After having the low beam recall done the low beams are even worse then when I started. The recall bulbs are less affective then the origionals witch are nothing to brag about. Hi beams are not affected. I will be replacing with after market type bulbs on my own.
1999 Buick Century lights complaints
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While driving during night hours, it was hard difficult for the consumer to see because the head light lens covers were not clear. Determined. *jb the headlights had moisture inside them. Once the moisture evaporated the headlamps did not illuminate properly.
Child door electric lock rock switch broke retainer clips. Unable to lock out rear doors. High beam switch clicker broken. Not able to keep high beams on without holding flash lever up. Body to trunk lid tail light wiring harness broken wire.
The federal safety agency# 99-v-356-000 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. Consumer has the same problem. However this vehicle was not recalled due to the VIN.
Consumer stated that vehicle has headlight sensors which automatically turn on lights when it becomes dusk. While driving at night the lights intermittenly cut themselves on and off without warning. The manual headlight switch would not correct problem. Consumer contact manufacturer who advised that manual switch will not override light sensor. Ts
Owner is having difficulties driving at night due to problems of headlights illuminating at improper angle as noted by recall 01v286000.; no service by dealership was being rendered.
When starting vehicle the gear selector light comes on but when vehicle is in motion the light goes off and stays off for long periods of time. Can't see what gear vehicle is in. This happens intermittenly. Dealer contacted please add VIN#. Nlm
Moisture is entering right headlight, causing moisture build up on lens. Thus, reducing visibility.
Received notice 99v356000 & contacted dealer. Took vehicle for repairs of headlights. Afterwards, headlights failed to work properly. Recall remedy had failed. Contacted &andspoke to tammy & rob at gmc, but they were of no help.
The recall repair (99v‑356) did not rectify the head light illumination problem, consumer is still having difficulty with visibility.
My headlights are not effective. They have too narrow a beam, especially in the vertical axis.
Lights are too dim to drive at night going 55 MPH.
Horn is difficult to sound and sometimes the first attempt fails, design flaw.
Daytime running lights are yellow/amber in color causing confusion when driving.
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