1998 Buick Century Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 218 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the equipment of the 1998 Buick Century, 4% of the 218 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 miles.
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.
“My car has had a continuous problem with my fuel injections, specifically injections 3 and 4. Number 3 has been replaced twice and 4 once. This started 11/14/2001 with the most current happening on 11/12/2003 after supposedly being repaired on 11/5/2003 and 10/17/2003. I have spoke to GM on separate occasions with the same response. Because my car now has 98,200 miles on they can't help me. The first time that the injections started to give me a problem it was covered under an extended warranty and at that time I only had 64,047 miles on my vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10046875, filed 2003-11“1998 Buick Century custom. I burned out my 3rd A/C blower motor resistor since 2001. This time the harness started melting exposing bare wires and smoking. An inspection revealed that I came close to having a fire. A call to the GM dealer found that they are sold out of the pigtail needed for repair. The part must be in substancial demand. I was advised that it would need to be special ordered from the factory. But they were unable to give a time frame. They were also aware of the frequent resistor module burn outs. I have saved the old wire and resistor if needed for inspection. …”
NHTSA complaint #10088234, filed 2004-08Related service bulletins
- 10168979Nov 22, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10165876Sep 5, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10141381May 31, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10248444Jun 30, 2014Vehicle Recalls
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 11% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 4% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1998 Buick Century
29 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology