1997 Buick Century electrical system problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Buick Century — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The electronic display module second time after replacing in my 1997 buick century does not display and the part cost $300-500 and its not something like a bulb and nobody want s to address this issue . *ak”
filed Feb 16, 2004
“Due to design and location of horn assembly, which is connected to air bags, and upon attemtping to sound off horn in an emergency situation when making a left or right hand turn, buttons are hard to locate. Consumer has contacted dealer. *ak the whole air bag and horn assembly was replaced . The…”
filed Sep 19, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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 media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2017
Electrical System problems in other Century years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Century | 6 | 32% |
| 2004 Century | 5 | 13% |
| 2003 Century | 23 | 18% |
| 2002 Century | 24 | 16% |
| 2001 Century | 17 | 12% |
| 2000 Century | 20 | 10% |
| 1999 Century | 15 | 6% |
| 1998 Century | 26 | 12% |
| 1996 Century | 6 | 8% |
| 1995 Century | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 Century | 10 | 9% |
| 1993 Century | 5 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.