Vehicle speed controlPart report
1987 Buick Century Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1987 Buick Century, 7% of the 28 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 8% |
| 2003 | 6 | 5% |
| 2002 | 7 | 5% |
| 2001 | 19 | 13% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 6% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 8 | 10% |
| 1995 | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 | 13 | 12% |
| 1993 | 8 | 15% |
| 1992 | 5 | 11% |
| 1991 | 5 | 13% |
| 1989 | 7 | 18% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1985 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1987 Buick Century
Steering
8 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
8 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Buick Century
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology