Major Problems with 2000 Buick Century Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2000 Buick Century

2000 Buick Century SIDE/WINDOW Victims: 2

2000 Buick Century SEATS Victims: 1

2000 Buick Century WINDSHIELD Victims: 1

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Problems with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and POWER TRAIN are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Buick Century owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when putting vehicle into park or shifting out of park vehicle makes a clicking noise as if doors are locking.	31 ~ 40909 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM click no start condition happened twice in one day. waited a little while and tried starting vehicle again and it	11 ~ 72777 miles
POWER TRAIN defective mileage counter adds one extra mile more for every 30 miles driven gm extended the consumers service agreement to	11 ~ 49888 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY while driving with the rear windows down the vehicle vibrates very hard which may cause a loss of vehicle control.	8 ~ 25277 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC on a 2000 buick century the crossover brake line from the abs unit to the right front brake caliper is...	7 ~ 47769 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle over heated while driving. the vehicle was taken tot he dealer who stated that the intake manifold broke	7 ~ 70050 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER three days after purchasing the vehicle the low tire light came on and has continued to illuminate every month or...	7 ~ 11429 miles
ENGINE vehicle exhibited hard transmission shifts and jerking while shifting in traffic. vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed	6 ~ 74708 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick century. while driving 50 mph the interior and exterior lights flashed on and off....	6 ~ 96000 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY when the rear windows are down they cause a loud shaking noise. *slc...	6
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the engine was defective resulting in a metallic noise. nlm...	6
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2000 buick century. frequently i apply pressure to brakes and the car will not stop for several feet. i push...	5 ~ 89935 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING vehicle was in for a routine check when mechanic noticed right front tie rod end was worn. cause unknown. please	5 ~ 34522 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle was in an emergency stop situation and the anit-skid system did not respond. dealer has been contacted. *ak...	5 ~ 10200 miles
AIR BAGS the air bag light illuminated. the consumers extended warranty will not cover the repair. yh nlm...	5 ~ 34000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the design of the headlight system is flawed because the low beam does not work properly instead of lighting the...	5
VISIBILITY windshield wipers work and go through their cycles but do not park and instead stick straight up. this is a...	4 ~ 51362 miles
SUSPENSION while driving car started to wiggle across road at 55mph. consumer had to slow down to keep control of vehicle	4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving passenger's side would starte to smoke. smelled like oil burning. everyone would become nauseous & sick. took to	4 ~ 72750 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL application of brakes resulted in spontaneous racing of engine both front and rear wheels jumped curb in spite of hard	4 ~ 18877 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING whenever vehicle was cold started there would be a tapping noise. have taken vehicle to dealership twice. had factory representative...	4 ~ 33734 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brakes make noise when applied the dealer and manufacturer have been notified. nlm...	4
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the horn is difficult to activate the consumer attempted to warn a driver who was backing up but the horn	4
SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick century. the contact stated that the rear seat safety belts were inoperable. her vin...	3 ~ 59667 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the consumer has not been able to have the recall parts (00v-228) to repair or replace the seat belt assembly	3
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS i was in a serious car accident when i was visiting n. myrtle beach s.c. a driver ran a red...	3 ~ 11333 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE consumer complains that the drivers sun visor hits the rear view mirror when in use causing him to readjust the	3 ~ 16667 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer complains that the drivers sun visor hits the rear view mirror when in use causing him to readjust the	3
SERVICE BRAKES brake lines that run from master cylinder to rear brakes rusted through. fuel lines also show extensive rust damage. i	2 ~ 102500 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i have a 2000 buick century limited and the transmission harsh shift 1234 when hot and sometimes cold i...	2 ~ 89000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i drive with my headlights on all the time. the instrument panel illumination dims drastically when the headlights are on....	2 ~ 100000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS it would be hard for the consumer to unlock them selves front the rear shoulder belt. consumer would have to...	2 ~ 35921 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING service engine light came on and have been experiencing a clunking hesitation when accelerating anywhere from 10 to 45 mph....	2 ~ 34525 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY wiper motor failure and erratic functioning. this vehicle was built with a clear safety defect that will cause loss of...	2 ~ 25000 miles
STEERING 2000 century limited.....20 340 mile bought new. noise from the engine (lifters) is getting louder and the front end is...	2 ~ 7500 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING while traveling on highway and without prior warning headlights go out intermittently. dealership is aware of problem.*ak consumer is now	2 ~ 27500 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT consumer states has had numerous brake problems since vehicle was purchased. at 11500 mi had to have rotors turned and...	2 ~ 26780 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when applying brake there is a squealing sound and vibration. dealer replaced right front rotor . at this time left	2 ~ 18000 miles
TIRES even with occasional rotation two tires (originally on front and there presently) have worn extremely poorly on outside. they consistently...	2
FRONT > SUSPENSION when driving vehicle drifts to the right. dealer has seen vehicle seven times and tried to correct. but problem still...	2 ~ 7500 miles
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer brought vehicle in for recall service (00v-143) however was not repaired due to problems with remedy. *mjs...	2
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY major problems are caused by poor design and can not be fixed 1)with one rear window open in rear vehicle...	2
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY major problems are caused by poor design and can not be fixed 1)with one rear window open in rear vehicle...	2
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING the engine was defective resulting in a metallic noise. nlm...	2
SEATS drivers seat leans to the side consumer has pain due to sitting unbalanced and poor stability. *mjs...	2
DRUM > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS consumer received recall 00v143000 concerning rear drum brake failure. took vehicle to dealer. but dealer stated parts were not available.	2 ~ 32109 miles
WHEELS purchased 4 new p20570r15 tires from u guest is wal-mart in mwc ok. all four tires had belt separation issues...	1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i keep getting my air bag warning light coming on the abs and the check engine soon light they wont...	1 ~ 178000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC bought 2000 buick century and like many other complaints on the list i have repaired the manifold water pump fuel...	1 ~ 131000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick century. she stated that upon taking her vehicle in for state inspection it was...	1 ~ 82000 miles
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION the vehicle anti theft system on my 2000 buick century keeps failing and has put my family and i in	1 ~ 110000 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2000 buick century with anti lock brake failure*cc the alternator drive belt was replaced. jb...	1
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the transmission on my 2000 buick century fails to readily downshift on deceleration and bucks severely during normal drive and	1 ~ 60000 miles
INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL dt*: the contact stated that on june 28 2006 the safety air bag warning light illuminated. the light remained on...	1 ~ 38300 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have a 2000 buick century. the transmission started to shift hard at 70000 miles in sept of 2001 and...	1 ~ 99000 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING during night driving headlight switch will disengage on its own. *ak...	1
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dealer advised of coolant leak at a lower engine seal. i have since learned that this is a defect related...	1
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING i recently had to replace the power steering rack assembly on my 2000 buick century with only 25 000 miles.	1
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING turn signal switch failed and had to be replaced after 59000 miles and 3 1/2 years of car life. i	1 ~ 58900 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer states the exhaust pipe is very close to the fuel line. dealer not notified. ...	1
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the anti-lock brake system warning light failed replaced pressure modulator valve. bf sc ...	1
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer stated that vehicle is unable to switch to low beam and consumer is forced to have high beam on	1 ~ 105000 miles
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS rear cylinder is leaking fluid there was no warning. dealer notified. *ak the fluid leakage detected upon routine inspection in	1
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS vehicle went over a dip in road and air bags deployed.*ak...	1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick century. none of the rear seat belt buckles function. the rear driver and passenger...	1 ~ 4000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT when driving vehicle drifts to the right. dealer has seen vehicle seven times and tried to correct. but problem still...	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT when driving vehicle drifts to the right. dealer has seen vehicle seven times and tried to correct. but problem still...	1
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while in middle of an intersection vehicle died. consumer could not start vehicle because there was no electric power had...	1
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY vehicle experiencing problem with water getting into all the windows only during cold weather season. dealer was notified and informed...	1
TREAD/BELT > TIRES original tires on a buick century 2000 tire size p20570r15. tire tread has torn and started to separate. ak slc...	1
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT this 2000 buick century was purchased in 2000. and from the start it began to have serious issues with the...	1 ~ 5000 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE major problems are caused by poor design and can not be fixed 1)with one rear window open in rear vehicle...	1
EQUIPMENT consumer complains that the drivers sun visor hits the rear view mirror when in use causing him to readjust the	1
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES consumer complains that the drivers sun visor hits the rear view mirror when in use causing him to readjust the	1
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the engine was defective resulting in a metallic noise. nlm...	1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER consumer complains that the drivers sun visor hits the rear view mirror when in use causing him to readjust the	1
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE nhtsa recall 00v143000 and manufacturer's recall 00047. no parts were available.*ak...	1
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the excessively large and tall headrest blocks left side and rear view of the driver causing lane changing unsafe. yh...	1
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM > SPRINGS > FRONT consumer complains that the drivers sun visor hits the rear view mirror when in use causing him to readjust the	1

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