My car is nothing but a problem and very serious problem. I lost control of my car and almost get into accident. The ABS breaks is not stable,so many electrical problems. Power windows is defect.
1999 Buick Century: ABS light or ABS activating
5 of the 235 complaints about the 1999 Buick Century describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick century. The contact was driving approximately 50 MPH when the check engine and track off warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was later towed to a local mechanic where the contact was advised that the ABS sensor and other wires were bound by electrical tape and the fuel and brake lines were corroded. In addition, there were missing plugs which prevented water from entering the vehicle on both the driver and passenger sides. Both the brake line and the transmission were leaking fluids. There was a hole in the front sub frame and the fuel filler neck was corroded. The contact also stated that part of the exhaust hanger was missing and the remaining parts were corroded. The mechanic advised the contact that the vehicle would be far too costly to perform any repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased used march 17, 2010. The failure mileage was 56,500 and the current mileage was 56,528.
Service vehicle, ABS and traction control light came on. The light would go out at first but now is steady. Took car to dealer who said it was broken wire under hood. They have found many with same problem. A wire harness is to short and the wire eventually fails. Abs does not work during this failure.
No parts were available for recall 99v170 for the ABS motor which may short and result in a underhood fire. Nlm
Consumer was sent recall 99v170000 concerning ABS failure. Contacted the dealer in reference to recall. Dealer stated parts were on back order. Problem has yet to be corrected.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Some of these vehicles with the key in the "on" position, exhibit a condition in which the antilock brake system (ABS) motor shorts to its case and grounds through a flexible brake fluid pipe.
- Risk
- This short can cause extreme heating of the flexible brake pipe where it can melt a nearby flexible plastic fuel hose, which could result in an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a ground cable from the electronic brake control module (ebcm) to the engine compartment body rail.
Recall number 99V170000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Buick Century abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1999 Buick Century?
5 of 235 owner complaints about the 1999 Buick Century (2%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Buick Century?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Buick Century
Headlights 20Overheating 13Check engine light 9Power windows 9No deployment 8Brake failure 6Stalling 5Sudden acceleration 5
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