1996 Buick Century service brakes, hydraulic problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Buick Century — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driving towards a stoplight and the brake pedal went to the floor on a 1996 buick century. Pumping gave only partial rear braking. Drove to friend's house (during which the brakes worked normally the whole way). We pulled the driver side tire and discovered that the fibrous finely woven tube cover…”
filed Jun 18, 2011
“When the brake pedal was depressed it failed to stop the vehicle. The pedal didn't depress which resulted in consumer's vehicle rear ending another vehicle. Dealership inspected the brakes, and indicated that the power booster failed, and a check valve in the anti lock brake system froze up. *ak”
filed Aug 13, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Century years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Century | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 Century | 13 | 10% |
| 2002 Century | 14 | 9% |
| 2001 Century | 22 | 15% |
| 2000 Century | 28 | 15% |
| 1999 Century | 25 | 11% |
| 1998 Century | 27 | 12% |
| 1997 Century | 6 | 6% |
| 1995 Century | 22 | 22% |
| 1994 Century | 20 | 19% |
| 1993 Century | 4 | 7% |
| 1992 Century | 12 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.