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2000 Buick Century: brake failure

5 of the 193 complaints about the 2000 Buick Century describe brake failure.

owner complaints
5
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

Brake failure by model year

  • 2005
    1
  • 2004
    1
  • 2003
    1
  • 2002
    3
  • 2001
    4
  • 2000
    5
  • 1999
    6
  • 1998
    1
  • 1997
    2
  • 1996
    3
  • 1995
    5
  • 1994
    2
  • 1993
    1
  • 1992
    2
  • 1991
    2
  • 1990
    1

What owners say

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 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 9, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

2000 buick century with anti lock brake failure**cc the alternator drive belt was replaced.

Filed Oct 14, 2005 · Brakes · 22,214 miles · OH

Dt: the consumer complained about a brake failure. The vehicle was slowed down at 5 MPH when the consumer lost his brakes. The pedal went to the floor. The brake line rusted through by the dripping of the air conditioner. The brakes were fixed by an independent mechanic. The dealer gave the consumer the manufacturer's phone number. The manufacturer stated that this vehicle was out of warranty and offered no help at the consumers expense. *ak (12/08/05)

Filed Jul 21, 2000 · Brakes · NC

Consumer received recall 00v143000 concerning rear drum brake failure. Took vehicle to dealer. But, dealer stated parts were not available. Consumer has been waiting 4 weeks.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

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

Questions about the 2000 Buick Century brake failure

Is brake failure a common problem on the 2000 Buick Century?

5 of 193 owner complaints about the 2000 Buick Century (3%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1999.

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 7ABS 6Check engine light 6Airbag light 5Overheating 5Stalling 5Wipers 5

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