1999 Buick Century electrical system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1999 Buick Century — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick century. While driving various speeds, the shift gear board and odometer lighting failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to fountain buick (8701 s orange blossom trail a, orlando, fl 32809) where it was diagnosed that the instrument panel lights needed to be…”
filed Oct 27, 2017
“1) need headlight adjustment instructions for a known recall. 2) every door window motor in the buick failed on each window preventing the windows from lowering if in the up position or prevented the windows from raising if in a lowered position. The windows had to be duct taped shut in order to…”
filed Oct 25, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2017
Electrical System problems in other Century years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Century | 6 | 32% |
| 2004 Century | 5 | 13% |
| 2003 Century | 23 | 18% |
| 2002 Century | 24 | 16% |
| 2001 Century | 17 | 12% |
| 2000 Century | 20 | 10% |
| 1998 Century | 26 | 12% |
| 1997 Century | 20 | 19% |
| 1996 Century | 6 | 8% |
| 1995 Century | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 Century | 10 | 9% |
| 1993 Century | 5 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.