2000 Buick Century engine problems

Filed Feb 27, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · UT

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

Filed Aug 18, 2014 · Engine · 150,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick century. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated as normal. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2014 · Engine, Steering · IL · fire

Tl* the contact owns 2000 buick century. The contact stated that the service engine warning light illuminated intermittently. Additionally, the vehicle was shaking violently and became extremely difficult to steer. The failure would occur while the contact was in drive, park or reverse. The contact also stated that there was a constant burning odor near the front end of the vehicle. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id numbers: 09e005000 (steering), 07e021000 (fuel system, other) and 00v160000 (fuel system, gasoline) but was not included in any recall. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 25, 2014 · Engine · 65,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick century. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Engine · 150,000 miles · PA

My vehicle was overheating. I took it to a local mechanic and they found that my antifreeze was leaking into my oil. He stated that the intake manifold gasket has broken and had to replace the gasket, intake push rods, and exhaust push rods.

Filed May 30, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 83,249 miles · OH

Vehicle exhibited hard transmission shifts and jerking while shifting in traffic. Vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with code p1811, which indicates high transmission fluid pressure and solenoid problems.

Filed Oct 13, 2011 · Engine, Transmission · 63,000 miles · WI

Very hard transmission shifting returning from a long-distance trip / "service engine soon" warning light came on. Mechanic reports dtc p1811 error code as well as other error codes. Mechanic replaced both tcc solenoid and pressure control solenoid to resolve shifting problem.

Filed Aug 10, 2010 · Engine · 67,000 miles · MA

Check engine soon light on continuously.

Filed Aug 23, 2009 · Engine · 149,084 miles · WV

Air pollution pump failure causing fuse to blow and car to bump when stepping on gas/anti lock control-pressure modulator valve malfunction.

Filed Jul 21, 2008 · Engine · 97,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick century. Whenever the contact would park the vehicle in her garage, she would smell hot water coming from the radiator. She did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the odor. The vehicle was serviced by a local mechanic, and was never diagnosed by the dealer. The failure mileage was 97,000. Updated 08/20/08 *bf the consumer was informed the intake manifold gaskets needed to be replaced, which was a common problem with gm vehicles. Updated 08/21/08