NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2000 Buick Century; the most frequently affected component is seat belts. Owners filed 219 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2000 ranks #1 for number of recalls.
Problem: Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos. 697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's "oe solutions<sup>tm</sup>" brand name, and napa p/nos. 7-8502 and 7-8503 which were sold for replacement use on the various vehicles listed above. A potential material or design defect could result in the steering knuckle breaking in the hub area.
Risk: A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warning.
Remedy: Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. The recall began on february 23, 2009. Owners may contact dorman's toll-free hotline at 1-800-523-2492 and press 5.
Fuel system, other — Pressure relief devicesCampaign 07E021000 · 12 Mar 2007
Problem: Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.
Risk: Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on april 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.
Seat beltsCampaign 01V109000 · 06 Apr 2001
Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with sunvisor located air bag labels, fail to conform to federal motor vehicles safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." these vehicles have a message area less than 30 cm which does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Risk: These vehicles do not comply with the standard.
Remedy: Gm will mail a new bilingual air bag label with installation instructions. However, the customer may bring the label to their dealer for installation free of charge. Owner notification began may 4, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537 or buick at 1-800-521-7300.
Air bags — Side/windowCampaign 00V371000 · 13 Nov 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles exhibit a condition in which the driver side impact air bag inflator separates from the air bag module during deployment.
Risk: If the inflator separates, the air bag will not deploy properly during a crash and occupant protection would be reduced. If is also possible that a separated inflator could be propelled downward and could result in injury to a rear seat passenger whose foot is positioned approximately under the inflator module.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the side impact air bag module.
Seat beltsCampaign 00V228003 · 07 Aug 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.
Fuel system, gasoline — Filler pipe and capCampaign 00V160000 · 16 Jun 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The clamp that secures the flexible fuel fill hose to the metal fill tube may be loose and could separate.
Risk: This could cause fuel leakage exceeding the permissible amount.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel hose fill neck clamp and, if necessary, reposition and tighten the clamp.
Service brakes, hydraulic — DrumCampaign 00V143000 · 17 May 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes. The bolt head(s) on the rear spindle rod can separate.
Risk: The rear wheel can shift, causing rear steering of the vehicle. The driver could lose control and a crash could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear spindle bolts.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Power train14 · 35%
Electrical system10 · 25%
Service brakes8 · 20%
Engine6 · 15%
Hydraulic5 · 12%
Exterior lighting5 · 12%
Fuel system4 · 10%
Gasoline3 · 8%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Tl*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.
Park car on uphill incline.put car in park got out of car and was run over by car ending up on my leg.leg was broke and ending up with celiotis and in hospital for week . Still taking therapy to walk.do not know why it pop out of park..
Brake lines that run from master cylinder to rear brakes rusted through. Fuel lines also show extensive rust damage. I had to replace brake lines on rear of this car two years ago for this same problem. *tr
2000 buick century. Consumer states problems with abs control module braking system *tgw the consumer stated a recall was issued for the 1999 model for the exact problem. On october 23,2007, the abs light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and a trouble code of c1218 appeared. The electronic brake…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.