1999 BUICK CENTURY Tires Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Tires Issues in the 1999 BUICK CENTURY
4 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 BUICK CENTURY. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Tires Complaints
TIRE FAILURE. FAILURE WAS SPONTANEOUS. NEW TIRES LESS THAN 2 MONTHS OLD AND ONLY 200 MILES DRIVEN. BULGING SIDEWALL. IS IN PROCESS OF BEING FIXED.
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THERE WERE NO POT HOLES OR OTHER ROAD HAZARDS VISIBLE ON THE HIGHWAY. THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6000 MILES ON THE TIRE AT THE TIME OF THE BLOWOUT. THE TIRE WAS A DOUGLAS TOURING P205/70R15 BW. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAD AN ODOMETER READING OF 43000 MILES. *AK
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CONSUMER DISCOVERED CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRES DUE TO THEM BEING DRY ROTTED, ALL 4 TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE UPPER STRUT MOUNT WAS LUBRICATED, THE BLOWER RESISTOR IN THE AIR CONDITION WAS REPLACED, THE CARPET WAS REPLACED, AND THERE WAS A WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW.TS *JB
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WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH IN A 1999 BUICK CENTURY, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD A FLAT BECAUSE OF A NAIL, ALSO NOTICED A DEEP SPLIT ON SIDEWALL. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE 205/70R15, AND DOT# A3MOD81099. GENERAL DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK THE INSIDE SEAM FAILURE RAN UP BOTH SIDES OF THE SIDEWALL. THE OTHER TIRES WERE INSPECTED AND WERE FOUND TO HAVE THE SAME SIDEWALL FAILURE. ALL TIRES WERE REPLACED AND CARRIED THE SAME DOT NUMBER AS STATED ABOVE. *JG
Other 1999 BUICK CENTURY Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Cooling
17 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
15 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
15 complaints
Unknown Or Other
14 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
12 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
10 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
8 complaints
Air Bags
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
7 complaints
Exterior Lighting
7 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
6 complaints
Electrical System
6 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
6 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
4 complaints
Tiressidewall
4 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint