1999 Buick Century service bulletins & manufacturer communications
98 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Buick Century. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 98
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.17-NA-073 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 21, 2023
- 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…PIP4723F · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 14, 2022
- 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…PIP4723D · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 31, 2020
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambl…PIC4696E · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 22, 2019
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambl…PIC4696D · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 5, 2019
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scramb…PIC4696C · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued May 31, 2018
- 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…PIP4723C · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Sep 20, 2017
- 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…PIP4723B · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 22, 2017
- This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part perform…17-NA-016 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Feb 3, 2017
- This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part perform…17-NA-016 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jan 25, 2017
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may…PIP5346 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 2, 2015
- Vehicle RecallsRecalls · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 30, 2014
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.05-06-04-035D · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 9, 2014
- This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans breather vent.PI1217 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 15, 2014
- Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straighten…99-08-51-007F · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2014
- Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straighten…99-08-51-007F · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Feb 1, 2014
- Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of …PI0281D · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jan 1, 2014
- Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of …PI0281D · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 1, 2014
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on an…PIC5913 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 19, 2013
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules130089009 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2013
- General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe08089-B · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2008
- Buick chevrolet gmc service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. Csc letter was received. *pe08-089B · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2008
- Buick cadillac chevrolet gmc hummer oldsmobile pontiac saab saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactiva…08-089 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2008
- Abs pump running when not needed. *nj4615 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Oct 31, 2007
- Abs light on and possible diagnostic trouble codes. *ak3500 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 23, 2006
- Abs light coming on and codes c1225, c1226, c1232, c1233, c1276 and/or c1277 are found in the ebcm. *tt3500 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 1, 2005
- Tie rod specifications revised. Gm tech link. *tt709 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 1, 2005
- Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt050604058 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Sep 1, 2005
- Revised outer tie rod end nut tightening specification/tie rod end jam nut tightening specification added. *tt050232003 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 1, 2005
- Poor radio reception or radio static/ increased interference with rear window defogger on or some rear window defogger grids may be inoperative. *tt030844005B · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Dealers may comment on a chuggle, surge, misfire condition. *tt3180 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 15, 2004
- Broken console or storage compartment lid latch. *tt updated *eh030849018B · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2004
- Low beam headlamp bulbs illumination reduce ability for driver to read signs when driving at night. *eh09072004 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 7, 2004
- Hvac side to side temperature difference. *sc3097 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Diagnostic trouble code b 1001 in bcm and/or powertrain control module (pcm) speaical procedure. *mj00579 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Manual dual zone fan and mode knob replacement. Service vme. *tt01650 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Diagnostic trouble code b1000. *mr02038 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Engine start and stall after fueling with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). Sit bulletin 1408781. *tt01533 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Some vehicles built prior to vin breakpoint 1f136536 may exhibit intermittent malfunction indicator lamp / service engine soon indicator illumination; anti-lock brake system warnin…000604049B · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2003
- The 4t65e automatic transmission may exhibit a condition of a harsh garage shift into reverse or drive on a cold start. *tt00704A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 2003
- Release of new outer tie rod ends for service. *tt030232049 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Wire harness may be stretched, or the pcs may not be oriented in the same position, after installing a service replacement valve body assembly. Gm tech link. *tt57 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Center console and/or armrest storage lid will not remain closed due to a broken latch. Both latches are service separately and available through gm service parts. *tt060203 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Jun 2, 2003
- Parts availability for sunroof repairs. *tt030867004 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Grind noise or no vehicle movement when shifting into drive or reverse. *tt030730017 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2003
- Sun visors may not stay in intended position. *tt0308110002 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Poor radio reception or radio static/ increased interference with rear window defogger on or some rear window defogger grids may be inoperative. *tt030844005 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure. *tt010601002A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2002
- This bulletin provides information on two different conditions with the tilt steering column sticking the extreme up position and / or sticking in the no.4 position. *tt020235002B · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Vehicles with the cj2 automatic air conditioning and without the u20 cluster which is the driver information center and the cj2 automatic air conditioner displays the celsius and n…062602 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 26, 2002
- This bulletin provides information on tilt steering column sticking in psotion and unable to release. *tt020235002A · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 1, 2002
- Subject regarding carpet pulling out from under from the rear door sill plate, left or right side. *tt051302 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 13, 2002
- Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt010601008A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2002
- A condition may exist where the prindle display is not legible when moving form a dark area to a lighted area, when thevhecle is started inside a garage, the headlamps are turned o…042202 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Apr 22, 2002
- Information on refinishing aluminum wheels. *tt040302 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Apr 3, 2002
- Concerns with tilt settering column sticking in position and unable to release. *tt020235002 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation. *tt020601014 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Subject regarding various driveability symptoms, malfunction indicator lamp illuminates intermittently, diagnostic trouble codes seat, engine will not start. *slc000605049A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2002
- Some customers may comment on the time it takes the right side door glass to defog. *slc020139002 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 1, 2002
- Subject regarding false tire inflation monitor system (tim) message/lamo illumination (install new electronic brake traction control module- ebtcm).*jg010310008A · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 1, 2002
- Subject regarding hvac temperature difference side to side and/or diagnostic trouble codes b0361, b0441 set. *tt020139001 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 1, 2002
- Some customers may comment on wind noise or a whistle around the mirrors on the front doors. *tt020864001 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Some customers may comment that the carpeting is separating from, or coming out from under the rear door opening sill plate molding. *tt0108110004 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Subject regarding head restraint height increases during vehicle operation. *tt010850013 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Subject regarding height restraint height increases during vehicle operation. *tt010850013A · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Concerns where the carpet pulls out from under the sill plate on the left or right rear foot well area. *tt011101 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Information on diagnosing wind noise from the outside rearview mirror area. *tt111001 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 11, 2001
- Information regarding false tire inflation monitor system. *yh010310008 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Information regarding itching type noise from rear of vehicle. *yh010866010 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Information regarding a clunk or pop noise in the left front foot well area. *yh280801 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 28, 2001
- Some customers may comment that the power window does not work or operates slowly. *tt010864001 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 1, 2001
- This bulletin is being issued to revise the fastener requirements for the front and rear brake caliper bracket replacement procedures in the disc-brake sub-section of brakes in the…010523006A · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jun 1, 2001
- Subject regarding polymer service pistons. *tt010601010A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2001
- Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park…990730030A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2001
- A condition may exist in which the fuel gauge reads incorrectly / fluctuates, low fuel chime sounds prematurely. *tt990603007C · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt990604005A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Some owners may comment that the transmission range selector lever is difficult to move / shift. *tt010730017 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2001
- On some vehicles, the transmission gear range selector is difficult to shift. *tt010730011 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2001
- Information regarding extra clips in the 4t65e transmission. *slc32 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 1, 2001
- Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt010601008 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2001
- Some customers may comment that the carpet on the front passenger side is wet. *tt00138012 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 1, 2000
- Some customers may comment on a popping or snapping sound when downward pressure is applied to the rear seat cushion at either outboard seating position. Some vertical cushion move…000850011 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Oct 1, 2000
- Some customers may comment that the black plastic housing around the outside rear view mirror turns chalky or is dull in color. *tt000851001 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Some customers may comment on the following conditions: 1) the fuel gauge reading incorrectly. 2) low fuel chime sounds prematurely. 3) fuel gauge may fluctuate from full to empty.…990603007B · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jan 1, 2000
- A condition may exist of a high amount of effort required to sound the horn. *tt000854001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt990730030 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 1999
- Experiencing a lack of expected performance of the air conditioning system in hot humid weather. *tt990138005 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 1999
- Customers may comment on faulty indicators (svs, cruise, abs, low tire on; a/t, tcc or cruise inoperative), erratic fuel gauge or vehicle speed display. *tt990604046 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Conditions with inaccurate fuel gauge / fluctuates, premature low fuel chime. *tt990603007A · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Customers may comment that the convenience or cargo net in the luggage compartment cargo is too short or requires considerable effort to connect to both sides. *tt990866008 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Some customers may comment that the fuel gauge reads incorrectly / fluctuates, and the low fuel chime sounds prematurely. *tt990603007 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Some customers may comment that the cupholder may separate from the armrest. *tt990850012 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Conditions with steering shudder or vibration at low speed. *tt990232003 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *tt990604005 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 1999
- Comments on switching between local stations or cross talk in metropolitan areas with several strong am stations. *yc839607 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 1, 1998
- Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow. *yc831704 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 1998
- Subject on engine misfire - inspect/ replace ignition control module. *yc98059 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may experience a shaking sensation when vehicle is operated between 35-55 mph (55-90 km/h) on smooth roads with curves or dips. *yc837111 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 1998