6.4

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,300 miles

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problem #5

Mar 062011

Century

  • 56,500 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Buick Century. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the check engine and track off warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was later towed to a local mechanic where the contact was advised that the ABS sensor and other wires were bound by electrical tape and the fuel and brake lines were corroded. In addition, there were missing plugs which prevented water from entering the vehicle on both the driver and passenger sides. Both the brake line and the transmission were leaking fluids. There was a hole in the front sub frame and the fuel filler neck was corroded. The contact also stated that part of the exhaust hanger was missing and the remaining parts were corroded. The mechanic advised the contact that the vehicle would be far too costly to perform any repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased used March 17, 2010. The failure mileage was 56,500 and the current mileage was 56,528.

- Matamoras, PA, USA

problem #4

May 101999

Century

  • miles
Vehicle drifts forward when in reverse and when backing up an incline with foot on or off the accelerator, dealer indicated condition was normal. Nlm

- York, PA, USA

problem #3

Sep 031999

Century

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle has problems accelerating when it stops and goes. Car seems to be running out of gas when shifting gears.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

problem #2

Dec 151998

Century

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When putting transmission in reverse it will not operate properly. Consumer has contacted dealer and manufacturer. Consumer was told at the shop that this was a woman thing.

- Clinton, IL, USA

problem #1

Aug 181999

Century

  • miles
When the vehicle is on an incline and the transmission is in "drive" the vehicle will rapidly roll backward immediately after the brake is released. The service department indicated that all of the new Buick will roll back while in drive and on an incline when the driver releases the brake and does not simultaneously accelerate. The service technician demonstrated with a vehicle off of the lot that other Buick Century vehicles also rapidly roll backward. This roll back has also occurred at a rise for a railroad crossing and in the parking lot near my place of business. The dealership checked the transmission and told me that the car was operating according to specifications. No warning of the rapid roll back problem is present in the literature concerning the vehicle. A safety warning needs to be included in the manufacturer's information. Additionally, the gradent level at which the consumer will experience the roll back should be stated in the product information.

- East Peoria, IL, USA