1999 Buick Century visibility problems

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 Nov 18, 2009 · Visibility · 100,000 miles · KS

Interior rear-view mirror has developed some kind of dark brown oil leak inside the (auto-dimming) mirror. It has decreased visibility in the mirror to nearly zero. It is very dangerous to drive with this mirror since it is essentially like having no rear-view mirror. Just today I had two or three near-incidents on roads I never had a problems while driving other cars which have functioning rear-view mirrors.

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 Jul 20, 2008 · Visibility · 50,000 miles · VA

Windows just stop working properly the will roll down but not back up. Continuous problem I.e. Each window failed over life of car.

Filed Apr 14, 2008 · Visibility · 61,532 miles · AZ

The right front window's is inop.. Replaced broken regulator cables. I would have just excepted this normal on day of repair,aug 29 2007, but the left rear side window became inop. On jan 3 2008 and on jan 21 2008 the right rear side window became inop.(both with the same symptoms.

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 29, 2006 · Visibility · 91,000 miles · NC

Rear power window failed while in heavy traffic. Window control was pushed by accident and when pushed again to bring window back up, a loud "popping" noise was heard and window refused to stay up. Service dept. At dealer determined a new regulator was needed. This is the third time power windows have been replaced on this vehicle, as both rear windows failed while car was still under warranty. Vehicle very rarely has any backseat passengers, so these windows get very little to no routine use.

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.