1991 Buick Century Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 24%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Buick Century, 24% of the 38 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Since purchasing vehicle the brakes drag and there is a very strong asbestos odor coming from the left rear brake.. Because the left rear brake shoes were worn so badly they had to be replaced at 23,416 miles. Rear brakes need to be replaced again.”
NHTSA complaint #804869, filed 1996-11“When applying the brakes the vehicle does not slow down and the brake pedal has to be reapplied with more pressure. This happens only during panic stops. Dealer has not seen.mjs”
NHTSA complaint #848688, filed 1999-09“When drinving in wet weather conditions and upon applying force to the brake pedal, the right rear brakes locked up, causing the vehicle to skid befor stopping.”
NHTSA complaint #810170, filed 1997-03Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 16% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 16 | 13% |
| 2002 | 23 | 15% |
| 2001 | 26 | 18% |
| 2000 | 31 | 16% |
| 1999 | 29 | 12% |
| 1998 | 29 | 13% |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 | 13 | 16% |
| 1995 | 24 | 24% |
| 1994 | 20 | 19% |
| 1993 | 4 | 7% |
| 1992 | 12 | 27% |
| 1991 | 9 | 24% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 3 | 14% |
| 1985 | 2 | 29% |
| 1984 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1991 Buick Century
8 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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.
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