No abs light on but they don't work. But also there is hot wire running at all times I don't know where it coming from my o2 sensor keep coming on
Buick Century abs comes on
57 of the 1,688 owner complaints about the Buick Century describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 1994 model year.
- owner complaints
- 57
- worst model year
- 1994
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,200
- typical mileage
- 78,000
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Check engine light 3Brake failure 3Spongy pedal 2Fire or smoke 2Wipers 1Steering noise 1Stalling 1Slipping 1
Trouble codes mentioned
C1218 1B0041 1
What owners say
UNKNOWN; The issues started around 6 months ago. Just casually driving like usual, and my steering wheel would lock up and be ridiculously hard to turn, which is scary because its happened while turning through lights and intersections and trying to even just park my car. And on some of those occations the trac and abs sensors would come on, but not all the time.
Both front sides has been repaired, but the ABS, service soon, also the traction off lights . Comes on and stay while the vehicle is in motion. Once I turn vehicle off it goes off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick century. On several occasions, while driving, the headlights failed to illuminate without warning. Additionally, when the high beam switch was activated, the check engine, ABS, and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
I keep getting my air bag warning light coming on, the ABS, and the check engine soon light, they wont go off. The fuel line that goes into the gas tank /neck leaks when gas gets pumped into it. The odometer mileage display p.r.n.d.l. Wont work and neither will the temperature gauge indicator for the climate control gauge.
My car is nothing but a problem and very serious problem. I lost control of my car and almost get into accident. The ABS breaks is not stable,so many electrical problems. Power windows is defect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick century. When reversing or making a u-turn, the ABS warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The contact diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the failure was related to the braking system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage and VIN were unavailable.
2000 buick century. Consumer states problems with ABS control module braking system *tgw the consumer stated a recall was issued for the 1999 model for the exact problem. On october 23,2007, the ABS light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and a trouble code of c1218 appeared. The electronic brake control module was replaced and the hydraulic braking system was purged and flushed and the code was cleared. The ABS light illuminated again in december 2007 intermittently, at that time a code came up as b0041. The ABS computer module was replaced and the hydraulic braking system was purged and flushed again. In july 2010, the light illuminated again, but intermittently and as of august 2011, it is on all the time. The mechanic received a code of c1218 again.
In january of this year my 2003 buick century began with panel lights flashing on and off at various times making the gauges and speedometer impossible to read. Very expensive estimate to fix. Then in february was driving home at night and the ABS light came on. Took to shop and they couldn't get it to do it. After third time had it repaired. Took whole driver side wheel assembly to get sensor $500. In march driver side window began going up and down by itself. Took it to shop and they are unable to find a problem. The car only does it when the panel lights flash on and off. Bad vibration in the car around june. Had all four tires replaced and new brakes and rotors. On august 4, 2011 vibration started again, then started a popping noise in the front end when starting and stopping. Car vibrates so bad you can not hold steering wheel at 45-50mph. This pop and vibration is now coming from front right side. Not sure what it is yet.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick century. The contact stated the anti-lock braking system was activated indicating a brake malfunction. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who stated the ABS motor pack needed to be replaced. The contact stated the vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes and she does not feel safe driving the vehicle. The contact did not call the manufacturer regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes. The bolt head(s) on the rear spindle rod can separate.
- Risk
- The rear wheel can shift, causing rear steering of the vehicle. The driver could lose control and a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear spindle bolts.
Recall number 00V143000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Some of these vehicles with the key in the "on" position, exhibit a condition in which the antilock brake system (ABS) motor shorts to its case and grounds through a flexible brake fluid pipe.
- Risk
- This short can cause extreme heating of the flexible brake pipe where it can melt a nearby flexible plastic fuel hose, which could result in an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a ground cable from the electronic brake control module (ebcm) to the engine compartment body rail.
Recall number 99V170000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The brake hoses were manufactured incorrectly, and do not comply with fmvss 106, "brake hoses."
- Risk
- The improperly manufactured brake hoses can causereduced brake effectiveness and/or uneven braking, which could result in anaccident.
- Remedy
- Replace the right front brake hose assembly on ciera and century models, and both rear brake hoses on cavalier and sunbird models.
Recall number 93V121000 · Recall details
Questions about the Buick Century abs
Why does the abs come on in the Buick Century?
Owners who report it most often also describe check engine light, brake failure and soft or spongy brake pedal, and the codes they mention most are C1218 and B0041.
Which Buick Century years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1994 (11 complaints), 1998 (10 complaints) and 2001 (8 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix ABS light or ABS activating on the Buick Century?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,200 (median of 6 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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