2001 Buick Century Reliability

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Custom Sedan (3.1L V6 4-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 2001 Buick Century by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Programming and the Wiring System, and failure of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve. When this fault occurs, the Check Engine Light will illuminate. Failure of the PCM Programming is identified in TSB # 01-06-04-018A. The cost to reprogram the PCM is estimated at $65.00 for labor. The cost to replace the EGR valve is estimated at $101.00 for parts and $26.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Wiring System is estimated at $5.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Transmission Pressure Control Solenoid (PCS) and the connections at the Transmission Pass-Thru Connector. Failure of the Transmission PCS is identified in TSB # 00-07-30-002B. Failure of the connections at the Transmission Pass-Thru Connector is identified in TSB # 02-07-30-022B. The cost to repair the Transmission PCS is estimated at $45.61 for parts and $273.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Transmission Pass-Thru Connector is estimated at $10.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Brake		Occasional problems with this vehicle are failures of a Wheel Speed Sensor. The cost to repair the Wheel Speed Sensor is estimated at $278.00 for parts and $117.00 for labor per wheel.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging		An occasional problem with this vehicle is failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder. Failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder is estimated at $105.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Accessories		An occasional problem with this vehicle is the failure of the Instrument Cluster, and includes the operation of various gauges and warning lights in the dash area. The cost to replace the Instrument Cluster is estimated at $395 for parts and $45 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Buick Century by Identifix

	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.