1998 Buick Century electrical system problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Buick Century — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My vehicle's window controls and lock controls are no longer working, when locking the door or the window will go down but will not come up. The rest of the windows control throughout the car will not work as well. The lighting in the car flickers if you would push the lot or the window control…”
filed Dec 29, 2020
“I first noticed the engine shutting off in january of 2014, especially going down a hill. The engine shuts down at different speeds and the air bag light stays on. At first I thought that there was moisture in my gas tank, but after filling up a couple of times and putting in some gas dryer, the…”
filed Mar 6, 2014
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% |
| 1997 Century | 20 | 19% |
| 1996 Century | 6 | 8% |
| 1995 Century | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 Century | 10 | 9% |
| 1993 Century | 5 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.