1998 BUICK CENTURY Recalls (4)

Campaign:
98V102000 on 05/17/1998
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Manufactured:
03/31/1997 - 10/30/1997
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:
99V356000 on 01/09/2000
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Manufactured:
03/31/1997 - 08/30/1998
Affected:
411,880
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
Driver visibility may be impaired increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Owners will be provided with an owner's manual insert containing instructions for optically aiming the headlamps.
Notes:
Owner notification began july 20, 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 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> .

1998 BUICK CENTURY TSBs (80)

Bulletin:
971101776304
Component:
073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Summary:
Subject pertaining to driveability symptoms due to fuel injector deposits. *yc
Bulletin:
97110197022J
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Customer satisfaction campaign on hvac manual climate control mode selector. *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:
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:
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:
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:
98849602A
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Some customers may comment on radio clock gains an excessive amount of time. *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:
839607
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Comments on switching between local stations or cross talk in metropolitan areas with several strong am stations. *yc
Bulletin:
849602
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Some customers may comment the radio clock gains an excessive amount of time. *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:
990604037
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Subject on on-board diagnostic (obd) system improvements. *mjs
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:
000851001
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the black plastic housing around the outside rear view mirror turns chalky or is dull in color. *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:
831514
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the right rear floor is wet with clean water on vehicles built between vin breakpoints w1587942 and w1584117. *tt
Bulletin:
731066A
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Some owners may comment that the door glass sticks in the full up position. this condition mainly happens in warm weather. *tt
Bulletin:
010601008
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt
Bulletin:
010730011
Component:
103300 power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Summary:
On some vehicles, the transmission gear range selector is difficult to shift. *tt
Bulletin:
01024
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the oil warning light will not illuminate under low / no oil pressure conditions. *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:
01024
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Certain vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the oil warning light will not illuminate under low / no oil pressure conditions. *tt
Bulletin:
010601010A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding polymer service pistons. *tt
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:
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:
020864001
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Some customers may comment on wind noise or a whistle around the mirrors on the front doors. *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:
030867004
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Parts availability for sunroof repairs. *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:
3097
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Hvac side to side temperature difference. *sc
Bulletin:
57
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Wire harness may be stretched, or the pcs may not be oriented in the same position, after installing a service replacement valve body assembly. gm tech link. *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:
709
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Tie rod specifications revised. gm tech link. *tt
Bulletin:
4615
Component:
040000 service brakes, air
Summary:
Abs pump running when not needed. *nj
Bulletin:
PIC5913
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a supplemental inflatable restraint lamp, service vehicle soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. techni
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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