Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2003 Buick Century

Two problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2003 Buick Century. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Buick Century based on all problems reported for the 2003 Century.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 07/26/2004

Loud humming noise from interior of vehicle. One non gm car dealership says it is a defective alternator. Gm dealer says they cannot hear anything and everything is fine. Going on trip next week and afraid of not only alternator failing, but taking battery out wth it.

2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2003

The alternator produced a loud humming sound. The dealer replaced the alternator three times, however the problem continued.


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