2002 Buick Century electrical problems

Filed Jun 17, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 115,000 miles · IL · fire

I was at the gas station tried to start my vehicle and it caught on fire at the gas station many could of been killed and or injured

Filed Apr 4, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · 150,000 miles · MT

Intake leaking antifreeze - cost too much to repair for me. My only car to get to work. Replacing bearings today for sticking back brakes. All interior accessories are broken; cosmetic mirror, ashtray, center console, passenger windshield wiper stripped motor, 1 window working. Still owe on car but cannot fix everything. Any help ????

Filed Nov 20, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · SC

I purchased the car from family auto easley sc, ive had several repairs on this car that didnt help, radiators, thermastat, water pump, hoses replace, alternator, coolant recovery tank has brown sludge inside, the windows didnt work, its moist inside from the floor being wet had a heating core put in didnt help, the carpet on the inside is damaged, the paint is coming off, had a alternator put in , run hot all the time, dosnt matter, buy coolant, oil put water in it, manifold gasket is bad in it ive lost power several times, the last time I did it was on nov 6 this year on the way to work lost power while driving ran into a gurad gate right beside a dumpster, I had to get it towed, its in the shop getting the bumper fixed, I had to get a rental car, I had to get my car refinance with dilco of greenville sc he couldnt believe how much I was charge for this car over 13,000.00 dollars, so I was over charged and sold a lemon and its not fair to me and this car is not safe for me or anyone to drive, I want to be able to drive a car without being afriad if im going to make it or not or get stranded

Filed Oct 31, 2014 · Electrical · 68,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick century. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the electrical wiring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Oct 28, 2014 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick century. While driving 20 MPH, the engine stalled. The dealer stated that the electrical system was faulty. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. ..updated 05/20/15 *bf updated 7/6/2015

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 108,152 miles · MD

The odometer cluster lights go out and sometimes come back on for a few minutes and back off while driving. Therefore you can not see mileage and the shifting of gears. The dealer recommends sending it back to the factory for 2 weeks while they repair it at a cost of $ 2000.00 or drive the car without repairing.

Filed Jun 23, 2014 · Electrical · OH

When I put key in ignition to start car, the position of gears goes dark. If I jiggle the key, or turn it back (very slightly) the panel lights up momentarily. It is scary driving with no indication of which gear I am in. I was told it was the cluster?

Filed Mar 2, 2013 · Electrical · 154,705 miles · OH

This is an addendum to complaint/odi #10499646...this was the scariest experience of my life, driving alone in darkness, at 55mph, and without warning, headlights & dash just shut-off !! No other vehicles on road to help light my way, couldn't see anything, almost ran off the road & got killed, only had this car 10days!! Thought I got a good deal too, but now I'm stuck with a car I can't drive at night. Spoke directly with gm customer relations specialist on 3 separate occasions, who sent me to their gm dealership for inspection. After gm rep spoke with their dealership, they decided due to the age of the vehicle, and mileage, they're not responsible to assist!! I cannot understand, nor will I accept, how this situation could be anything other than a "safety issue"!! Numerous complaints filed on this same vehicle, and many having the same problem, just floating around out there, waiting for the next poor, unsuspecting buyer. I will never purchase another gm product, and I will also do everything in my power to discourage "anyone" I know from doing so. They won't stand behind their defective product, which is now my problem. As I told the gm rep, I can only imagine how many people have not lived to tell "their" story...(no response from them on that comment).

Filed Feb 22, 2013 · Electrical · 154,705 miles · OH

While driving at night, headlights and dash lights completely shut off!

Filed Dec 22, 2011 · Electrical · 105,000 miles · IN

Electronic odometer light failed. Therefore one can not read the odometer. From talking with the service tech at the buick dealership in anderson, indiana he said it is a common occurrence. Sounds like a problem that should be covered because of a defective part. He told me the cost to get a new odometer to is around $250 to $300. The odometer still operates it just can not be read because the LED light went out. The LED light can not be replaced according to the technician the whole unit has to be replaced.