1999 Buick Century brakes problems

Filed May 26, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 150 miles · FL

I never was informed of any recalls on my 1999 buick century. Now I see all the advertisements on television, in the paper, online that the car can burn up. Brakes, steering, ignition. Which was repaired for 400 dollars. My engine warning light is on constantly, and they can't find what's going on. Once, it just completely stopped.

Filed Nov 15, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 39,847 miles · NH

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

Filed May 22, 2013 · Brakes · 62,000 miles · WI

Was driving with my 2 young boys, needed to stop and the brakes became very spongy. Pulled vehicle over and noticed brake fluid coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon further investigation found a brake line rusted through.

Filed Mar 25, 2011 · Body, Brakes · 56,500 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick century. The contact was driving approximately 50 MPH when the check engine and track off warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was later towed to a local mechanic where the contact was advised that the ABS sensor and other wires were bound by electrical tape and the fuel and brake lines were corroded. In addition, there were missing plugs which prevented water from entering the vehicle on both the driver and passenger sides. Both the brake line and the transmission were leaking fluids. There was a hole in the front sub frame and the fuel filler neck was corroded. The contact also stated that part of the exhaust hanger was missing and the remaining parts were corroded. The mechanic advised the contact that the vehicle would be far too costly to perform any repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased used march 17, 2010. The failure mileage was 56,500 and the current mileage was 56,528.

Filed Oct 1, 2010 · Brakes · 69,528 miles · CT

Brake failure, front brake line corrosion (rust through) resulting in complete loss of brake fluid. Thankfully no accident resulted. Correction required new brake line replacement and replacement of lost fluid, etc this failure is the same type which occurred to our 2000 buick century. In that car first the front brake line failed (like the 1999 did), and about a year later the rear brake line failed with the same corrosion problem. The incident happened out of state and the repair shop manager stated "this has become a common problem and that he has replaced many failed brake lines.

Filed Apr 9, 2010 · Brakes · 98,433 miles · NY

The brake lines on my 1999 buick century corroded, fluid leaked and the brakes failed. Fortunately, I noticed the brakes beginning to fail (pedal went all the way to the floor), so I drove defensively and was not involved in an accident. I was only a short distance from my local garage and went there directly to have the lines replaced. They told me that the lines had rotted through. I assumed that this was something that happens in areas that use winter salt, but hearing of the recall of gm trucks, I now realize that this may not be a "normal" event. The parts in question are no longer available.

Filed Oct 13, 2009 · Brakes · 113,500 miles · NY

Brake lines on 1999 buick century rusted out, resulting in complete loss of braking. Brake lines are severely rusted in most locations in the rear of the car. Fuel filler line is heavily rusted, as of yet there is no leaking from this defect. Location on long island new york is not a heavily salted area.

Filed Feb 21, 2008 · Brakes, Fuel system · 96,863 miles · NY · crash

Corrosion (rust through/failure) of front/right metal brake line in 1999 buick century (9 yr old car, 96k miles). The brake pedal became very mushy and went to the floor and there was an obvious leak of brake fluid onto the ground. The repair shop says it was caused by corrosion/rust through. The brake line ruptured at some time during my maneuver to avoid a collision, but I didn't notice it until after the incident, so I don't believe that it contributed to the very minor contact caused by the other vehicle entering my lane without warning, but I will check the "crash" box below because brake line failure happened some time during a very minor crash (touching of two cars). In the search for my next car, I noticed that the 2008 toyota camry and corolla as well as honda accord appear to use "coated" brake and gas lines to prevent corrosion failures (could see a black coating and not just bare steel). From now on, I will never buy a vehicle that does not have coated lines (or stainless steel). Coating these lines (or using stainless steel) is such an easy safety precaution. Most muffler pipes are now stainless steel, so why is the federal safety agency not making it mandatory for manufacturers to coat or use s.s. For brake lines and gas lines?

Filed Aug 22, 2007 · Brakes · 53,500 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 buick century. While driving 15 MPH, the contact experienced brake loss when he depressed the brake pedal. He applied the brakes a second time and the vehicle was able to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the brake lines were corroded and losing fluid. The current mileage was 53,809 and failure mileage was 53,500.

Filed May 3, 2007 · Brakes, Fuel system · OH

Driving to work, my brake pedal began to get soft but I made it to work safely. At work, I popped the hood a found the brake reservoir was empty. I had not noticed any leaks on my driveway before so I was confused at this leakage. I was able to refill the reservior and tested my brakes at lunch and they seemed better. But before driving home I noticed there was a puddle under the car. I drove home, with my brakes getting softer at each brake application. Once home the leaking continued. The source of the leaks is the brake lines rusting. Upon further investigation, the fuel vapor lines are also rusting through and leaking. Rusting brake and fuel lines should not happen. I think there is a manufactured part defect in these lines that is allowing them to rust.