1997 BUICK CENTURY Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 98V102000 on 05/17/1998
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:headlights
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1996 - 07/30/1997
- Affected:
- 149,342
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the owner manuals do not contain the requirement information pertaining to the vehicle headlamp aiming device. this does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Consequence:
- If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.
- Correction:
- Owners will be mailed an owner manual's insert which contains the appropriate information.
- Notes:
- Owner notification is expected to begin during june 1998.owners who do not receive the insert and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300 or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 99V348000 on 12/22/1999
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1996 - 05/30/1997
- Affected:
- 155,149
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the windshield wipers may stop working due to a separation between the drive pin and crescent in the crank arm assembly.
- Consequence:
- Driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles for the presence of a plastic water deflector and, if necessary, replace the wiper motor crank arm and install a water deflector. on vehicles receiving a replacement crank arm and new water deflector, dealers will also apply additional sealing material to improve water deflection away from the crank arm assembly and will install a reinforcement to improve the performance of the wiper park mechanism.
- Notes:
- Gm recall no. 99091.owner notification began may 25, 2000.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 pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or buick at 1-800-521-7300.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 09E005000 on 02/16/2009
- Component:
- Steering
- Affected:
- 979
- Defect:
- Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos. 697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's "oe solutions<sup>tm</sup>" brand name, and napa p/nos. 7-8502 and 7-8503 which were sold for replacement use on the various vehicles listed above. a potential material or design defect could result in the steering knuckle breaking in the hub area.
- Consequence:
- A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warning.
- Correction:
- Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. the recall began on february 23, 2009. owners may contact dorman's toll-free hotline at 1-800-523-2492 and press 5.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket dorman steering knuckles and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors corporation.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
1997 BUICK CENTURY TSBs (85)
- 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:
- 738205
- Component:
- 136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Summary:
- Windshield wiper arms/blades park at incorrect location (replace wiper motor crank arm assembly; apply sealant to crank arm cover). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 739009
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Remote keyless entry (rke) range is shorter than expected. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 735010
- Component:
- 051120 parking brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage and cable
- Summary:
- Clicking and/or squealing noise coming from the rear brakes (adjust park brake cable). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 731103
- Component:
- 138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
- Summary:
- Air temperature from hvac outlets does not change or blows cold (replace temperature valve door). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 970501735011
- Component:
- 030000 service brakes, hydraulic
- Summary:
- Concerns with squealing and grinding noises coming from front brakes. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 970801738313
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Insufficient interference due to door location on the instrument panel. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 971101776304
- Component:
- 073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
- Summary:
- Subject pertaining to driveability symptoms due to fuel injector deposits. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 971101739009
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some may comment on the remote keyless entry (rke) system having inadequate range or the system is intermittent/inoperative in hot afternoon temperatures. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 97110197022J
- Component:
- 138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
- Summary:
- Customer satisfaction campaign on hvac manual climate control mode selector. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 971101776529
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Subject pertaining to instrument cluster resets when on-board ham radio is keyed. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 970801731056
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- Subject on slow window operation when going up or down. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 970901738319
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Comment on a loose glove box light switch with a broken mounting area on the instrument panel. *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:
- 970801631113
- Component:
- 138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
- Summary:
- Insufficient heater performance on passenger side floor area. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 97121797022
- Component:
- 138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
- Summary:
- Subject on hvac manual climate control mode selector first phase owner notification letter mailing. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98831110
- Component:
- 138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may experience an hvac blower motor run-on condition after the ignition is turned off. *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:
- 98738205A
- Component:
- 136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Summary:
- Condition with windshield wiper arms/blades park at incorrect location. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98776514A
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may experience a mil (malfunction indicator lamp) light illuminated on the vehicle's instrument panel. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 97022
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Information on manual climate control mode selector. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 10001
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Information on growling noise in transaxle during first four minutes after start up. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9810009
- Component:
- 126000 exterior lighting:turn signal
- Summary:
- Information on left turn signal inoperative. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9810013
- Component:
- 036400 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:abs warning light
- Summary:
- Information on abs light on caused by right front wheel speed sensor harness insulation. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9810014
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Information on check oil level light coming on driving up hill. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98060898001
- Component:
- 120000 exterior lighting
- Summary:
- Subject on headlamp aiming owner manual information. *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:
- 837111
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may experience a shaking sensation when vehicle is operated between 35-55 mph (55-90 km/h) on smooth roads with curves or dips. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 831704
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow. *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:
- 990858001
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Conditions with general wind noise / windrush. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990232003
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Conditions with steering shudder or vibration at low speed. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990850012
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment that the cupholder may separate from the armrest. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990603007
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment that the fuel gauge reads incorrectly / fluctuates, and the low fuel chime sounds prematurely. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990603007A
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- Conditions with inaccurate fuel gauge / fluctuates, premature low fuel chime. *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:
- 000854001
- Component:
- 341000 communications:horn assembly
- Summary:
- A condition may exist of a high amount of effort required to sound the horn. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990603007B
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment on the following conditions: 1) the fuel gauge reading incorrectly. 2) low fuel chime sounds prematurely. 3) fuel gauge may fluctuate from full to empty. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 97IDPD17BLA
- Component:
- 114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
- Summary:
- Information on the base and gage clusters - circuit board update. *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:
- 010601008
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010730017
- Component:
- 103500 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
- Summary:
- Some owners may comment that the transmission range selector lever is difficult to move / shift. *tt
- 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:
- 990603007C
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- A condition may exist in which the fuel gauge reads incorrectly / fluctuates, low fuel chime sounds prematurely. *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:
- 010139001
- Component:
- 138120 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
- Summary:
- Subject regarding diagnosis of hvac dtc's b0361, b0363, b0365 and b0367. nlm
- Bulletin:
- 010523006A
- Component:
- 034510 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
- Summary:
- This bulletin is being issued to revise the fastener requirements for the front and rear brake caliper bracket replacement procedures in the disc-brake sub-section of brakes in the appropriate service manual. *tt
- Bulletin:
- DCS752
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Campaign information processing system will be sending out an additional owner notification on campaign 99091 regarding inoperative windshield wipers and incorrect park. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 32
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Information regarding extra clips in the 4t65e transmission. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 280801
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Information regarding a clunk or pop noise in the left front foot well area. *yh
- Bulletin:
- 010866010
- Component:
- 022000 suspension:rear
- Summary:
- Information regarding itching type noise from rear of vehicle. *yh
- Bulletin:
- 111001
- Component:
- 135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
- Summary:
- Information on diagnosing wind noise from the outside rearview mirror area. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 011101
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Concerns where the carpet pulls out from under the sill plate on the left or right rear foot well area. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010850013A
- Component:
- 221300 seats:front assembly:head restraint
- Summary:
- Subject regarding height restraint height increases during vehicle operation. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010850013
- Component:
- 221300 seats:front assembly:head restraint
- Summary:
- Subject regarding head restraint height increases during vehicle operation. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0108110004
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment that the carpeting is separating from, or coming out from under the rear door opening sill plate molding. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020139001
- Component:
- 138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
- Summary:
- Subject regarding hvac temperature difference side to side and/or diagnostic trouble codes b0361, b0441 set. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020139002
- Component:
- 138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment on the time it takes the right side door glass to defog. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 000605049A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Subject regarding various driveability symptoms, malfunction indicator lamp illuminates intermittently, diagnostic trouble codes seat, engine will not start. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 020601014
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010601008A
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 062602
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Vehicles with the cj2 automatic air conditioning and without the u20 cluster which is the driver information center and the cj2 automatic air conditioner displays the celsius and not fahrenheit. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 040302
- Component:
- 200000 wheels
- Summary:
- Information on refinishing aluminum wheels. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 042202
- Component:
- 330000 interior lighting
- Summary:
- A condition may exist where the prindle display is not legible when moving form a dark area to a lighted area, when thevhecle is started inside a garage, the headlamps are turned on automatically and then the vehicle is backed into the sunl
- Bulletin:
- 051302
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Subject regarding carpet pulling out from under from the rear door sill plate, left or right side. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010601002A
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 030844005
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Poor radio reception or radio static/ increased interference with rear window defogger on or some rear window defogger grids may be inoperative. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0308110002
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Sun visors may not stay in intended position. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 060203
- Component:
- 170000 latches/locks/linkages
- Summary:
- Center console and/or armrest storage lid will not remain closed due to a broken latch. both latches are service separately and available through gm service parts. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 030232049
- Component:
- 017500 steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
- Summary:
- Release of new outer tie rod ends for service. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 030849018B
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Broken console or storage compartment lid latch. *tt updated *eh
- Bulletin:
- 000604049B
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Some vehicles built prior to vin breakpoint 1f136536 may exhibit intermittent malfunction indicator lamp / service engine soon indicator illumination; anti-lock brake system warning light illumination; stall / no start condition; various el
- Bulletin:
- 030844005B
- Component:
- 138200 visibility:defroster/defogger system:rear window
- Summary:
- Poor radio reception or radio static/ increased interference with rear window defogger on or some rear window defogger grids may be inoperative. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01650
- Component:
- 138130 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:controls/wiring
- Summary:
- Manual dual zone fan and mode knob replacement. service vme. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 050232003
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Revised outer tie rod end nut tightening specification/tie rod end jam nut tightening specification added. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 050604058
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 4615
- Component:
- 040000 service brakes, air
- Summary:
- Abs pump running when not needed. *nj
- Bulletin:
- 16NA260
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr
- 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:
- 17-NA-016
- Component:
- 200000 wheels
- Summary:
- This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing p/n 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.
- Bulletin:
- 17-NA-016
- Component:
- 200000 wheels
- Summary:
- This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing p/n 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.
- Bulletin:
- PI1217
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans breather vent.
- Bulletin:
- 05-06-04-035D
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what e85 fuel may due to a non e85 vehicle.
- 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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