Upon starting engine warning light illuminated. The consumer started to drive 5 MPH and vehicle stalled. The vehicle did restart with no problem. Dealership was notified, but the problem was not solved.*ak engine stalled while going around a corner. Vehicle was repaired at a different dealership and parts are available.
1998 Buick Century: engine stalls while driving
6 of the 217 complaints about the 1998 Buick Century describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Engine was damaged and had to be replaced when oil filter fell(?) off the engine and car was driven 2+ miles with no oil in engine. Car stalled and was restarted 3 times. At no time did the oil warning light indicate a problem! Dealer said engine was damaged and must be replaced but would not be covered by warranty because engine had been operated without oil. It cost me about $4,000 for a new engine. On several occasions the car will not move when reverse or drive are selected until the selector is moved in and out of other positions. This has been an annoyance only.
Again nearly 20 times when reverse when activated, the car did not go into reverse but the engine roared louder. Until the gears were taken out of reverse and then put back did it finally engaged. This has happened nearly 20 times since aug 1999. Twice on dec 25,1999, when reverse did not engage, car stalled when taking out of reverse gear. It has not reoccurred with the stalling out.
Vehicle has ongoing problem with engine stalling. Vehicle has been inspected/replaced some parts, and problem still occurs. Dealer informed, they cannot find the problem.
Vehicle has ongoing problem with stalling. Vehicle has been inspected and parts replaced. However, stalling still occurs. Dealer informed, problem cannot be found.
Vehicle stalls in reverse for no reason. Vehicle also shifts erratically when put in any gear. *ak consumer states that when the vehicle is in any forward gear and upon stopping and putting the shift lever into reverse, the vehicle is not engaged in reverse and does not respond when depressing the gas pedal, consumer states that he has to move the shift lever around and back into reverse for it to engage, this has been an ongoing problem and the dealer has worked on this problem 3 times, just recently the dealer replaced the shift control cable and everything seems okay for right now.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Some vehicles built prior to VIN breakpoint 1F136536 may exhibit intermittent malfunction indicator lamp /...
- Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure. tt
- Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. tt
- Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation. tt
- Subject regarding various driveability symptoms, malfunction indicator lamp illuminates intermittently,...
- Subject regarding polymer service pistons. tt
- Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Buick Century stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1998 Buick Century?
6 of 217 owner complaints about the 1998 Buick Century (3%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Buick Century?
There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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