1971 Buick Centurion Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1971 Buick Centurion. Check your own VIN below.
- 1971
- 1972
3 safety recalls for the 1971 Buick Centurion
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Underbody shields (structure)
The possibility exists that driving on unpaved road surfaces, particularly roads which are heavily graveled and which are extremely wavy or filled with chuckholes, at speeds which cause the car to pitch excessively, the front crossmember may scoop up loose stones or gravel and could be thrown into the engine compartment. It is possible…
Remedy: Inspect and install shield on affected vehicles.
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Wheels
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Defroster/defogger/hvac system (visibility)
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1971 Buick Centurion. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Buick Centurion model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Buick Centurion model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 Buick Centurion | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 Buick Centurion | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1971 Buick Centurion
How do I know if my 1971 Buick Centurion has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1971 Buick Centurion; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Buick dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 71V127000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Buick models
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- Lucerne943 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.