1) need headlight adjustment instructions for a known recall. 2) every door window motor in the buick failed on each window preventing the windows from lowering if in the up position or prevented the windows from raising if in a lowered position. The windows had to be duct taped shut in order to prevent rain from entering the vehicle cab and the failures happened over 2015 to 2016 and each had to be replaced with new motors. There are large numbers of buick owners across the internet complaining about this issue but I don't believe buick ever issued a recall but I believe they should have. If this isn't a recall, it should be because of the large number of vehicles experiencing this known failure. The closest buick dealer to us is sam leman chevrolet buick, 1040 west center st., eureka, il. 309‑467‑2351.
Buick Century power windows problems
23 of the 1,688 owner complaints about the Buick Century describe power window failure, most of them for the 1999 model year.
- owner complaints
- 23
- worst model year
- 1999
- typical repair cost reported
- $400
- typical mileage
- 55,000
By model year
Often reported together
Seat belt 1Headlights 1Harsh shifting 1Fuel gauge 1Engine failure 1Airbag light 1
What owners say
I have had to replace three different window regulators and now I am replacing the fouth one. The driver's window regulator has been replaced twice and now I am having to replace the window switch. Very costly. I also saw a buick like mine and they had three windows closed with wood shims. This has to be a known problem with these regulators. Who do I speak to about this?
2000 buick century. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle window motor/ regulator repairs. *smd the consumer stated the window regulator was replaced three times.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick century. The contact attempted to roll up all four windows but only the rear driver's side window responded. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the window motors and tracks would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred intermittently on the front passenger side window. The failure mileage was 11,000 and the current mileage was 50,000. Updated 4/1/11 *cn updated 1/13/2012 *ln
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick century. The contact was experiencing issues with the window regulators in the vehicle. Three of the windows suddenly fell down while driving at an unknown speed. The dealer replaced the first window and paid for half of the repair cost. The second window was replaced for free. The contact has to pay for the third window to be repaired. All three windows failed within a year. The failure mileage was 29,000 and current mileage was 30,600.
2000 buick century, power windows fell down.1st one, and could not get it back up. Next day another fell down when I wasn't in car. Took to dealer and they said a 3rd fell down by it's self. They charged me over $1,300.00,saying each window broke for no reason. A month later,the last window,which had no problem would not go down and still doesn't. No way did 4 windows break all at once.I think whatever controls the windows broke and they didn't fix it and cheated me. Now I have the window on driver's side that will not go down. That makes all 4 power windows broken,one still unfixed.
In june of 2007 the right rear motor for electric windows stopped working. Then in september of 2007 the left rear motor for electric windows stopped working. These were both replaced in early 2008. Shortly after replacement of these motors the front drivers window motor stopped working.
Window regulator on drivers window failed. Had to replace.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick century. None of the rear seat belt buckles function. The rear driver and passenger side seat belt buckle assembly would not release. The middle seat belt buckle assembly has failed. Normally, the contact gets some silicone and fiddles with the vehicle for thirty minutes before she can get the seat belt to loosen up and come out. The contact was not informed if the federal safety agency campaign id numbers 01v109000 and 00v228003 (seat belts) apply to her VIN. In addition, all four window motors have been replaced, and the front window motors were replaced twice. Currently, the rear passenger window is rolled down and will not roll back up. The current mileage was 81,786 and failure mileage was 4,000.
Related recalls
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- The optional remote entry module may have a fault which causes random actuation of interior lamps, door locks, and/or tailgate release. This actuation may occur while the vehicle is in use or unattended.
- Risk
- If the tailgate release actuates, the tailgate will open.unrestrained passengers in the rear seat area could fall out of the vehiclewhile the car is in motion, and receive serious injuries.
- Remedy
- Replace the remote entry module with a newly revised module to prevent random actuation.
Recall number 92V066000 · Recall details
Questions about the Buick Century power windows
Which Buick Century years have power window failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1999 (9 complaints), 2000 (7 complaints) and 1998 (4 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix power window failure on the Buick Century?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $400 (median of 7 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used Buick Century?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history