2000 Buick Century: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Feb 10, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · 15,000 miles · NY

2000 century limited.....20,340 mile bought new. Noise from the engine (lifters) is getting louder and the front end is pounding. I see that the tie rods are bad, the rack is sloppy the brakes and rotors have failed due to chinese materials. The car is garaged, maintained and taken care of. The hydraulic brakes line have failed and had to be replaced. Presently owning 12 gm cars right now,this car is falling apart. It has the v-6 engine that has gotten 35 mpg on a trip (if it makes it).

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 May 16, 2005 · Suspension · 53,560 miles · PA

The vehicle was taken to the dealer for regular maintenance, and it was determined that the front left lower control arm separated, which could break off the front of the vehicle. Repair was performed by the shop. *ak the rear mount of the lower control arm was traditional horizontal mounting. This caused the rubber to separate from the lower control arm. Buick denied there was a problem even though the design had been changed.. *sc

Filed Oct 21, 2004 · Steering · MI

On two occasions the steering wheel felt loose and the driver heard a clink noise while driving. The dealer later determined that one of the tie rods broke. The dealer replaced the tie rod, aligned the tires and balanced the tires. *ak

Filed Nov 17, 2003 · Steering · 70,000 miles · MI

On two occasions steering wheel felt loose, and driver heard a "clink" noise while driving. Both times dealer found that the tie rod broke. Dealer replaced the tie rod, aligned, and balanced the tires.

Filed Jun 9, 2003 · Steering · 38,391 miles · MI

When the consumer had the tires rotated the mechanic noticed that the front outer tie rods were loose and needed to be replaced. *nlm

Filed Jul 31, 2002 · Steering · NC

Vehicle was in for a routine check when mechanic noticed right front tie rod end was worn. Cause unknown. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jul 25, 2002 · Brakes, Suspension · NY

Consumer states has had numerous brake problems since vehicle was purchased. At 11500 mi had to have rotors turned and brake pads replaced. At 12500mi replaced front rotors, brake pads and galipers. At 24000mi replaced rear brake cylinders, cut down/turned rear drums, replaced front rotors and replaced 2 lower control arm bushings.*jb passenger side window was rattling.