1991 Buick Century Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 13%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 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1991 Buick Century, 13% of the 38 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The engine stalls everytime the car is driven more than 50 miles, the vehicle stalls at low speeds on turns, it stalls while driving at highway speeds, after the engine is restarted it races, dealer is unable to detect the problem. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #785536, filed 2001-07“When driving at any speed without prior warning vehicle cuts off, causing loss of all power. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause of problem. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #881777, filed 2001-02“Engine began overheating, consumer had all 6 frost plugs replaced and the water pump, starter, thermostat, head gasket and resurfaced the engine head. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #555749, filed 2000-10Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 11% |
| 2003 | 13 | 10% |
| 2002 | 25 | 16% |
| 2001 | 27 | 19% |
| 2000 | 21 | 11% |
| 1999 | 55 | 23% |
| 1998 | 22 | 10% |
| 1997 | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 | 9 | 11% |
| 1995 | 11 | 11% |
| 1994 | 14 | 13% |
| 1993 | 10 | 19% |
| 1992 | 4 | 9% |
| 1991 | 5 | 13% |
| 1990 | 5 | 15% |
| 1989 | 5 | 13% |
| 1987 | 3 | 11% |
| 1986 | 6 | 27% |
| 1985 | 3 | 43% |
| 1984 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1991 Buick Century
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 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 27, 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