2000 Buick Century: engine overheating

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 Apr 14, 2010 · Transmission · 54,500 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick century. While driving at speeds of 15 MPH uphill, the vehicle began exhibiting unusual noises and shifting gears excessively hard. The vehicle overheated and was taken to a local repair shop. The failure could not be duplicated. The failure persisted and the vehicle was taken to a second repair shop. The independent mechanic utilized a transmission cleaning solution in an attempt to correct the failure. The repair did not correct the failure. The vehicle was then taken to a third repair shop where she was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,500 and the current mileage was 55,200. The VIN was not available. Updated 05/19/10.

Filed Apr 11, 2007 · Brakes, Engine · 64,218 miles · FL

Tl*- the contact owns a 2000 buick century custom and complained about the following problems: the lower intake manifold gasket, the thermostat, and water pump. These components had to be replaced because the vehicle was overheating. The rear brake shoes and a leaking cylinder also had to be replaced. The rear drums, and the switch on the driver's side for the power windows where replaced due to possible fire concerns. In addition, the right outer tie rod end on the passenger's side wheel was loose and had to be repaired. Since the vehicle was inherited in 2003 all the aforementioned failures had to be replaced or repaired starting in 2005. The contact spoke with the manufacturer, and they stated they would not reimburse the contact because there was no relationship established with the dealer since the vehicle was purchased. The current mileage was 74,442, and the failure mileage was 64,218.*ak the consumer has provided invoices of services and checked with gm to see if there was a recall on the gasket manifold, however she was informed no recall was issued for that part. Update 05/10/07

Filed Feb 16, 2005 · Engine · MS

Dealer advised of coolant leak at a lower engine seal. I have since learned that this is a defect related to use of incorrect seals. The seals are eaten by the coolant (dexcool). I was quoted a price of $800 to fix the problem. I feel that this is a manufacturer's defect.

Filed Mar 27, 2003 · Transmission · NC

My buick has 90,000 miles on it. I had a problem with the car. The car was jumping into gear. The jumping started very very small in august 2002. Today the jumping is very noticeable. After only driving it, they told me there was some internal transmission problems. Then they hooked my car up to a diagnostic computer and told me the pressure in transmission was low. They told me they were not sure I would be able to drive safely to my next destination. I asked the representatives was the problem under warranty? The representatives said "no." the powertrain had just gone out at 80 thousand miles. Only 10 thousand miles ago. The representatives at sale auto mall encouraged me to go ahead and trade the car. They were sorry but the warranty had expired and they could not replace anything. I asked the representatives how much would it cost me to replace the transmission? They quoted me a price of about $3000. Which would be for a rebuilt one gm would guarantee for 3 years or 50,000 miles. I drove away without letting them fix the car. My complaints are: 1.since I kept good service on my car, the car's transmission should have lasted longer than it has---trouble free. Powertrain warranties usually last 5 years/ 100,000 miles not 8 years/80,000 miles. 2. When I purchased my buick, I was told by all buick commercials on tv all fluids, like the brake fluid, transmission fluid(dex-traniii), and antifreeze(dex-cool) are guaranteed for at least 100,000 miles. I get the oil changed regularly at every 3,000 miles. If overheated transmission fluid possibly helped cause this jumping transmission problem, why did general motors market such fluids, as I mentioned, were guaranteed for 100,000 miles? 3. Transmissions should not be failing at 90,000 on a car that has been taken care of, that is only 3 years old.