Buick Century fuel gauge problems

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · NC

I have a 2000 buick century limited and the transmission harsh shift 1234, when hot and sometimes cold, I know that it needs a new 1234 up shift solenoid and to be inspected for failed parts etc, also the odometer,fuel gauge,and window regulators/motors have failed, the odometer is out and fuel gauge floats and windows have failed due to bad design of motors/regulators and my airbag light is on and each 4t65- e trans and many buick trans like the one above has harsh shift and could cause damage and cause trans to fail. And the problems above will be found in many buick century and gm should fix the issues above for free it is a danger for the trans to fail and odometer/gear shift select to fail because most people will not know what gear they are in, and the trans could lock and cause a wreck or a huge injury or worst. And the trans 1234 up shift pressure control solenoid not keeping the right pressure could damage the trans, and even if the trans is bought used it still has this problem and is the same 4t65-e trans and gm needs to fix this for free there are many complaints and issue with the 2000 buick century,regals etc with this type of trans. And should be fixed right away before it becomes a costly repair or wreck! And the trans should be checked for any other failures. For free.

Filed Jul 13, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 95,000 miles · WI

The gas gauge is not accurate even through it says no fuel it still has plenty in the tank. The car reverse up and goes on its own without using the gas pedal and when you put the brakes on it shutters. The windows don't work very well anymore.

Filed Jul 5, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 110,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick century. While driving approximately 55 MPH the vehicle suddenly stalled. The fuel gauge does not function properly; therefore, the contact was unaware if the vehicle stalled due to a lack of fuel. The contact was only able to restart the vehicle by jump starting it. The failure occurred approximately twelve times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the battery was replaced; yet, the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Jan 2, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · 131,000 miles · WA

Bought 2000 buick century and like many other complaints on the list I have repaired the manifold, water pump, fuel filter at 83,000. I have experienced the whinning and hard shifting the entire time I owned the car. I had intermittent dash light failure which is real dangerous since you can't see the speedometer or anything on the dash. My brakes have failed to brake and I went out into traffic - luckily no accident and there was a median I could steer into! I haven't had a working gas gauge for years. Last night going 70 MPH I felt 3 chugs and lost power. Again luckily I was at a freeway exit and could coast off the freeway. So my 3 most expensive bills (and none of the problems have been solved -$1800. For brake calipers, rotors and pads. $1100 for wire set, manifold set, fuel filter and water pump. $350 for headlamp switch and dash light problems. I am putting no more money into this car and up until last night I was looking for a buick but never again. I didn't put the mileage down when these incidents happened because the symptoms are ongoing!!! It looks like 1000's of complaints have been ignored through the years and the brake issue as well as shutting down going 70 MPH are both safety issues which should have been addressed in a recall many years ago!!! I am devastated by the facts I learned researching the computer last night. I am on a fixed income and now without a car too. What reports do I believe when shopping for a new car?????? Down below where you date the incident luckily I can say no to all of the questions (but by the grace of god!)

Filed Jun 24, 2010 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick century. The contact stated the instrument panel was no longer functioning. The gauges and warning lights were inoperable and the contact was unable to determine fuel levels or speeds traveled. The dealer advised making repairs to the connection or replacing the capacitor in the instrument cluster. There were no recalls. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.

Filed Feb 13, 2009 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick century. The contact stated that the fuel gauge on the instrument panel would not indicate how much fuel was in the fuel tank. He was concerned that he could run out of gasoline due to the failure. The dealer could not make any repairs and there were no recalls for the failure. The failure and current mileages were less than 50,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2008 · Fuel system · 78,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 buick century. The contact noticed that the fuel gauges were inoperative and displayed inaccurate readings on the instrument panel. The dial constantly displays that the fuel system does not have any gasoline. She is in the process of having the vehicle diagnosed to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer has not been notified. The failure mileage was 78,000 and current mileage was 116,000.

Filed Jun 2, 2005 · Fuel system · KS

Began hearing popping noise across front, from wheel areas. Took into dealer where I purchased the vehicle several times. They drove it and heard the noise but couldn't find what it was. Kept getting worse and on 8/31/04, they contacted another dealership where they had a vehicle with the same problem. They supposed fixed it, but now it's doing it again. Doesn't matter if the roads are wet or dry. Now, another problem. On 5/28/05, I made a trip and stopped for fuel and went to a fast food place next to the gas station and while waiting for my order, an alert bell started dinging and my fuel gauge went down to the empty mark. I could not find anyplace open to get help (memorial day holiday). After driving about 4 miles down the highway, the gage came back to the full mark. It did not buck or act up before this happened. Also, low tire light keeps coming on. Tire pressure is ok.

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Fuel system · FL

The gas gauge malfunctioned. It indicated that there was more gas than what was really in the gas tank.

Filed Mar 3, 2000 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

My car dies when the gas tank begins to get $3.50 away from being full. When it dies it will not restart for approximately for 15 minutes. The gas gauge dial begins to waver from side to side when the gas gauge is around $3.50 down from being full. When the gas gauge begins to waver that is a sign to me that I must fill the car up again or it will soon stall. I have had it in the shop off and on for 11 months. I have had the fuel pump replaced but it has not solved the problem. We love this car. It has served us well and we have had no problems to speak of until this problem came about. The car dealorship keeps saying they cannot duplicate what happens to me. It can die on me three or four times in a day and then run perfectly for two weeks at a time. I learned that if I keep the gas tank full it will function as close to normal as possible. I will appreciate any help you can give.