1998 BUICK CENTURY Electrical System Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 1998 BUICK CENTURY
6 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 BUICK CENTURY. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
MY VEHICLE'S WINDOW CONTROLS AND LOCK CONTROLS ARE NO LONGER WORKING, WHEN LOCKING THE DOOR OR THE WINDOW WILL GO DOWN BUT WILL NOT COME UP. THE REST OF THE WINDOWS CONTROL THROUGHOUT THE CAR WILL NOT WORK AS WELL. THE LIGHTING IN THE CAR FLICKERS IF YOU WOULD PUSH THE LOT OR THE WINDOW CONTROL. ANTERIOR LIGHT IS NO LONGER WORKING. NONE OF THIS WORKS EVEN WHEN PARKED OR DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD.
I FIRST NOTICED THE ENGINE SHUTTING OFF IN JANUARY OF 2014, ESPECIALLY GOING DOWN A HILL. THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. AT FIRST I THOUGHT THAT THERE WAS MOISTURE IN MY GAS TANK, BUT AFTER FILLING UP A COUPLE OF TIMES AND PUTTING IN SOME GAS DRYER, THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. I USUALLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND START THE ENGINE WHILE THE CAR IS STILL MOVING. I TOOK MY REMOTE AND OTHER KEYS OFF THE KEY RING. IT STILL SHUTS OFF THE ENGINE WITH JUST ONE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, BUT NOT AS MUCH. CAN YOU TELL ME HOW I CAN REMEDY THIS PROBLEM WITH MY 1998 BUICK CENTURY? WILL THIS BE AT MY OWN EXPENSE? *TR
DASH BOARD LIGHT WHERE THE MILEAGE SHOWS. CANNOT SEE ANYTHING, THE LIGHT SUDDENLY WENT OUT AND CANNOT SEE MILES ON CAR. ALSO, AUTOMATIC BUTTON TO PUSH SEAT BACK AND FORTH IS NOT WORKING. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY FACTOR BECAUSE THE SEAT IS PUSHED UP TO CLOSE TO THE FRONT . *TR
FRONT DAY-TIME LIGHT/SIGNAL SOCKETS ARE OVERHEATING AND BURNING THE PLASTIC PARTS OF SOCKET & BULB. REPLACED BULB+SOCKET PRODUCED THE SAME RESULTS WITHIN SEVERAL WEEKS. DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO INVESTIGATE UNLESS PAID. GM SAYS CAR OUT OF WARRANTY. BURNING SMELL WAS DETECTED ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO BUT COULDN'T LOCATE THE SOURCE, ONLY AFTER THE FLASHER FAILED. BULB WAS STILL FUNCTIONING BUT THE ELECTRIC CONTACTS DID NOT FUNCTION. *JB
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE GEAR SHIFT DUE TO A FAULTY ELECTRONIC SYSTEM PROBLEM. *JB
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IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERABLE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE WENT COMPLETELY DEAD DUE TO SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *AK
Other 1998 BUICK CENTURY Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
20 complaints
Unknown Or Other
16 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
14 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
14 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
8 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
7 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
7 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
6 complaints
Air Bags
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
5 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
5 complaints
Structurebody
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Structurebodydoor
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Visibility
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint