Radiator Problems of Buick Century

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Century. The contact stated that she took the vehicle to have an oil change when the mechanic stated that there was oil in the radiator. In addition, the intake manifold needed to be replaced and the radiator needed to be flushed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 47,400. Updated 11/14/lj updated 11/18/2013.

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I purchased the car from family auto easley SC, ive had several repairs on this car that didnt help, radiators, thermastat, water pump, hoses replace, alternator, coolant recovery tank has brown sludge inside, the windows didnt work, its moist inside from the floor being wet had a heating core put in didnt help, the carpet on the inside is damaged, the paint is coming off, had a alternator put in , run hot all the time, dosnt matter, buy coolant, oil put water in it, manifold gasket is bad in it ive lost power several times, the last time I did it was on Nov 6 this year on the way to work lost power while driving ran into a gurad gate right beside a dumpster, I had to get it towed, its in the shop getting the bumper fixed, I had to get a rental car, I had to get my car refinance with dilco of greenville SC he couldnt believe how much I was charge for this car over 13,000. 00 dollars, so I was over charged and sold a lemon and its not fair to me and this car is not safe for me or anyone to drive, I want to be able to drive a car without being afriad if im going to make it or not or get stranded.

There is oil in radiator, had system cleaned flushed out and refilled and 2 weeks latter it is full of oil again.

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The contact owns a 2000 Buick Century. Whenever the contact would park the vehicle in her garage, she would smell hot water coming from the radiator. She did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the odor. The vehicle was serviced by a local mechanic, and was never diagnosed by the dealer. The failure mileage was 97,000. Updated 08/20/08 the consumer was informed the intake manifold gaskets needed to be replaced, which was a common problem with gm vehicles. Updated 08/21/08.

Intake gasket failure, oil in the radiator.

The temperature light came on and the gauge read hot on my 2001 Buick Century at the beginning of a 200 mile trip. I took the next exit, found a station with a mechanic and asked to have him check the water level in the radiator. He said the Buick Century has a history of this particular problem and advised that I watch the temperature gauge and take the car to the dealer upon my return home. When I arrived at my destination, my son informed me that he had the same problem with his wife's 1999 Buick Century, added a sealant to the radiator and it seemed fine. When I got home and took the car to the dealer to have the radiator checked, the service manager immediately informed me that the problem was probably not the radiator and that the upper portion of the engine would have to be removed to the tune of approximately $700. Six hours later he called to inform me that the problem was the intake gasket and the repairs were only $648. 52. Parts replaced included: gasket kit, gasket, sealer-the(?), seal, seal, coolant, adhesive, seal, eng. , thermostat (?), gasket (191. 84) labor: 428. 75. I received a call from my son tonight to advise me that his '99 Century was "steaming" and was told by his mechanic that problem was the intake manifold. Repairs approximately $800.

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The intake manifold was leaking antifreeze, which could cause the vehicle to overheat. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer. The engine locked up due to loss of coolant. The water pump started leaking at the shaft seal with less than 43000 miles on the vehicle. A dirty, oily substance was noticed in the radiator neck.

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I have a 1999 Buick Century , I took the vehicle to have a radiator flush and was advised that I couldn't have this job performed due to a leak or crack in the intake gasket. At this time I was very surprise to see the complaints and there is no recall. This is outrageous that no one seems to care this is a very expensive repair and should not be the responsibility of the consumer to replace. This should've been done by general motors.

Cooling system defect in 1999 Buick Century. Cooling system is being containminated by brown substance in system, causing the system to overheat. Reported to dealer three times. They have a TSB out on this, but no clue on what is causing this. They have inspected the vehicle three times, flushed the system, and replaced the radiator cap, but problem reccurs. Now it is going in for the fouth time. Problem was not corrected under original warranty, now the extended warranty that I purchased is about to run out, yet having the same problem. If they have a TSB out on this, why can't they fix the problem once and forever?.

When looking under hood noticed radiator was full of gunk. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and they said this happens to all Buick Century vehicles.