Buick Century Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 34 recall campaigns covering at least one Buick Century model year (1981–2001). Each campaign below shows the model years it covers, the official NHTSA text and the share of vehicles repaired so far.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Which model years each campaign covers

Buick Century recall campaigns (rows) by model year covered (columns), 1990–2001
Campaign	1990	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001
04V375000 Lighting	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered
01V109000 Seat belt	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered
00V371000 Air bag	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered
00V228003 Seat belt	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered
00V160000 Fuel system	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered
00V143000 Brake	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered
99V356000 Lighting	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered
99V348000 Visibility	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
99V170000 Brake	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered
98V102000 Lighting	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
95V173000 Seat belt	covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
94V189000 Steering	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
94V159000 Latch	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
94V008000 Vehicle speed control	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
94V021000 Vehicle speed control	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
93V162000 Vehicle speed control	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
93V121000 Brake	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
92V124000 Seat	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
92V066000 Electrical	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
91V214000 Power train	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered

● = the campaign lists this model year. Source: NHTSA recalls file, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

All 34 campaigns, newest first

Listed for 1999 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 04V375000 Filed Aug 10, 2004

GM/FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP BULBS

Exterior lighting · headlights

Repair progress not yet reported199,793 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 04V375000

Listed for 2000, 2001 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 01V109000 Filed Apr 6, 2001

GM/SUNVISOR AIR BAG LABEL

Seat belts

Repair progress not yet reported116,007 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V109000

Listed for 2000, 2001 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 00V371000 Filed Nov 13, 2000

GM/SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE

Air bags · side/window

Repair progress not yet reported12 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V371000

Listed for 2000, 2001 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 00V228003 Filed Aug 7, 2000

GM/FMVSS 209/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES

Seat belts

Repair progress not yet reported156,305 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V228003

Listed for 2000 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 00V160000 Filed Jun 16, 2000

GM/FMVSS 301/FUEL FILL HOSE CLAMP

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly · filler pipe and cap

Repair progress not yet reported248 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V160000

Listed for 2000 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 00V143000 Filed May 17, 2000

GM/REAR DRUM BRAKES

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · drum

Repair progress not yet reported18,754 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V143000

Listed for 1998, 1999 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 99V356000 Filed Dec 17, 1999

GM/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · headlights

Repair progress not yet reported411,880 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V356000

Listed for 1997 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 99V348000 Filed Dec 16, 1999

GM/WINDSHIELD WIPER

Visibility · windshield wiper/washer · linkages

Repair progress not yet reported155,149 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V348000

Listed for 1999 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 99V170000 Filed Jul 9, 1999

GM/ABS MOTOR SHORT

Service brakes, hydraulic · antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Repair progress not yet reported168,559 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V170000

Listed for 1997, 1998 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 98V102000 Filed May 15, 1998

GM/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · headlights

Repair progress not yet reported149,342 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V102000

Listed for 1989–1996 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 95V173000 Filed Sep 15, 1995

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:RESTRAINT:BELT ANCHOR AND ATTACHM

Seat belts · front · anchorage

Repair progress not yet reported2,216,325 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 95V173000

Listed for 1994 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 94V189000 Filed Oct 4, 1994

SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT SPINDLE:KNUCKLE:STEER

Steering · linkages · knuckle · spindle · arm

Repair progress not yet reported206 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V189000

Listed for 1994 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 94V159000 Filed Aug 31, 1994

STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS

Latches/locks/linkages · doors · latch

Repair progress not yet reported139,542 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V159000

Listed for 1994 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 94V008000 Filed Jan 12, 1994

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING

Vehicle speed control · springs

Repair progress not yet reported49,047 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V008000

Listed for 1994 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 94V021000 Filed Jan 8, 1994

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES:ACCELERATOR:FLEXIBLE

Vehicle speed control · cables

Repair progress not yet reported10,646 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V021000

Listed for 1994 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 93V162000 Filed Sep 27, 1993

EQUIPMENT:SPEED CONTROL

Vehicle speed control

Repair progress not yet reported579 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 93V162000

Listed for 1993 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 93V121000 Filed Jul 21, 1993

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Repair progress not yet reported2,848 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 93V121000

Listed for 1990, 1991 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 92V124000 Filed Sep 1, 1992

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:BENCH:BACK REST

Seats · front assembly · recliner

Repair progress not yet reported319,181 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 92V124000

Listed for 1992 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 92V066000 Filed May 11, 1992

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:OTHER PART

Electrical system · wiring

Repair progress not yet reported33 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 92V066000

Listed for 1992 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 91V214000 Filed Dec 6, 1991

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC

Power train · automatic transmission

Repair progress not yet reported10,141 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 91V214000

Listed for 1988 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 88V164000 Filed Oct 18, 1988

FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Repair progress not yet reported27,369 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 88V164000

Listed for 1988 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 88V048000 Filed Apr 1, 1988

SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER

Suspension · front · control arm · lower arm

Repair progress not yet reported3,428 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 88V048000

Listed for 1988 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 88V007000 Filed Jan 20, 1988

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELT INSTRUCTIONS

Seat belts

Repair progress not yet reported6,083 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 88V007000

Listed for 1986 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 86V061000 Filed May 13, 1986

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:HARNESS:REAR COMPARTMENT

Electrical system · wiring · rear compartment/trunk

Repair progress not yet reported197 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 86V061000

Listed for 1986 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 85V122000 Filed Oct 4, 1985

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR:GENERATOR

Electrical system · alternator/generator/regulator

Repair progress not yet reported772 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 85V122000

Listed for 1984 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 85V104000 Filed Aug 14, 1985

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SHOE AND DRUM SYSTEM

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · drum

Repair progress not yet reported3,192 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 85V104000

Listed for 1984 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 85V034000 Filed Mar 29, 1985

FUEL:FUEL LINES FITTINGS:METALLIC

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Repair progress not yet reported121,095 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 85V034000

Listed for 1984 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 84V011000 Filed Feb 6, 1984

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:FRONT BUCKET SEAT LATCH

Seats · front assembly · recliner

Repair progress not yet reported76,586 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 84V011000

Listed for 1983 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 83V105000 Filed Oct 13, 1983

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:DIFFERENTIAL:PROPORTIONAL VALVE

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · differential proportional valve

Repair progress not yet reported352,036 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 83V105000

Listed for 1982 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 83V007000 Filed Jan 1, 1983

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Repair progress not yet reported15,495 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 83V007000

Listed for 1982 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 82V021000 Filed Mar 8, 1982

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly · filler pipe and cap

Repair progress not yet reported519,329 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 82V021000

Listed for 1981 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 81V036000 Filed Mar 23, 1981

WHEELS:SINGLE:DISC:SPIDER

Wheels · hubcap/cover

Repair progress not yet reported6,690 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 81V036000

Listed for 1981 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 81V025000 Filed Feb 25, 1981

SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:CONTROL ARM

Suspension · rear

Repair progress not yet reported5,821,160 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 81V025000

Listed for 1981 Buick Century. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 81V009000 Filed Jan 13, 1981

WHEELS

Wheels

Repair progress not yet reported17 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 81V009000

Where to next

Buick Century problems by yearModel overview →Which Century years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Data sources

NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included

Processing

Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.

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