Buick Century fire or smoke problems

Filed Jun 17, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 115,000 miles · IL · fire

I was at the gas station tried to start my vehicle and it caught on fire at the gas station many could of been killed and or injured

Filed Jul 5, 2012 · Lights · 89,887 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 buick century. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the turn signal lights failed. The dealer was notified and stated they would not repair the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to a personal mechanic who noticed that there was smoke coming from the wiring of the turn signals. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 89,887. ... Updated 08-07-12 *bf the turn signal switch inside the steering column was replaced. Updated 08/09/12

Filed Dec 15, 2008 · Engine · 48,000 miles · AZ · fire

Tl*the contact owned a 2003 buick century. An hour and fifteen minutes after parking the vehicle at his residence, the contact was informed that it was on fire. He noticed flames coming from the engine compartment. The fire department was called and a report was filed. The fire quickly spread throughout the contact's home before the fire department could arrive. It took approximately one and a half hours to extinguish the fire. The home and carport were severely damaged. The vehicle was destroyed and the home was condemned due to the fire. There were no injuries. The fire department stated that the origin of the fire was the engine compartment. The failure and current mileages were 48,000. Updated 01/08/09

Filed Sep 9, 2008 · Engine · 54,310 miles · OH · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 buick century. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the temperature gauge increased and the contact began to smell burning antifreeze. The contact parked the vehicle and a mechanic stated that the intake gasket was leaking coolant and needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 54,310.

Filed Jan 19, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · AL

Tl* - the contact purchased a pre-owned 2002 buick century, from buick landmark automobile of tuscaloosa on 10/22/2002 with 24733 miles on the odometer. In june 2006 the contact said the vehicle began to make clicking noises when turning right. In 6/7/2006 a goodyear store replaced the rf hub assembly and the rf outlet tie rod at a cost of $542.91. The contact was told that the ABS was vibrating causing the ABS light to come on when in slow speed left turning. Two days after the contact experienced the same noises. The ABS light turned on. The contact took the vehicle to leigh buick of tuscaloosa on 7/6/2006 located at 3200 skyland blvd tuscaloosa al 35405 tel.205‑556‑1111. The dealer replaced the left front hub, at a cost of $456.92. Two days later the contact began to hear the same noise again. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer where the left front hub was replaced at no charge. The contact drove the vehicle a few days after, but noticed the steering wheel was very loose and began to vibrate very hard making the car un-drivable. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer on a flatbed truck on 8/21/06. On 8/23/06 the dealer replaced 2 bulbs and the third brake, the vehicle drove normally. Shortly after, when making a left or right turn the contact could not apply the brake at all while turning. The anti lock brake system light turned on, but it turned off when completing the turn. The contact also sensed a burning smell. The dealer said the vehicle needed the pump valve block replaced and the ABS pump mount fluid. The two rear power windows do not close, the digital odometer and digital panels are not working. The contact can not tell the mileage, speed or gear of the vehicle. The contact wants to make a complaint since there are so many issues. *nm updated 2/21/2007 -

Filed Sep 13, 2006 · Seats · 50,000 miles · TN · fire

Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the seat caught on fire. The fire department was contacted and determined the fire was caused due to faulty wiring underneath the seat. The dealership was aware of the problem. There were no warning signals prior to the incident.

Filed Jun 27, 2005 · Electrical · 14,000 miles · IN

There is an electric short in my vehicle and the consumer was afraid it was going to catch on fire. The headlights flickered and lost the radio. Also, speedometer/headlights and tail lights did not work. The dealer said that there was a short in the vehicle, and for consumer to call the federal safety agency and report it. *ak the vehicle failed to start on 6/18/05 and finally started but each time the vehicle was started, the clock would go out along with other units. *sc

Filed Apr 11, 2005 · Electrical · 46,000 miles · NY · fire

Wiring under fuse panel caught on fire and melted wires in fuse box. No fuses blew to protect wiring.

Filed Apr 19, 2003 · Electrical · 55,000 miles · NY

Front day-time light/signal sockets are overheating and burning the plastic parts of socket & bulb. Replaced bulb+socket produced the same results within several weeks. Dealer does not want to investigate unless paid. Gm says car out of warranty. Burning smell was detected about two years ago but couldn't locate the source, only after the flasher failed. Bulb was still functioning but the electric contacts did not function.

Filed Feb 24, 2003 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · IL · fire

The vehicle caught on fire, which was caused by the electrical wiring under the air bag.