NHTSA — Exterior Lighting: Headlights Problems

2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,061 miles

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1999 Buick Century lights problems

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1999 Buick Century Owner Comments

problem #15

Feb 152008

Century 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 125,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1999 Buick Century. He received a safety recall notification in February of 2007. The dealer repaired the vehicle. The contact stated that the lights on the vehicle are now dim. The contact felt that the dealer should be responsible for the repair. The current and failure mileages were 125,000.

- Comming , IA, USA

problem #14

Jan 092003

Century 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 56,615 miles
: the contact stated the head light aiming device on the vehicle does not work properly. There is a NHTSA recall, # 99V356000, regarding the headlights. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however the vehicle was repaired under the recall, it is still having the type of problems as before the repair was performed. The vehicle has been to the dealership 3 times concerning the headlight aiming devices. The manufacturer has been alerted.

- Downey, CA, USA

problem #13

Oct 122004

Century

  • Automatic transmission
  • 570,004 miles
Consumer stated after recall repairs the headlights became dimmer than before the repairs.

- Embarrass, MN, USA

problem #12

Nov 222004

Century

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Headlights were repaired. Consumer stated after recall repairs the headlights were very dim.

- Cumming, GA, USA

problem #11

Jul 102002

Century

  • 24,300 miles
While driving during night hours, it was hard difficult for the consumer to see because the head light lens covers were not clear. Determined. The headlights had moisture inside them. Once the moisture evaporated the headlamps did not illuminate properly.

- Chesterfield, MO, USA

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problem #10

Jul 102003

Century

  • miles
NHTSA# 99-V-356-000 vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." The vertical head lamp adjusting device may not be calibrated properly. Consumer has the same problem. However this vehicle was not recalled due to the VIN.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #9

Nov 182002

Century

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer stated that vehicle has headlight sensors which automatically turn on lights when it becomes dusk. While driving at night the lights intermittenly cut themselves on and off without warning. The manual headlight switch would not correct problem. Consumer contact manufacturer who advised that manual switch will not override light sensor.

- Newtown, PA, USA

problem #8

May 282002

(reported on)

Century Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Owner is having difficulties driving at night due to problems of headlights illuminating at improper angle as noted by recall 01V286000.; no service by dealership was being rendered.

- Chancellor, AL, USA

problem #7

Jan 012001

Century

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Moisture is entering right headlight, causing moisture build up on lens. Thus, reducing visibility.

- Elizabeth City, NC, USA

problem #6

Dec 122000

(reported on)

Century

  • miles
Received notice 99V356000 & contacted dealer. Took vehicle for repairs of headlights. Afterwards, headlights failed to work properly. Recall remedy had failed. Contacted &andspoke to tammy & rob at GMC, but they were of no help.

- Pottstown, PA, USA

problem #5

Aug 112000

(reported on)

Century

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The recall repair (99V-356) did not rectify the head light illumination problem, consumer is still having difficulty with visibility.

- Emeigh, PA, USA

problem #4

Feb 101999

Century

  • miles
My headlights are not effective. They have too narrow a beam, especially in the vertical axis.

- Pottstown, PA, USA

problem #3

Feb 082000

(reported on)

Century

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Lights are too dim to drive at night going 55 mph.

- Petersburg, IN, USA

problem #2

Jan 212000

(reported on)

Century

  • miles
Automatic head lights are not designed to adjust to parking lights, poor design.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #1

Feb 091999

(reported on)

Century

  • miles
Daytime running lights are yellow/amber in color causing confusion when driving.

- Dixon, CA, USA

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