Automatic Transmission problems of the 1999 Buick Century

Vehicle has problems accelerating when it stops and goes. Car seems to be running out of gas when shifting gears.

When the vehicle is on an incline and the transmission is in "drive" the vehicle will rapidly roll backward immediately after the brake is released. The service department indicated that all of the new Buicks will roll back while in drive and on an incline when the driver releases the brake and does not simultaneously accelerate. The service technician demonstrated with a vehicle off of the lot that other Buick Century vehicles also rapidly roll backward. This roll back has also occurred at a rise for a railroad crossing and in the parking lot near my place of business. The dealership checked the transmission and told me that the car was operating according to specifications. No warning of the rapid roll back problem is present in the literature concerning the vehicle. A safety warning needs to be included in the manufacturer's information. Additionally, the gradent level at which the consumer will experience the roll back should be stated in the product information.

Vehicle drifts forward when in reverse and when backing up an incline with foot on or off the accelerator, dealer indicated condition was normal. Nlm.

When putting transmission in reverse it will not operate properly. Consumer has contacted dealer and manufacturer. Consumer was told at the shop that this was a woman thing.