2000 Buick Century brakes problems

Filed Jun 27, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 75,000 miles · FL

My sister owned vehicle above until I purchased it in 2004 from her. She nor I have never received any recall letters from gm on the 7 recalls that your records show that needed to be corrected or replaced. Would it be possible for you to check into this as to why we didn't receive notices from gm. I have not have any incidents,but would like to know why I did not receive any recall notices. Nor did my sister the previous owner . Thank you . [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 10, 2013 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · KY

Brake lines that run from master cylinder to rear brakes rusted through. Fuel lines also show extensive rust damage. I had to replace brake lines on rear of this car two years ago for this same problem.

Filed Oct 17, 2011 · Brakes · TX

2000 buick century. Consumer states problems with ABS control module braking system *tgw the consumer stated a recall was issued for the 1999 model for the exact problem. On october 23,2007, the ABS light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and a trouble code of c1218 appeared. The electronic brake control module was replaced and the hydraulic braking system was purged and flushed and the code was cleared. The ABS light illuminated again in december 2007 intermittently, at that time a code came up as b0041. The ABS computer module was replaced and the hydraulic braking system was purged and flushed again. In july 2010, the light illuminated again, but intermittently and as of august 2011, it is on all the time. The mechanic received a code of c1218 again.

Filed Aug 15, 2011 · Brakes · 71,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick century. While driving slow, the contact stated when she applied the brakes, her foot extended directly to the floor. The dealer diagnosed that the brake line was covered with rust and there was no brake fluid in the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 71,000 and the current mileage was 71,390. Updated 9/27/11 *cn updated 10/07/11

Filed Jan 2, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · 131,000 miles · WA

Bought 2000 buick century and like many other complaints on the list I have repaired the manifold, water pump, fuel filter at 83,000. I have experienced the whinning and hard shifting the entire time I owned the car. I had intermittent dash light failure which is real dangerous since you can't see the speedometer or anything on the dash. My brakes have failed to brake and I went out into traffic - luckily no accident and there was a median I could steer into! I haven't had a working gas gauge for years. Last night going 70 MPH I felt 3 chugs and lost power. Again luckily I was at a freeway exit and could coast off the freeway. So my 3 most expensive bills (and none of the problems have been solved -$1800. For brake calipers, rotors and pads. $1100 for wire set, manifold set, fuel filter and water pump. $350 for headlamp switch and dash light problems. I am putting no more money into this car and up until last night I was looking for a buick but never again. I didn't put the mileage down when these incidents happened because the symptoms are ongoing!!! It looks like 1000's of complaints have been ignored through the years and the brake issue as well as shutting down going 70 MPH are both safety issues which should have been addressed in a recall many years ago!!! I am devastated by the facts I learned researching the computer last night. I am on a fixed income and now without a car too. What reports do I believe when shopping for a new car?????? Down below where you date the incident luckily I can say no to all of the questions (but by the grace of god!)

Filed Jul 23, 2010 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · VA · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick century. While driving 40 MPH the contact applied the brakes and heard a grinding metal sound coming from the brakes. The brakes failed to engage properly causing the contact to crash into a vehicle. There were no injuries. A police report was written for the incident. The vehicle was currently being diagnosed by the repair shop. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 150000. The VIN was not available. Updated 10/05/10 *bf updated 10/07/10

Filed Apr 19, 2010 · Brakes · 95,000 miles · NJ

Tl*-the contact owns a 2000 buick century. While driving approximately 10 MPH the brakes were applied and the vehicle failed to slow down until repeated force was applied to the brake pedal. In addition, there was brake fluid leakage coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic stated that the brake lines were corroded and the entire brake lines were replaced. The failure mileage was 95,000. The current mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 11, 2010 · Brakes · 71,673 miles · CT

Loss of brakes 1st instance 9/4/2008 lost brakes. Problem found corroded brake lines front. 2nd instance 9/17/2009 lost brakes. Problem found corroded brake lines, rear.

Filed Apr 7, 2010 · Brakes · 49,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick century. The contact started the ignition and the anti-lock brake system warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurred whenever the ignition key was turned to the start position. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 49,000. The current mileage was 49600.

Filed Feb 24, 2010 · Brakes, Fuel system · 82,000 miles · ME

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick century. She stated that upon taking her vehicle in for state inspection, it was found that the fuel and brake lines were corroded. There were no recalls on the vehicle and no repairs were made to corroded components. The failure and current mileages were approximately 82,000.