2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,431 miles

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problem #6

Dec 282020

Century

  • 78,000 miles
My vehicle's window controls and lock controls are no longer working, when locking the door or the window will go down but will not come up. The rest of the windows control throughout the car will not work as well. The lighting in the car flickers if you would push the lot or the window control. Anterior light is no longer working. None of this works even when parked or driving down the road.

- Columbia City, IN, USA

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problem #5

Jan 062014

Century 6-cyl

  • 99,285 miles
I first noticed the engine shutting off in January of 2014, especially going down a hill. The engine shuts down at different speeds and the air bag light stays on. At first I thought that there was moisture in my gas tank, but after filling up a couple of times and putting in some gas dryer, the problem continued. I usually shift to neutral and start the engine while the car is still moving. I took my remote and other keys off the key ring. It still shuts off the engine with just one key in the ignition switch, but not as much. Can you tell me how I can remedy this problem with my 1998 Buick Century" will this be at my own expense"

- Terre Haute, IN, USA

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problem #4

Sep 022008

Century

  • 112,300 miles
Dash board light where the mileage shows. Cannot see anything, the light suddenly went out and cannot see miles on car. Also, automatic button to push seat back and forth is not working. I consider this a safety factor because the seat is pushed up to close to the front.

- Dayton, OR, USA

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problem #3

Sep 102002

Century 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles
Front day-time light/signal sockets are overheating and burning the plastic parts of socket & bulb. Replaced bulb+socket produced the same results within several weeks. Dealer does not want to investigate unless paid. GM says car out of warranty. Burning smell was detected about two years ago but couldn't locate the source, only after the flasher failed. Bulb was still functioning but the electric contacts did not function.

- Oceanside, NY, USA

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problem #2

Feb 212003

Century

  • miles
The vehicle experienced a problem with the gear shift due to a faulty electronic system problem.

- Edison, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Apr 131998

(reported on)

Century

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
In rainy weather conditions the windshield wipers became inoperable, cause unknown. In addition, while driving on highway vehicle went completely dead due to short in electrical system.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

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