Structure Problems of Buick Century

The cross member holding the engine came loose and dropped the engine to about 6 inches from the ground. Only 1 bolt was found. This was discovered while backing out of the driveway. It will require a floor jack to lift the engine so the bolt can be replaced and then towed to a shop for inspection of further possible damage.

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My 2003 Buick Century's windshield lower seal failed around the cabin-filter area and allowed water to run down the firewall and into my car under my carpeting and pool on the floor. This corroded the wires leading to my power driver's seat. These wires also lead to a device that controls the airbags (a sensor?). Gm took my seats, console and carpeting out to fix the wiring. Had the airbag needed to deploy, I doubt it would have given the condition of the wiring, and/or it certainly would most likely corrode that sensor sooner or later, rendering it and therefore the airbag, useless. The gm mechanic said that,"this has been a design flaw by gm for many years with the Buick Century" -- I think he mentioned 2002 to 2004 models. He said he's seen this many times. The manager at the Buick dealer said that he told the gm representative from their customer assistance office that the defect was not due to me as the owner, was not due to the aging of the car, and that he has had to deal with this particular problem many times. Gm refuses to acknowledge the danger to the airbag system. Gm also refuses to admit that this is their design flaw, despite their own service managers and mechanics saying that it is. Gm refuses to pay for any part of the repairs. Gm says you have to be the original owner, get it serviced at this particular gm dealer regularly, and because it has 73,000 miles on it they "can not help". What difference do these variables make? my carpet is nasty (cost to replace "just the carpet" -- $500. 00), my power seat will probably work now, I'm out $500. 00+ for labor, and I can't count on my airbag to deploy in a crash. In my opinion, the 2003 Buick Century is dangerous gm's failing to fix or acknowledge a problem that could lead to airbag deployment failure, which could result in personal injury or death. And it's costing its consumers $100. 00's of dollars to fix on our own, and who knows how many lives.

Consumer 2002 Buick Century front end assembly fell off. When consumer released the tension off of the steering wheel the slip joint on the lower end of the steering column dropped leaving consumer with no steering. ** received 9-29-** the consumer stated there were 2 bolts that held the engine and transmission onto the frame under the body. The dealer re-installed both rear subframe bolts.

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2001 Buick Century panel over the passenger side air bag is warped. ** answer required***. The dealer told the consumer the problem could be corrected using a clip.

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Contact stated that when turning a corner he hears a clanking noise. The dealer told him it was a cracked front stabilizer bar. An independent mechanic informed him of some corrosion on the underside of the vehicle. The manufacturer informed the contact the part was not covered under warranty, and they offered no free remedy. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. Updated 12/7/2005.

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Dissatisfaction with nhts's response to her complaint re the dashboard design of the Buick Century, ref es03-007553/s/ brenner 12/5/03, entire enclosures not imaged fwd to nvs-200. The dashboard was constructed in sections which caused permanent reflect lines onto the windshield in line with the drivers eye level.

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Ongoing leaks at bottom of both rear doors for some years despite at least 3 attempts by dealer to fix. I finally resolved on my own with plastic sheeting which is unsightly. Also discovered leak in truck in past year. Another issue is poor quality of the 2 control knobs on dash board for a/c, etc. They have either broken or have been difficult to turn.

While driving in rainy weather sun roof does not close. Consumer states it's very difficult to see when the rain is coming into the vehicle.

Knocking or popping noise after vehicle gets wet, and before it dries off. Dealer is stonewalling and acting completely clueless.

The rear defrost had 5 lines that quit, also caused radio antenna that is on the rear window to quit when turning on rear defrost. Window was replaced and same thing has happened with second window. Dealership accused me of damaging window and will not replace second window under warranty. Also have chirping noise near speedometer that dealership has not been able to fix after 4 repair attempts. Dealership has destroyed entire dashboard trying to repair noise.

The way the dashboard is designed it gives off a reflection of itself onto the windshield. The reflection is more apparent in the sunlight. This results in poor visibility. Manufacturer suggested that consumer cover the dashboard. But, according to owner's manual, sensors on the dashboard should not be covered. The correct model year is 2004, not in artemis.

The front air dam scraped the ground and fell off. Yh.

Design of the dashboard casts a reflection onto the front windshield, causing reduced visibility during the day while driving. The consumer checked other Buick Century's and lasabre's and noticed that they had the same problem.

Bad aerodynamics can not drive car with rear window down. The air pressure will burst your eardrums. Contacted bucik division. They are aware of the problem. Their solution is to lower one front window a bit.