The service and repair manual for the 1989 Buick Century — 3.3L V6 and 2.5L I4 and 3.1L V6 and 2.8L V6 engines, 7 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Buick published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.3L V6 — OHV 2.5L I4 — 151 cu in, OHV 3.1L V6 — OHV 2.8L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | Estate Wagon Wagon 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Custom Wagon 4-Door · Custom Coupe 2-Door · Limited Coupe 2-Door · Custom Sedan 4-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 46 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1989 Century manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 70
- Engine Performance 1,484
- Accessories & Equipment 234
- General Information 1,528
- Body & Frame 122
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 191
- Brakes 65
- Maintenance 53
- Drivelines & Axles 21
- Steering 109
- Electrical 128
- Suspension 55
- Engine Mechanical 300
- Transmission 388
- Brake Hose-to-Front Caliper 32
- Brake Hose-to-Rear Caliper 15
- Brake Line-to-Master Cylinder 18
- Front Caliper-to-Mounting Bracket 28
- Rear Caliper-to-Mounting Bracket 38
- Rear Caliper Brake Lever Actuator Screw 35
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1989 Century
- Seat Belts — front › anchorage · 95V173000Consequence of non-compliance: in a collison, stress can cause the attachment metal to tear and all.
Owners have filed 46 complaints and Buick has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1989 Century. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1989 Century manual
Is this manual specific to the 1989 Century?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1989 model year, covering the 3.3L V6 and 2.5L I4 and 3.1L V6 and 2.8L V6 across the Estate Wagon Wagon 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, Custom Wagon 4-Door, Custom Coupe 2-Door, Limited Coupe 2-Door, Custom Sedan 4-Door, Limited Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Buick published for this year.
What 1989 Century problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1989 Century, covering seat belts. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Buick dealers.
Does it include 1989 Century wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1989 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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