2000 Buick Century

Defect Investigations

There are also 6 Buick recalls » 1 defect investigations » 95 TSBs » for the Buick Century.

ACCELERATOR CABLE DETACHES FROM THROTTLE: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages

2000 BUICK CENTURY -- In November 1999, GM initiated a non-safety owner notification campaign to address certain 2000 Chevrolet, Pontiac and buicks, equipped with th 3.1L engine, to replace engine's throttle body. Due to an oversized cable ball retention feature, the cable end could disconnect from the throttle body. When this occurs the driver is unable to accelerator the vehicle. The puirpose of the sq is to detrmine the extent of the problem experience and if a safety recall is warranted. Investigation was initiated on February 02 2000. Closed on January 19 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #SQ00004 »