We found the following complaints for BUICK CENTURY (1993)
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During a front accident at 35 mph, the drivers side air bag did not deploy.
Other: airbag failure.
Airbag housing is spliting down the center.dealer has inspected the vehicle .also, manufacturer has been notified.
The airbag deployed and pushed the driver to the left side and caused him to break his shoulder.ttvehicle's accelerator stuck causing vehicle to suddenly accelerate, consumer lost control and crashed into a wall, there was one injury in accident.
Air bag:driving approximately 35mphanother vehicle a head made sudden stop.century was too close to the stop, and ran into the back of vehicle. Air bag did not deploy.
Estimated 25 mpn upon frontal impact hit rock and rock skid underneath vehicle, no air bag deployment.tt
During head on collision driver air bag did not deploy.ttconsumer was injured in accident.
At 50 mph , driver hit cement pillar which damaged entire front end. Upon impact, driver's side airbag did not deploy, causing injuries.
Was driving on highway going about 60mph when 18-wheeler tractor trailer crossed into buick's lane. The vehicle struck the tractor trailer.upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The insurance picked up buick.
During a front accident at 35 mph, the drivers side air bag did not deploy.
Driving car down blvd, rainy & slick rds, applied brakes which locked up, rearended another car, bumper did not work, driver's air bag did not deploy.
While traveling at 40 mph this vehicle struck another vehicle head-on, andair bags did not deploy. Buick has been contacted.
Drivers side air bag failure causing light to illuminate. Mjs
Driver's side airbag light is flashing, possible failure.
The contact owns a 1993 buick century. The contact stated that the vehicle was started and the defroster was engaged. The contact then smelled a burning odor and noticed smoke emitting from the defroster area. The contact moved the vehicle away from his residence and turned the engine off but the smoke continued. The contact then opened the hood and a fire erupted. The fire was extinguished and the contact sustained a knee infection from attempting to move the vehicle away from his residence. A fire report was available. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was approximately 230,000.updated 04/15/11*ljthe consumer listed wiring harness as the problem. Updated 10/12/11
Plastic horn buttons(half moon shape)will not fit in spaces provided as they are distored due to the heat in car.these must be pressed to have honk the horn & can't be, because they don't fit.
Horn design difficult to activate excessive force necessary.
Intermittent stalling. Dealer replaced computer. However, stalling continues.
The contact owns a 1993 buick century. The contact stated that the vehicle was started and the defroster was engaged. The contact then smelled a burning odor and noticed smoke emitting from the defroster area. The contact moved the vehicle away from his residence and turned the engine off but the smoke continued. The contact then opened the hood and a fire erupted. The fire was extinguished and the contact sustained a knee infection from attempting to move the vehicle away from his residence. A fire report was available. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was approximately 230,000.updated 04/15/11*ljthe consumer listed wiring harness as the problem. Updated 10/12/11
Cluster module 'silent sent' removed, however light still comes on. *sd
Cluster module 'silent sent' removed, however light still comes on. *sd
1993 buick century experienced vehicle fire.*mr while driving down the highway the car jerked a little and the battery light came on. The consumer heard a pop and saw smoke, he then pulled over and the vehiclebecame engulfed in fire.
While driving at 55 mph there was a boom,warning lights illuminated on the dash panel, andvehicle shut down. Consumer was told by a mechanic that a rod blew. That is what caused the engine to shut down. Buick has not been contacted.
Intermittent stalling. Dealer replaced computer. However, stalling continues.
My car dies when the gas tank begins to get $3.50 away from being full.when it dies it will not restart for approximately for 15 minutes.the gas gauge dial begins to waver from side to side when the gas gauge is around $3.50 down from being full.when the gas gauge begins to waver that is a sign to me that i must fill the car up again or it will soon stall.i have had it in the shop off and on for 11 months.i have had the fuel pump replaced but it has not solved the problem.we love this car.it has served us well and we have had no problems to speak of until this problem came about.the car dealorship keeps saying they cannot duplicate what happens to me.it can die on me three or four times in a day and then run perfectly for two weeks at a time.i learned that if i keep the gas tank full it will function as close to normal as possible.i will appreciate any help you can give.
While driving vehicle engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall.please provide details.
While drivng about 50 mph the engine will shut down without a warning, and sometimes will stall on the road.
Vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control resulting in a collision.
Daughter was driving on city street and all of sudden vehicle burst into flames.contacted dealer who said that never heard of fires in vehicles.the fire started in the engine and spread all the way to the trunk.
While driving on highway vehicle stalled andhad to be towed. Technicianopened the hood, and found out that cover under the hood (looked like a blanket for noise or fire) had almost caught on fire. Also,no power steering.pieces that came loose went down into the alternator, causing it to burn up.vehicle lost all power and the alternator had to be replaced.*ml
Exhaust manifold cracked within18,000 miles.
Shift cable has worn a hole inair conditoner and lost fluids. Please provide further information.
Roof rack separated from roof of vehicle.*skd
Roof rack installed improperly, causing rack plus luggage to fly off vehicle. *dh
My car dies when the gas tank begins to get $3.50 away from being full.when it dies it will not restart for approximately for 15 minutes.the gas gauge dial begins to waver from side to side when the gas gauge is around $3.50 down from being full.when the gas gauge begins to waver that is a sign to me that i must fill the car up again or it will soon stall.i have had it in the shop off and on for 11 months.i have had the fuel pump replaced but it has not solved the problem.we love this car.it has served us well and we have had no problems to speak of until this problem came about.the car dealorship keeps saying they cannot duplicate what happens to me.it can die on me three or four times in a day and then run perfectly for two weeks at a time.i learned that if i keep the gas tank full it will function as close to normal as possible.i will appreciate any help you can give.
Fuel filter installed backwards, causing engine to stall/fail and steering to lock up. *sd
My car dies when the gas tank begins to get $3.50 away from being full.when it dies it will not restart for approximately for 15 minutes.the gas gauge dial begins to waver from side to side when the gas gauge is around $3.50 down from being full.when the gas gauge begins to waver that is a sign to me that i must fill the car up again or it will soon stall.i have had it in the shop off and on for 11 months.i have had the fuel pump replaced but it has not solved the problem.we love this car.it has served us well and we have had no problems to speak of until this problem came about.the car dealorship keeps saying they cannot duplicate what happens to me.it can die on me three or four times in a day and then run perfectly for two weeks at a time.i learned that if i keep the gas tank full it will function as close to normal as possible.i will appreciate any help you can give.
Fuel gauge does not beep, ring or light up to indicate fuel is low.
Two standard transmission failed
While slowing down to cross train tracks transmission locked up and broke, causingvehicle to be stuck on the tracks, and the train ran into the vehicle.
Transmission malfunctioned, shifting problems. Yh
Transmission problems.
W/ignition off and keys removed two year old child moved gear shift lever, causing vehicle to roll/accident.
Caller feels door mounted seat belts are not safe, in case of cause and door opens, it wouldn't protect passengers.tt
Front seat belts are attached to the doors, and when the doors are opened, the seat belts extend forward. Consumer feels this feature posses a safety risk because if the doors flings open in an accident they will not restrain the occupants in their seat.
Recall related.please describe.ref.95v17300.tt
Driver's side door falls open, even when locked; seat belt tightens as if there was impact and pulls driver toward the open door.
The front seat belts block the view .please describe.tt
Driving car down blvd, rainy & slick rds, applied brakes which locked up, rearended another car, bumper did not work, driver's air bag did not deploy.
Brakes failed six times. *dsh
I have had to replace the brakes three times since i bought the car in 1997. They still don't work well. There must be a factory defect! what can i do about this?
Brake pads wear out more than the average.
Steering cable vibrating against air conditioning pipe, causing a hole/freon leak.
While driving on highway vehicle stalled andhad to be towed. Technicianopened the hood, and found out that cover under the hood (looked like a blanket for noise or fire) had almost caught on fire. Also,no power steering.pieces that came loose went down into the alternator, causing it to burn up.vehicle lost all power and the alternator had to be replaced.*ml
While driving heard a thumping noise when going over small bumps due to loose front inner tie rod; also, replaced leaking rack and pinion steering.
While driving heard a thumping noise when going over small bumps due to loose front inner tie rod; also, replaced leaking rack and pinion steering.
Driving car down blvd, rainy & slick rds, applied brakes which locked up, rearended another car, bumper did not work, driver's air bag did not deploy.
Driver's side door falls open, even when locked; seat belt tightens as if there was impact and pulls driver toward the open door.
While driving on highway vehicle stalled andhad to be towed. Technicianopened the hood, and found out that cover under the hood (looked like a blanket for noise or fire) had almost caught on fire. Also,no power steering.pieces that came loose went down into the alternator, causing it to burn up.vehicle lost all power and the alternator had to be replaced.*ml
Trunk out of adjustment will open on occasions without notice.
Vibration in front end near the steering. Pls describe in more detail.
Consumer was traveling about 35mph onhighway andrear left tire tread separated from rim. Vehicle went into a water enbankment of eight feet. Vehicle was submerged under water, but consumer was able to escape through driver's side window . Vehicle was totaled. Firestonetires 205-70-r14 s-s60,dot e2pgf5a44. There were no injuries.
Consumer was putting car into the garage and car accelerate .tt
Sudden acceleration, resulting in an accident (attorney for client).
The airbag deployed and pushed the driver to the left side and caused him to break his shoulder.ttvehicle's accelerator stuck causing vehicle to suddenly accelerate, consumer lost control and crashed into a wall, there was one injury in accident.
Vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control when engaged in drive, regain control, then put it in park and vehicle accelerated forward again.tt
Car suddenly accelerated out of control, resulting in accident.
Vehicle was in idle position, put into gear, vehicle went into open throttle position in reverse impact 6:00 position, hit a parked vehicle, lost control.tt
The throttle sticks and causes the engine to surge unexpectently and thebrake does not stop the car.
Accelerator cable from fire wall runs right up a long air conditioning line, causing the cable to rub up and down rubbing a hole through the line, shooting freon in the air.
When attempting to remove all four tires consumer was unable to remove the tires due to the steel rims which were too close to the hub, preventing the tires to be removed. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
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