3.3
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 40,909 miles
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The contact owns a 2000 Buick Century. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission would shift hard and cause the vehicle to jerk abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the pressure control solenoid was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 69,102....updated 07/06/12 updated 08/06/12
- Youngstown, OH, USA
Bought 2000 Buick Century and like many other complaints on the list I have repaired the manifold, water pump, fuel filter at 83,000. I have experienced the whinning and hard shifting the entire time I owned the car. I had intermittent dash light failure which is real dangerous since you can't see the speedometer or anything on the dash. My brakes have failed to brake and I went out into traffic - luckily no accident and there was a median I could steer into! I haven't had a working gas gauge for years. Last night going 70 mph I felt 3 chugs and lost power. Again luckily I was at a freeway exit and could coast off the freeway. So my 3 most expensive bills (and none of the problems have been solved -$1800. For brake calipers, rotors and pads. $1100 for wire set, manifold set, fuel filter and water pump. $350 for headlamp switch and dash light problems. I am putting no more money into this car and up until last night I was looking for a Buick but never again. I didn't put the mileage down when these incidents happened because the symptoms are ongoing!!! it looks like 1000's of complaints have been ignored through the years and the brake issue as well as shutting down going 70 mph are both safety issues which should have been addressed in a recall many years ago!!! I am devastated by the facts I learned researching the computer last night. I am on a fixed income and now without a car too. What reports do I believe when shopping for a new car"????" down below where you date the incident luckily I can say no to all of the questions (but by the grace of god!)
- Bellingham, WA, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Buick Century. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the transmission made a clunking noise on an intermittent basis. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired by a dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
- Norwood, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Buick Century. While traveling at any speed the contact noticed while the vehicle was changing gears the vehicle would began to vibrate and shake without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current mileage was 22000 and the failure mileage was 66000.
- Oil City, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Buick Century. While driving at speeds of 15 mph uphill, the vehicle began exhibiting unusual noises and shifting gears excessively hard. The vehicle overheated and was taken to a local repair shop. The failure could not be duplicated. The failure persisted and the vehicle was taken to a second repair shop. The independent mechanic utilized a transmission cleaning solution in an attempt to correct the failure. The repair did not correct the failure. The vehicle was then taken to a third repair shop where she was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,500 and the current mileage was 55,200. The VIN was not available. Updated 05/19/10.
- Polk, PA, USA
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 updated 05/28/09.
- Roslyn Heights , NY, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Buick Century. Whenever the contact would accelerate from a stop, he heard a thumping sound coming from the transmission. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the long shift cables needed to be replaced. The contact did not notice any differences beforehand. The failure mileage was 25,500 and current mileage was 26,325.
- Escondido, CA, USA
Automatic transmission jerks and clunks when shifting gears.
- Melville, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Buick Century. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shifts hard between first, second, and third gears. The vehicle runs smoothly all other times. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the transmission solenoids needed to be rebuilt. The VIN, engine size, and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage was 45,000 and failure mileage was 40,000.
- Rockford, IL, USA
Transmission problem on 2000 Buick Century according to internet reports many, many, many, owners experience the same problem with a solenoid problem internally.
- Highgate Center, VT, USA
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.
- Greensboro, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Buick Century. While driving 2-20 mph, the vehicle jerked extremely hard when shifting from one gear to another. The mechanic stated that the solenoid valve was defective. As of October 31, 2007, the dealer had not inspected or repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 86,000. Updated 01-10-08. The consumer stated the vehicle fails to shift out of gear on the consistent basis. Updated 12/31/07
- Lakeville, MN, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Buick Century. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted extremely hard and the service engine light illuminated while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The dealer stated that a computer should diagnosis the vehicle. The current mileage was 104,000 and failure mileage was 60,000.
- Somerset, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Buick Century. The contact felt the midsection of her vehicle begin to shake while driving. The contact pulled over and shut off the vehicle. When she restarted it an hour later, the gears failed to shift. The contact took the vehicle to the mechanic and they stated that the pcs valve failed. The mechanic replaced the valve, but the failure has recurred. The speed and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage was 15,000 and failure mileage was 14,000.
- Tulsa, OK, USA
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 updated 12/12/07
- Highspire, PA, USA
2000 Buick Century transmission shifts very hard causing vehicle to lurch. Intermittent problem. After checking online message boards found that this is a fairly common problem in 2000 Buick models, and that GM has refused to address the issue or offer a resolution out of pocket cost of getting a transmission valve and solenoid repaired is about $600. These issues are popping up anywhere between 30K and 80K miles, and these parts are parts that should last the life of the car and never be replaced. Ongoing problem.
- Upper Darby, PA, USA
- the contact owns a 2000 Buick Century with a current mileage of 70,200 miles. The transmission was hesitating in first gear. A mechanic at midway service center looked at the vehicle on 4-13-07 and the code P1811 for transmission shift valve was detected. The contact stated that he had the same problem on 10/18/2004 with a failure mileage of 51,570 miles. At the time, the dealer, jim stutzman, replaced the pc solenoid transmission shift valve part #10478146.
- Front Royal , VA, USA
I own a 2000 Buick Century with an automatic transmission. It has been repaired three times and is starting to do the same thing it has done the other three times. It was repaired all three times at the GM dealer where I purchased it. Each time it has cost over $600 to repair it. The transmission shifts hard between gears and sometimes the vehicle almost stops moving in traffic.
- Wheeling, WV, USA
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.
- Newbury Park, CA, USA
- Oldsmar, FL, USA