1999 Buick Century: power window failure

9 of the 235 complaints about the 1999 Buick Century describe power window failure.

owner complaints: 9
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 66,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Power window failure by model year

2001
3
2000
7
1999
9
1998
4

What owners say

Filed Oct 25, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 50,000 miles · IL

1) need headlight adjustment instructions for a known recall. 2) every door window motor in the buick failed on each window preventing the windows from lowering if in the up position or prevented the windows from raising if in a lowered position. The windows had to be duct taped shut in order to prevent rain from entering the vehicle cab and the failures happened over 2015 to 2016 and each had to be replaced with new motors. There are large numbers of buick owners across the internet complaining about this issue but I don't believe buick ever issued a recall but I believe they should have. If this isn't a recall, it should be because of the large number of vehicles experiencing this known failure. The closest buick dealer to us is sam leman chevrolet buick, 1040 west center st., eureka, il. 309‑467‑2351.

Filed Oct 19, 2008 · Visibility · SD

In june of 2007 the right rear motor for electric windows stopped working. Then in september of 2007 the left rear motor for electric windows stopped working. These were both replaced in early 2008. Shortly after replacement of these motors the front drivers window motor stopped working.

Filed May 18, 2007 · Visibility · 50,000 miles · TX

All the power windows will not work. I had the driver's window repaired at a cost of $325.00. It worked for about one year, and now sometimes it will roll down. Most certainly there was a problem with these windows. The other windows were occasionally used, so I know that they were not worn out. I am not going to pay to get them fixed because I don't use them. Why has this not been recalled?

Filed Feb 20, 2007 · Visibility · 90,000 miles · TX

Window regulator failure. This is my second complaint about this issue. The last of four windows regulators has failed in a year''s time. A plastic or nylon clip that holds the two cable ends becomes brittle and gives way. The window then is unsupported and falls to the bottom of the track. First the drive window failed. This in my opinion is a safety and security hazard and the driver is then exposed to the elements, cold, rain, etc. The same goes for passengers. The passenger window failed within months after, followed by the rear left window and now the rear right window. This window regulator is common across all gm models in this chassis type.

Filed Nov 26, 2006 · Visibility · 85,000 miles · TX

Window regulators, in this last twelve months, the driver, passenger and today rear passenger window regulators have failed. A nylon clip holds the two ends of the cabling. The part breaks, then window drop to the down position. The entire window regulator assembly must be replaced. In my opinion, this is a safety & security related issues as the driver is then exposed to the elements or distracted by the passengers who are exposed. The elements being cold, rains, sleet, wind, etc. The vehicle can not be secured with the window down. The part that fails needs to be strengthened and of made of metal.

Filed Nov 16, 2006 · Visibility · 41,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated the front passenger and rear driver side windows fell down and would not stay up. The dealership determined the regulators needed to be replaced.

Filed Jun 6, 2005 · Visibility · 66,000 miles · FL

1999 buick century. Have had to replace power windows 6 different times on 2 windows. Left front power window motor twice. Have had to replace right rear power window motor twice plus the regulator. The right rear power window has gone again and this will be the third time. I have tire plus do the left front window and the dealer working on the right rear. The dealer states there is only a 12,000 or one year warranty so I have to keep paying for these repairs every one to two years. One mechanic said the part was rusting. That indicates water but why can't they fix the problem with the water causing them to rust rather than me paying $300 each time when the motor finally rusts out?

Filed Oct 3, 2004 · Visibility · 70,190 miles · AL

Bought this car new. Have had intermittent problems with electric windows not operating. In june, drivers window fell down and would not close. Mechanic replaced entire window mechanism. Three weeks later left rear window begin to fall while driving. Drove to dealership where mechanic taped window up and he said this had been a problem but thought it was with all makes/models not just buick. The original repair on front window was $440. To repair rear window would be the same. My husband has disconnected switch and temporary fixed window up. Now the remaining two windows seldom operate.

Filed Oct 23, 2003 · Visibility · FL

1999 buick century, bought new, currently has 22,000 miles. First failure occurred at approximately 19,000 miles. Passenger side window stopped functioning due to worn out plastic grasp. Dealer explained that is a common problem but has never been recalled. 400 dollars to fix!! Now the other 3 windows have the same problem. Dealer wants 1200 dollars to put in the same plastic graps!!!! Help.