2001 Buick Century electrical problems

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 200,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 buick century. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted, but the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed May 10, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 130,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 buick century. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the panel lighting failed to illuminate without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Oct 22, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · 103,595 miles · PA

The drivers window will go down when you put key in ignition right before you start vehicle. After it goes down you must wait 10 seconds or so and you can put window up. This is the exact same issue my 2007 chevy trailblazer is being recalled for. But the buick century is not on the recall list.

Filed Jan 12, 2008 · Electrical · MO

Odometer does not illuminate,cannot tell what gear you are in or mileage on car. Have been told by dealer service manager,that this is a normal problem with the century model,and would cost between 250-1000. Dollar to repair ,plus dealer could not give a time frame of how long vehicle would be in shop.

Filed Jan 2, 2008 · Body, Electrical · 54,800 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick century. The contact stated that rain would leak behind the dashboard when the vehicle was parked or being driven. The failure would not occur if parked at an angle or on a hill. The current mileage was 55,200, and failure mileage was 54,800. The purchase date was unavailable. Updated 01/29/08 *bf the consumer stated a pool of water was on the floor of the vehicle due to rainwater leaking from behind the dashboard. Updated 01/29/08

Filed Jul 24, 2006 · Electrical · ME

The problem started with the trunk popping when the vehicle was placed in reverse. Today my vehicle failed to pass inspection because the back up lights are not operating. The lights and fuses were checked and all operating correctly. Believe it is an electrical problem.

Filed Dec 14, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · IL

Consumer 2001 buick century electrical and cooling are defective. Master window switch lock stuck, anti freeze leak, coolant light remains on, front and rear lights do not work. *ts the dome lights and back up lights, and tag light were all inoperative. The consumer stated all the bulbs were changed, however it didn't resolve the problem. The intake gasket leaked.

Filed Sep 23, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · IL

Defective electrical master lock unit: left front door. Anti freeze leaks, coolant light stays on, lights are defective etc. *ts the front and rear turn signals, brake lights, dome lights, back up lights and tag plate light were all inoperative.

Filed Aug 12, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · 36,000 miles · CA

Dt: consumer owns a 2001 buick century custom. Consumer complained about several problems. One of the problems concerned the ABS light coming on. This has been going on for a couple of years. The ABS light will come on and then go back off. Had taken vehicle to dealer to see what problem was on august 1, 2005 when the light stayed on. Also, service vehicle light/trac light came on in conjunction with the ABS light. Another problem concerned the low tire light coming on . This happened when the wheel was removed from vehicle. Another problem concerned the power window. Consumer went to dealer, and told him that the passenger's rear window was falling down by itself, the dealer said that the register broke. Consumer did not want power windows. He wanted roll up windows which were trouble free. The ABS brake sensor wiring harness to the right front hub was discovered by consumer visually hanging down on august 11, 2005. Upon inspection at goodyear. Technician stated wiring harness had been pulled off possibly by road debris although consumer didn't see any cut, abrasion, or impact. Hub assembly required to replacement because ABS sensor wiring damaged in hub.

Filed Nov 10, 2004 · Electrical, Transmission · IL

While pulling out of a driveway a loud clanking noise was heard coming from the front. Also, dashboard light flashed on and off intermittently . Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the bearing sheared off the transmission. Battery and transmission needed to be replaced.