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2000 Buick Century problems

The most common problem on the 2000 Buick Century is transmission and drivetrain, typically around 60,000 miles. It has 1.5 times the complaints of a typical Century model year.

Typical year1.5x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
193
Recalls
5
Service bulletins
322
Worst area
Transmission
Fuel economy
21mpg

The worst 2000 Buick Century problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Buick Century

Headlights 12Jerking 9Ball joint 8Harsh shifting 7Power windows 7Transmission failure 7ABS 6Check engine light 6Airbag light 5Brake failure 5Overheating 5Stalling 5Wipers 5

Trouble codes owners of the 2000 Buick Century mention

P1811 4

Recalls 5

Seat beltsReported April 6, 2001 · 116,007 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with sunvisor located air bag labels, fail to conform to federal motor vehicles safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." these vehicles have a message area less than 30 cm which does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Risk
These vehicles do not comply with the standard.
Remedy
Gm will mail a new bilingual air bag label with installation instructions. However, the customer may bring the label to their dealer for installation free of charge. Owner notification began may 4, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537 or buick at 1‑800‑521‑7300.

Recall number 01V109000 · Recall details

Air bags: side/windowReported November 13, 2000 · 12 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles exhibit a condition in which the driver side impact air bag inflator separates from the air bag module during deployment.
Risk
If the inflator separates, the air bag will not deploy properly during a crash and occupant protection would be reduced. If is also possible that a separated inflator could be propelled downward and could result in injury to a rear seat passenger whose foot is positioned approximately under the inflator module.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the side impact air bag module.

Recall number 00V371000 · Recall details

Seat beltsReported August 7, 2000 · 156,305 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.

Recall number 00V228003 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and capReported June 16, 2000 · 248 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The clamp that secures the flexible fuel fill hose to the metal fill tube may be loose and could separate.
Risk
This could cause fuel leakage exceeding the permissible amount.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel hose fill neck clamp and, if necessary, reposition and tighten the clamp.

Recall number 00V160000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drumReported May 17, 2000 · 18,754 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes. The bolt head(s) on the rear spindle rod can separate.
Risk
The rear wheel can shift, causing rear steering of the vehicle. The driver could lose control and a crash could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear spindle bolts.

Recall number 00V143000 · Recall details

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Defect investigations

Accelerator cable detaches from throttleOpened February 2, 2000, closed January 19, 2001

There is no summary currently available

SQ00004

Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Buick Century 322

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 322 bulletins for the 2000 Buick Century

2000 Buick Century fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.1L 6‑cylFWD182721

What 2000 Buick Century owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 17, 2020 · Fuel system · 56,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick century. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, there was an abnormal odor inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel pressure regulators failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer also became of fuel leaking form the fuel line. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 07e021000 (fuel system, other) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.

Filed Oct 4, 2019 · Lights · MN

Our daughter was nearly killed by a driver with their lights off. Many drivers of late model cars are not aware that their lights are off because their dash is lit and their driving lights are on. There are no alerts telling people their lights are off!!!!! Our seat belts make noise, if a car door is open it alerts us. I have observed that approximately 10-20% of cars on a street or freeway are driving with their lights off. This is a major problem and needs to be solved. This is the second time I have complained with no result. If there is no action I will be filing a class action lawsuit in the name of my daughter against the ntsb to demand action. Please respond.

Filed May 25, 2019 · Lights · MN

I was driving at night when the headlights shut off, had to hit the dash near the light switch to turn the lights back on.

Filed May 7, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 200,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick century. On several occasions, while driving, the headlights failed to illuminate without warning. Additionally, when the high beam switch was activated, the check engine, ABS, and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 55,000 miles · NC

Defective odometer readings, gear indicators disappeared. The odometer reading disappeared, and the gear indicator disappeared on instrument cluster. I have no way to read my odometer, nor do I know what gear I am in, prnd21. Now I can accidently be in reverse and not even know it. This is an extremely dangerous situation, and there should be a recall on this. Mechanic charges $100.00 to fix, and also states they can insert any odometer reading that I would like to have. This should be illegal. I no longer have a valid odometer reading for my yearly inspections, or if I were to sell my vehicle. I could drive in 1st gear and burn up my transmission and shut down in the middle of the interstate and cause a serious accident or be run over for dead stopped on roads. My instrument panel has not had an accurate fuel guage reading in years, it comes and goes. I have been able to figure out gas usage by mileage, now that is no longer possible. I must fill up weekly just so I know I wont run out of gas. The car only has 55,000 original miles on it. This is just not right. I extremely upset about this and dont know how to get it fixed properly and covered from the dealerships. You should have a lifetime warranty on your odometer reading and knowing what gear you are in. Please advise and look forward to hearing from you concerning this very serious safety issue.

Filed Feb 10, 2018 · Wheels · OK · crash · 1 injury

Purchased 4 new p20570r15 tires from, u guest is, wal-mart in mwc, ok. All four tires had belt separation issues and threw my car out of balance and in turn caused major wheel issues. My car started vibrating and shaking so bad I was afraid to drive it. While driving at night on the interstate the vibration got so bad, my back two tires blew out, I lost control of my car and my car ended up in a field of mud with no one in miles of me. My phone had died and I had to walk 4 miles, in the dark in 36 degree temp. After towing my car to wal-mart and complaining about my tires wal-mart would not replace any of the faulty, bulging, death trap tires. Because of these tires I almost lost my life twice. And wal-mart, well they can kiss my [xxx] so can the manufacturers. I will never recommend nor purchase their product ever again.oh by the way during the initial purchase of these crap tires a wal-mart mechanic stole items out of my car. I witnessed the act and complained to the store manager, which nothing resulted in the matter. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 4, 2017 · OH

I have had to replace three different window regulators and now I am replacing the fouth one. The driver's window regulator has been replaced twice and now I am having to replace the window switch. Very costly. I also saw a buick like mine and they had three windows closed with wood shims. This has to be a known problem with these regulators. Who do I speak to about this?

Filed Feb 27, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · UT

Engine stalls at a stop- when engine is warm- engine leaking oil- fuel gage-

Filed Apr 20, 2016 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 178,000 miles · TN

I keep getting my air bag warning light coming on, the ABS, and the check engine soon light, they wont go off. The fuel line that goes into the gas tank /neck leaks when gas gets pumped into it. The odometer mileage display p.r.n.d.l. Wont work and neither will the temperature gauge indicator for the climate control gauge.

Filed Apr 11, 2016 · Visibility · FL

2000 buick century. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle window motor/ regulator repairs. *smd the consumer stated the window regulator was replaced three times.

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Questions about the 2000 Buick Century

Is the 2000 Buick Century reliable?

Owners have filed 193 complaints about the 2000 Buick Century, 1.5 times a typical Century model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Buick Century?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 48 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles. Next is brakes (31).

How many recalls does the 2000 Buick Century have?

5 recalls, covering seat belts, air bags and fuel system, gasoline.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Buick Century get?

Official estimates for the 2000 Buick Century range from 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.1L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 18 city and 27 highway.

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