Suspension Problems of Buick Century

My vehicle was receiving a PA state required annual mechanical safety inspection by an ase certified mechanic. I was informed that the "sway bar" which stabilizes the steering system had failed, and as a critical part of the steering operation, the vehicle could not pass a PA state mechanical safety inspection. I had the "sway bar" replaced with the gm re-designed part at considerable expense to pass the PA state safety inspection. The ase certified mechanic advised me that he had replaced many mechanical failures like mine (broken lug ends) before gm changed the design to one that could withstand the application (a solid forging as opposed to a sheet metal fabrication). I wrote to the ceo of Buick/gm (see attached letter) to request an explanation as to why a known safety defect like the "sway bar" was not recalled when it was first discovered, resulting in a re-design of the "sway bar" for subsequent production models. I received a telephone response from the gm executive team, who called himself "debbie", at 1. 855. 880. 1500, extension 5917674, reference number 9-10348786083, on 26 July 2023. "debbie" refused to document gm's position on this issue in writing, and only emphasized that a safety recall with this know safety issue was never issued. It appears that gm has deceived the nthsa and gotten away with a cover-up. Regardless of the time that gm has kept this hidden from the NHTSA, gm should be required to recall all affected vehicles and repair them at their expense. Thank you. Ronald f. Laskowski pe.

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Service engine light and gas light came on. Code read at autozone indicated po135- oxygen sensor. Two days later, both check engine lights came on, security, battery and gas lights. Even revved up and had other issues with fuel economy and compressor kicking on and failing to start. Other issues, popping noise when turning steering wheel.

The "swaybar" for steering broke. I brought it to my mechanic and he says he has seen this issue with Buick Centurys before. It cost approximately $825. 00 to fix.

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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.

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Driving thur ohio from mich ,hit large pot hole, did over one thousand dollars damage to the steering, could have been a lot worse, car must not be made properly to withstand hitting pot holes, this should be a safety issue there are hundreds of pot holes in all states . The state of ohio does not responsiblety for there pot holes they are a drive at your risk state. . . .

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Second owner of my Buick 2001 purchased from the original owner with 5,000 miles in 2008. The second year I noticed when ever it rained there was water on the floor on the passenger side. I still own the car and over the years have just had regular maintenance done. The water on the passenger side has gotten worse and every time it rains I have to take towels and dry up about 1 inch of water from the carpet. I am retired now and hesitate to take the car to a mechanic as I have found most will take financial advantage of a female. Just wondered if any other owners have had this problem or if there have been any recalls. Eventually , I will have a mechanic look at it and get an estimate for repair as soon as I can because I am tired of mopping up water every time it rains. I also wonder what it is doing to the metal under the carpet. The original owner was an older woman who rarely drove the car. I purchased from her son at her death it still had the new car smell so I am pretty sure she bought the car new and this problem was inherent in the design.

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Dt: contact went to purchase new tires and technician advised that new outer tie rods were needed. Vehicle is regularly serviced. Service records available.

While driving the steering wheel shook uncontrollably. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

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While driving driver's side and passenger's side windows when rolled down or half way down a loud vibrating sound was heard coming from the rear. This caused pressure to the ears. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic informed consumer that a problem existed, but a solution had not been determined at this time. Consumer has a second address for the winter 108 pine place, wildwood, FL 34785, 352 748 0765. The violent vibration and pressure occurred when the rear window(s) were down and severely effected the consumer and passengers ears.

The contact owns a 2003 Buick Century. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to decelerate and jerk violently. The contact stated that it was difficult to maneuver the power steering when making a turn or approaching a traffic light. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer more than five times and the rack and pinion was replaced, but the failures persisted. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 09e005000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.

While driving 60 mph, the vehicle would heavily vibrate. This would cause a distraction to the consumer. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve. Please provide more information.

While vehicle is being driven with rear windows down entire vehicle severely vibrates. Dealer cannot identify problem.

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While driving car started to wiggle across road at 55mph. Consumer had to slow down to keep control of vehicle, took to dealer, and they couldn't duplicate problem.

While driving consumer felt vibration coming from the engine, and lost control. Vehicle couldn't stop until consumer turned off the engine .

I am not reporting a "failure" per se. I am experiencing the problem described in sb606088, described as "steering shudder or vibration at low speed (replace power steering lines). " however, the dealer described refuses to repair the problem, claiming inability to verify the problem. As I explained, however, the problem is intermittent, so there is no reason to expect that the problem can be verified on any particular occasion. Can you help in getting the dealer to repair this defect?.

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