1995 Buick Century Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 24%of 99 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 24 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Buick Century, 24% of the 99 complaints for this model year. 3 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.
“I feel this is one of many problems I have had with the auto I have had 5 oil leaks and I have replaced all the breaks and cylinders . I am very unhappy with this auto. I have had a lot of buicks and have never had the problems I have had with this one. Thank you for your time.loretta wallace.”
NHTSA complaint #725095, filed 2000-07“Wheels were replaced by dealer after I took to a tire shop and paid to have tires checked for runout, replaced all four, two of the new ones were bad when installed as I took to tire shop again, told tires were problem by dealer, tire shop gave signed statement, still would not do anything about, still have the two with runout,after purchasing a new set of tires to satify the service manager(?), tires were not the problem still have problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #705729, filed 1999-04“Brakes failed several times in low speed drivings (<=30miles) during summer and during winter. One winter failure before a red light (speed <=25 miles) caused a head to tail collision, which cost more than $2,000 in repairs. First, I felt the brakes working with some sharp noises and not working properly sometimes. I sent the car to a GM dealer service station t o inspect. No problem was found, then, several days later, when the brakes failed, I almost hit a police car. The same GM service station found some problems with the brakes this time and made a repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #708951, filed 1999-07“While driving 30 MPH consumer applied the brake pedal and the brakes became inoperative. This caused consumer's vehicle to collide with another vehicle. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that the brakes needed to be replaced, and replaced it. However, the problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10088062, filed 2004-08“Foot on brake, shifted into drive, car suddenly took off at a fast pace. Ended up hitting a van on the right bumper. The vehicle jumped the curb and crossed the sidewalk crossing 6 lanes of traffic ending up on the grounds of a building.”
NHTSA complaint #10099366, filed 2004-11Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10023171Oct 31, 2007Abs pump running when not needed.
Brakes: 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 1995 Buick Century
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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