Almost every time the headlights are changed from high to low beams the lights will shut off compleatly and I will have no headligts at all, I have gone out and purchased a new turnsignal switch and plan to put it in as soon as posible and I will have the old part still. The front drive assembely will grind any time a tire loses traction and spins in either the rain or snow on pavement or off the road in a driveway so my car has been driving in one wheel drive instead of two wheel drive, I have not had the chance to go and buy a new drive axel assembely to correct the problem.
2003 Buick Century: grinding or squealing brakes
6 of the 127 complaints about the 2003 Buick Century describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
- 20036
- 20026
- 20014
- 20004
- 19993
- 19982
- 19962
- 19944
- 19921
- 19901
What owners say
Problems with brake equipment on 2003 buick century.*mr the consumer stated the brakes squealed. The brakes were checked and the consumer was told they were good.
When the vehicle was first started and the brakes were applied, there would be a loud grinding noise. After the brakes warmed up, the noise disappeared. The dealer examined the vehicle four times, but could not find the cause of the problem. *ak the consumer reported the problem each time he had gone to the dealer. The first time, the dealer sprayed the brake shoes but this did nothing. There was nothing else that could be done. *sc
Upon applying the brakes there was a loud squeaking sound. Manufacturer was notified, and informed owner that this was the normal characteristic of that vehicle. *ak consumer was also advised that because of the material the pads are made of, there was nothing they could do. Consumer received a loaner 2003 century and experienced the same defect with this vehicle. The brakes were previously replaced prior to the consumer purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle experienced vibration while driving. The dealer replaced all four tires. *ph
There was a problem with the brakes grabbing. Vehicle had been to the dealer three times. The consumer felt the brakes were still unsafe. *ak the problem continued to back. There was a whine coming from the engine upon deacceleration sitting and stopping and then went away as soon as the gas was depressed to accelerate there was no problem. (idle was rough) the brakes squeaked and made noise when when applied in the morning. *scc
When the brakes were applied the vehicle produced a loud grinding noise like metal to metal. The brake had been repaired twice but the problem still exits. *ak
Service bulletins that may apply
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Service brakes
- ABS pump running when not needed
- ABS light on and possible diagnostic trouble codes
- ABS light coming on and codes C1225, C1226, C1232, C1233, C1276 and/or C1277 are found in the ebcm
- Brake rotor minimum allowable thickness after refinish specification correction
- Tech 2 displays asterisk for the left front wheel speed sensor
- The current brake rotor minimum allowable thickness after refinish, or minimum thickness specification,...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2003 Buick Century grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 2003 Buick Century?
6 of 127 owner complaints about the 2003 Buick Century (5%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Buick Century?
There are 0 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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