1994 Buick Century Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 19%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Buick Century, 19% of the 106 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 3 separate occassions that resulted in an accident, twice with me and once with my wife, the brakes have failed to stop the vehicle. Their have been numerous other occasions where the brakes have failed to stop the the vehicle in a panic or near panic situation. The anti-lock works fine, the problem is that the brakes will not bring the car to a complete stop. It keeps rolling many feet farther than is safe. The three accidents ocurred at les than 5 MPH. You hit the brakes and the vehicle not only won't lock the brakes it won't stop the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #748588, filed 2001-07“Abs light would stay on & then would go out after awhile. Can hear a click sound when ABS brakes are applied. Would slow down, but does not stop right away. Pedal goes to floor when ABS brakes make clicking sound. Pedal would pop up & would have braking ability again. Happens intermittently. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #846458, filed 1999-09“While driving vehicle would start to slow down. Abs brakes felt like a short delay before kicking in sto stop. Abs brakes also felt like they were slipping. Have taken vehicle to dealer's mechanic & a private mechanic to check out ABS brakes. In both instances, nothing was found wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #851745, filed 1999-10“Abs light comes on, it began when it rained and now at various times. The sensor has been worked on by a dealer 6 times, it has been cleaned, checked, replaced, repositioned,test driven, etc. And the problem still exists at this date.6/3/99.”
NHTSA complaint #707203, filed 1999-06“The ABS brakes quit working. The ABS light came on & stayed on. Had applied the ABS brakes & the system died out. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed by the mechanic entire ABS braking system needed replacing.”
NHTSA complaint #848583, filed 1999-09Brakes: 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 1994 Buick Century
14 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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