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.
2000 Buick Century: ABS light or ABS activating
6 of the 193 complaints about the 2000 Buick Century describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 8 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
On a 2000 buick century the crossover brake line from the ABS unit to the right front brake caliper is placed against the sound deadening spongy material on the firewall, held in place with a bracket, directly under the master cylinder. This car lost all brake fluid when the steel brake line rusted through at the point of contact with the spongy material. It appears that on this low mileage car , 21,000 miles, insufficient driving time may lead to any moisture not having enough heat/time to evaporate. This has left constant moisture in contact with this steel pipe.
The ABS sensor light stays on. Consumer is concerned that the ABS will fail. The dealer states the sensor needs a new module. *ph the ABS sensor light was intermittent. The mechanic found a bad ground wire which was repaired. There was a pulsation when the brakes were applied and the front rotors were out of round. *sc
Abs problems: when making an emergency stop at 15 MPH brake pedal went down but the vehicle just didn't stop, causing vehicle to crash into back of a work truck. It had just started drizzling when this happened. This caused $1,202.00 dollars worth of damage. Vehicle was taken to the dealership. Dealer was not able to determine what caused this problem.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- ABS pump running when not needed
- ABS indicator on intermittently
- ABS light on and possible diagnostic trouble codes
- ABS light coming on and codes C1225, C1226, C1232, C1233, C1276 and/or C1277 are found in the ebcm
- Concerns with rattle type noise coming from the front of the vehicle
- Some customers may comment about a rattle type noise coming from the front of the vehicle under 30 mph and...
- This bulletin is being issued to revise the fastener requirements for the front and rear brake caliper...
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum
- 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
Questions about the 2000 Buick Century abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2000 Buick Century?
6 of 193 owner complaints about the 2000 Buick Century (3%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Buick Century?
There is 1 recall and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Buick Century
Headlights 12Jerking 9Ball joint 8Harsh shifting 7Power windows 7Transmission failure 7Check engine light 6Airbag light 5Brake failure 5Overheating 5Stalling 5Wipers 5
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