Used 2001 Buick Century Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Catalytic Converter Problems
Millie, 03/29/2010
2001 Buick Century Limited 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
My Problems started when car was only 6 months old. I have replaced the converter 5 times and had it in for more repairs than anyone should ever have to. I have taken it to repair places other than Buick and they do not know what is wrong. I have contacted GM on many occasions and they keep referring me back to the Buick Dealers mechanics who do not know what is wrong either. I have left the car for days and their mechanics have driven and used up my gas and still no solution. I am retired and have put 8000 dollars into this in repairs as they tell me first it need this and then something else the next time, I am at my wits end.
bad transmission
mike schmidt, 06/06/2003
2001 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Transmission went bad at 43000 miles called dealer and told them and told me "tough luck, I should of bought the extended warranty.' Now coasting me 2000 dollars for new transmission. I take very good care of the car. Will never buy GM product again or buy from GEIS motors in peekskill
The good the bad and the truth
curtis lear, 03/04/2005
2001 Buick Century Limited 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I like the looks and the good gas milage. The car rides good for a mid- size. There are lots of extras that make the car convenient to drive. But there are many blind spots that make it difficult to see to the side or back when trying to shift lanes. The car lacks power but is sufficient for any one who is not in a race. Take heed to those who say transmission troubles appear about 65000 miles. They are telling the truth.Be prepared to spend $1500-$2500 on another transmission. Other than the expense of a transmission you may have a dependable car.
Transmission
jib, 09/23/2005
2001 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I traded in a Buick Regal, which I had really no problems with for 100K+ miles to purchase a uses Century with 20K miles. By 26K miles it started slipping and took it in for service. Replaced some sort of pressure valve, which did nothing. Had it back in 3 more times before it finally died on my wife and had to be towed in. Overhauled the transmission still not operating right. Took it back in for the 5th time last week and will be returning it for the 6th time next week. I imagine the transmission will eventually just need to be replaced completely as it does not appear as thought they have a clue as to what is causing the problem. On the upside, I did not purchase the extended warranty
Not bad for Buick
jackrussel419, 09/22/2011
2001 Buick Century Limited 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have a 2001 Buick Century and havent had too many problems with it. At about 140,000 miles i got that normal thing with buicks where the anitfreeze mixes with the oil and that was about a $900 fix but other than that that is the biggest issue ive had only other things are the drivers side window motor had to be replaced, had to get a new o2 sensor and brakes but thats just from the almost 200,000 miles that are on it, but definetly a reliable vehicle all year round.
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