2001 Buick Century: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Jun 19, 2011 · Steering · 138,000 miles · MO

Rack and pinions need replaced after I had new tie rods replaced.

Filed Aug 9, 2010 · Suspension · 32,787 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick century. The contact stated that he took the vehicle to a repair shop to have the brakes repaired. He was informed that the front lower control arm, sway bar shaft and all of the bushings attached to the parts were covered with rust. The vehicle was repaired. The contact called the manufacturer but was offered no assistance since he did not take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for repairs. The current and failure mileages were 32,787. Updated 10/21/10. *lj updated 10/25/10

Filed Aug 26, 2008 · Tires · 98,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang gt. The contact heard an unfamiliar noise and three of the four tires blew out. After a diagnosis, she was informed that the lower ball joints were faulty. The lower ball joints were repaired; however, the check engine light illuminated two days later. The vehicle was taken back to be repaired and she was informed that the throttle body sensor failed. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 06e089000 (suspension:front). The current mileage was 38,000 and failure mileage was 25,000.

Filed May 6, 2005 · Suspension · 61,268 miles · OH

Dt: contact went to purchase new tires and technician advised that new outer tie rods were needed. Vehicle is regularly serviced. Service records available.

Filed Mar 2, 2005 · Steering · 35,000 miles · NJ

The outer tie rods of the consumer's 2001 buick century were very loose. *nm there were no grease couplings for the tie rods. The manufacturer refused to repair the damage.

Filed Sep 30, 2004 · Brakes · VT

Buick century 2001 dealer/repair told me that I needed to replace the ebcm and control arms after I complained about the slight shimmy on the right side at 55. They also said that they had received notice about this defect from the company, but no recall. I'm not clear why I should have to pay a bill of $1222. For a defect repair.

Filed Jan 15, 2003 · Steering · 28,000 miles · WI

If vehicle hits the smallest pump in the road front of vehicle makes a noise like it has hit the road. Dealership indicated that this was caused by defective tie rod ends. Please provide more details. Ts..

Filed May 28, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · CA

When changing gears vehicle really feels rough. Consumer can feel transmission moving like something is broken. *ak.when in first and reverse gear the vehicle will not hold on grade at idle. The engine races and disengages itself from the transmission and thunks into gear. The engine feels funny when resuming acceleration from coast speed as though it is moving on mounts. The engine feels as if it will cut off. There is a whine from the engine compartment. The engine cabin containers are impossible to open. Steering column and casing gives slight movement during acceleration and braking. This was partially corrected by replacement of the ball joint tie rod end (right side). There are exhaust fumes being emmitted into the cabin. Possible defect with the catalytic convertor. The oil drain plug shows signs of leaking. Also, the brakes seem under powered. Consumer would like information of possible recalls on parts mentioned above, also the windshiled washer fluid disappears after filling. Jg