Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Buick Century

Buick Century owners have reported 19 problems related to engine and engine cooling (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Buick Century based on all problems reported for the Century.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 2002 Buick Century

Failure Date: 06/17/2018

I was at the gas station tried to start my vehicle and it caught on fire at the gas station many could of been killed and or injured.

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2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 2002 Buick Century

Failure Date: 03/05/2017

Intake leaking antifreeze - cost too much to repair for me. My only car to get to work. Replacing bearings today for sticking back brakes. All interior accessories are broken; cosmetic mirror, ashtray, center console, passenger windshield wiper stripped motor, 1 window working. Still owe on car but cannot fix everything. Any help ????.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 1997 Buick Century

Failure Date: 02/15/2017

Engine compartment fire.

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4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 1999 Buick Century

Failure Date: 08/20/2015

My car is nothing but a problem and very serious problem. I lost control of my car and almost get into accident. The abs breaks is not stable,so many electrical problems. Power windows is defect.

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5 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 2003 Buick Century

Failure Date: 09/14/2014

Vechicle shuts off when at a stop light/sign after taking it 3 times to multiple mechanics including the dealer- king pontiac, MD, no one is able to identify and fix the problem, I am told that they can't identify duplicate the problem and identify the code to fix the car.

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6 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 1999 Buick Century

Failure Date: 11/12/2013

When to court on 11/12/13. Was told if I did not take the car I would get charged storage. Went to the garage were the car was. At the court house was told car needs rotors. They took the car out of the garage and parked it running. I got in it stepped on the pedal and it went down on the floor with the brake light on. Had to get the car out so I got it to my home. Beside structural damage from rocker panel filled with spray foam no brakes. You take corners and the car bangs from the frame moving. This car is suppose to have 39000 miles on it. The steering wheel is worn out and the struts bang and bounce. This car is now sitting in my yard. I would like a dot person check this car for true mileage. I ran my own garage and did state inspections and I really think some one altered the mileage. My inspection number was 1495 back in April 2000. . Updated 11-25-13.

7 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 2002 Buick Century

Failure Date: 09/16/2013

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Buick Century. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine seized. The vehicle was not able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable. Mc.

8 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 2001 Buick Century

Failure Date: 06/20/2013

We bought are Century like 3 months ago with 109k on it we noticed the transmission was shifting hard when car is warmed up or restarted gm current knows about just feeling it not there problem well it is a costly one to car ownes as iread on the internet over 5o thousand complanits for this issue I feel gm has to recall this issue its there mistake not mine are Century other wise is a fine car but dash is out for odo and that gm cutting corners as well its poor penmenship on ther behalf as car makers and we love them but we need them to do more and be like the old gm good and honest thanks hope to get resolved soon as I might add it does when it normal temp and when a restart happens shift eally hard 2nd and 3 rd gear not normal I got a cost of $890. 00 to fix 6,3 hours of labors to fix tc and other sensor in tranmission on car.

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9 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 2004 Buick Century

Failure Date: 05/01/2013

The gas gauge is not accurate even through it says no fuel it still has plenty in the tank. The car reverse up and goes on its own without using the gas pedal and when you put the brakes on it shutters. The windows don't work very well anymore.

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10 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 2003 Buick Century

Failure Date: 08/13/2012

When using turn signals car dies, all the dash lights flash and click. If I pull over and put the car in park it restarts and drives fine until I try the turn signal again then the same thing happens. I also had to disconnect the emergency brake sensor or else the same thing happens. Flashing, clicking and car dies. Now, whenever car is in gear, constant dinging and it will drive fine but I cannot use the turn signals.

11 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 2000 Buick Century

Failure Date: 05/25/2012

Vehicle exhibited hard transmission shifts and jerking while shifting in traffic. Vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with code p1811, which indicates high transmission fluid pressure and solenoid problems.

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12 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 2002 Buick Century

Failure Date: 06/15/2010

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Century. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the vehicle was leaking anti-freeze. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the gasket in the rear of the engine was leaking and advised the contact to monitor it. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 115,000.

13 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 2000 Buick Century

Failure Date: 08/13/2009

Air pollution pump failure causing fuse to blow and car to bump when stepping on gas/anti lock control-pressure modulator valve malfunction.

14 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 1998 Buick Century

Failure Date: 04/11/2009

Buick Century should be included in the recall list.

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15 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 2003 Buick Century

Failure Date: 03/14/2009

2003 Buick Century 4dr - I have had for almost six years and this happened only one time. Thank god. I left walmart on side street, slowed for stop sign ahead, the engine went completely dead, lights and instruments out, I came to sudden stop. Could not restart car, doorlocks had automatically clicked, locking us inside, we could not release or open doors. We were locked inside our car. Luckily I wore cellphone. About ten minutes later, out of the blue, the power came back on all at once, lights came on. I was able to restart engine and unlock the doors. It was a rather scary situation for a few moments. I thought, "what if there had been a fire in the engine compartment?".

16 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 1999 Buick Century

Failure Date: 09/29/2006

: the contact stated when the vehicle was at the dealership for a routine brake check, it was noticed that antifreeze had leaked into the engine. The mechanic informed the contact there were many people with this problem. The contact stated there were no problems with the vehicle prior to the incident.

17 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 1999 Buick Century

Failure Date: 04/06/2004

Consumer had difficulities trying to stop vehicle. In the process she rain into the back of another vehicle. Vehicle's brake equipment did not respond when driver depressed the brake pedal.

18 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 2002 Buick Century

Failure Date: 08/16/2002

Vehicle shakes very violently. Consumer believes its an engine problem.

19 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 1999 Buick Century

While air conditioning was on consumer noticed fumes inside of vehicle. Temperature gauge was repaired three times. Air scoop to cool engine scrapes ground, also lets fumes and heat from engine in car.


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