Most common 1995 Buick Century problems
Share of the 99 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Buick Century complaints by model year
Best Century years: 2005, 2004, 1996. Years to avoid: 1999, 1998, 2000. Compare all years →
1995 Buick Century recalls (1)
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.
What 1995 Buick Century owners say
Brakes all 24 →
Brakes failed several times in low speed drivings (<=30miles) during summer and during winter. One winter failure before a red light (speed <=25 miles) caused a head to tail collision, which cost more than $2,000 in repairs. First, I felt the brakes working with some sharp noises and not working properly sometimes. I sent the car to a GM dealer service station t o inspect. No problem was found, then, several days later, when the brakes failed, I almost hit a police car. The same GM service station found some problems with the brakes this time and made a repair. Finally, last winter, the brakes failed again and caused a low speed collision mentioned above. I lost confidece on their brake quality. Please help me to remind others to watch out GM brakes. Never trust it.
Anti-lock brakes: was backing out of driveway, had foot on brakes but the vehicle would not stop. The brakes failed completely, and vehicle hit another vehicle. Took to dealer and they examined the brakes and found nothing wrong with them.
Transmission & drivetrain
Once the transmission warmed up it would not down shift and would not change gear going up hill....would shake and shimmy and buck until it finally shifted .....transmission shop and dealership could not seem to find the problem .... Wiring was also checked .... Finally had to replace transmission to make it stop ... Was told after it was replaced that they had had a great deal of this happening to these cars but could not get Buick to answer us about the recall
Per NHTSA item number sb037602 the manufacturer issued a recall for this vehicle due to loss of 2nd transmission gear from improperly manufactured clutch reaction plates. Per the dealer's service manager the recall affected about 5,000 vehicles manufactured before mine and states that GM will not replace the transmission on my vehicle that was not included in the recall. However it is probable that the recall problem had not yet been corrected in my vehicle because I am experiencing the exact same transmission problems as the recalled vehicles: mainly loss of 2nd gear. I would like to find out if the recall was expanded to additional 1995 Buick Century cars or if the manufacturer can be compelled to address my vehicle's problem under the circumstances. Thank you for your valued assistance in this matter!!!
Engine & cooling
The engine has been lossing coolant since the day that I acquired the car, March 18, 2000. There is also a rattle/clicking in the engine when it is operating cold, before warm up is completed. I spotted a collant leak on the drivers side of the engine near and just below the engine headgasket area. This could lead to coolant leaking on the ground and causing pollution if the leak gets worse. I have taken the car to the dealer for evaluation.
While driving along at any speed the engine goes dead. When starting vehicle after stopping, in the parking gear, the vehicle starts up again immediately. The alternator was replaced on 9/9/ 97, and the battery a few days after that by dealership. Consumer is still experiencing a problem with vehicle cutting off.
1995 Buick Century engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 26 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Buick Century a good car?
Based on 99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Century rates average: 15% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Century at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Buick Century?
The brakes — 24 complaints, 24% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (11) and engine & cooling (11).
How many recalls does the 1995 Buick Century have?
There is 1 recall for the 1995 Buick Century, the most recent from September 15, 1995 (anchorage). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Buick Century?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2005, 2004 and 1996. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1999, 1998 and 2000. See the full Buick Century years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Buick Century problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 95,000 miles; 20% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.