1988 Buick Century Review

1988 Buick Century is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 189.10 in length and 53.70 in height. Made in United States, 1988 Buick Century has 3 trims priced by the manufacturer at 12,578 with just total of 4 recalls in the past 1988 Buick Century. It’s seating 6 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 15.70 gallon. The engine is 2.5L L4 OHV 8V .

Make: Buick
Model: Century
Trims Available: 3
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.5L L4 OHV 8V
Transmission: 4A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 6
MSRP: $12,578 USD
Tires: 185/75R14
Tank Size: 16 gallon

Buick Century 1988 Trims

1988 Buick Century Limited

Engine: 2.8L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 6

1988 Buick Century Custom

Engine: 2.5L L4 OHV 8V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 6

1988 Buick Century Custom coupe

Engine: 2.5L L4 OHV 8V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 6

Vin Numbers

  • 1G4AH51W0JT438428
  • 1G4AH51R3J6437735
  • 1G4AH51R3J6401785
  • 1G4AH51RXJT443002
  • 1G4AH51R0J6436476
  • 1G4AH51R5JT443618
  • 1G4AH51W8JT453372
  • 1G4AH51W8J6436456
  • 1G4AH51R6JT432594
  • 1G4AH51W8JT402583
  • 1G4AH51R5JT421554
  • 1G4AH5136J6424697
  • 1G4AH51R9JT451107
  • 1G4AH51R9JT439488
  • 1G4AH51R2J6418805

Safety & Recalls

Recall 06E043000 started on /Date(1148011200000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Recall 88V007000 started on /Date(569653200000-0500)/.

Summary: OWNERS MANUAL DID NOT INCLUDE STATEMENT ON CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.

Consequence: VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 210.

Remedy: FURNISH OWNERS WITH UPDATED OWNERS MANUALS THAT CONTAIN THE OMITTED INSTRUCTIONS.

Recall 88V048000 started on /Date(575874000000-0500)/.

Summary: FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET COULD DEVELOP METAL CRACKS.

Consequence: THESE CRACKS MAY RESULT IN DISENGAGEMENT OF THE LOWERCONTROL ARM. IF THIS OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT COULD RESULT INLOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: INSPECT ALL VEHICLES AND REPLACE ENGINE CRADLE ASSEMBLY ON ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES.

Recall 88V164000 started on /Date(593150400000-0400)/.

Summary: FUEL FEED HOSE COULD LEAK AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT INAN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE THAT COULD SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Remedy: INSTALL NEW FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.

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1988 Buick Century is made in United States between 1981 to 2005.

Buick All models of 1988

Buick Century

$12,428 - $13,398
3 Trims
6
0
2.8L V6 OHV 12V

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$12,428 - $13,398
3 Trims
6
0
2.8L V6 OHV 12V

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$12,428 - $13,398
3 Trims
6
0
2.8L V6 OHV 12V

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$12,428 - $13,398
3 Trims
6
0
2.8L V6 OHV 12V

Buick LeSabre

$12,428 - $13,398
3 Trims
6
0
2.8L V6 OHV 12V

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$12,428 - $13,398
3 Trims
6
0
2.8L V6 OHV 12V

Buick Reatta

$12,428 - $13,398
3 Trims
6
0
2.8L V6 OHV 12V

Buick Regal

$12,428 - $13,398
3 Trims
6
0
2.8L V6 OHV 12V

Buick Riviera

$12,428 - $13,398
3 Trims
6
0
2.8L V6 OHV 12V

Buick Skyhawk

$12,428 - $13,398
3 Trims
6
0
2.8L V6 OHV 12V

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$12,428 - $13,398
3 Trims
6
0
2.8L V6 OHV 12V

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