IT RELATES TO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS FOR OUR 1999 BUICK CENTURY. SINCE THE PROBLEM COULD RENDER THE CAR UNABLE TO MOVE AT ANY TIME, I WOULD CLASSIFY IT AS A SAFETY PROBLEM. OUR SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A FEW MILES BACK. WE CHECKED EVERYTHING WE CO...

Aug 7, 2003 Visibility 180,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES 3 OF THE 4 WINDOW MECHANISMS BROKE WITHIN A MONTH OF EACH OTHER. THE WINDOWS WERE STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION. CONSUMER PAID $700.00 IN REPAIRS. *AK *CB *JB

Aug 7, 2003 Visibility 180,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES 3 OF THE 4 WINDOW MECHANISMS BROKE WITHIN A MONTH OF EACH OTHER. THE WINDOWS WERE STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION. CONSUMER PAID $700.00 IN REPAIRS. *AK *CB *JB

Jul 10, 2003 Exterior Lighting

NHTSA# 99-V-356-000 VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE VERTICAL HEAD LAMP ADJUSTING DEVICE MAY NOT BE CALIBRATED PROPERLY. CONSUMER HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER TH...

Jul 10, 2003 Exterior Lighting

NHTSA# 99-V-356-000 VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE VERTICAL HEAD LAMP ADJUSTING DEVICE MAY NOT BE CALIBRATED PROPERLY. CONSUMER HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER TH...

Jul 9, 2003 Steering 22,391 mi

FRONT RIGHT WHEELS OF BUICK CENTURY MAKE A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURN.HAD FRONT STRUT E3850 ALSO 22064745 W-STRUT & 908554 BEARING REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. NOISE AGAIN DEVELOPED SHORTLY AFTER. I NOTIFIED BUICK IN THEIR SERVICE QUESTIONAIRE THAT NOISE WAS BACK AND I WAS NOT SATISFIED .RE...

Jul 9, 2003 Steering 22,391 mi

FRONT RIGHT WHEELS OF BUICK CENTURY MAKE A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURN.HAD FRONT STRUT E3850 ALSO 22064745 W-STRUT & 908554 BEARING REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. NOISE AGAIN DEVELOPED SHORTLY AFTER. I NOTIFIED BUICK IN THEIR SERVICE QUESTIONAIRE THAT NOISE WAS BACK AND I WAS NOT SATISFIED .RE...

Jul 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,117 mi

THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED BECAUSE ONE OF THE ENGINE GASKETS BECAME UNSEALED AND LEAKED COOLANT. THIS FAILURE WAS NOT RECALLED BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER DIDN'T SEE THE PROBLEM AS A SAFETY ISSUE. *AK *CB *NLM

Jul 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,117 mi

THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED BECAUSE ONE OF THE ENGINE GASKETS BECAME UNSEALED AND LEAKED COOLANT. THIS FAILURE WAS NOT RECALLED BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER DIDN'T SEE THE PROBLEM AS A SAFETY ISSUE. *AK *CB *NLM

Jun 12, 2003 Air Bags 23,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 12, 2003 Air Bags 23,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 30, 2003 Visibility 2,000 mi

THE REAR POWER WINDOWS MOTOR FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE WINDOW TO BE INOPERATIVE. *JB

Apr 30, 2003 Visibility 2,000 mi

THE REAR POWER WINDOWS MOTOR FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE WINDOW TO BE INOPERATIVE. *JB

Apr 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT IS ON MY 1999 BUICK CENTURY. DECEMBER OF 2002 I TOOK MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING DEX-COOL COOLANT. MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME IT WAS THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND IT WOULD COST AROUND $440.00. MY CAR ONLY HAD 59,000 MILES ON IT AND WAS ONLY THREE YEARS OLD. THIS SHOULDN'T...

Apr 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT IS ON MY 1999 BUICK CENTURY. DECEMBER OF 2002 I TOOK MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING DEX-COOL COOLANT. MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME IT WAS THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND IT WOULD COST AROUND $440.00. MY CAR ONLY HAD 59,000 MILES ON IT AND WAS ONLY THREE YEARS OLD. THIS SHOULDN'T...

Mar 7, 2003 Visibility

CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD.*JB VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD BUILDS UP A FILM MAKING IT HARD FOR THE DRIVER TO SEE OUT OF.*MR

Mar 7, 2003 Visibility

CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD.*JB VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD BUILDS UP A FILM MAKING IT HARD FOR THE DRIVER TO SEE OUT OF.*MR

Feb 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED, THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.*JB

Feb 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED, THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.*JB

Feb 20, 2003 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS FAIL AND WILL "GO DOWN" WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING. UNABLE TO CLOSE THE WINDOWS AS THEY ARE "OFF THE TRACK". THIS THE 4TH WINDOW THIS HAS HAPPENED TO. THE 3RD HAPPENED 4 DAYS PRIOR TO THE 4TH. THE 1ST AND 2ND HAPPENED SEVERAL MONTHS BEFORE. REPAIRS ARE OVER $425.00 PER WINDW. I ...

Feb 20, 2003 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS FAIL AND WILL "GO DOWN" WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING. UNABLE TO CLOSE THE WINDOWS AS THEY ARE "OFF THE TRACK". THIS THE 4TH WINDOW THIS HAS HAPPENED TO. THE 3RD HAPPENED 4 DAYS PRIOR TO THE 4TH. THE 1ST AND 2ND HAPPENED SEVERAL MONTHS BEFORE. REPAIRS ARE OVER $425.00 PER WINDW. I ...

Feb 12, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP, WHEN IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. *JB

Feb 12, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP, WHEN IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. *JB

Jan 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET (LOWER) FAILURE

Jan 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET (LOWER) FAILURE

Jan 24, 2003 Tires 24,000 mi

THE TIRES WERE REMOVED DUE TO CRACKING IN THE SIDEWALLS. THE TIRES WERE DRY ROTTED. TIRES ARE GENERAL AMERI G4S. *JG

Jan 24, 2003 Tires 24,000 mi

THE TIRES WERE REMOVED DUE TO CRACKING IN THE SIDEWALLS. THE TIRES WERE DRY ROTTED. TIRES ARE GENERAL AMERI G4S. *JG

Jan 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND EVENTUALLY THE ENGINE SEIZED. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM *DT

Jan 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND EVENTUALLY THE ENGINE SEIZED. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM *DT

Jan 2, 2003 Visibility

CONSUMER EXPERIENCES POOR VISIBILITY THROUGH WINDSHIELD ,ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT TIME AND DURING RAIN. WHEN HEADLIGHTS SHINE ONTO WINDSHIELD VIEW BECOMES OPAQUE , AND CONSUMER CAN OT SEE CENTER OR EDGE LINES ON THE ROAD. TS....*AK

Jan 2, 2003 Visibility

CONSUMER EXPERIENCES POOR VISIBILITY THROUGH WINDSHIELD ,ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT TIME AND DURING RAIN. WHEN HEADLIGHTS SHINE ONTO WINDSHIELD VIEW BECOMES OPAQUE , AND CONSUMER CAN OT SEE CENTER OR EDGE LINES ON THE ROAD. TS....*AK

Dec 9, 2002 Electrical System 38,000 mi

THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER SIDE REGULATOR CABLE SNAPPED. PH SCC

Dec 9, 2002 Electrical System 38,000 mi

THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER SIDE REGULATOR CABLE SNAPPED. PH SCC

Nov 20, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE HAS HEADLIGHT SENSORS WHICH AUTOMATICALLY TURN ON LIGHTS WHEN IT BECOMES DUSK. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE LIGHTS INTERMITTENLY CUT THEMSELVES ON AND OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANUAL HEADLIGHT SWITCH WOULD NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. CONSUMER CONTACT MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISED T...

Nov 20, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE HAS HEADLIGHT SENSORS WHICH AUTOMATICALLY TURN ON LIGHTS WHEN IT BECOMES DUSK. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE LIGHTS INTERMITTENLY CUT THEMSELVES ON AND OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANUAL HEADLIGHT SWITCH WOULD NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. CONSUMER CONTACT MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISED T...

Nov 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT COOLANT LEAKED AND SPEWED ALL OVER THE TOP OF ENGINE CAUSING MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE. TS

Nov 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT COOLANT LEAKED AND SPEWED ALL OVER THE TOP OF ENGINE CAUSING MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE. TS

Nov 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE HOOD LAST MONTH AND CALLED A MECHANIC OUT TO CHECK ALL THE HOSES. I TOOK IT TO THE ORIGINAL DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR. THERE FINDING WAS THAT THEY FOUND COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE LOWER INTAKE GASKET. I COULD NOT GET THE REPAIR DONE BECAUSE OF TWO REASONS. THIS IS M...

Nov 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE HOOD LAST MONTH AND CALLED A MECHANIC OUT TO CHECK ALL THE HOSES. I TOOK IT TO THE ORIGINAL DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR. THERE FINDING WAS THAT THEY FOUND COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE LOWER INTAKE GASKET. I COULD NOT GET THE REPAIR DONE BECAUSE OF TWO REASONS. THIS IS M...

Nov 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

SAME INCIDENT AS ODI ID 8012684. ALL THE HOSES WERE CHECKED PRIOR TO CONTACTING THE DEALER. DT

Nov 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

SAME INCIDENT AS ODI ID 8012684. ALL THE HOSES WERE CHECKED PRIOR TO CONTACTING THE DEALER. DT

Oct 28, 2002 Visibility

DRIVER AND REAR DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOWS CEASED TO OPERATE. *YH PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED COPY OF THE LETTER SENT 10/11/2002 WHICH SETS OUT INFORMATION ABOUT TWO PREVIOUS POWER WINDOW FAILURES ON THE ABOVE IDENTIFIED VEHICLE. BOTH OF THEM HAD TO BE REPLACED AT #391.87. AND SURELY A THIRD POWER W...

Oct 28, 2002 Visibility

DRIVER AND REAR DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOWS CEASED TO OPERATE. *YH PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED COPY OF THE LETTER SENT 10/11/2002 WHICH SETS OUT INFORMATION ABOUT TWO PREVIOUS POWER WINDOW FAILURES ON THE ABOVE IDENTIFIED VEHICLE. BOTH OF THEM HAD TO BE REPLACED AT #391.87. AND SURELY A THIRD POWER W...

Oct 22, 2002 Tires 24,000 mi

CONSUMER DISCOVERED CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRES DUE TO THEM BEING DRY ROTTED, ALL 4 TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE UPPER STRUT MOUNT WAS LUBRICATED, THE BLOWER RESISTOR IN THE AIR CONDITION WAS REPLACED, THE CARPET WAS REPLACED, AND THERE WAS A WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW.TS *JB

Oct 22, 2002 Suspension 24,000 mi

CONSUMER DISCOVERED CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRES DUE TO THEM BEING DRY ROTTED, ALL 4 TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE UPPER STRUT MOUNT WAS LUBRICATED, THE BLOWER RESISTOR IN THE AIR CONDITION WAS REPLACED, THE CARPET WAS REPLACED, AND THERE WAS A WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW.TS *JB

Oct 22, 2002 Unknown Or Other 24,000 mi

CONSUMER DISCOVERED CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRES DUE TO THEM BEING DRY ROTTED, ALL 4 TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE UPPER STRUT MOUNT WAS LUBRICATED, THE BLOWER RESISTOR IN THE AIR CONDITION WAS REPLACED, THE CARPET WAS REPLACED, AND THERE WAS A WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW.TS *JB

Oct 22, 2002 Equipment 24,000 mi

CONSUMER DISCOVERED CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRES DUE TO THEM BEING DRY ROTTED, ALL 4 TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE UPPER STRUT MOUNT WAS LUBRICATED, THE BLOWER RESISTOR IN THE AIR CONDITION WAS REPLACED, THE CARPET WAS REPLACED, AND THERE WAS A WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW.TS *JB

Oct 22, 2002 Visibility 24,000 mi

CONSUMER DISCOVERED CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRES DUE TO THEM BEING DRY ROTTED, ALL 4 TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE UPPER STRUT MOUNT WAS LUBRICATED, THE BLOWER RESISTOR IN THE AIR CONDITION WAS REPLACED, THE CARPET WAS REPLACED, AND THERE WAS A WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW.TS *JB

Oct 22, 2002 Tires 24,000 mi

CONSUMER DISCOVERED CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRES DUE TO THEM BEING DRY ROTTED, ALL 4 TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE UPPER STRUT MOUNT WAS LUBRICATED, THE BLOWER RESISTOR IN THE AIR CONDITION WAS REPLACED, THE CARPET WAS REPLACED, AND THERE WAS A WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW.TS *JB

Oct 22, 2002 Suspension 24,000 mi

CONSUMER DISCOVERED CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRES DUE TO THEM BEING DRY ROTTED, ALL 4 TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE UPPER STRUT MOUNT WAS LUBRICATED, THE BLOWER RESISTOR IN THE AIR CONDITION WAS REPLACED, THE CARPET WAS REPLACED, AND THERE WAS A WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW.TS *JB

Oct 22, 2002 Unknown Or Other 24,000 mi

CONSUMER DISCOVERED CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRES DUE TO THEM BEING DRY ROTTED, ALL 4 TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE UPPER STRUT MOUNT WAS LUBRICATED, THE BLOWER RESISTOR IN THE AIR CONDITION WAS REPLACED, THE CARPET WAS REPLACED, AND THERE WAS A WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW.TS *JB

Oct 22, 2002 Equipment 24,000 mi

CONSUMER DISCOVERED CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRES DUE TO THEM BEING DRY ROTTED, ALL 4 TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE UPPER STRUT MOUNT WAS LUBRICATED, THE BLOWER RESISTOR IN THE AIR CONDITION WAS REPLACED, THE CARPET WAS REPLACED, AND THERE WAS A WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW.TS *JB

Oct 22, 2002 Visibility 24,000 mi

CONSUMER DISCOVERED CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRES DUE TO THEM BEING DRY ROTTED, ALL 4 TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE UPPER STRUT MOUNT WAS LUBRICATED, THE BLOWER RESISTOR IN THE AIR CONDITION WAS REPLACED, THE CARPET WAS REPLACED, AND THERE WAS A WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW.TS *JB

Oct 1, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING BROKE CAUSING A LOUD NOISE AND THE TIRE TO WOBBLE AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM

Oct 1, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING BROKE CAUSING A LOUD NOISE AND THE TIRE TO WOBBLE AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM

Oct 1, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING BROKE CAUSING A LOUD NOISE AND THE TIRE TO WOBBLE AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM

Oct 1, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING BROKE CAUSING A LOUD NOISE AND THE TIRE TO WOBBLE AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM

Aug 27, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE SWERVED TO MISS A DEER AND RAN OFF THE ROAD. FRONT END WAS SMASHED IN ABOUT 2 FEET. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED SOME BRUISES.*AK

Aug 27, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE SWERVED TO MISS A DEER AND RAN OFF THE ROAD. FRONT END WAS SMASHED IN ABOUT 2 FEET. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED SOME BRUISES.*AK

Jun 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING WHILE DRIVING. WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT ANTI FREEZE WAS GUNKED UP AND RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED. THE CONSUMER HAD A MECHANIC FLUSH THE RADIATOR WITH THE SAME TYPE OF FLUID (DEXCOOL) ON JUNE 15, 2002, CONSUMER WENT ON A TRIP THEN NOTICED LOW COOLANT LIGHT C...

Jun 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING WHILE DRIVING. WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT ANTI FREEZE WAS GUNKED UP AND RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED. THE CONSUMER HAD A MECHANIC FLUSH THE RADIATOR WITH THE SAME TYPE OF FLUID (DEXCOOL) ON JUNE 15, 2002, CONSUMER WENT ON A TRIP THEN NOTICED LOW COOLANT LIGHT C...

Jun 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A TAPPING NOISE COMING FROM MOTOR. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *YH

Jun 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A TAPPING NOISE COMING FROM MOTOR. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *YH

Jun 14, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH IN A 1999 BUICK CENTURY, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD A FLAT BECAUSE OF A NAIL, ALSO NOTICED A DEEP SPLIT ON SIDEWALL. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE 205/70R15, AND DOT# A3MOD81099. GENERAL DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK THE INSIDE SEAM FAILURE RAN UP BOTH SIDES OF THE SIDEWALL. TH...

Jun 14, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH IN A 1999 BUICK CENTURY, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD A FLAT BECAUSE OF A NAIL, ALSO NOTICED A DEEP SPLIT ON SIDEWALL. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE 205/70R15, AND DOT# A3MOD81099. GENERAL DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK THE INSIDE SEAM FAILURE RAN UP BOTH SIDES OF THE SIDEWALL. TH...

Jun 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AND APPLYING ON BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE. DEALER HAS STATED THAT ROTORS WERE BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HOWEVER, CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVEN AS MUCH. DEALER LOANED CONSUMER SAME VEHICLE, ONLY A 1993. CONSUMER STATED, WHILE DRIVING THE LOANER, APPLIED ON B...

Jun 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AND APPLYING ON BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE. DEALER HAS STATED THAT ROTORS WERE BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HOWEVER, CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVEN AS MUCH. DEALER LOANED CONSUMER SAME VEHICLE, ONLY A 1993. CONSUMER STATED, WHILE DRIVING THE LOANER, APPLIED ON B...

May 28, 2002 Exterior Lighting

OWNER IS HAVING DIFFICULTIES DRIVING AT NIGHT DUE TO PROBLEMS OF HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATING AT IMPROPER ANGLE AS NOTED BY RECALL 01V286000.; NO SERVICE BY DEALERSHIP WAS BEING RENDERED.*AK

May 28, 2002 Exterior Lighting

OWNER IS HAVING DIFFICULTIES DRIVING AT NIGHT DUE TO PROBLEMS OF HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATING AT IMPROPER ANGLE AS NOTED BY RECALL 01V286000.; NO SERVICE BY DEALERSHIP WAS BEING RENDERED.*AK

May 1, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, THE VIBRATION OF THE VEHICLE CAUSES THE HEADREST TO RISE. DEALER HAS SEEN SEVEN TIMES AND HAS REPLACED THE HEADREST. PROBLEM STILL EXIST.*JB CONSUMER ADDS HEAD REST RISES AUTOMATICALLY WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. *TT

May 1, 2002 Seats

WHILE DRIVING, THE VIBRATION OF THE VEHICLE CAUSES THE HEADREST TO RISE. DEALER HAS SEEN SEVEN TIMES AND HAS REPLACED THE HEADREST. PROBLEM STILL EXIST.*JB CONSUMER ADDS HEAD REST RISES AUTOMATICALLY WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. *TT

May 1, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, THE VIBRATION OF THE VEHICLE CAUSES THE HEADREST TO RISE. DEALER HAS SEEN SEVEN TIMES AND HAS REPLACED THE HEADREST. PROBLEM STILL EXIST.*JB CONSUMER ADDS HEAD REST RISES AUTOMATICALLY WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. *TT

May 1, 2002 Seats

WHILE DRIVING, THE VIBRATION OF THE VEHICLE CAUSES THE HEADREST TO RISE. DEALER HAS SEEN SEVEN TIMES AND HAS REPLACED THE HEADREST. PROBLEM STILL EXIST.*JB CONSUMER ADDS HEAD REST RISES AUTOMATICALLY WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. *TT

Apr 12, 2002 Visibility

HEATED, MONOCHROMATIC GLASS ON MIRROR TURNED DARK YELLOW .*AK

Apr 12, 2002 Visibility

HEATED, MONOCHROMATIC GLASS ON MIRROR TURNED DARK YELLOW .*AK

Mar 28, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHEN STARTING VEHICLE THE GEAR SELECTOR LIGHT COMES ON BUT WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION THE LIGHT GOES OFF AND STAYS OFF FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. CAN'T SEE WHAT GEAR VEHICLE IS IN. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENLY. DEALER CONTACTED PLEASE ADD VIN#. NLM

Mar 28, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHEN STARTING VEHICLE THE GEAR SELECTOR LIGHT COMES ON BUT WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION THE LIGHT GOES OFF AND STAYS OFF FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. CAN'T SEE WHAT GEAR VEHICLE IS IN. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENLY. DEALER CONTACTED PLEASE ADD VIN#. NLM

Feb 28, 2002 Equipment

THE CAR HAD A FLAT AND WAS BEING CHANGED IN A DRIVE WAY ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE JACK THAT CAME WITH THE CAR. ONCE THE CAR WAS JACKED UP AND THE TIRE REMOVED THE JACK BROKE AND THE FRONT END FELL DOWN, NO ONE WAS HURT, BUT SOMEONE CHANGING THE FLAT COULD VERY WELL HAVE BEEN HURT OR KILLED WHEN THE...

Feb 28, 2002 Equipment

THE CAR HAD A FLAT AND WAS BEING CHANGED IN A DRIVE WAY ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE JACK THAT CAME WITH THE CAR. ONCE THE CAR WAS JACKED UP AND THE TIRE REMOVED THE JACK BROKE AND THE FRONT END FELL DOWN, NO ONE WAS HURT, BUT SOMEONE CHANGING THE FLAT COULD VERY WELL HAVE BEEN HURT OR KILLED WHEN THE...

Jan 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS KNOCKING WHEN DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS KNOCKING WHEN DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 23, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

NOT A SAFETY ISSUE BUT SURELY A DEFECT - INJECTORS CLOGGING EVERY 7000 MILES.

Jan 23, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

NOT A SAFETY ISSUE BUT SURELY A DEFECT - INJECTORS CLOGGING EVERY 7000 MILES.

Dec 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FAILURE OF TWO FUEL INJECTORS CAUSING STALLING ACTIONS, BAD GAS REPTITIVELY USED.

Dec 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FAILURE OF TWO FUEL INJECTORS CAUSING STALLING ACTIONS, BAD GAS REPTITIVELY USED.

Dec 7, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER WAS AT A STOP SIGN AT AN INTERSECTION WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, VEHICLE TOOK OFF, WENT INTO TRAFFIC, AND COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 7, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER WAS AT A STOP SIGN AT AN INTERSECTION WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, VEHICLE TOOK OFF, WENT INTO TRAFFIC, AND COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 17, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ON NOV. 9TH 2001, WE WERE ON OUR WAY TO ATLANTA, THE CRUISE CONTROL FROZE UP AT 70 MILES PER HOUR, I WAS UNABLE TO DISENGAGE IT OR TURN IT OFF AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND , THEY WERE LOCKED UP ALSO. THINKING THAT THE ACCELERATOR MIGHT BE STUCK I TAPPED IT LIGHTLY AND THE CAR SPED UP TO 85 MPH....

Nov 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON NOV. 9TH 2001, WE WERE ON OUR WAY TO ATLANTA, THE CRUISE CONTROL FROZE UP AT 70 MILES PER HOUR, I WAS UNABLE TO DISENGAGE IT OR TURN IT OFF AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND , THEY WERE LOCKED UP ALSO. THINKING THAT THE ACCELERATOR MIGHT BE STUCK I TAPPED IT LIGHTLY AND THE CAR SPED UP TO 85 MPH....

Nov 17, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ON NOV. 9TH 2001, WE WERE ON OUR WAY TO ATLANTA, THE CRUISE CONTROL FROZE UP AT 70 MILES PER HOUR, I WAS UNABLE TO DISENGAGE IT OR TURN IT OFF AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND , THEY WERE LOCKED UP ALSO. THINKING THAT THE ACCELERATOR MIGHT BE STUCK I TAPPED IT LIGHTLY AND THE CAR SPED UP TO 85 MPH....

Nov 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON NOV. 9TH 2001, WE WERE ON OUR WAY TO ATLANTA, THE CRUISE CONTROL FROZE UP AT 70 MILES PER HOUR, I WAS UNABLE TO DISENGAGE IT OR TURN IT OFF AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND , THEY WERE LOCKED UP ALSO. THINKING THAT THE ACCELERATOR MIGHT BE STUCK I TAPPED IT LIGHTLY AND THE CAR SPED UP TO 85 MPH....

Oct 5, 2001 Seat Belts

BELT BUCKLE OF REAR DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED, AT THIS TIME REAR PASSENGERS SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NO LONGER LATCH. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ALSO WOULD NOT LATCH.*YD

Oct 5, 2001 Seat Belts

BELT BUCKLE OF REAR DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED, AT THIS TIME REAR PASSENGERS SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NO LONGER LATCH. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ALSO WOULD NOT LATCH.*YD

Aug 3, 2001 Fuel System, Other

ENGINE LIGHT IS ACTIVATED, DEALER MECHANICS CANNOT LOCATE SOURCE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 3, 2001 Fuel System, Other

ENGINE LIGHT IS ACTIVATED, DEALER MECHANICS CANNOT LOCATE SOURCE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 31, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET AT 55 MPH, SUDDENLY THE VEHICLES SPEED STEADILY INCREASED UNTIL IT APPROACHED 70 MPH IN THE MIDST OF HEAVY TRAFFIC, THE CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE TO CANCEL THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT IT WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE WAS PINCH BY THE ST...

Jul 31, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET AT 55 MPH, SUDDENLY THE VEHICLES SPEED STEADILY INCREASED UNTIL IT APPROACHED 70 MPH IN THE MIDST OF HEAVY TRAFFIC, THE CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE TO CANCEL THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT IT WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE WAS PINCH BY THE ST...

May 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

MY WIFE MARIA NENA A. FLORIDO WAS INVOLVED IN A TOTAL WRECK ACCIDENT. IT TOOK PLACE BEFORE THE EXIT OF PIONEER BOULEVARD. SHE WAS DRIVING AROUND 60 MPH ON U.S. HIGHWAY 91 HEADING EASTBOUND IN CERRITOS, CA. SHE WAS ON THE SECOND LANE FROM THE OUTER LANE WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED TO WIGGLE AND...

May 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

MY WIFE MARIA NENA A. FLORIDO WAS INVOLVED IN A TOTAL WRECK ACCIDENT. IT TOOK PLACE BEFORE THE EXIT OF PIONEER BOULEVARD. SHE WAS DRIVING AROUND 60 MPH ON U.S. HIGHWAY 91 HEADING EASTBOUND IN CERRITOS, CA. SHE WAS ON THE SECOND LANE FROM THE OUTER LANE WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED TO WIGGLE AND...

May 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN LOOKING UNDER HOOD NOTICED RADIATOR WAS FULL OF GUNK. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY SAID THIS HAPPENS TO ALL BUICK CENTURY VEHICLES. *AK

May 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN LOOKING UNDER HOOD NOTICED RADIATOR WAS FULL OF GUNK. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY SAID THIS HAPPENS TO ALL BUICK CENTURY VEHICLES. *AK

May 9, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HIT A POLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, TWO INJURIES DUE TO ACCIDENT. *JB

May 9, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HIT A POLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, TWO INJURIES DUE TO ACCIDENT. *JB

Apr 26, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 45 MPH, AND NONE OF FRONTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.*AK THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER WERE INJURED DURING THE ACCIDENT. *YH

Apr 26, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 45 MPH, AND NONE OF FRONTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.*AK THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER WERE INJURED DURING THE ACCIDENT. *YH

Mar 31, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHOUT JUST CAUSE. CAR WAS PARKED WHEN WINDSHIELD CRACKED. THERE IS NO START OF ORIGIN OR BLEMISH TO BLAME CRACK ON ROCK, BB, ETC. TOOK CAR TO MECHANIC WHO STATED LOOKED LIKE A "STRESS FRACTURE" TO HIM. I WANTED TO REPORT THIS IN CASE THERE WERE OTHER SIMILAR CASES LIKE THIS ...

Mar 31, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHOUT JUST CAUSE. CAR WAS PARKED WHEN WINDSHIELD CRACKED. THERE IS NO START OF ORIGIN OR BLEMISH TO BLAME CRACK ON ROCK, BB, ETC. TOOK CAR TO MECHANIC WHO STATED LOOKED LIKE A "STRESS FRACTURE" TO HIM. I WANTED TO REPORT THIS IN CASE THERE WERE OTHER SIMILAR CASES LIKE THIS ...

Mar 21, 2001 Tires

THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN ACTUAL FAILURE TO THIS POINT. HOWEVER, THE TIRES HAVE INDULATIONS ON THE SIDEWALLS WHICH ARE VISIBLE TO THE NAKED EYE AND DRAMATIC TO THE TOUCH. *AK (TIRESIZE: P205/70R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/70R15 )

Mar 21, 2001 Tires

THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN ACTUAL FAILURE TO THIS POINT. HOWEVER, THE TIRES HAVE INDULATIONS ON THE SIDEWALLS WHICH ARE VISIBLE TO THE NAKED EYE AND DRAMATIC TO THE TOUCH. *AK (TIRESIZE: P205/70R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/70R15 )

Mar 7, 2001 Exterior Lighting

MOISTURE IS ENTERING RIGHT HEADLIGHT, CAUSING MOISTURE BUILD UP ON LENS. THUS, REDUCING VISIBILITY. *AK

Mar 7, 2001 Steering

STEERING IS LOOSE AND SPONGY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO WANDER AND LOSE DIRECTION WHEN TRAVELING ON A ROUGH OR BUMPY ROAD. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE TWICE.*AK THE DEALER DETERMINED THE PROBLEM TO BE VIBRATION OF THE POWER STEERING AND FIXED IT SOLVING THE PROBLEM. *YH

Mar 7, 2001 Exterior Lighting

MOISTURE IS ENTERING RIGHT HEADLIGHT, CAUSING MOISTURE BUILD UP ON LENS. THUS, REDUCING VISIBILITY. *AK

Mar 7, 2001 Steering

STEERING IS LOOSE AND SPONGY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO WANDER AND LOSE DIRECTION WHEN TRAVELING ON A ROUGH OR BUMPY ROAD. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE TWICE.*AK THE DEALER DETERMINED THE PROBLEM TO BE VIBRATION OF THE POWER STEERING AND FIXED IT SOLVING THE PROBLEM. *YH

Feb 26, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

WHILE DRIVING UPHILL, VEHICLE BEGAN SLOWING SO CONSUMER ACCELERATED, VEHICLE HESITATED FOR A MOMENT AND THEN TOOK OFF, CONSUMER TOOK FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR, HOWEVER VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AT A RAPID RATE, CONSUMER KEPT FOOT ON BRAKE SLOWING VEHICLE, CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND SHUT IT OF...

Feb 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

WHILE DRIVING UPHILL, VEHICLE BEGAN SLOWING SO CONSUMER ACCELERATED, VEHICLE HESITATED FOR A MOMENT AND THEN TOOK OFF, CONSUMER TOOK FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR, HOWEVER VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AT A RAPID RATE, CONSUMER KEPT FOOT ON BRAKE SLOWING VEHICLE, CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND SHUT IT OF...

Feb 26, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

WHILE DRIVING UPHILL, VEHICLE BEGAN SLOWING SO CONSUMER ACCELERATED, VEHICLE HESITATED FOR A MOMENT AND THEN TOOK OFF, CONSUMER TOOK FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR, HOWEVER VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AT A RAPID RATE, CONSUMER KEPT FOOT ON BRAKE SLOWING VEHICLE, CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND SHUT IT OF...

Feb 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

WHILE DRIVING UPHILL, VEHICLE BEGAN SLOWING SO CONSUMER ACCELERATED, VEHICLE HESITATED FOR A MOMENT AND THEN TOOK OFF, CONSUMER TOOK FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR, HOWEVER VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AT A RAPID RATE, CONSUMER KEPT FOOT ON BRAKE SLOWING VEHICLE, CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND SHUT IT OF...

Jan 10, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY A TRUCK WHILE DRIVING BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CONSUMER BELIEVES IF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED HER INJURIES WOULD HAVE BEEN LESSENED. NLM

Jan 10, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY A TRUCK WHILE DRIVING BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CONSUMER BELIEVES IF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED HER INJURIES WOULD HAVE BEEN LESSENED. NLM

Jan 3, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF STEERING AND ENDED UP CRASHING, THE AIRBAG EXPERIENCED NO DEPLOYMENT. *SLC

Jan 3, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF STEERING AND ENDED UP CRASHING, THE AIRBAG EXPERIENCED NO DEPLOYMENT. *SLC

Jan 3, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF STEERING AND ENDED UP CRASHING, THE AIRBAG EXPERIENCED NO DEPLOYMENT. *SLC

Jan 3, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF STEERING AND ENDED UP CRASHING, THE AIRBAG EXPERIENCED NO DEPLOYMENT. *SLC

Jan 2, 2001 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN CAR HIT AND SHEARED OFF A TELEPHONE POLE. CAR WAS TOTALED WITH FRONT BUMPER AND CROSS MEMBER PUSHED BACK TO THE ENGINE BLOCK. *AK

Jan 2, 2001 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN CAR HIT AND SHEARED OFF A TELEPHONE POLE. CAR WAS TOTALED WITH FRONT BUMPER AND CROSS MEMBER PUSHED BACK TO THE ENGINE BLOCK. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Seat Belts

WHILE PLACING A CHILD SEAT IN VEHICLE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT COME FROM RETRACTOR. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND IT TOOK DEALER A MONTH TO REPAIR. NO ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES RESULTED FROM DEFECT. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Seat Belts

WHILE PLACING A CHILD SEAT IN VEHICLE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT COME FROM RETRACTOR. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND IT TOOK DEALER A MONTH TO REPAIR. NO ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES RESULTED FROM DEFECT. *AK

Dec 12, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RECEIVED NOTICE 99V356000 & CONTACTED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE FOR REPAIRS OF HEADLIGHTS. AFTERWARDS, HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. RECALL REMEDY HAD FAILED. CONTACTED &ANDSPOKE TO TAMMY & ROB AT GMC, BUT THEY WERE OF NO HELP. *AK

Dec 12, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RECEIVED NOTICE 99V356000 & CONTACTED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE FOR REPAIRS OF HEADLIGHTS. AFTERWARDS, HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. RECALL REMEDY HAD FAILED. CONTACTED &ANDSPOKE TO TAMMY & ROB AT GMC, BUT THEY WERE OF NO HELP. *AK

Dec 7, 2000 Electrical System

THE AC DELCO BATTERY FAILED, THE CONNECTIONS BROKE CAUSING ACID TO LEAK OUT. *MJS

Dec 7, 2000 Electrical System

THE AC DELCO BATTERY FAILED, THE CONNECTIONS BROKE CAUSING ACID TO LEAK OUT. *MJS

Nov 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

AFTER GETTING OFF WORK CONSUMER WENT TO TURN VEHICLE ON AND ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING TO INCIDENT OCCURRING. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT PROBLEM WAS. SAID THAT THEY WERE GOING TO CALL MANUFACTURER FOR THE CONSUMER.*AK REFERENCED I...

Nov 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

AFTER GETTING OFF WORK CONSUMER WENT TO TURN VEHICLE ON AND ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING TO INCIDENT OCCURRING. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT PROBLEM WAS. SAID THAT THEY WERE GOING TO CALL MANUFACTURER FOR THE CONSUMER.*AK REFERENCED I...

Oct 3, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL, IT WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, CAUSING UNWANTED ACCLERATION, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO GAIN SPEED. IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE, CONSUMER HAD TO REMOVE KEY FROM THE IGNITION AND PLACE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL. CO...

Oct 3, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL, IT WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, CAUSING UNWANTED ACCLERATION, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO GAIN SPEED. IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE, CONSUMER HAD TO REMOVE KEY FROM THE IGNITION AND PLACE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL. CO...

Sep 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

AS I WAS PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY I PULLED UP TO THE CLOSED GARAGE DOOR AND AS I PULLED TO WITHIN A FEW FEET OF THE DOOR I PUT THE BRAKES ON BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. I WAS BASICALLY AT IDLE SPEED BUT THE CAR KEPT GOING THROUGH THE GARAGE DOOR AT WHICH TIME I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL TO AVOID PROC...

Sep 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

AS I WAS PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY I PULLED UP TO THE CLOSED GARAGE DOOR AND AS I PULLED TO WITHIN A FEW FEET OF THE DOOR I PUT THE BRAKES ON BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. I WAS BASICALLY AT IDLE SPEED BUT THE CAR KEPT GOING THROUGH THE GARAGE DOOR AT WHICH TIME I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL TO AVOID PROC...

Sep 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

AS I WAS PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY I PULLED UP TO THE CLOSED GARAGE DOOR AND AS I PULLED TO WITHIN A FEW FEET OF THE DOOR I PUT THE BRAKES ON BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. I WAS BASICALLY AT IDLE SPEED BUT THE CAR KEPT GOING THROUGH THE GARAGE DOOR AT WHICH TIME I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL TO AVOID PROC...

Sep 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

AS I WAS PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY I PULLED UP TO THE CLOSED GARAGE DOOR AND AS I PULLED TO WITHIN A FEW FEET OF THE DOOR I PUT THE BRAKES ON BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. I WAS BASICALLY AT IDLE SPEED BUT THE CAR KEPT GOING THROUGH THE GARAGE DOOR AT WHICH TIME I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL TO AVOID PROC...

Aug 11, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE RECALL REPAIR (99V-356) DID NOT RECTIFY THE HEAD LIGHT ILLUMINATION PROBLEM, CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING DIFFICULTY WITH VISIBILITY. *MJS

Aug 11, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE RECALL REPAIR (99V-356) DID NOT RECTIFY THE HEAD LIGHT ILLUMINATION PROBLEM, CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING DIFFICULTY WITH VISIBILITY. *MJS

Aug 1, 2000 Power Train

COULD NOT DRIVE IN DRIVE, REPLAC TRANSMISSION, WHEN GOT CAR BACK NOT DASH OR BACK LIGHTS ALSO THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER STOPPING

Aug 1, 2000 Electrical System

COULD NOT DRIVE IN DRIVE, REPLAC TRANSMISSION, WHEN GOT CAR BACK NOT DASH OR BACK LIGHTS ALSO THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER STOPPING

Aug 1, 2000 Power Train

COULD NOT DRIVE IN DRIVE, REPLAC TRANSMISSION, WHEN GOT CAR BACK NOT DASH OR BACK LIGHTS ALSO THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER STOPPING

Aug 1, 2000 Electrical System

COULD NOT DRIVE IN DRIVE, REPLAC TRANSMISSION, WHEN GOT CAR BACK NOT DASH OR BACK LIGHTS ALSO THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER STOPPING

Jul 31, 2000 Equipment

MY WIFE TRIED TO CHANGE A TIRE USING THE SUPPLIED JACK WHICH FAILED. THE WEIGHT OF THE CAR CRUSHED THE JACK WHICH WAS ON A FLAT ASPHALT SURFACE. CLEARLY THE SUPPLIED JACK COULD NOT SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE CAR. *AK

Jul 31, 2000 Equipment

MY WIFE TRIED TO CHANGE A TIRE USING THE SUPPLIED JACK WHICH FAILED. THE WEIGHT OF THE CAR CRUSHED THE JACK WHICH WAS ON A FLAT ASPHALT SURFACE. CLEARLY THE SUPPLIED JACK COULD NOT SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE CAR. *AK

Jul 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN REAR BRAKES GETS DAMP BACK WHEELS WILL LOCK UP, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. DEALER CLAIMED IT WAS NORMAL. *AK THE DEALER STATES THAT THE RUBBING AND THE GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM REAR BRAKE IS CAUSED BY BRAKE DUST. *YH

Jul 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN REAR BRAKES GETS DAMP BACK WHEELS WILL LOCK UP, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. DEALER CLAIMED IT WAS NORMAL. *AK THE DEALER STATES THAT THE RUBBING AND THE GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM REAR BRAKE IS CAUSED BY BRAKE DUST. *YH

Jul 7, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 7, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 2, 2000 Seat Belts

CONSUMER'S CHILD WAS STRAPPED INSIDE OF CARSEAT. SHOULDER BELT WAS STRAPPED AGAINST CHILD'S WAIST AND IT TIGHTENED . MOTHER HAD TO CUT SEATBELT. TO RELEASE THE CHILD. *AK THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE SEAT BELT UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE IT WAS CUT BY THE CUSTOMER. *YH

Jun 2, 2000 Seat Belts

CONSUMER'S CHILD WAS STRAPPED INSIDE OF CARSEAT. SHOULDER BELT WAS STRAPPED AGAINST CHILD'S WAIST AND IT TIGHTENED . MOTHER HAD TO CUT SEATBELT. TO RELEASE THE CHILD. *AK THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE SEAT BELT UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE IT WAS CUT BY THE CUSTOMER. *YH

May 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH THE ENTIRE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK BACKWARD AND FORWARD, AT 30 MPH THE JERKING BECAME VIOLENT, THE ENGINE BECAME NOISY AND THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE WHICH APPEARED TO COME FROM BELOW AND TOWARD THE BACK OF THE CAR. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER BUT DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE...

May 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH THE ENTIRE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK BACKWARD AND FORWARD, AT 30 MPH THE JERKING BECAME VIOLENT, THE ENGINE BECAME NOISY AND THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE WHICH APPEARED TO COME FROM BELOW AND TOWARD THE BACK OF THE CAR. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER BUT DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE...

May 9, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER FELT VIBRATION COMING FROM THE ENGINE, AND LOST CONTROL. VEHICLE COULDN'T STOP UNTIL CONSUMER TURNED OFF THE ENGINE . *AK

May 9, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER FELT VIBRATION COMING FROM THE ENGINE, AND LOST CONTROL. VEHICLE COULDN'T STOP UNTIL CONSUMER TURNED OFF THE ENGINE . *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED ENGINE KNOCKING. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND ENGINE WAS REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED ENGINE KNOCKING. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND ENGINE WAS REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WOULD NOT START, ENGINE FROZE UP IN THE GARAGE, THE TEMPATURE IS NEVER 60, PUT DRY GAS IN TANK AND AFTER CAR WARMED UP IT CRANKED. ALSO THE HORN IS HARD TO LOCATE IN AN EMERGENCY EVENT.

Apr 18, 2000 Electrical System

CAR WOULD NOT START, ENGINE FROZE UP IN THE GARAGE, THE TEMPATURE IS NEVER 60, PUT DRY GAS IN TANK AND AFTER CAR WARMED UP IT CRANKED. ALSO THE HORN IS HARD TO LOCATE IN AN EMERGENCY EVENT.

Apr 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WOULD NOT START, ENGINE FROZE UP IN THE GARAGE, THE TEMPATURE IS NEVER 60, PUT DRY GAS IN TANK AND AFTER CAR WARMED UP IT CRANKED. ALSO THE HORN IS HARD TO LOCATE IN AN EMERGENCY EVENT.

Apr 18, 2000 Electrical System

CAR WOULD NOT START, ENGINE FROZE UP IN THE GARAGE, THE TEMPATURE IS NEVER 60, PUT DRY GAS IN TANK AND AFTER CAR WARMED UP IT CRANKED. ALSO THE HORN IS HARD TO LOCATE IN AN EMERGENCY EVENT.

Apr 17, 2000 Equipment

WHILE AIR CONDITIONING WAS ON CONSUMER NOTICED FUMES INSIDE OF VEHICLE. TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES. AIR SCOOP TO COOL ENGINE SCRAPES GROUND, ALSO LETS FUMES AND HEAT FROM ENGINE IN CAR. *AK *ML

Apr 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE AIR CONDITIONING WAS ON CONSUMER NOTICED FUMES INSIDE OF VEHICLE. TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES. AIR SCOOP TO COOL ENGINE SCRAPES GROUND, ALSO LETS FUMES AND HEAT FROM ENGINE IN CAR. *AK *ML

Apr 17, 2000 Equipment

WHILE AIR CONDITIONING WAS ON CONSUMER NOTICED FUMES INSIDE OF VEHICLE. TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES. AIR SCOOP TO COOL ENGINE SCRAPES GROUND, ALSO LETS FUMES AND HEAT FROM ENGINE IN CAR. *AK *ML

Apr 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE AIR CONDITIONING WAS ON CONSUMER NOTICED FUMES INSIDE OF VEHICLE. TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES. AIR SCOOP TO COOL ENGINE SCRAPES GROUND, ALSO LETS FUMES AND HEAT FROM ENGINE IN CAR. *AK *ML

Apr 6, 2000 Exterior Lighting

MY HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT EFFECTIVE. THEY HAVE TOO NARROW A BEAM, ESPECIALLY IN THE VERTICAL AXIS. *AK

Apr 6, 2000 Exterior Lighting

MY HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT EFFECTIVE. THEY HAVE TOO NARROW A BEAM, ESPECIALLY IN THE VERTICAL AXIS. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THE DRIVER GETS DISTORTED VISIBILITY BECAUSE INSTRUMENT PANEL REFLECTS ON THE WINDSHIELD. YH

Mar 23, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THE DRIVER GETS DISTORTED VISIBILITY BECAUSE INSTRUMENT PANEL REFLECTS ON THE WINDSHIELD. YH

Mar 15, 2000 Visibility

WINDOWS FOG UP TOO EASILY, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. 2. NO INSULATION IN FIREWALL, CAUSING LOUD ROAD NOISE , AND DISTRACTING THE DRIVER. *AK

Mar 15, 2000 Structure

WINDOWS FOG UP TOO EASILY, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. 2. NO INSULATION IN FIREWALL, CAUSING LOUD ROAD NOISE , AND DISTRACTING THE DRIVER. *AK

Mar 15, 2000 Visibility

WINDOWS FOG UP TOO EASILY, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. 2. NO INSULATION IN FIREWALL, CAUSING LOUD ROAD NOISE , AND DISTRACTING THE DRIVER. *AK

Mar 15, 2000 Structure

WINDOWS FOG UP TOO EASILY, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. 2. NO INSULATION IN FIREWALL, CAUSING LOUD ROAD NOISE , AND DISTRACTING THE DRIVER. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH RECALL PROCEDURE AND REPAIR (99V-170), DEALERSHIP PROBLEM. *MJS

Mar 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH RECALL PROCEDURE AND REPAIR (99V-170), DEALERSHIP PROBLEM. *MJS

Feb 24, 2000 Structure

THE BLACK PLASTIC AIR DEFLECTOR UNDER THE FRONT BUMPER COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE GROUND. YH

Feb 24, 2000 Structure

THE BLACK PLASTIC AIR DEFLECTOR UNDER THE FRONT BUMPER COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE GROUND. YH

Feb 10, 2000 Structure

THE PLASTIC AIR DEFLECTOR THAT HANGS BEHIND AND BELOW THE FRONT BUMPER TOUCHES THE GROUND IN ALL DRIVEWAYS. CONSUMER BELIEVES IT'S TOO LOW. NLM

Feb 10, 2000 Power Train

WITH VEHICLE PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE CONSUMER PLACED LEVER INTO REVERSE, INSTEAD OF GOING BACKWARDS THE VEHICLE ROLLS FORWARD UNTIL CONSUMER PUT FOOT ON GAS PEDAL TO REVERSE.

Feb 10, 2000 Structure

THE PLASTIC AIR DEFLECTOR THAT HANGS BEHIND AND BELOW THE FRONT BUMPER TOUCHES THE GROUND IN ALL DRIVEWAYS. CONSUMER BELIEVES IT'S TOO LOW. NLM

Feb 10, 2000 Power Train

WITH VEHICLE PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE CONSUMER PLACED LEVER INTO REVERSE, INSTEAD OF GOING BACKWARDS THE VEHICLE ROLLS FORWARD UNTIL CONSUMER PUT FOOT ON GAS PEDAL TO REVERSE.

Feb 8, 2000 Exterior Lighting

LIGHTS ARE TOO DIM TO DRIVE AT NIGHT GOING 55 MPH. *MJS

Feb 8, 2000 Suspension

LOUD NOISE FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. *MJS

Feb 8, 2000 Structure

AIR DEFLECTOR SHIELD WILL NOT ALLOW FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE PARKED FAR ENOUGH INTO A PARKING SPACE DUE TO DESIGN. *MJS

Feb 8, 2000 Exterior Lighting

LIGHTS ARE TOO DIM TO DRIVE AT NIGHT GOING 55 MPH. *MJS

Feb 8, 2000 Suspension

LOUD NOISE FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. *MJS

Feb 8, 2000 Structure

AIR DEFLECTOR SHIELD WILL NOT ALLOW FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE PARKED FAR ENOUGH INTO A PARKING SPACE DUE TO DESIGN. *MJS

Feb 5, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE DRIFTS FORWARD WHEN IN REVERSE AND WHEN BACKING UP AN INCLINE WITH FOOT ON OR OFF THE ACCELERATOR, DEALER INDICATED CONDITION WAS NORMAL. NLM

Feb 5, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE DRIFTS FORWARD WHEN IN REVERSE AND WHEN BACKING UP AN INCLINE WITH FOOT ON OR OFF THE ACCELERATOR, DEALER INDICATED CONDITION WAS NORMAL. NLM

Jan 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

STRONG FUMES ENTER VEHICLE CAUSING BURNING EYES, NOSE, HEADACHES, STOMACH PAINS, NAUSEA, SPACY FEELING, BODY ACHES, EXTREME FATIGUE, SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND BLURRED VISION. (POTENTIAL EXHAUST PROBLEM) *MJS

Jan 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

STRONG FUMES ENTER VEHICLE CAUSING BURNING EYES, NOSE, HEADACHES, STOMACH PAINS, NAUSEA, SPACY FEELING, BODY ACHES, EXTREME FATIGUE, SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND BLURRED VISION. (POTENTIAL EXHAUST PROBLEM) *MJS

Jan 21, 2000 Electrical System

HORN IS DIFFICULT TO SOUND AND SOMETIMES THE FIRST ATTEMPT FAILS, DESIGN FLAW. *MJS

Jan 21, 2000 Exterior Lighting

AUTOMATIC HEAD LIGHTS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO ADJUST TO PARKING LIGHTS, POOR DESIGN. *MJS

Jan 21, 2000 Visibility

THE REFLECTION ON THE WINDSHIELD IS BLOCKING THE DRIVER'S VIEW ESPECIALLY WHEN FACING SUN LIGHT. YH

Jan 21, 2000 Electrical System

HORN IS DIFFICULT TO SOUND AND SOMETIMES THE FIRST ATTEMPT FAILS, DESIGN FLAW. *MJS

Jan 21, 2000 Exterior Lighting

AUTOMATIC HEAD LIGHTS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO ADJUST TO PARKING LIGHTS, POOR DESIGN. *MJS

Jan 21, 2000 Visibility

THE REFLECTION ON THE WINDSHIELD IS BLOCKING THE DRIVER'S VIEW ESPECIALLY WHEN FACING SUN LIGHT. YH

Jan 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL/FILTER HAD BEEN CHANGED, LOSE OIL, RETURN TO DEALER, THEY SAID IT WAS A BAD FILTER, THEY NO DAMAGE HAD BEEN DONE TO THE ENGINE. *AK

Jan 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL/FILTER HAD BEEN CHANGED, LOSE OIL, RETURN TO DEALER, THEY SAID IT WAS A BAD FILTER, THEY NO DAMAGE HAD BEEN DONE TO THE ENGINE. *AK

Jan 9, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE & WAS JUST READY TO COMPLETE BRAKE AND TURN OFF ENGINE WHEN MY CAR LUNGED FORWARD AS THOUGH THE GAS WAS FLOORED. IT WAS SO FAST I COULD DO NOTHING! THE CAR WENT BARRELING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING SCRAPING THE WALL & ONLY STOPPED WHEN IT HIT A PARKED CAR. THIS CAR D...

Jan 9, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE & WAS JUST READY TO COMPLETE BRAKE AND TURN OFF ENGINE WHEN MY CAR LUNGED FORWARD AS THOUGH THE GAS WAS FLOORED. IT WAS SO FAST I COULD DO NOTHING! THE CAR WENT BARRELING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING SCRAPING THE WALL & ONLY STOPPED WHEN IT HIT A PARKED CAR. THIS CAR D...

Jan 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR RECALL 99V170 FOR THE ABS MOTOR WHICH MAY SHORT AND RESULT IN A UNDERHOOD FIRE. NLM

Jan 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR RECALL 99V170 FOR THE ABS MOTOR WHICH MAY SHORT AND RESULT IN A UNDERHOOD FIRE. NLM

Dec 30, 1999 Structure

WIND DEFLECTOR ATTACHED TO BOTTOM OF VEHICLE IS DESIGNED TOO LOW CAUSING CHAFFING ON ROAD SURFACE OCCASIONALLY. MJS

Dec 30, 1999 Structure

WIND DEFLECTOR ATTACHED TO BOTTOM OF VEHICLE IS DESIGNED TOO LOW CAUSING CHAFFING ON ROAD SURFACE OCCASIONALLY. MJS

Dec 29, 1999 Visibility

THIS CUSTOMER WAS NOT GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO TEST DRIVE THIS VEHICLE BEFORE PURCHASE. THIS CAR IS "UNSAFE " TO DRIVE. THE WHY'S ARE LISTED BELOW. MYM BASIC COMPLAINT IS THE CONSTANT ANNOYING REFLECTIONS IN THE WINDSHIELD AND EVEN MAKES IT DIFFERCULT TO SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD UNDER CERTAIN DRIV...

Dec 29, 1999 Visibility

THIS CUSTOMER WAS NOT GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO TEST DRIVE THIS VEHICLE BEFORE PURCHASE. THIS CAR IS "UNSAFE " TO DRIVE. THE WHY'S ARE LISTED BELOW. MYM BASIC COMPLAINT IS THE CONSTANT ANNOYING REFLECTIONS IN THE WINDSHIELD AND EVEN MAKES IT DIFFERCULT TO SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD UNDER CERTAIN DRIV...

Dec 29, 1999 Visibility

THIS CUSTOMER WAS NOT GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO TEST DRIVE THIS VEHICLE BEFORE PURCHASE. THIS CAR IS "UNSAFE " TO DRIVE. THE WHY'S ARE LISTED BELOW. MYM BASIC COMPLAINT IS THE CONSTANT ANNOYING REFLECTIONS IN THE WINDSHIELD AND EVEN MAKES IT DIFFERCULT TO SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD UNDER CERTAIN DRIV...

Dec 29, 1999 Visibility

THIS CUSTOMER WAS NOT GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO TEST DRIVE THIS VEHICLE BEFORE PURCHASE. THIS CAR IS "UNSAFE " TO DRIVE. THE WHY'S ARE LISTED BELOW. MYM BASIC COMPLAINT IS THE CONSTANT ANNOYING REFLECTIONS IN THE WINDSHIELD AND EVEN MAKES IT DIFFERCULT TO SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD UNDER CERTAIN DRIV...

Dec 7, 1999 Electrical System

THE WAY THE HORN IS ASSEMBLED MAKES IT HARD TO PRESS. WHEN BEING PRESSED, IT MUST BE PRESSED VERY HARD TO GET IT TO SOUND. DEALER HAS BENN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 7, 1999 Electrical System

THE WAY THE HORN IS ASSEMBLED MAKES IT HARD TO PRESS. WHEN BEING PRESSED, IT MUST BE PRESSED VERY HARD TO GET IT TO SOUND. DEALER HAS BENN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 3, 1999 Structure

THE FRONT AIR DAM SCRAPED THE GROUND AND FELL OFF. YH

Dec 3, 1999 Structure

THE FRONT AIR DAM SCRAPED THE GROUND AND FELL OFF. YH

Nov 7, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Nov 7, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Oct 27, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HIT THE SIDE OF SEARS BUILDING. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISES, AND COVER FROM PASSENGER'S SIDE CAUSED FRONT WINDSHIELD TO CRACK. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HIT THE SIDE OF SEARS BUILDING. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISES, AND COVER FROM PASSENGER'S SIDE CAUSED FRONT WINDSHIELD TO CRACK. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 25, 1999 Unknown Or Other

DASHBOARD IS CONSTRUCTED OF A SHINNY VINYL MATERIAL WHICH REFLECTS ONTO WINDSHIELD CREATING POOR VISIBILITY. MJS

Oct 25, 1999 Unknown Or Other

DASHBOARD IS CONSTRUCTED OF A SHINNY VINYL MATERIAL WHICH REFLECTS ONTO WINDSHIELD CREATING POOR VISIBILITY. MJS

Oct 25, 1999 Fuel System, Other

DASHBOARD IS CONSTRUCTED OF A SHINNY VINYL MATERIAL WHICH REFLECTS ONTO WINDSHIELD CREATING POOR VISIBILITY. MJS

Oct 25, 1999 Unknown Or Other

DASHBOARD IS CONSTRUCTED OF A SHINNY VINYL MATERIAL WHICH REFLECTS ONTO WINDSHIELD CREATING POOR VISIBILITY. MJS

Oct 25, 1999 Unknown Or Other

DASHBOARD IS CONSTRUCTED OF A SHINNY VINYL MATERIAL WHICH REFLECTS ONTO WINDSHIELD CREATING POOR VISIBILITY. MJS

Oct 25, 1999 Fuel System, Other

DASHBOARD IS CONSTRUCTED OF A SHINNY VINYL MATERIAL WHICH REFLECTS ONTO WINDSHIELD CREATING POOR VISIBILITY. MJS

Oct 6, 1999 Unknown Or Other

BUICK DIDN'T SEEM TO CARE THAT SUCH A FAILURE COULD BE LIFE THREATENING.

Oct 6, 1999 Unknown Or Other

BUICK DIDN'T SEEM TO CARE THAT SUCH A FAILURE COULD BE LIFE THREATENING.

Sep 30, 1999 Air Bags Crash

AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Air Bags Crash

AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS THERE WOULD A MASSIVE REFLECTION FROM THE DASHBOARD ONTO THE WINDSHIELD, AFFECTING VISIBILITY AND THIS DISTRACTING DRIVER FROM THE ROAD. BEEN BACK TO LEASING CORP. & NOTHING WAS DONE OR CORRECTED. NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS THERE WOULD A MASSIVE REFLECTION FROM THE DASHBOARD ONTO THE WINDSHIELD, AFFECTING VISIBILITY AND THIS DISTRACTING DRIVER FROM THE ROAD. BEEN BACK TO LEASING CORP. & NOTHING WAS DONE OR CORRECTED. NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR NHTSA RECALL 99V170000/ ANUFACTURER RECALL 99033. AFTER ARRIVING AT THE DEALERSHIP , CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR NHTSA RECALL 99V170000/ ANUFACTURER RECALL 99033. AFTER ARRIVING AT THE DEALERSHIP , CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Sep 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY COMPLAINT IS NOT A FAILURE THAT HAS HAPPENED, BUT THAT WHEN I

Sep 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY COMPLAINT IS NOT A FAILURE THAT HAS HAPPENED, BUT THAT WHEN I

Sep 13, 1999 Unknown Or Other

DASHBOARD GLARE ONTO THE WINDSHIELD DUE TO DESIGN, POOR VISIBILITY DUE TO GLARE. MJS

Sep 13, 1999 Unknown Or Other

DASHBOARD GLARE ONTO THE WINDSHIELD DUE TO DESIGN, POOR VISIBILITY DUE TO GLARE. MJS

Sep 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS GETTING RECALL REPAIR (99V-170) DONE. THE REPAIR WAS SUPPOSE TO TAKE 15 MINUTES, BUT IT TOOK 2 HOURS & 15 MINUTES CAUSING INCONVIENCE TO OWNER. *YC

Sep 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS GETTING RECALL REPAIR (99V-170) DONE. THE REPAIR WAS SUPPOSE TO TAKE 15 MINUTES, BUT IT TOOK 2 HOURS & 15 MINUTES CAUSING INCONVIENCE TO OWNER. *YC

Sep 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE AIR SNAP LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WHICH SUPPLIES AIR TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM IS TOO NOISY, INDICATING A PROBLEM WHICH MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE AIR SNAP LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WHICH SUPPLIES AIR TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM IS TOO NOISY, INDICATING A PROBLEM WHICH MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 3, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS ACCELERATING WHEN IT STOPS AND GOES. CAR SEEMS TO BE RUNNING OUT OF GAS WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. *AK

Sep 3, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS ACCELERATING WHEN IT STOPS AND GOES. CAR SEEMS TO BE RUNNING OUT OF GAS WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Power Train

WHEN PUTTING TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE IT WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *YC CONSUMER WAS TOLD AT THE SHOP THAT THIS WAS A WOMAN THING. *SLC

Sep 2, 1999 Power Train

WHEN PUTTING TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE IT WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *YC CONSUMER WAS TOLD AT THE SHOP THAT THIS WAS A WOMAN THING. *SLC

Sep 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS SENT RECALL 99V170000 CONCERNING ABS FAILURE. CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL. DEALER STATED PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. PROBLEM HAS YET TO BE CORRECTED. *AK

Sep 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS SENT RECALL 99V170000 CONCERNING ABS FAILURE. CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL. DEALER STATED PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. PROBLEM HAS YET TO BE CORRECTED. *AK

Aug 30, 1999 Visibility

FRONT RIGHT WINDOWS EXPLODED FOR NO APPARENT REASON, CAUSING DAMAGE TO EXTERIOR MIRROR. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS

Aug 30, 1999 Visibility

FRONT RIGHT WINDOWS EXPLODED FOR NO APPARENT REASON, CAUSING DAMAGE TO EXTERIOR MIRROR. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS

Aug 25, 1999 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT HORN IS NOT LOUD ENOUGH, AND THIS IS A SAFETY MATTER. .DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THEY COULD DO NOTHING BECAUSE THE AIR BAG IS ALSO UNDER THE WHEEL. *AK

Aug 25, 1999 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT HORN IS NOT LOUD ENOUGH, AND THIS IS A SAFETY MATTER. .DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THEY COULD DO NOTHING BECAUSE THE AIR BAG IS ALSO UNDER THE WHEEL. *AK

Aug 19, 1999 Power Train

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON AN INCLINE AND THE TRANSMISSION IS IN "DRIVE" THE VEHICLE WILL RAPIDLY ROLL BACKWARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE BRAKE IS RELEASED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT INDICATED THAT ALL OF THE NEW BUICKS WILL ROLL BACK WHILE IN DRIVE AND ON AN INCLINE WHEN THE DRIVER RELEASES THE BRAKE AND D...

Aug 19, 1999 Power Train

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON AN INCLINE AND THE TRANSMISSION IS IN "DRIVE" THE VEHICLE WILL RAPIDLY ROLL BACKWARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE BRAKE IS RELEASED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT INDICATED THAT ALL OF THE NEW BUICKS WILL ROLL BACK WHILE IN DRIVE AND ON AN INCLINE WHEN THE DRIVER RELEASES THE BRAKE AND D...

Aug 9, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE DESIGN OF THE DASHBOARD & REAR SEAT COVER REFLECTS ON THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN COLLISION. *YC

Aug 9, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE DESIGN OF THE DASHBOARD & REAR SEAT COVER REFLECTS ON THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN COLLISION. *YC

Jul 31, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

WHEEL SENSOR FAILED CAUSING AUTO TRACK OFF AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE.

Jul 31, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

WHEEL SENSOR FAILED CAUSING AUTO TRACK OFF AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE.

Jul 16, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DOES NOT ADJUST TO FIX CONSUMER'S SHOULDER; BELT LAYS ON HER NECK. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT CAN'T BE AJDUSTED ANY MORE. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 16, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DOES NOT ADJUST TO FIX CONSUMER'S SHOULDER; BELT LAYS ON HER NECK. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT CAN'T BE AJDUSTED ANY MORE. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 14, 1999 Unknown Or Other

DESIGN OF PLASTIC DASHBOARD REFLECTS BACK INTO THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *YC

Jul 14, 1999 Unknown Or Other

DESIGN OF PLASTIC DASHBOARD REFLECTS BACK INTO THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Seats

FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS DO NOT STAY IN RAISED POSITION WHEN USED. NLM

Jun 22, 1999 Seats

FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS DO NOT STAY IN RAISED POSITION WHEN USED. NLM

Jun 14, 1999 Structure

AIR DAM DEFLECTOR ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IS DESIGNED TOO LOW, IT HITS BOTTOM ON A LOT OF DIPS AND BUMPS IN THE ROAD SURFACE. MJS

Jun 14, 1999 Equipment

THE RADIO VOLUMN CONTROL DOES NOT WORK WELL. MJS

Jun 14, 1999 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT LEVER CONTINUALLY STICKS/HANGS UP, CONSUMER MUST USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO ENGAGE GEAR. MJS

Jun 14, 1999 Visibility

SHADDW IN THE LINE OF SIGHT ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, CAUSED BY A GLARE FROM THE DASHBOARD. MJS

Jun 14, 1999 Structure

WATER LEAK INTO VEHICLE, CAUSING WATER DAMAGE TO CARPETING. MJS

Jun 14, 1999 Structure

AIR DAM DEFLECTOR ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IS DESIGNED TOO LOW, IT HITS BOTTOM ON A LOT OF DIPS AND BUMPS IN THE ROAD SURFACE. MJS

Jun 14, 1999 Equipment

THE RADIO VOLUMN CONTROL DOES NOT WORK WELL. MJS

Jun 14, 1999 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT LEVER CONTINUALLY STICKS/HANGS UP, CONSUMER MUST USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO ENGAGE GEAR. MJS

Jun 14, 1999 Visibility

SHADDW IN THE LINE OF SIGHT ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, CAUSED BY A GLARE FROM THE DASHBOARD. MJS

Jun 14, 1999 Structure

WATER LEAK INTO VEHICLE, CAUSING WATER DAMAGE TO CARPETING. MJS

Jun 9, 1999 Seats

BOTH FRONT HEAD RESTS WILL NOT REMAIN RAISED WHEN THEY ARE USED. PUTTING THE HEAD BACK AGAINST THE HEAD REST CAUSES THEM TO LOWER TO THE MINIMUM POSITION. THERE WILL BE NO SUPPORT FOR REAR-END COLLISIONS. OTHER CARS IN THE LOT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 9, 1999 Seats

BOTH FRONT HEAD RESTS WILL NOT REMAIN RAISED WHEN THEY ARE USED. PUTTING THE HEAD BACK AGAINST THE HEAD REST CAUSES THEM TO LOWER TO THE MINIMUM POSITION. THERE WILL BE NO SUPPORT FOR REAR-END COLLISIONS. OTHER CARS IN THE LOT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER DEPOSITS WATER DIRECTLY IN THE LINE OF VISION OF THE DRIVER ON THE UP-STROKE, TEMPORARILY BLOCKING DRIVERS VISION DURING MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINSTORM UNTIL THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER CLEARS THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD ON ITS DOWNSTROKE.DEALER SERVICE MANAGER SAID NOTH...

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER DEPOSITS WATER DIRECTLY IN THE LINE OF VISION OF THE DRIVER ON THE UP-STROKE, TEMPORARILY BLOCKING DRIVERS VISION DURING MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINSTORM UNTIL THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER CLEARS THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD ON ITS DOWNSTROKE.DEALER SERVICE MANAGER SAID NOTH...

Mar 18, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, AND CONSUMER TAKES FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR AND THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WOULD START ROLLING BACKWARDS REAL FAST. *AK

Mar 18, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, AND CONSUMER TAKES FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR AND THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WOULD START ROLLING BACKWARDS REAL FAST. *AK

Mar 9, 1999 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING AND TRYING TO USE THE HORN, IT IS HARD TO LOCATE THE SPOT WHERE THE HORN IS, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE HORN. *AK

Mar 9, 1999 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING AND TRYING TO USE THE HORN, IT IS HARD TO LOCATE THE SPOT WHERE THE HORN IS, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE HORN. *AK

Mar 4, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE AT A STOP ON A LAND DECLINE VEHICLE WILL ROLL BACK WHEN ACCELERATING WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER SAID IT THE CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 4, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE AT A STOP ON A LAND DECLINE VEHICLE WILL ROLL BACK WHEN ACCELERATING WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER SAID IT THE CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 3, 1999 Visibility

DESIGN PLACEMENT OF VENT BEHIND SHIFTING HANDLE BECOMES EXTREMELY HOT WHEN HEAT IS ON.

Mar 3, 1999 Visibility

DESIGN PLACEMENT OF VENT BEHIND SHIFTING HANDLE BECOMES EXTREMELY HOT WHEN HEAT IS ON.

Feb 9, 1999 Exterior Lighting

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ARE YELLOW/AMBER IN COLOR CAUSING CONFUSION WHEN DRIVING.

Feb 9, 1999 Exterior Lighting

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ARE YELLOW/AMBER IN COLOR CAUSING CONFUSION WHEN DRIVING.