Buick Century owners have reported 62 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (26 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (19 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
When I have cruise control on but not in use at that moment the car will engage cruise on its own. It does this at a high rate of acceleration with no rhyme or reason as to why. I have to be quick to get it to stop because of the high rate of speed. Read details...
The multi function switch does not work properly. When going around curves and corners you can't dim the headlights. Because the steering wheel doesn't allow the lever to go far enough to catch. Now my headlights will not turn on when the they are suppose to. My cruise control doesn't work. Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Century. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration when shifted. As a result, the contact crashed into a curb and continued down a lawn. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front axel and the Read details...
Accelerator gets stuck at fairly high speeds. It is not the mat, but is a mechanical problem. At one point I stopped, and while in park (the engine was racing), examined the engine (I am a mechanical person) and discovered the linkage for the accelerator was working fine. Read details...
While driving at normal speed and without any warning vehicle suddenly accelerated. Dealer replaced the gas pedal assembly, but problem recurred. Read details...