1994 Buick Century

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

• 2.2L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
• 3.1L · FWD · 4-speed automatic

Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 20, 2026.

• 95V173000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

  THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH REAR OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES THAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

  Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING ANCHOR BOLTS WITH A NEW SHOULDER BOLT AND THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVE. ADDITIONALLY, NOISE CONTROL PATCHES WILL BE APPLIED AT EACH ANCHORAGE.

  Reported September 15, 1995. View on NHTSA

• 94V189000: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

  THE RIGHT HAND SPINDLE NUT WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE AND OVER TIME, THE SPINDLE CAN FRACTURE.

  Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE ON THE RIGHT HAND FRONT SPINDLE NUT. IF THE SPINDLE NUT IS UNDERTORQUED THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT HAND FRONT WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY AND THE SPINDLE NUT WILL BE REPLACED.

  Reported October 4, 1994. View on NHTSA

• 94V159000: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

  WATER INTRUSION CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE POWER DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY.

  Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER DOOR LOCK RELAY AND ANY CORRODED TERMINALS. IN ADDITION, THE NEW RELAY WILL BE RELOCATED TO AN AREA WHERE WATER INTRUSION IS LESS LIKELY.

  Reported August 31, 1994. View on NHTSA

• 94V008000: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS

  IN THE EVENT OF A PRIMARY ACCELERATOR CONTROL SPRING FAILURE, THE SECONDARY (BACK-UP) ACCELERATOR CONTROL RETURN SPRING WILL NOT RETURN THE THROTTLE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM."

  Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SPRING.

  Reported January 12, 1994. View on NHTSA

• 94V021000: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

  DURING ASSEMBLY, WATER MAY HAVE ENTERED THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE CONDUIT CAUSING IT TO DEVELOP A HIGH EFFORT AND/OR BINDING CONDITION IN VERY COLD WEATHER.

  Remedy: THE DEALER WILL PURGE THE THROTTLE CABLE OF ANY INTERNALLY TRAPPED WATER, IF IT IS PRESENT.

  Reported January 8, 1994. View on NHTSA

• 93V162000: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

  THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CONDUIT END FITTING WHILE ENGAGED AND ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD BE LOST.

  Remedy: REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE.

  Reported September 27, 1993. View on NHTSA

Data sources

• EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 20, 2026 · US Government public data
• NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 20, 2026 · US Government public data

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

• Vehicle1993Gasoline
  1993 Buick Century

  Gasoline

  Varies by configuration: 2.2L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 3.3L 6-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
  23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)

• Vehicle1995Gasoline
  1995 Buick Century

  Gasoline

  3.1L 6-cylinder ((FFS) (MPFI)) · FWD
  20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)

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