Consumer Complaint Detail

BUICK / CENTURY / 2001

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 002175268 Incident Date: May, 27 2002
Consumer's City: REDLANDS Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC
Model Name: CENTURY Model Year: 2001
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 2G4WS52J711 Date added to File: May, 16 2021
Date Complaint Received: May, 27 2002 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Mar, 27 2002
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: When changing gears vehicle really feels rough. consumer can feel transmission moving like something is broken. *ak.when in first and reverse gear the vehicle will not hold on grade at idle. the engine races and disengages itself from the transmission and thunks into gear. the engine feels funny when resuming acceleration from coast speed as though it is moving on mounts. the engine feels as if it will cut off. there is a whine from the engine compartment. the engine cabin containers are impossible to open. steering column and casing gives slight movement during acceleration and braking. this was partially corrected by replacement of the ball joint tie rod end (right side). there are exhaust fumes being emmitted into the cabin. possible defect with the catalytic convertor. the oil drain plug shows signs of leaking. also, the brakes seem under powered. consumer would like information of possible recalls on parts mentioned above, also the windshiled washer fluid disappears after filling. jg