1997 Buick Century service bulletins & manufacturer communications
92 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Buick Century. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 92
- 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…PIP4723F · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 14, 2022
- 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…PIP4723D · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 31, 2020
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambl…PIC4696E · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 22, 2019
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambl…PIC4696D · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 5, 2019
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scramb…PIC4696C · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 31, 2018
- 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…PIP4723C · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Sep 20, 2017
- 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…PIP4723B · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 22, 2017
- This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part perform…17-NA-016 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Feb 3, 2017
- This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part perform…17-NA-016 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jan 25, 2017
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating a…16NA260 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 26, 2016
- Vehicle RecallsRecalls · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 30, 2014
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.05-06-04-035D · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 9, 2014
- This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans breather vent.PI1217 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 15, 2014
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules130089009 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2013
- Abs pump running when not needed. *nj4615 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Oct 31, 2007
- Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt050604058 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Sep 1, 2005
- Revised outer tie rod end nut tightening specification/tie rod end jam nut tightening specification added. *tt050232003 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 1, 2005
- Poor radio reception or radio static/ increased interference with rear window defogger on or some rear window defogger grids may be inoperative. *tt030844005B · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Broken console or storage compartment lid latch. *tt updated *eh030849018B · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2004
- Manual dual zone fan and mode knob replacement. Service vme. *tt01650 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Some vehicles built prior to vin breakpoint 1f136536 may exhibit intermittent malfunction indicator lamp / service engine soon indicator illumination; anti-lock brake system warnin…000604049B · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2003
- Release of new outer tie rod ends for service. *tt030232049 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Center console and/or armrest storage lid will not remain closed due to a broken latch. Both latches are service separately and available through gm service parts. *tt060203 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Jun 2, 2003
- Sun visors may not stay in intended position. *tt0308110002 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Poor radio reception or radio static/ increased interference with rear window defogger on or some rear window defogger grids may be inoperative. *tt030844005 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure. *tt010601002A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2002
- Vehicles with the cj2 automatic air conditioning and without the u20 cluster which is the driver information center and the cj2 automatic air conditioner displays the celsius and n…062602 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 26, 2002
- Subject regarding carpet pulling out from under from the rear door sill plate, left or right side. *tt051302 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 13, 2002
- Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt010601008A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2002
- A condition may exist where the prindle display is not legible when moving form a dark area to a lighted area, when thevhecle is started inside a garage, the headlamps are turned o…042202 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Apr 22, 2002
- Information on refinishing aluminum wheels. *tt040302 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Apr 3, 2002
- Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation. *tt020601014 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Subject regarding various driveability symptoms, malfunction indicator lamp illuminates intermittently, diagnostic trouble codes seat, engine will not start. *slc000605049A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2002
- Some customers may comment on the time it takes the right side door glass to defog. *slc020139002 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 1, 2002
- Subject regarding hvac temperature difference side to side and/or diagnostic trouble codes b0361, b0441 set. *tt020139001 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 1, 2002
- Some customers may comment that the carpeting is separating from, or coming out from under the rear door opening sill plate molding. *tt0108110004 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Subject regarding head restraint height increases during vehicle operation. *tt010850013 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Subject regarding height restraint height increases during vehicle operation. *tt010850013A · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Concerns where the carpet pulls out from under the sill plate on the left or right rear foot well area. *tt011101 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Information on diagnosing wind noise from the outside rearview mirror area. *tt111001 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 11, 2001
- Information regarding itching type noise from rear of vehicle. *yh010866010 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Information regarding a clunk or pop noise in the left front foot well area. *yh280801 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 28, 2001
- Campaign information processing system will be sending out an additional owner notification on campaign 99091 regarding inoperative windshield wipers and incorrect park. *slcDCS752 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 13, 2001
- This bulletin is being issued to revise the fastener requirements for the front and rear brake caliper bracket replacement procedures in the disc-brake sub-section of brakes in the…010523006A · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jun 1, 2001
- Subject regarding polymer service pistons. *tt010601010A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2001
- Subject regarding diagnosis of hvac dtc's b0361, b0363, b0365 and b0367. Nlm010139001 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 1, 2001
- Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park…990730030A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2001
- A condition may exist in which the fuel gauge reads incorrectly / fluctuates, low fuel chime sounds prematurely. *tt990603007C · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt990604005A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Some owners may comment that the transmission range selector lever is difficult to move / shift. *tt010730017 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Information regarding extra clips in the 4t65e transmission. *slc32 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 1, 2001
- Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt010601008 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2001
- Some customers may comment on the following conditions: 1) the fuel gauge reading incorrectly. 2) low fuel chime sounds prematurely. 3) fuel gauge may fluctuate from full to empty.…990603007B · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jan 1, 2000
- A condition may exist of a high amount of effort required to sound the horn. *tt000854001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt990730030 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 1999
- Conditions with inaccurate fuel gauge / fluctuates, premature low fuel chime. *tt990603007A · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Some customers may comment that the fuel gauge reads incorrectly / fluctuates, and the low fuel chime sounds prematurely. *tt990603007 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Some customers may comment that the cupholder may separate from the armrest. *tt990850012 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Conditions with steering shudder or vibration at low speed. *tt990232003 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Conditions with general wind noise / windrush. *tt990858001 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 1999
- Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *tt990604005 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 1999
- Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow. *yc831704 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may experience a shaking sensation when vehicle is operated between 35-55 mph (55-90 km/h) on smooth roads with curves or dips. *yc837111 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 1998
- Subject on headlamp aiming owner manual information. *yc98060898001 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 28, 1998
- Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approxima…876002A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 1998
- Comments on a ticking type noise that begins shortly after cold engine start-up and gradually diminishes as the engine warms up. *yc98576124A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may experience a mil (malfunction indicator lamp) light illuminated on the vehicle's instrument panel. *yc98776514A · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 1998
- Information on growling noise in transaxle during first four minutes after start up. *yc10001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Condition with windshield wiper arms/blades park at incorrect location. *yc98738205A · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Information on check oil level light coming on driving up hill. *yc9810014 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 24, 1998
- Information on abs light on caused by right front wheel speed sensor harness insulation. *yc9810013 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 24, 1998
- Information on left turn signal inoperative. *yc9810009 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 24, 1998
- Some vehicles may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *yc98776304A · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may experience an hvac blower motor run-on condition after the ignition is turned off. *yc98831110 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Subject on hvac manual climate control mode selector first phase owner notification letter mailing. *yc97121797022 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 17, 1997
- Information on manual climate control mode selector. *yc97022 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 1997
- Subject pertaining to instrument cluster resets when on-board ham radio is keyed. *yc971101776529 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1997
- Customer satisfaction campaign on hvac manual climate control mode selector. *yc97110197022J · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 1997
- Some may comment on the remote keyless entry (rke) system having inadequate range or the system is intermittent/inoperative in hot afternoon temperatures. *yc971101739009 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 1997
- Subject pertaining to driveability symptoms due to fuel injector deposits. *yc971101776304 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 1, 1997
- Information on the base and gage clusters - circuit board update. *tt97IDPD17BLA · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 1997
- Comment on a loose glove box light switch with a broken mounting area on the instrument panel. *yc970901738319 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 1, 1997
- Insufficient heater performance on passenger side floor area. *yc970801631113 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 1, 1997
- Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc970801735026 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Aug 1, 1997
- Subject on slow window operation when going up or down. *yc970801731056 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 1, 1997
- Insufficient interference due to door location on the instrument panel. *yc970801738313 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 1, 1997
- Air temperature from hvac outlets does not change or blows cold (replace temperature valve door). *tw731103 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jun 1, 1997
- Concerns with squealing and grinding noises coming from front brakes. *yc970501735011 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 1, 1997
- Remote keyless entry (rke) range is shorter than expected. *tw739009 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 1, 1997
- Windshield wiper arms/blades park at incorrect location (replace wiper motor crank arm assembly; apply sealant to crank arm cover). *tw738205 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 1, 1997
- Clicking and/or squealing noise coming from the rear brakes (adjust park brake cable). *tw735010 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Mar 1, 1997
- Intermittent neutral or loss of drive at highway speeds or from fourth gear (replace control valve body assembly). *tw677164 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 1997