1986 Buick Century Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1986 Buick Century. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Rear compartment/trunkCovers: Buick Century 1986, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1986
Reported issue: An incorrectly indexed wiring harness may cause the center high mounted stop lamp to remain illuminated when the headlights or parking lamps are on. Fmvss 108 lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment requires that this stop lamp be lighted only when the brakes are applied. Also, the opera lamps may come on when the brakes are applied. Consequence of defect: the center high mounted stop lamp provides…
Remedy: Correctly index wiring harness terminals.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulatorCovers: Buick Century 1986
Reported issue: The generator "bat" terminal located on the rectifier end frame may contact the carburetor fuel inlet pipe. Consequence of defect: the "bat" stud may rub through the terminal boot and contact the fuel pipe which could result in an underhood fire and cause burn injuries to the occupant.
Remedy: Obtain clearance between fuel pipe and generator "bat" terminal by rotating the rectifier end frame.
NHTSA investigations
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.