1996 BUICK CENTURY Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 95V173000 on 09/11/1995
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:anchorage
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1988 - 08/29/1995
- Affected:
- 2,216,325
- Defect:
- These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard safety belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. this does not comply with fmvss no.210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
- Consequence:
- Consequence of non-compliance: in a collison, stress can cause the attachment metal to tear and allow the anchorage to separate from the body of the vehicle. the safety belt may not protect an occupant in the event of a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the existing anchor bolts with a new shoulder bolt and thread locking adhesive. additionally, noise control patches will be applied at each anchorage.
- Notes:
- System: interior; active restraints; belt anchor and attachment; fmvss no.210.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300; chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; pontiac at 1-800-762-2737; or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 07E021000 on 03/11/2007
- Component:
- Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices
- Affected:
- 742
- Defect:
- Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.
- Consequence:
- Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.
- Correction:
- Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pressure regulators and has no relation to any original equipment installed by general motors.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
1996 BUICK CENTURY TSBs (22)
- Bulletin:
- 577106A
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Cold start rattle noise. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 677164
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Intermittent neutral or loss of drive at highway speeds or from fourth gear (replace control valve body assembly). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 776001
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at operating temperature knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has reached operating
- Bulletin:
- 577106A
- Component:
- 105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
- Summary:
- Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 776001
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Information concerning engine knock/rattle or tap noise before engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at operating temperature (replace piston and/or rod assemblies). ak
- Bulletin:
- 971101776304
- Component:
- 073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
- Summary:
- Subject pertaining to driveability symptoms due to fuel injector deposits. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9709013202B
- Component:
- 011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
- Summary:
- Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 970801735026
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98776304A
- Component:
- 073200 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98876121A
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Vehicles may exhibit a clattering noise at idle speed originating from the timing chain and front cover area. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98576124A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Comments on a ticking type noise that begins shortly after cold engine start-up and gradually diminishes as the engine warms up. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 990604005
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990730030
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 876002A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not re
- Bulletin:
- 990604005A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990730030A
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking
- Bulletin:
- 010601010A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Subject regarding polymer service pistons. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020601014
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010601002A
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 4615
- Component:
- 040000 service brakes, air
- Summary:
- Abs pump running when not needed. *nj
- Bulletin:
- PIP4723B
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
- Bulletin:
- PIC4696C
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
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