Consumer is having problems with fuel injection system:injectors. One year ago she had them replaced by the local mechanic, then twice they were cleaned by the dealer. Afterwards, she had to have 3 of them replaced. All of this because the engine light came on, stating that engine needed to be serviced soon. All of this started when vehicle started to jerk, and she had it checked. Consumer would like to have help with all of this servicing.
1998 Buick Century engine complaints
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I own a 1998 buick century custom. I am the original owner and am very good about proper maintenance. Last week my husband noticed a few drops of coolant on the garage floor. He cleaned it up and agin the next day, a few more drops. He checked the hose clamps and hose conditions, they were fine. He checked the reservoir where you put in dexcool, it was dry. He filled the reservior and drove the car immediately to our local mechanic so we would not do any engine damage. After 2 days and $800, the car has been fixed. Now I notice when searching the web, there are thousands of reports very similar to mine. Unfortunately, I also noticed many where there were fires or accidents. Gm has to fix this and at least partially reimburse those like me who have had to pay major repair bills.
Coolant used by dealer is turning into sludge in radiator, which can get to the engine. Dealer/manufacturer were notified. *ak
Engine check light started flashing on dashboard. Consumer parked vehicle, and dealership determined that 5th fuel injector was defective, and a spark plug was inoperative. On second occurrence, while traveling at approximately 50 MPH, engine started misfiring, and engine check light came on. Then, engine suddenly died, causing consumer to lose power steering capabilities. Dealership examined vehicle, and found 4th fuel injector to be defective. Had to change oil because fuel leaked into t crank case. *ak
Engine was damaged and had to be replaced when oil filter fell(?) off the engine and car was driven 2+ miles with no oil in engine. Car stalled and was restarted 3 times. At no time did the oil warning light indicate a problem! Dealer said engine was damaged and must be replaced but would not be covered by warranty because engine had been operated without oil. It cost me about $4,000 for a new engine. On several occasions the car will not move when reverse or drive are selected until the selector is moved in and out of other positions. This has been an annoyance only.
Oxygen sensor failed. Yh
Oil is leaking on the driver's side of the engine towards the firewall, cause unknown. Dealer replaced the leaking lower intake manifold gasket, and resealed oil pump which has not remedied the problem. Please give any further details.
Vehicle has ongoing problem with stalling. Vehicle has been inspected and parts replaced. However, stalling still occurs. Dealer informed, problem cannot be found.
Vehicle has ongoing problem with engine stalling. Vehicle has been inspected/replaced some parts, and problem still occurs. Dealer informed, they cannot find the problem.
Brakes overheat on occasions.
Transmission has trouble engaging into reverse gear.
Vehicle stalls in reverse for no reason. Vehicle also shifts erratically when put in any gear. *ak consumer states that when the vehicle is in any forward gear and upon stopping and putting the shift lever into reverse, the vehicle is not engaged in reverse and does not respond when depressing the gas pedal, consumer states that he has to move the shift lever around and back into reverse for it to engage, this has been an ongoing problem and the dealer has worked on this problem 3 times, just recently the dealer replaced the shift control cable and everything seems okay for right now.
Idle surge after releasing brake due to failure of the oxygen sensors.
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