1998 Buick Century Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 218 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1998 Buick Century, 2% of the 218 complaints for this model year.
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.
“When vehicle is going up a steep incline, and taking foot off the brake pedal, after full stop, to accelerate, vehicle rolls backwards. The problem was reported to the dealership. The dealer could not correct this problem. This report was given by son. Rose coleman is owner of vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #850562, filed 1999-10“When backing vehicle up with foot on the brake it suddenly took off. Has happened 8 different times. Took to dealer at least 3 times for sudden acceleration. Problem is intermittent & the mechanic could not locate the cause each time.”
NHTSA complaint #865624, filed 2000-07“When the cruise control is on while going uphill and applying the brakes, the pedal sticks. Also when driving from 20 to 30mph engine will cut off, making the vehicle lose power . Dealer has seen vehicle, and was not able to fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #851170, filed 1999-11“The vehicle accelerates on its own when starting out in forward or reverse gears, on one occasion damage to the tire and rim when vehicle jumped a curb. Yh”
NHTSA complaint #552534, filed 2000-06“Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while in stop and go traffic the consumer put the car in neutral and applied the brakes avoiding an accident. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #553735, filed 2000-08Related service bulletins
- 10017568Sep 1, 2005Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
Vehicle 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 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.
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