1993 Buick Century engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1993 Buick Century — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1993 buick century experienced vehicle fire.*mr while driving down the highway the car jerked a little and the battery light came on. The consumer heard a pop and saw smoke, he then pulled over and the vehicle became engulfed in fire. *cb *jb”
filed Jan 5, 2004
“While driving at 55 mph there was a boom, warning lights illuminated on the dash panel, and vehicle shut down. Consumer was told by a mechanic that a rod blew. That is what caused the engine to shut down. Buick has not been contacted.*ak”
filed Oct 18, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013Vehicles may exhibit a clattering noise at idle speed originating from the timing chain and front cover area. *yc
98876121A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1998
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Century years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Century | 2 | 11% |
| 2003 Century | 13 | 10% |
| 2002 Century | 25 | 16% |
| 2001 Century | 27 | 19% |
| 2000 Century | 21 | 11% |
| 1999 Century | 55 | 23% |
| 1998 Century | 22 | 10% |
| 1997 Century | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 Century | 9 | 11% |
| 1995 Century | 11 | 11% |
| 1994 Century | 14 | 13% |
| 1992 Century | 4 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 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.