Engine problems of the 2001 Buick Century

Two problems related to engine have been reported for the 2001 Buick Century. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Buick Century based on all problems reported for the 2001 Century.

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2007

Tappets sound on a 2001 Buick Century tappets were replaced twice until I was informed that all gm 2001 cars had this defect. It seems that oil is not getting to the center cylinders, because the connecting feeds are too small. Problem that can develop is the engine can seize.

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 11/17/2005

2001 Buick Century engine piston cracked damaging the cylinder wall. ** answer required***.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 2001 Buick Century

Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	7
Engine Cooling System problems	4
Car Stall problems	3
Catalytic Convertor problems	3
Engine Exhaust System problems	3
Engine problems	2
Engine Noise problems	1
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	1
Radiator problems	1
Water Pump problems	1
Engine Oil Leaking problems	1
Loud Engine Noise problems	1

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