Buick Century transmission failure problems

Filed Oct 24, 2014 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 100,000 miles · KY

Had transmission replaced at authorized gmc dealership may 2006 .this came with a warranty. Several times over several summers since then have taken vehicle into dealership with concerns that happened after vehicle would be driven in high humidity high temperature days after traveling a minimum of 60 miles mostly on state highways that are quite rough and curvy, I.e. It would take about 90 minutes or more togo this distance. Then when in bumper to bumper traffic and trying to move forward or stopping the car's automatic transmission would cause the vehicle to shake like jumping into the wrong gear and in more than one time the car's engine would die. It always happened at low speeds so luckily we didn't loose control of the vehicle. But, the only way to stop this from continuing was to stop and park to let the engine and or cool down. We even put on the heater while driving to help reduce the temperature gauge to go below the halfway mark. This car was purchased in shelton, wa not in ky, so we never experienced this prior to transmission replacement. The service department has never been able to duplicate problem, now the cruise control has stopped working. We have dashboard warnings continually stating low oil, service engine soon (when just completed), etc.

Filed May 7, 2009 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick century. While driving approximately 25 MPH on normal road conditions, the transmission exhibited an aggressive hard jolt when shifting from first to second gear or from second to third gear. The service engine soon warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a transmission shop and the mechanic stated that the solenoid valve in the transmission failed. The technician stated that the repair would cost $1,800. The failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 78,000. Updated 5/26/09 *cn updated 05/28/09.

Filed Feb 26, 2008 · Transmission · 59,970 miles · NC

Transmission problem, car was lurching into gear. Mechanic said bad tran. Codes. Shift solenoid bad and something else. Had to replace transmission and car only has 60,000 miles. Work done at aaa car care center.

Filed Jul 23, 2007 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contacts mother owns a 2000 buick century. The contact stated that the transmission is failing when shifting from first to second gear. The vehicle also makes a thud sound while driving 35 MPH. She took the vehicle to the dealer and was issued transmission failure code number 1811. The dealer found other internal failures with the transmission. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 56,974 and failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 12/12/07 *bf updated 12/12/07

Filed May 30, 2006 · Transmission · 5,000 miles · CA

This 2000 buick century was purchased in 2000. And from the start it began to have serious issues with the engine, and transmission. Causing the engine to be completely rebuilt at on 10,000 miles. The transmission went out at 5.000 miles and needed to be replaced. Since that time the car has had a total of 6 transmissions. One being replaced at the dealer just after they had installed the 3 transmission. The car never left the lot and needed repair.

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Transmission · 68,000 miles · OK

When making a left hand turn transmission failed without warning. *ak now when the gear selector was put into any gear the vehicle would not move. When the battery was disconnected then reconnected miles started moving on the vehicle although the vehicle was not in motion.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · PA

Once the transmission warmed up it would not down shift and would not change gear going up hill....would shake and shimmy and buck until it finally shifted .....transmission shop and dealership could not seem to find the problem .... Wiring was also checked .... Finally had to replace transmission to make it stop ... Was told after it was replaced that they had had a great deal of this happening to these cars but could not get buick to answer us about the recall

Filed Mar 27, 2003 · Transmission · NC

My buick has 90,000 miles on it. I had a problem with the car. The car was jumping into gear. The jumping started very very small in august 2002. Today the jumping is very noticeable. After only driving it, they told me there was some internal transmission problems. Then they hooked my car up to a diagnostic computer and told me the pressure in transmission was low. They told me they were not sure I would be able to drive safely to my next destination. I asked the representatives was the problem under warranty? The representatives said "no." the powertrain had just gone out at 80 thousand miles. Only 10 thousand miles ago. The representatives at sale auto mall encouraged me to go ahead and trade the car. They were sorry but the warranty had expired and they could not replace anything. I asked the representatives how much would it cost me to replace the transmission? They quoted me a price of about $3000. Which would be for a rebuilt one gm would guarantee for 3 years or 50,000 miles. I drove away without letting them fix the car. My complaints are: 1.since I kept good service on my car, the car's transmission should have lasted longer than it has---trouble free. Powertrain warranties usually last 5 years/ 100,000 miles not 8 years/80,000 miles. 2. When I purchased my buick, I was told by all buick commercials on tv all fluids, like the brake fluid, transmission fluid(dex-traniii), and antifreeze(dex-cool) are guaranteed for at least 100,000 miles. I get the oil changed regularly at every 3,000 miles. If overheated transmission fluid possibly helped cause this jumping transmission problem, why did general motors market such fluids, as I mentioned, were guaranteed for 100,000 miles? 3. Transmissions should not be failing at 90,000 on a car that has been taken care of, that is only 3 years old.

Filed Nov 20, 2001 · Transmission · MO

Transmission went out while consumer was driving, vehicle would no longer move., consumer had to slow down and pull over.*ak consumer stated the vehicle was still runnning and just stopped in the middle of the street on an incline, therefore consumer could not roll back down the hill.

Filed Aug 18, 2000 · Transmission · NY

Per the federal safety agency item number sb037602 the manufacturer issued a recall for this vehicle due to loss of 2nd transmission gear from improperly manufactured clutch reaction plates. Per the dealer's service manager the recall affected about 5,000 vehicles manufactured before mine and states that gm will not replace the transmission on my vehicle that was not included in the recall. However it is probable that the recall problem had not yet been corrected in my vehicle because I am experiencing the exact same transmission problems as the recalled vehicles: mainly loss of 2nd gear. I would like to find out if the recall was expanded to additional 1995 buick century cars or if the manufacturer can be compelled to address my vehicle's problem under the circumstances. Thank you for your valued assistance in this matter!!!