Dec 17,1999 manufacturer recall numbern990093 the federal safety agency recall number99v356 recall statusrecall incomplete summary these vehicles do not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the vertical head lamp adjusting device may not be calibrated properly. Safety risk driver visibility may be impaired increasing the risk of a crash.
1999 Buick Century lights problems
24 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,000.
- owner complaints
- 24
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Headlights15
- Headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch2
At what mileage
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Buick Century lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Buick Century lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles do not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some of these vehicles do not meet the overhead sign illumination requirements.
- Risk
- Less illumination may reduce the ability of the driver to read overhead signs when driving at night.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new low beam headlamp bulbs in both of the headlamp assemblies. The recall began on september 8, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080. Note: if the bulb needs replacement in the future, gm bulb number 89024715 is available from a dealer, or the equivalent sylvania bulb is 9006hp, with orange lettering on the bulb.
Recall number 04V375000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the vertical head lamp adjusting device may not be calibrated properly.
- Risk
- Driver visibility may be impaired increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with an owner's manual insert containing instructions for optically aiming the headlamps.
Recall number 99V356000 · Recall details
What 1999 Buick Century owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1) need headlight adjustment instructions for a known recall. 2) every door window motor in the buick failed on each window preventing the windows from lowering if in the up position or prevented the windows from raising if in a lowered position. The windows had to be duct taped shut in order to prevent rain from entering the vehicle cab and the failures happened over 2015 to 2016 and each had to be replaced with new motors. There are large numbers of buick owners across the internet complaining about this issue but I don't believe buick ever issued a recall but I believe they should have. If this isn't a recall, it should be because of the large number of vehicles experiencing this known failure. The closest buick dealer to us is sam leman chevrolet buick, 1040 west center st., eureka, il. 309‑467‑2351.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick century. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH at night, the head light failed. The contact stated that he attempted to turn them back on but they would not activate. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,248. The VIN was not available.
Bulbs keep blowing, sockets keep melting, turn signals that don't work, sloppy steering. Dewey griffith in bellingham wa. Has never told us of a recall or widespread problems. ! Want some sort of compensation. The worst incident was in july 6, 2006 when 6 lights had to be fixed. As of 11-18-2010 we have more and another socket that is melted.
Problem with exterior lighting on passenger side of car. Turn signal blinks rapidly sometimes even after changing out bulb. Headlight is starting to do the same trick. If you get out and play with either you can usually get it working again, but this is not always safe, and certainly is not convenient.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 buick century. He received a safety recall notification in february of 2007. The dealer repaired the vehicle. The contact stated that the lights on the vehicle are now dim. The contact felt that the dealer should be responsible for the repair. The current and failure mileages were 125,000.
Consumer 1999 century turn signal and park light burns the bulb causing consumer to have to continuously change the light. *ts the consumer stated the socket overheated.
Dt*: the contact stated the head light aiming device on the vehicle does not work properly. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 99v356000, regarding the headlights. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however the vehicle was repaired under the recall, it is still having the type of problems as before the repair was performed. The vehicle has been to the dealership 3 times concerning the headlight aiming devices. The manufacturer has been alerted.
Consumer stated after recall repairs the headlights became dimmer than before the repairs.
Headlights were repaired. Consumer stated after recall repairs the headlights were very dim.
Questions about the 1999 Buick Century lights
Does the 1999 Buick Century have lights problems?
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the lights of the 1999 Buick Century, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Buick Century lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Buick Century lights?
Yes, 2 recalls: 04V375000, 99V356000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Buick Century have the most lights problems?
The Buick Century model years with the most lights complaints are 2003 (49 complaints), 1999 (24 complaints) and 2002 (24 complaints).
Other 1999 Buick Century problems
Engine 61Visibility 30Brakes 29Airbags 15Electrical 15Acceleration 14Steering 13Fuel system 11Transmission 11Suspension 10Body 9Tires 8Seat belts 5Seats 3Driver assistance 2Locks 1
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