The service and repair manual for the 1997 Buick Century — the 3.1L V6 engine, 2 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 | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.1L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | Custom Sedan 4-Door · Limited Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 132 complaints · 82 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1997 Century manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 96
- General Information 1,590
- Accessories & Equipment 521
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 206
- Body & Frame 320
- Maintenance 36
- Brakes 309
- Restraints 122
- Drivelines & Axles 13
- Steering 100
- Electrical 152
- Suspension 71
- Engine Mechanical 189
- Transmission 278
- Engine Performance 1,873
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 151
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1997 Century
- Steering · 09E005000A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warn.
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer › linkages · 99V348000Driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 98V102000If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.
Owners have filed 132 complaints and Buick has issued 82 technical service bulletins for the 1997 Century. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1997 Century manual
Is this manual specific to the 1997 Century?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1997 model year, covering the 3.1L V6 across the Custom Sedan 4-Door, Limited Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Buick published for this year.
What 1997 Century problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1997 Century, covering steering, visibility, exterior lighting. 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 1997 Century wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1997 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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