Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Buick Century

Buick Century owners have reported 35 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Buick Century


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Buick Century

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

The contact owns a 2000 Buick Century. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, there was an abnormal odor inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel pressure regulators failed and needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

The contact owns a 2001 Buick Century. The contact stated that there was an overpowering gasoline odor emitting from the engine. In addition, the vehicle was burning excessive amounts of gasoline fuel. The contact replaced the fuel pressure regulator to repair the failure.   Read details...

The Fuel Injection problem

Consumer complained about a fuel injection system problem. There was 50,000 miles on the vehicle, and it was no longer under warranty. The defect was the result of poor gas that was used in arizona. Consumer had the fuel injectors cleaned and flushed. Several weeks later the problem recurred.   Read details...

The Fuel Pump problem

Dealer replaced fuel pump at 31000 miles. The consumer stated that the vehicle was running without a warranty. The vehicle would not start due to a faulty fuel pump.   Read details...

The Tank Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2000 Buick Century. The contact stated that the fuel gauge on the instrument panel would not indicate how much fuel was in the fuel tank. He was concerned that he could run out of gasoline due to the failure.   Read details...




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