Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Buick / Century
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007126429 BUICK CENTURY 2002 At 44,9xx miles the front driver's side window in my 2002 buick century failed. the regulator failed and the window dropped of it's own accord. i was
007126006 BUICK CENTURY 2005 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 buick century. while driving 35 mph, the front of the contact's vehicle crashed into the side of another vehicle. the air
006125809 BUICK CENTURY 2000 The transmission on my 2000 buick century fails to readily downshift on deceleration, and bucks severely during normal drive and may cause an
007124946 BUICK CENTURY 2000 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick century. while driving 2-20 mph, the vehicle jerked extremely hard when shifting from one gear to another. the
007124485 BUICK CENTURY 2002 2002 buick century with window problems. consumer stated that one dealer gave her an estimate $200 more than another dealer. she went with the cheaper
007124356 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Bought vehicle in 01.20.07 with 56,943 miles (2002 buick century custom). sometime (around 62,000 miles) notice engine hesitates, after warming up,
007123897 BUICK CENTURY 2004 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 buick century. while driving 50 mph and merging to the left, the vehicle veered to the right and crashed into a wall. the
007123163 BUICK CENTURY 2003 2003 buick century with leaking brake cylinders. customer states the dealer told him this was caused by hitting a pot hole. she says the brakes are
007119706 BUICK CENTURY 1998 Tl*the contact owns a 1998 buick century. while approaching a stop sign at approximately 15 mph, the brake pedal extended to the floor when depressed
007118995 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Intake manifold gasket leak at 61,233 miles,719 dollar repair. *jb updated 12-12-07. *kb the lower intake maifold gasket, thermostat were replaced
007118994 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Intake manifold gasket leak at 61,233 miles,719 dollar repair. *jb updated 12-12-07. *kb the lower intake maifold gasket, thermostat were replaced
006118366 BUICK CENTURY 2005 Emergency brake will not engage. vehicle rolls forward after the brake has been engaged when parking on a hill. vehicle was taken in to get repaired
003118069 BUICK CENTURY 2000 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick century. the contact stated that the vehicle shifted extremely hard and the service engine light illuminated while
007116529 BUICK CENTURY 1999 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 buick century. while driving 15 mph, the contact experienced brake loss when he depressed the brake pedal. he applied the
006116367 BUICK CENTURY 2002 2002 buick century with brake failure customer states that brake problems this early only means more problems to come**cc the consumer stated the
006116366 BUICK CENTURY 2002 2002 buick century with brake failure customer states that brake problems this early only means more problems to come**cc the consumer stated the
007115858 BUICK CENTURY 2001 BRAKE SYSTEM / ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED/ ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. REPLACED ABS HUB SYSTEM. *TR
007115857 BUICK CENTURY 2001 BRAKE SYSTEM / ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED/ ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. REPLACED ABS HUB SYSTEM. *TR
007115856 BUICK CENTURY 2001 BRAKE SYSTEM / ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED/ ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. REPLACED ABS HUB SYSTEM. *TR
001115577 BUICK CENTURY 2000 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick century. the contact felt the midsection of her vehicle begin to shake while driving. the contact pulled over and
007114726 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick century. while driving 65 mph, the headlights on the vehicle shut off. the lights remained off for two hours before
007113857 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick century. the contact stated that the regulator for the driver side electric window has failed. the window is off
999113854 BUICK CENTURY 1998 Tl*the contact owns a 1998 buick century. the contact stated that both rear electric windows do not operate. he stated that the windows cannot roll
007112870 BUICK CENTURY 2000 Tl*the contacts mother owns a 2000 buick century. the contact stated that the transmission is failing when shifting from first to second gear. the
007112836 BUICK CENTURY 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick century. the contact took the vehicle to the repair shop for routine maintenance. the mechanic discovered that the
007110788 BUICK CENTURY 2002 When i had an oil change at about 32,000 miles the mechanic indicated the oil was a quart low. i had the cooling system flushed at about 50,000 miles
007110787 BUICK CENTURY 2002 When i had an oil change at about 32,000 miles the mechanic indicated the oil was a quart low. i had the cooling system flushed at about 50,000 miles
007110786 BUICK CENTURY 2002 When i had an oil change at about 32,000 miles the mechanic indicated the oil was a quart low. i had the cooling system flushed at about 50,000 miles
002110700 BUICK CENTURY 2002 I got a brand new car, received a letter saying the windshield wipers needed to be checked. took vehicle back to dealer, and they said windshield
007110460 BUICK CENTURY 2003 My 2003 buick century developed a problem wherein the anti-lock brake system was energize at very odd times; i.e. when accelerating from a stop, when
006108807 BUICK CENTURY 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick century. while servicing the vehicle, the mechanic noticed that the brake line had rusted and brake fluid was came
002107883 BUICK CENTURY 1998 Tl*the contact owns a 1998 buick century. while driving 45 mph, the antilock brake light illuminated when the brake was depressed. the dealer stated
007107503 BUICK CENTURY 2000 2000 buick century transmission shifts very hard causing vehicle to lurch. intermittent problem. after checking online message boards found that this
007107250 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick century. the contact stated a piece of fuel injection detached and blew off the valve. the check engine light
007107249 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick century. the contact stated a piece of fuel injection detached and blew off the valve. the check engine light
006106843 BUICK CENTURY 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick century. the contact stated that the paint is chipping and causing the vehicle to rust. the engine size was unknown
007106793 BUICK CENTURY 2003 While operating vehicle at night i went to use my high beams, low beams operated fine. however, when i activated high beams, all headlights went off,
007106318 BUICK CENTURY 1999 All the power windows will not work. i had the driver's window repaired at a cost of $325.00. it worked for about one year, and now sometimes it will
007106131 BUICK CENTURY 2001 Lost ability to read position of gear selection (prndl) on instrument cluster and odometer readings on 2001 buick century custom. this was an
006105191 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Transmissions on american cars are messing up too early. my friend's dodge caravan went out after the 36000 mile warranty, month later. other cars
007104518 BUICK CENTURY 1999 Driving to work, my brake pedal began to get soft but i made it to work safely. at work, i popped the hood a found the brake reservoir was empty. i
007104517 BUICK CENTURY 1999 Driving to work, my brake pedal began to get soft but i made it to work safely. at work, i popped the hood a found the brake reservoir was empty. i
007102821 BUICK CENTURY 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick century. the vehicle's intake manifold gasket failed at less than 100,000 miles on a brand new engine. the contact
007102820 BUICK CENTURY 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick century. the vehicle's intake manifold gasket failed at less than 100,000 miles on a brand new engine. the contact
006102276 BUICK CENTURY 2000 2000 BUICK CENTURY WITH ANTI LOCK BRAKE FAILURE**CC THE ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT WAS REPLACED. *JB
006102275 BUICK CENTURY 2000 2000 BUICK CENTURY WITH ANTI LOCK BRAKE FAILURE**CC THE ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT WAS REPLACED. *JB
007102096 BUICK CENTURY 2000 Tl*- the contact owns a 2000 buick century with a current mileage of 70,200 miles. the transmission was hesitating in first gear. a mechanic at
007101974 BUICK CENTURY 2001 INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK. *JB
005101854 BUICK CENTURY 2000 Tl*- the contact owns a 2000 buick century custom and complained about the following problems: the lower intake manifold gasket, the thermostat, and
005101853 BUICK CENTURY 2000 Tl*- the contact owns a 2000 buick century custom and complained about the following problems: the lower intake manifold gasket, the thermostat, and
005101852 BUICK CENTURY 2000 Tl*- the contact owns a 2000 buick century custom and complained about the following problems: the lower intake manifold gasket, the thermostat, and
005101851 BUICK CENTURY 2000 Tl*- the contact owns a 2000 buick century custom and complained about the following problems: the lower intake manifold gasket, the thermostat, and
000101050 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Windshield wipers have been standing straight up when in an off position for 6 or 7 years. found the campaign and then the recall and tried to get a
007098765 BUICK CENTURY 2004 Tl*- the contact stated that the 2004 buick century headlights turned off while driving the vehicle. on 02/15/07 at 30 mph on a rural highway the
007098443 BUICK CENTURY 2001 FRONT STABILIZER BAR BROKE OFF ON THE LEFT SIDE AND CRACKED THROUGH ON THE RIGHT SIDE. APPEARS TO BE METAL FATIGUE FROM THE FORMING OPERATION. *JB
007096563 BUICK CENTURY 1998 Tl* - the contact owns a 1998 buick century. during january 2007 the contact noticed that the head lights were not on while driving. the contact
007096068 BUICK CENTURY 2002 THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS REFUSE TO LOWER WHEN TURNED OFF. *NM
006095924 BUICK CENTURY 1999 Window regulator failure. this is my second complaint about this issue. the last of four windows regulators has failed in a year''s time. a plastic
007095136 BUICK CENTURY 2001 Tl*- the contact owns a 2001 buick century with an odometer reading of 95000 miles. the contact stated that the front drivers side seat belt webbing
007094209 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 2002 buick century at any speed on the road at night the headlights go off without any warning
007093538 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Tl*- the contact stated that after starting the 2002 buick century the coolant light came on, after driving a couple of miles the light went off.
007093472 BUICK CENTURY 1999 Second failure of intake manifold gasket on 1999 buick century 3.1 m engine. causes anti freeze to leak from manifold which could cause a fire (as
006092388 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Tl* - the contact purchased a pre-owned 2002 buick century, from buick landmark automobile of tuscaloosa on 10/22/2002 with 24733 miles on the
006092387 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Tl* - the contact purchased a pre-owned 2002 buick century, from buick landmark automobile of tuscaloosa on 10/22/2002 with 24733 miles on the
006092386 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Tl* - the contact purchased a pre-owned 2002 buick century, from buick landmark automobile of tuscaloosa on 10/22/2002 with 24733 miles on the
006092385 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Tl* - the contact purchased a pre-owned 2002 buick century, from buick landmark automobile of tuscaloosa on 10/22/2002 with 24733 miles on the
006092384 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Tl* - the contact purchased a pre-owned 2002 buick century, from buick landmark automobile of tuscaloosa on 10/22/2002 with 24733 miles on the
007092142 BUICK CENTURY 1999 Notice coolant is leaking around the intake manifold area on 3.1l v6 engine of my 1999 buick century. local mechanic said it was a common problem with
006090247 BUICK CENTURY 1998 Engine dies while driving, losing both steering and braking ability. this has happened three times within the past four weeks. taken to three
006088482 BUICK CENTURY 2003 Headlight high beams would randomly turn off leaving no visibility for night driving. this occurred on several occasions. switching back to low beams
006088121 BUICK CENTURY 2003 Bright lights quit working when driving, resulting in total darkness when driving at night, until dimmer switch was activated. local buick garage
006087891 BUICK CENTURY 2000 Brake warning light came on after entering interstate highway. lost all brake fluid. had to repair brake line as it was corroded at the bends in the
006087576 BUICK CENTURY 2001 Dt*: the contact stated while driving in a torrential rain at 11:30 pm, the vehicle hydroplaned on standing water, went off the two lane road and hit
006087539 BUICK CENTURY 2004 My parent's vehicle, a 2004 buick century, collided with a guard rail on an entrance ramp to i-81 in christiansburg, va. they were wearing seat belts
006087265 BUICK CENTURY 2001 2001 buick century with 25,000 miles, needed to have entire transmission replaced. some slippage a week before, then two stop signs, slippage, then
006087261 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Dt*: the contact stated the brake pads on the vehicle were defective. the brake pads began to separate after 64500 miles. the service dealer
006086886 BUICK CENTURY 1999 Rear power window failed while in heavy traffic. window control was pushed by accident and when pushed again to bring window back up, a loud "popping
005086663 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Dt*: the contact stated the headlights occasionally failed to remain illuminated, leaving the contact stranded without light while traveling at night
006086403 BUICK CENTURY 1999 Window regulators, in this last twelve months, the driver, passenger and today rear passenger window regulators have failed. a nylon clip holds the
006085593 BUICK CENTURY 1999 Dt*: the contact stated the front passenger and rear driver side windows fell down and would not stay up. the dealership determined the regulators
006083218 BUICK CENTURY 1998 Overheating engine & ticking sound. took to dealer twice before the warranty expired. always a little bit of repair. after warranty expired same
006083085 BUICK CENTURY 1999 Dt*: the contact stated the engine's intake manifold was leaking antifreeze. the non service dealer determined the top of the motor needed to be
006081388 BUICK CENTURY 2003 Headlights went out approx. 4 times over a 30 min period. this is the second time this has happened. the first time they went out once for about 15
006080788 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Lower intake gasket leaking coolant heavily. hopefully caught problem in time. $900 repair. this is a known gm problem that they will not address!
006080537 BUICK CENTURY 1999 Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle was at the dealership for a routine brake check, it was noticed that antifreeze had leaked into the engine.
006080451 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph on the highway and using the dimmer switch the headlights shut off. there were no warning signals prior
006079610 BUICK CENTURY 2000 Dt*: the contact stated while applying slight brake pressure at 5 mph on a city street, the brake pedal went all the way down into the floorboard and
005079577 BUICK CENTURY 2001 This is serious. cruise control just takes off. 1. going 60 mph with cruise on and when cruise opens throttle it just keeps on speeding up. 2.
005078715 BUICK CENTURY 2003 Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the seat caught on fire. the fire department was contacted and determined the fire was caused
006078051 BUICK CENTURY 2005 Dt*: the contact stated the window switch that operated the front passenger side was inoperable. the window switch was located on the front driver
006078050 BUICK CENTURY 2005 Dt*: the contact stated the window switch that operated the front passenger side was inoperable. the window switch was located on the front driver
006078049 BUICK CENTURY 2005 Dt*: the contact stated the window switch that operated the front passenger side was inoperable. the window switch was located on the front driver
006078048 BUICK CENTURY 2005 Dt*: the contact stated the window switch that operated the front passenger side was inoperable. the window switch was located on the front driver
006078047 BUICK CENTURY 2005 Dt*: the contact stated the window switch that operated the front passenger side was inoperable. the window switch was located on the front driver
006078046 BUICK CENTURY 2005 Dt*: the contact stated the window switch that operated the front passenger side was inoperable. the window switch was located on the front driver
006076426 BUICK CENTURY 2001 Manifold gasket needs to be replaced due to a small leak which is causing considerable amount of problems. all mechanics that i have taken this car to
006076425 BUICK CENTURY 2001 Manifold gasket needs to be replaced due to a small leak which is causing considerable amount of problems. all mechanics that i have taken this car to
006076212 BUICK CENTURY 2000 Each of the automatic window "motors" has failed (all 4 windows) to the tune of $500 for each repair. single female driving around a large city w/the
006074648 BUICK CENTURY 1998 Abs system on my 1998 buick century custom failed while i was driving on local street at about 40 mph. failure caused handling issues. buick dealer
006074507 BUICK CENTURY 2002 INTAKE GASKET FAILURE, OIL IN THE RADIATOR. *JB
006072630 BUICK CENTURY 2001 The problem started with the trunk popping when the vehicle was placed in reverse. today my vehicle failed to pass inspection because the back up
003071691 BUICK CENTURY 2002 2002 buick century all four power windows cease to go up or down. *kb ***nar*** the repair shop stated the mechanism of buick's consists of plastic
006070349 BUICK CENTURY 2001 2001 CENTURY TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *TS WHILE COMING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. *JB
901070321 BUICK CENTURY 1999 Consumer 1999 century turn signal and park light burns the bulb causing consumer to have to continuously change the light. *ts the consumer stated
006070011 BUICK CENTURY 2000 Dt*: the contact stated that on june 28, 2006, the safety air bag warning light illuminated. the light remained on for three days. the vehicle was
006067626 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph and approaching a crossroads another vehicle ran a stop sign and was hit by the contact. this was a
006066677 BUICK CENTURY 1999 Dt*: the contact stated upon inspection of the vehicle, it was noticed the pipe coming from the fuel tank was coming apart due to corrosion. the
006066470 BUICK CENTURY 1999 I never knew such a problem existed with the anti-lock brake system on my car & never informed by gm or my dealer. now, i've had numerous
006062036 BUICK CENTURY 1999 Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 20 mph the vehicle stalled. no warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. the vehicle was towed to
006060642 BUICK CENTURY 2001 Dt*: the contact stated while driving with the cruise control on, the vehicle accelerates out of control. the only way to stop the vehicle from
006060249 BUICK CENTURY 2003 My 2003 buick century's windshield lower seal failed around the cabin-filter area and allowed water to run down the firewall and into my car under my
004059679 BUICK CENTURY 2004 This is in reference to consumer complaint # odi case number 10061519. i have experienced the same complaint of the sloshing of the gas within the
005059629 BUICK CENTURY 2001 WINDSHIELD WIPERS STAY STRAIGHT UP/DOWN. THEY DON'T REST IN THE PROPER PLACE. *JB
006058546 BUICK CENTURY 2003 Dt*: the contact stated while switching the headlights from low beam to high beam they temporarily go out. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for
006058515 BUICK CENTURY 1999 I am the owner of a 1999 buick century with 78,000 miles. i bought the vehicle used and have no current warranty. recently, the low coolant dash light
006058141 BUICK CENTURY 2001 THE CONSUMER'S 2001 BUICK CENTURY STALLS WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN. *TS *NM
004058057 BUICK CENTURY 1998 THE POWER STEERING ON MY BUICK ONLY HAS POWER ASSIST WHEN TURNING TO THE RIGHT. WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT THE STEERING BINDS. *NM
006058022 BUICK CENTURY 1999 Failure of cooling system, engine intake manifold gasket. vehicle is 1999 buick century with only 41000 original miles. engine oil leaked into cooling
006057791 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Dt*: the contact stated while driving at any speed, the rear brakes made a groaning noise. the dealership determined the rear wheel cylinders were
006057790 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Dt*: the contact stated while driving at any speed, the rear brakes made a groaning noise. the dealership determined the rear wheel cylinders were
005055451 BUICK CENTURY 2001 2001 BUICK CENTURY ENGINE PISTON CRACKED DAMAGING THE CYLINDER WALL. *TS ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *JB
901055441 BUICK CENTURY 2001 Consumer turned on high beam in 2001 buick century and all lighting failed inside vehicle and outside. *ts ***no answer required*** the consumer was
901055440 BUICK CENTURY 2001 Consumer turned on high beam in 2001 buick century and all lighting failed inside vehicle and outside. *ts ***no answer required*** the consumer was
006054998 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Wipers have failed twice during moderate to heavy rain. wiper arms get out of sync and hang up together in middle of windshield. dealer has charged
003054862 BUICK CENTURY 1999 Dt*: the contact stated the head light aiming device on the vehicle does not work properly. there is a nhtsa recall, # 99v356000, regarding the
006053238 BUICK CENTURY 2001 Dt*: the contact stated after setting the cruise control the vehicle accelerates to unknown speeds. there is no pressure applied to the accelerator
006052438 BUICK CENTURY 1999 Dt*: the contact stated while driving at night the vehicle struck a deer at 60 mph and the airbags did not deploy. although the contact and
901051170 BUICK CENTURY 2001 Consumer 2001 buick century electrical and cooling are defective. master window switch lock stuck, anti freeze leak, coolant light remains on, front
901051169 BUICK CENTURY 2001 Consumer 2001 buick century electrical and cooling are defective. master window switch lock stuck, anti freeze leak, coolant light remains on, front
901051168 BUICK CENTURY 2001 Consumer 2001 buick century electrical and cooling are defective. master window switch lock stuck, anti freeze leak, coolant light remains on, front
004050891 BUICK CENTURY 1998 We bought our vehicle two years ago. within that time, none of our windows work. it began with the two back windows not rolling down and once they
005050149 BUICK CENTURY 1997 Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 99v348000 concerning the windshield wiper linkages. this vehicle has the same problems
005049984 BUICK CENTURY 2003 Dt: the contact states the headlights go out for a few minutes and then they come back on. this has been occurring for the past week. because it
005049983 BUICK CENTURY 2003 Dt: the contact states the headlights go out for a few minutes and then they come back on. this has been occurring for the past week. because it
002049519 BUICK CENTURY 2000 Dt: the contact stated after parking vehicle and turning it off the air conditioner fan kept running. she had the vehicle towed to a dealership.
005048916 BUICK CENTURY 2002 OIL/COOLANT LEAK FROM DEFECTIVE MANIFOLD GASKET ON 2002 BUICK CENTURY SPECIAL. *NM
005048790 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Dt: the contact stated after accelerating to pass another vehicle the cruise control would not deactivate. she tried with the brake pedal and the
005048789 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Dt: the contact stated after accelerating to pass another vehicle the cruise control would not deactivate. she tried with the brake pedal and the
005048543 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Dt: the contact stated the headlights turned off without warning. when this happened the contact was able to turn them on with the manual switch
005047519 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Dt: the contact stated the high beams did not work on the first attempt. he had to switch back to low beams and then the high beams worked when
005047509 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Dt: the contact stated while driving at night he switched the low beam headlights to high beam headlights, resulting in total loss of exterior
005047508 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Dt: the contact stated while driving at night he switched the low beam headlights to high beam headlights, resulting in total loss of exterior
005046046 BUICK CENTURY 2004 Dt: the contact stated while driving at night the headlights went out. she had to engage the dimmer switch several times in order for the
005045995 BUICK CENTURY 2001 The temperature light came on and the gauge read hot on my 2001 buick century at the beginning of a 200 mile trip. i took the next exit, found a
005043849 BUICK CENTURY 2002 Dt: the contact stated that while driving the headlights failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealership. they could not be repaired because the
004043822 BUICK CENTURY 1999 Dt: contact stated that when turning a corner he hears a clanking noise. the dealer told him it was a cracked front stabilizer bar. an independent
004043821 BUICK CENTURY 1999 Dt: contact stated that when turning a corner he hears a clanking noise. the dealer told him it was a cracked front stabilizer bar. an independent
005043593 BUICK CENTURY 1998 We have a 1998 buick century with less than 50,000 miles. the information in complaints 10137627 and 10134068 are very similar to our two experiences
005042634 BUICK CENTURY 2000 Dt: the consumer complained about a brake failure. the vehicle was slowed down at 5 mph when the consumer lost his brakes. the pedal went to the
005042084 BUICK CENTURY 2001 Dt: the consumer was rear ended by another vehicle. when this happened the front seat belts failed to lock. the consumers vehicle was pushed into

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