On 12/12/03 after pulling into the local snappy carwash, our 2002 buick century would not crank the engine. The ignition would wind up but not engage the engine. We called our dealership, but because it was 44,000 miles on the car, and the 36,000 mile warranty is now up, there was nothing they were prepared to do to help us. We called other dealerships and they responded the same. We had to leave it and rent a car because of travel that could not be postponed. Upon our return monday night, my husband decided to check if the car would start. It immediately started and ran fine for one entire day. On wednesday, 12/17/03, it quit again while on idle in front of our local wal-mart. Nothing would make it start. While my husband was in the store to buy starting fluid to check if that would start it, I kept bumping the starter and finally it cranked. We have been told it is a common problem of fuel-pumps in these vehicles. We are now being charged over $500.00 for the fuel pump replacement and labor to do the service. Can there be a rebate for us, since it is happening to others? This is a dangerous occurance, since we could be left stranded anywhere. Thank you for your help.
Buick Century fuel pump problems
11 of the 1,688 owner complaints about the Buick Century describe fuel pump failure, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 11
- worst model year
- 1995
By model year
- 20021
- 19991
- 19981
- 19962
- 19952
- 19941
- 19931
- 19911
- 19901
Often reported together
What owners say
Dealer replaced fuel pump at 31000 miles. The consumer stated that the vehicle was running without a warranty. *ak the vehicle would not start due to a faulty fuel pump. *ts *scc
Fuel pump failure when parking/would not restart.
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.
Vehicle stopped running. The wires from the fuel pump and fuel sensory burned and melted. Electrical short inside the fuel tank.
Fuel pump failed. Yh
Fuel pump failed.
Short in fuel pump caused vehicle to stall and loss of brakes.
Fuel pump failed, causing leakage.
Carburetor backfired starting a fire, the electrical fuel pump continues to pump fuel, causing the car to completely burn.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The clamp that secures the flexible fuel fill hose to the metal fill tube may be loose and could separate.
- Risk
- This could cause fuel leakage exceeding the permissible amount.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel hose fill neck clamp and, if necessary, reposition and tighten the clamp.
Recall number 00V160000 · Recall details
Questions about the Buick Century fuel pump
Which Buick Century years have fuel pump failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1995 (2 complaints), 1996 (2 complaints) and 1990 (1 complaints).
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