1995 Buick Century Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 99 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 129,890miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1995 Buick Century, 6% of the 99 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,890 miles. 1 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.
“The cruise control did not disengage on applying breaks. The engine/motor keep on pushing the vehicle and I failed to stop on stop light. I had to turn off the engine on the main street in the path of running traffic. Then back to park, start and drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10221427, filed 2008-03, 145,780 miles“The consumer stated that he was driving and a screw had worked loose and fell into the throttle position sensor linkage, blocking the linkage gear in full throttle and lost control with traffic all surrounding him. The vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10003852, filed 2003-01, 114,000 miles“The vehicle suddenly accelerated, and consumer had a front collision , and neither of the air bags deployed. Passenger and driver were hurt. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10024737, filed 2003-06“Intermittently the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. The dealer inspected the vehicle several times and could not duplicate or correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10024735, filed 2003-11“Cruise control switch wouldn't release when pressed the button to return the car back to the regular speed. The brake would not disengage the cruise control. All four brakes and pads were bured when the vehicle was finally stopped.”
NHTSA complaint #815503, filed 1997-08Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 8% |
| 2003 | 6 | 5% |
| 2002 | 7 | 5% |
| 2001 | 19 | 13% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 6% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 8 | 10% |
| 1995 | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 | 13 | 12% |
| 1993 | 8 | 15% |
| 1992 | 5 | 11% |
| 1991 | 5 | 13% |
| 1989 | 7 | 18% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1985 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1995 Buick Century
24 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
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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