The service and repair manual for the 1999 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 | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.1L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | Custom Sedan 4-Door · Limited Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 287 complaints · 86 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1999 Century manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 100
- General Information 1,767
- Accessories & Equipment 837
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 346
- Body & Frame 477
- Maintenance 36
- Brakes 341
- Restraints 109
- Drivelines & Axles 17
- Steering 140
- Electrical 281
- Suspension 108
- Engine Mechanical 324
- Transmission 362
- Engine Performance 10,478
- Front 118
- Radiator Cap Pressure 15
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1999 Century
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 99V356000Driver visibility may be impaired increasing the risk of a crash.
- Steering · 09E005000A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warn.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 04V375000Less illumination may reduce the ability of the driver to read overhead signs when driving at night.
Owners have filed 287 complaints and Buick has issued 86 technical service bulletins for the 1999 Century. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1999 Century manual
Is this manual specific to the 1999 Century?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1999 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 1999 Century problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1999 Century, covering exterior lighting, steering. 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 1999 Century wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1999 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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