1996 Buick Century steering problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1996 Buick Century — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I went to turn my wheel and it wouldn't turn left then the rack and pinion broke the wheel just turns 360 to the left but no movement in turning lost all steering”
filed May 10, 2022
“I have a 1996 buick that recently developed a problem with the power steering. The rack in the rack and pinion steering system will not allow the car to turn left. I researched this problem on the internet and found many instances of this problem with many general motors vehicles. I contacted gm…”
filed Aug 26, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Century years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Century | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 Century | 7 | 6% |
| 2002 Century | 11 | 7% |
| 2001 Century | 11 | 8% |
| 2000 Century | 11 | 6% |
| 1999 Century | 13 | 6% |
| 1998 Century | 24 | 11% |
| 1997 Century | 15 | 14% |
| 1995 Century | 9 | 9% |
| 1994 Century | 8 | 8% |
| 1993 Century | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 Century | 3 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Buick Century
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.