We bought this car used, but we have it serviced every 5-6,000 kms. Nothing small goes in this vehicle. We basically drive within a 55 km radius. The tranny would not shift, the body rotted out despite rust proofing, now the rad has oil in it, head gasket, not even 160,000 kms,,,please where are the old fashion value,
1992 Buick Century brakes problems
12 complaints (27% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 27%
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Foundation components4
- Foundation components: master cylinder2
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2
- Power assist: vacuum1
- Foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
- Foundation components: drum: drum1
- Foundation components: disc: rotor1
- Foundation components: disc1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Buick Century brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1992 Buick Century owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Excessive wear of brake pads and rotors, causing poor braking when traveling on wet pavement. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the pads and rotors on a number of occasions. Please provide any further details.
Driving at 55 MPH consumer went to apply brakes, experienced total brake failure, resulting in a rear end collision. Consumer sustained severe head injuries, and vehicle was totaled.
When brakes were applied the vehicle suddenly accelerated, and stopped on its own. The dealer will inspect the vehicle.
The vehicle braking system malfuctioned, causing the brakes to be on at all times, even when driving the vehicle. May cause an accident. Currently at the dealer. Please provide details.
Consumer experiencing problem when applying brakes. Can hear a hissing noise inside the vehicle., also when consumer applies the brake pedal, the pedal would stick in place until the consumer applies the accelerator pedal,then the brake pedal would release itself. *ak the brake booster was leaking and was replaced.
Rear wheel cylinders leaked on shoes, causing lock ups and damage.
Brake failure.
Driving about 35mph; started to apply the brakes (ABS); the brake pedal continues to the floor; had rearended another vehicle due to the failure of ABS brakes. Was informed master cylinder was defective.
While drivng the brake pedal pulsates when brakes are applied, also there is excessive were of wheel cylinders, whell cylinders had been replaced three times with very low mileage on vehicle. *ak
Questions about the 1992 Buick Century brakes
Does the 1992 Buick Century have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Buick Century, 27% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1992 Buick Century brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Buick Century brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Buick Century have bad brakes?
The Buick Century model years with the most brakes complaints are 2000 (31 complaints), 1998 (29 complaints) and 1999 (29 complaints).
Other 1992 Buick Century problems
Electrical 8Seat belts 6Transmission 6Acceleration 5Engine 4Body 3Lights 3Steering 3Locks 1Seats 1Suspension 1Tires 1Visibility 1
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