The 1986 Buick Century has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 969 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
AN INCORRECTLY INDEXED WIRING HARNESS MAY CAUSE THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS OR PARKING LAMPS ARE ON. FMVSS 108 LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT REQUIRES THAT THIS STOP LAMP BE LIGHTED ONLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. ALSO,…
CORRECTLY INDEX WIRING HARNESS TERMINALS.
THE GENERATOR "BAT" TERMINAL LOCATED ON THE RECTIFIER END FRAME MAY CONTACT THE CARBURETOR FUEL INLET PIPE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE "BAT" STUD MAY RUB THROUGH THE TERMINAL BOOT AND CONTACT THE FUEL…
OBTAIN CLEARANCE BETWEEN FUEL PIPE AND GENERATOR "BAT" TERMINAL BY ROTATING THE RECTIFIER END FRAME.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Steering locked at slight left turn coming out of curve and caused vehicle to steer left across center and off road into trees at 55 mph. My son was injured, the car totalled.”
“Vehicle was struck broadside by a chevrolet tahoe. Collision was partially investigated by chp central division mait. Forces placed on belt during rotation separated the webbing. Any questions, please contact central division mait, case: cl-031-00, phone: [REDACTED]”
“The rear disc brakes are rusted and they do not hold when applied. Please describe. *ak”
“The rear disc brakes are rusted and they do not hold when applied. Please describe. *ak”
“The left rear wheel brake will lock up on slick surfaces or when the brakes are wet. Tt”
“Ongoing problem with hesitation and stalling while driving. Vehicle has been to dealer on five occasions and the problem is still reoccurring. *ak the oxygen sensor, the solenoid and fuel filter were replaced as possible causes for stalling to the vehicle, however the problem continued. *yh”
“Ongoing problem with hesitation and stalling while driving. Vehicle has been to dealer on five occasions and the problem is still reoccurring. *ak the oxygen sensor, the solenoid and fuel filter were replaced as possible causes for stalling to the vehicle, however the problem continued. *yh”
“Ongoing problem with hesitation and stalling while driving. Vehicle has been to dealer on five occasions and the problem is still reoccurring. *ak the oxygen sensor, the solenoid and fuel filter were replaced as possible causes for stalling to the vehicle, however the problem continued. *yh”
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…
SUMMARY:THE COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT STALLING IS DUE TO VARIOUS FAULTYCOMPONENTS OF THE FUEL INJECTION AND/OR IGNITION SYSTEM. THE FOLLOWINGMODELS ARE INVOLVED:BUICK ELECTRA, LESABRE, RIVERA, CENTURY; OLDS CUTLASSCIERA, 88, 98, TORONADO; PONTIAC BONNEVILLE.STATUS:THIS INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING.WE ARE CONTINUING TO…
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Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1986 Buick Century as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.