1999 Buick Century Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 235 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 Buick Century, 2% of the 235 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,200 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.
“Consumer's child was strapped inside of carseat. Shoulder belt was strapped against child's waist and it tightened . Mother had to cut seatbelt. To release the child. The dealer refused to replace the seat belt under warranty because it was cut by the customer.”
NHTSA complaint #862973, filed 2000-06“Belt buckle of rear drivers side seat belt was replaced, at this time rear passengers side seat belt buckle will no longer latch. Consumer stated that the passenger side seat belt also would not latch.”
NHTSA complaint #897400, filed 2001-10“While placing a child seat in vehicle seat belt would not come from retractor. Took vehicle to dealer, and it took dealer a month to repair. No accidents or injuries resulted from defect.”
NHTSA complaint #876637, filed 2000-12“Seat belt does not adjust to fix consumer's shoulder; belt lays on her neck. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that it can't be ajdusted any more. Can NHTSA provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #842502, filed 1999-07Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 12 | 6% |
| 1997 | 15 | 14% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 5 | 5% |
| 1994 | 9 | 8% |
| 1993 | 5 | 9% |
| 1992 | 6 | 13% |
| 1991 | 4 | 11% |
| 1990 | 8 | 24% |
| 1989 | 7 | 18% |
| 1988 | 3 | 19% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 3 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1999 Buick Century
55 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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