1999 Buick Century engine problems

Filed Aug 20, 2015 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 88,988 miles · CA

My car is nothing but a problem and very serious problem. I lost control of my car and almost get into accident. The ABS breaks is not stable,so many electrical problems. Power windows is defect.

Filed May 25, 2015 · Engine, Visibility · 78,000 miles · MN

I had to replace the head gasket twice. Mechanic indicated the first time that the coolant might be the cause for the gasket deterioration. When replaced the second time, the gasket was (I believe) a metal rather than plastic or rubber and the coolant was green. So far, so good. Both replacements cost $1000+. Recently had brakes replaced and was told the intake manifold gasket needs to be replaced at a cost of $1100. The car runs well, but has serious rust on the rail below the doors. Not sure I should spend that much on a 16 yr old car. I've also had to have a motor on the driver's side window repaired. That seems to be a frequent problem with this model, too.

Filed Aug 25, 2014 · Engine · 98,400 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick century. While driving 5 MPH, the engine stalled. The contact placed the vehicle in neutral and restarted the ignition, but the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 98,400. Updated 10/07/14*lj updated 3/24/2015

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 Aug 9, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 137,549 miles · ID

As the 3rd owner of a 1999 buick century limited I did a thorough search of cars history and found no problems until today 8 9 2013 when I took it in for radiator hose change cooling system flush and oil change which later was told allthey could do was the tranny flush because of the intake manifold gasket leak which im hearing is a huge 3.1 gm engine problem. Uppon calling the former owner she informed me that at 50,000 it was replaced and again at 108,765 miles. It now has 137549 miles and iy has again taken a dump I hear a coolant type conversion can help my $700.00 problem. Im outraged that a car in this good of care is a big disaster. Recall is needed & I shoulda kept my 92 century with the 3.3 v6 it had 374,988 miles at trade in & still ran awesome:{ im so unhappy with this car I am ready to fix it and trade it off for a ford lol.

Filed Sep 13, 2012 · Engine · AL

Cpsc# i1280196a. 1999 buick century. Consumer got an engine for his car. *ln the consumer stated the very day he purchased the engine and had it installed, the engine light illuminated. The engine was tested and the consumer was informed, the problem was with the egr valve. The consumer purchased the egr valve. However, the engine light remained on. The technician who installed the engine, stated the cylinder heads were damaged.

Filed Sep 9, 2008 · Engine · 54,310 miles · OH · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 buick century. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the temperature gauge increased and the contact began to smell burning antifreeze. The contact parked the vehicle and a mechanic stated that the intake gasket was leaking coolant and needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 54,310.

Filed Aug 18, 2008 · Airbags, Engine · 29,000 miles · MI

Passenger airbag light on--means airbag will not/may not deploy if in an auto accident. Dealer sharpe buick replaced module approx 3 times but problem still exists. I was told that airbag light had to stay on constant before they could do anything, light is always on and problem was still not resolved. Also antifreeze leaking due to leaking lower intake gasket which has been leaking for years also taken to sharpe buick several times they didn't see a problem even when there was a smell at the dealership. Also the instrument panel cluster was replaced it starting dimming and finally went black. I have recently paid for these repairs. Car came with manufacturer warranty when I purchased the car and I also purchased an extension on the manufacturer warranty from the car dealer sief chevy/buick in hastings mi where I purchased the car.

Filed May 8, 2008 · Engine · 40,000 miles · FL

Both the intake manifold and the heater core failed on my car.

Filed Jan 30, 2007 · Engine · 115,000 miles · UT

Second failure of intake manifold gasket on 1999 buick century 3.1 m engine. Causes anti freeze to leak from manifold which could cause a fire (as stated in owners manual, warning not to spill anti-freeze on a hot engine when filling radiator as it could cause a fire). First failure occurred at 72,000 miles. Second failure at 115,000 miles.