Defect
SOME WAGONS WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A JA2 REAR SYSTEM INSTEAD OF THE JA3 BRAKE SYSTEM. THESE STATION WAGONS MAY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 105. CONSEQUENCE OF…
Remedy
INSTALL CORRECT BRAKE SYSTEM.
1984 Buick Century Recalls
Recalls on record Updated July 2026
The 1984 Buick Century has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 200,873 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
Defect
THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY LEAK AT THE THROTTLE BODY INJECTION FUEL FEED PIPE CONNECTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHICH COULD SPREAD TO…
Remedy
REPLACE THE FUEL FEED PIPE.
Defect
SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.
Remedy
INSPECTION OF SEAT BACK LOCKS WILL BE PERFORMED. LOCKS THAT HAVE BENT, BROKEN OR MISSING HOOKS WILL BE REPLACED.
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
STRUCTURE
Total complaints11
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Engine craddle bolt was cracked on left side of vehicle, causing oil to leak from engine. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak”
“Vehicle would intermittently stall while driving. Vehicle been into dealer shop on ten occasions, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. *ak dealer has replaced several things in an attempt to correct problem, catalytic converter, oil pan gasket, intake gasket, upper and lower radiator…”
“Vehicle would intermittently stall while driving. Vehicle been into dealer shop on ten occasions, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. *ak dealer has replaced several things in an attempt to correct problem, catalytic converter, oil pan gasket, intake gasket, upper and lower radiator…”
“Vehicle would intermittently stall while driving. Vehicle been into dealer shop on ten occasions, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. *ak dealer has replaced several things in an attempt to correct problem, catalytic converter, oil pan gasket, intake gasket, upper and lower radiator…”
“Brakes lock up when wet, causing vehicle to spin around. *sd”
“The power steering unit is broken had to replace 3 times. Tt”
“Steering wheel freezes up.”
“Vehicle stalls, resulting in loss of control/near accident.*ak”
Defect investigations
Investigation C85007 Opened 1985-06-19 · closed 1989-05-18
REAR BRAKE LOCKUP
There is no summary currently available
Investigation C85007 Opened 1985-06-19 · closed 1989-05-18
REAR BRAKE LOCKUP
There is no summary currently available
Investigation DP86018 Opened 1986-09-05 · closed 1986-12-19
POWER STEERING FAILURE
POWER STEERING FAILURE
Investigation EA85046 Opened 1985-08-30 · closed 1987-07-24
POWER BRAKE ASSIST
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER: IN ANALYZING THIS MATTER GMIDENTIFIED THREE PRIMARY SOURCES FOR THE COMPLAINTS.THE FIRST INVOLVESA GRADUAL DETERIORATION IN PERFORMANCE OF BELT DRIVEN VACUUM PUMPS.AC-CORDING TO GM, VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VACUUM PUMPS ARE ALSO EQUIPPED WITHA LOW VACUUM WARNING LIGHT, WHICH IS…
Investigation EA87006 Opened 1986-12-16 · closed 1988-09-19
POWER ST. ASSIST
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER:GM HAS DEVELOPED A SPLITRING FIELD REPAIR KIT AND IS EXTENDING THE WARRANRY ON ALL 1982-84 A,J, AND X, BODY CARS AND 1985 C,BODY CARS.THE WARRANTY APPLIES TO CARSTHAT ARE FOR 50,000 MILES OR 5 YRS.IT INCLUDES REIMBURSEMENT FOR PREVIOUSREPAIRS.ANALYSIS:WEARING OF THE RACK…
Investigation PE85016 Opened 1984-12-03 · closed 1985-03-22
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
Investigation PE88027 Opened 1988-02-09 · closed 1988-05-11
HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE
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Sources & methodology
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1984 Buick Century as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.