Service engine light and gas light came on. Code read at autozone indicated po135- oxygen sensor. Two days later, both check engine lights came on, security, battery and gas lights. Even revved up and had other issues with fuel economy and compressor kicking on and failing to start. Other issues, popping noise when turning steering wheel. The consumer stated the manufacturer was contacted. The manufacturer offered a loyalyty certificate a leased vehucle or a possible reimbursement of 500.00 for repairs. Neither of the remedies satisfied the consumer. The consumer requested to have the vehicle repaired at no cost or be reimbursed 3,500.
Buick Century check engine light comes on
27 of the 1,688 owner complaints about the Buick Century describe check engine light, most of them for the 1999 model year.
- owner complaints
- 27
- worst model year
- 1999
- typical mileage
- 56,500
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
Often reported together
ABS 3Stalling 2Hesitation 2Steering noise 1Slipping 1Overheating 1Misfire 1Loss of power 1
What owners say
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 buick century. The contact stated that the engine manifold gasket was deteriorating and caused the engine to overheat. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact believed that the failure was caused by the dex cool antifreeze. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the lower manifold gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 02/09/15
Tl* the contact owns 2000 buick century. The contact stated that the service engine warning light illuminated intermittently. Additionally, the vehicle was shaking violently and became extremely difficult to steer. The failure would occur while the contact was in drive, park or reverse. The contact also stated that there was a constant burning odor near the front end of the vehicle. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id numbers: 09e005000 (steering), 07e021000 (fuel system, other) and 00v160000 (fuel system, gasoline) but was not included in any recall. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
I never was informed of any recalls on my 1999 buick century. Now I see all the advertisements on television, in the paper, online that the car can burn up. Brakes, steering, ignition. Which was repaired for 400 dollars. My engine warning light is on constantly, and they can't find what's going on. Once, it just completely stopped.
Cpsc# i1280196a. 1999 buick century. Consumer got an engine for his car. *ln the consumer stated the very day he purchased the engine and had it installed, the engine light illuminated. The engine was tested and the consumer was informed, the problem was with the egr valve. The consumer purchased the egr valve. However, the engine light remained on. The technician who installed the engine, stated the cylinder heads were damaged.
Had service engine light coming on periodically and was loosing coolant, but could not find any leaks, was told it was probably faulty light, or leak in tank. Took car for oil change and ask to look for any leaks, found coolant in oil. Intake manifold gasket failed and had to be replaced. Was told due to coolant being dexcool and eats the gaskets.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick century. The contact was driving approximately 50 MPH when the check engine and track off warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was later towed to a local mechanic where the contact was advised that the ABS sensor and other wires were bound by electrical tape and the fuel and brake lines were corroded. In addition, there were missing plugs which prevented water from entering the vehicle on both the driver and passenger sides. Both the brake line and the transmission were leaking fluids. There was a hole in the front sub frame and the fuel filler neck was corroded. The contact also stated that part of the exhaust hanger was missing and the remaining parts were corroded. The mechanic advised the contact that the vehicle would be far too costly to perform any repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased used march 17, 2010. The failure mileage was 56,500 and the current mileage was 56,528.
Check engine soon light on continuously.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Buick Century check engine light
Why does the check engine light come on in the Buick Century?
Owners who report it most often also describe abs light or abs activating, engine stalls while driving and hesitation when accelerating.
Which Buick Century years have check engine light problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1999 (9 complaints), 2000 (6 complaints) and 2002 (5 complaints).
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