Transmission Failure problems of the 2000 Buick Century

Two problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2000 Buick Century. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Buick Century based on all problems reported for the 2000 Century.

1 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 06/04/2007

The contacts mother owns a 2000 Buick Century. The contact stated that the transmission is failing when shifting from first to second gear. The vehicle also makes a thud sound while driving 35 mph. She took the vehicle to the dealer and was issued transmission failure code number 1811. The dealer found other internal failures with the transmission. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 56,974 and failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 12/12/07 updated 12/12/07.

2 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 11/25/2003

When making a left hand turn transmission failed without warning. Now when the gear selector was put into any gear the vehicle would not move. When the battery was disconnected then reconnected miles started moving on the vehicle although the vehicle was not in motion.




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