2001 Buick Century engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 28 complaints for the 2001 Buick Century, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
When driving there is a loud noise coming from under the vehicle due to the cataylic converter. Vehicle has been inspected by dealer . Manufacturer has been notified. Please provide additional inormation.
We bought are century like 3 months ago with 109k on it we noticed the transmission was shifting hard when car is warmed up or restarted GM current knows about just feeling it not there problem well it is a costly one to car owns as I read on the internet over 50 thousand complaints for this issue I feel GM has to recall this issue its there mistake not mine are century other wise is a fine car but dash is out for odo and that GM cutting corners as well its poor penmenship on their behalf as car makers and we love…
Other problems reported for the 2001 Buick Century
- Brakes 28 complaints
- Cruise control 19 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints
- Transmission 16 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 16 complaints