1998 BUICK CENTURY Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 1998 BUICK CENTURY
4 engine and engine cooling complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 BUICK CENTURY. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints
BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR BRAKE INSPECTION. WAS INFORMED THE LOWER INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING COOLANT. HAD IT REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP ON 03/07/2006. ON 06/28/2010, THE SAME ISSUE SEEMS TO BE RE-OCCURRING. SHOULD AN INTAKE GASKET NEED REPLACING 2X'S UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS? *TR
BUICK CENTURY SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL LIST. *TR
AFTER NOTICING A FEW DROPS OF DEXCOOL COOLANT ON THE GARAGE FLOOR, I CHECKED THE RESERVOIR. IT WAS EMPTY. I CHECKED FOR LEAKY HOSES OR CLAMPS, THEN NOTICED THAT AROUND SOME GASKET I COULD SEE WHERE COOLANT WAS OBVIOUSLY OOZING AND SOME HAD POOLED IN A RECESS IN THE ENGINE MOLD. ANYWAY, I REFILLED THE RESERVOIR WITH DEXCOOL AND TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP BEFORE DOING ANY DAMAGE. THE REPAIR BILL CAME TO OVER $900. THE CAR IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD AND IT NEEDS A NEW INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, HOW ABSURD. AFTER SURFING THE WEB, I FIND THAT OTHERS HAVE HAD FIRES AND BLOWN ENGINES FROM THE SAME PROBLEM. WE WERE LUCKY, BUT MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER TRAVEL THE LOCAL HIGHWAYS ALOT, WHAT IF THEY RAN OUT OF COOLANT WHILE DRIVING AND THE ENGINE SIEZED, POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT OR AT LEAST STRANDING THEM. (3.1L V6)
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AS A RESULT. *NM THE CONSUMER TRIED TO AVOID THE ACCIDENT BUT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. *SC *JB
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
Electrical System
6 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
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