1994 Buick Century Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1994 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.
- Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCovers: Buick Century 1989–1996, Oldsmobile Ciera 1989–1990, 1994–1996, Cutlass 1991–1993 +2 more
Reported issue: These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard safety belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. This does not comply with fmvss no.210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Possible consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: in a collison, stress can cause the attachment metal to tear and allow the anchorage to separate from the body of the vehicle. The safety belt may not protect an occupant in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing anchor bolts with a new shoulder bolt and thread locking adhesive. Additionally, noise control patches will be applied at each anchorage.
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › ArmCovers: Buick Century 1994, Oldsmobile Ciera 1994
Reported issue: The right hand spindle nut was not properly tightened during assembly. This can cause premature wheel bearing failure and over time, the spindle can fracture.
Possible consequence: This would cause the wheel to separate from the axle and result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the torque on the right hand front spindle nut. If the spindle nut is undertorqued the dealer will replace the right hand front wheel bearing assembly and the spindle nut will be replaced.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › LatchCovers: Buick Century 1994, Oldsmobile Ciera 1994
Reported issue: Water intrusion can cause a short circuit in the power door lock assembly.
Possible consequence: A short circuit in the power door lock assembly can result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power door lock relay and any corroded terminals. In addition, the new relay will be relocated to an area where water intrusion is less likely.
- Vehicle speed control › SpringsCovers: Buick Century 1994, Oldsmobile Ciera 1994
Reported issue: In the event of a primary accelerator control spring failure, the secondary (back-up) accelerator control return spring will not return the throttle to the fully closed position, as required by fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control system."
Possible consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: loss of throttle control could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the secondary throttle return spring.
- Vehicle speed control › CablesCovers: Buick Century 1994
Reported issue: During assembly, water may have entered the accelerator control cable conduit causing it to develop a high effort and/or binding condition in very cold weather.
Possible consequence: High effort or binding conditions cause loss of normalthrottle control or the throttle may not return to idle when the accelerator pedal is released. If this were to occur while the vehicle is in motion, a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy: The dealer will purge the throttle cable of any internally trapped water, if it is present.
- Vehicle speed controlCovers: Buick Century 1994, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1994
Reported issue: The cruise control cable may separate from the conduit end fitting while engaged and accelerator control could be lost.
Possible consequence: Loss of accelerator control may not reduce engine speedto a level anticipated by the driver. Although the vehicle can still be stoppedwith the service brake, loss of accelerator control could result in a vehiclecrash without prior warning.
Remedy: Replace the cruise control cable.
← 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.