2001 Buick Century visibility complaints

Filed Mar 10, 2003 · Visibility · CA

The windshield was designed improperly. *dt

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

Filed Feb 5, 2002 · Visibility · NY

Color of the dashboard, light gray, is causing a severe glare in windshield during daylight hours regardless of the weather. The dashboard contains a horizontal split that runs across the width of the dashboard. The forward section of the dashboard contains the air (defroster) grill. This causes the glare to contain reverse images of the air grill and the horizontal split line. Dealership examined vehicle and informed consumer nothing can be done to remedy this problem. *ak

Filed Feb 4, 2002 · Body, Electrical · MD

Windshield glare from dashboard, horn difficult to locate and hard to operate, trunk lid height blocks view when backing up, defroster clears center of windshield and finally driver's side due to small vent and false code gives service engine reading requiring dealer reprogramming.

Filed May 26, 2001 · Visibility · IL

Windshield reflects dashboard mating surfaces at eyelevel, obstructs vision across complete windshield cross section by approximately 4 to 6 inches high in the middle of the viewing area. Cannot adjust seat to move eye level and avoid obstructed vision area. Extremely dangerous in all light conditions.