2003 Buick Century engine problems

Filed Sep 3, 2015 · Engine · 55,000 miles · MD

Vechicle shuts off when at a stop light/sign after taking it 3 times to multiple mechanics including the dealer- king pontiac, md, no one is able to identify and fix the problem, I am told that they can't identify duplicate the problem and identify the code to fix the car

Filed Jan 22, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 87,253 miles · CA

Every buick owner, I have talked to at about 80,000 to 100,000 miles has to replace intake manifold and bolts. This is about a $1200.00 job, gaskets and bolts should last a lot longer.

Filed Aug 17, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 45,000 miles · OR

When using turn signals car dies, all the dash lights flash and click. If I pull over and put the car in park it restarts and drives fine until I try the turn signal again then the same thing happens. I also had to disconnect the emergency brake sensor or else the same thing happens. Flashing, clicking and car dies. Now, whenever car is in gear, constant dinging and it will drive fine but I cannot use the turn signals.

Filed Jul 29, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 40,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick century. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who informed the contact that the vehicle was overheating. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Dec 2, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · CT

Instrument cluster on 2003 buick century doesn't work , I understand this is common on this car and very expensive to fix. I feel gm should be accountable. Also, the head gasket is blown I was told by a garage that it was the type of coolant they used and also very common on these cars. These are clearly defects in their product and they should be recalled. I have bought american cars all my life but I,m done with them ,they don't stand behind their product.

Filed Jan 29, 2010 · Engine · 46,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick century. Whenever the contact examined the engine she noticed that the oil level would continually drop after having an oil change. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the engine manifold was leaking. The current and failure mileages were 46000.

Filed Jul 27, 2009 · Engine · 61,486 miles · AL

2003 buick century 4dr - I have had for almost six years and this happened only one time. Thank god. I left walmart on side street, slowed for stop sign ahead, the engine went completely dead, lights and instruments out, I came to sudden stop. Could not restart car, doorlocks had automatically clicked, locking us inside, we could not release or open doors. We were locked inside our car. Luckily I wore cellphone. About ten minutes later, out of the blue, the power came back on all at once, lights came on. I was able to restart engine and unlock the doors. It was a rather scary situation for a few moments. I thought, "what if there had been a fire in the engine compartment?"

Filed May 12, 2009 · Engine · 30,800 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick century. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for repair and they discovered an engine coolant leak. The dealer suggested that the head gasket be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 30,800.

Filed Dec 15, 2008 · Engine · 48,000 miles · AZ · fire

Tl*the contact owned a 2003 buick century. An hour and fifteen minutes after parking the vehicle at his residence, the contact was informed that it was on fire. He noticed flames coming from the engine compartment. The fire department was called and a report was filed. The fire quickly spread throughout the contact's home before the fire department could arrive. It took approximately one and a half hours to extinguish the fire. The home and carport were severely damaged. The vehicle was destroyed and the home was condemned due to the fire. There were no injuries. The fire department stated that the origin of the fire was the engine compartment. The failure and current mileages were 48,000. Updated 01/08/09

Filed Apr 18, 2008 · Engine · 78,130 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick century. The contact took her vehicle to the dealer for regularly scheduled maintenance. She was informed that the maintenance could not be performed due to a faulty manifold gasket that was leaking oil into the antifreeze. The dealer replaced the head gasket at the cost of $900. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 78,162 and failure mileage was 78,130.